Area Premiere
By Geoffrey Nauffts
Directed by Mark Ramont
February 1 – 26, 2012

Round House Theatre Bethesda

“Ample heart and snappy humor… speaks in a quiet voice of momentous things.” ‑ New York Times

Two men in love, two parents in denial, two friends on speed dial. Next Fall is a contemporary love story that will make you smile, laugh, and cry. It won the hearts and minds of Broadway, capturing a 2010 Outer Critics Circle Award as Best New American Play and a Tony Award nomination for Best Play.

Adam and Luke are an example of opposites attract ‑ Adam is older, neurotic, and an atheist; Luke is impulsive, a struggling actor, and devoutly religious. After Luke is involved in a serious accident, family and friends descend upon them and these longtime differences collide, forcing opposing views on faith and family into a stand-off. Hilarious and heartbreaking, it exposes the fundamental truth that we love people both because of – and in spite of – who they are.

Bring someone you care about, take a deep breath, and enjoy this “artful, thoughtful and very moving” (New York Times) new drama.

Click here to read the February 2012 Washingtonian interview with actor Tom Story.

Adam: Tom Story
Luke: Chris Dinolfo
Holly: Dawn Ursula
Brandon: Alexander Strain
Arlene: Kathryn Kelley
Butch: Kevin Cutts

Scenic Designer: Daniel Conway
Costume Designer: Frank Labovitz
Lighting Designer: Daniel MacLean Wagner
Composer/Sound Designer: Matthew M. Nielson

Recommended for age 15 and above

Next Fall is sponsored in part through generous support from Susan Gilbert and Ron Schechter

For info about audience events during Next Fall  - including the Parents’ Matinee (childcare for ages 3-12, must be potty trained), pre- and post-show discussions, audio-described and sign-interpreted performances – click here

Online resources:

Playbill.com interviews playwright Geoffrey Nauffts about Next Fall