Clyde’s
By Lynn Nottage
November 2-19, 2023
Wisconsin Premiere
Directed by Jake Penner
Just outside of Reading, PA, a truck stop restaurant offers its formerly incarcerated kitchen staff a shot at redemption, as they find purpose and inspiration in their shared quest to create the perfect sandwich. Even as the shop’s callous owner tries to keep them under her thumb, the staff members are given purpose and permission to dream. This flavor-bomb of a comedy from Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage makes its Wisconsin premiere after its Tony-nominated run on Broadway.
“Deeply felt, quirky, and urgent, Clyde’s is a laugh riot with real meat on its bones.”
- The New York Times
PRO TIP: The best view of Clyde's is located further back from the stage. The balcony is a great way to experience the show.
NOTE: Due to licensing restrictions, there will be NO DIGITAL VERSION of our production of Clyde's. All tickets are for in-person performances only.
ASL-Interpreted Performance: Saturday, Nov. 18 at 2pm - Reserve here for special pricing and unobstructed view of the interpreters.
Audio Described Performance: If interested in an audio-described performance, email bcollins@forwardtheater.com for details.
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THE ARTISTS
Featuring Dimonte Henning, Sean Langenecker, Dana Pellebon, Ronald Román-Meléndez, and Nadja Simmonds
Scenic Designer: Keith Pitts
Lighting Designer: Jason Fassl
Costume Designer: Jason Orlenko
Sound Designer/Composer: Joe Cerqua
Props Master: Pam Miles
Technical Director: Kevin Zimmer
Stage Manager: Sarah Nicolson
Asst. Stage Manager: Abbi Hess
PREVIEWS & REVIEWS
A behind-the-scenes look at the play, featuring interviews with the cast and director.
Review - Forward Theater’s comedy ‘Clyde’s’ heats up hope and humor
- By Lindsay Christians | The Cap Times
PRE-SHOW LECTURE
Artistic Associate Marcella Kearns explores the themes and inner-workings of our production of Clyde's by Lynn Nottage.
EXTRAS
Find your professional sandwich-making tips here. And get to know Clyde's playwright Lynn Nottage, as she shares her insight behind the creation of her Tony-nominated play.
ARTICLE: Lynn Nottage: ‘There’s no such thing as the perfect sandwich or song – just the joy that goes into creating’
- By Arifa Akbar | The Guardian
ARTICLE: How to Build a Better Sandwich: The Experts Weigh In
- By Niki Achitoff-Gray | Serious Eats
SPONSORS
In-kind support provided by Metcalfe’s Market.