The Children Takes the Stage at The Wayward Artist
In the aftermath of a nuclear disaster three friends come together
SANTA ANA, CA, October 8, 2024 – The Wayward Artist, Santa Ana’s own ensemble theatre company, will present The Children from November 8th through the 17th at its exclusive theater venue at the Grand Central Art Center in Downtown Santa Ana, 125 N. Broadway #E.
The Children, by Lucy Kirkwood, is a thought-provoking play that delves into the complexities of accountability, guilt, morality, and human actions. Set in the aftermath of a nuclear disaster, the story centers on two retired nuclear physicists, Hazel and Robin, who have isolated themselves in a remote cottage on the British coast. Their quiet life is disrupted when Rose, a former colleague, arrives, forcing them to confront the unresolved issues of their past and an uncertain future. As the play unfolds in real-time over the course of 90 intense minutes, they grapple with the ethical implications of their choices—both personal and professional—and how those decisions shape not only their own lives but the future of humanity itself.
“As we explore The Children, we’re reminded of the delicate balance between personal responsibility and the collective good,” said Director Craig Tyrl. “This play is not just about the consequences of the past but the decisions we make now, and how they ripple through the lives of those around us. It’s a haunting and powerful reflection on the choices we face in an uncertain world.”
CAST:
Juliet Schulein as Rose
Shelly Day as Hazel
Kelly Franett as Robin
WHERE:
The Wayward Artist
Grand Central Art Center
125 N. Broadway
Santa Ana, CA 92701
WHEN:
Friday November 8 at 7:30pm
Saturday November 9 at 7:30pm
Sunday November 10 at 2:00pm
Thursday November 14 at 7:30pm
Friday November 15 at 7:30pm
Saturday November 16 at 7:30pm
Sunday November 17 at 2:00pm
TICKETS:
https://www.thewaywardartist.org/children
ABOUT THE WAYWARD ARTIST:
The work of The Wayward Artist is edgy and unafraid to push the envelope of politeness, political correctness, and propriety. It doesn’t shy away from adult content, language and mature subject matter. It’s about innovation and re-invention and, wherever possible, delight in showing audiences a mirror to challenge pride, prejudices, and point-of-view. Its mission is to be the home for wayward artists – the lost, the naked, the vulnerable and to produce wayward works of a professional quality – works that are new, edgy and reimagined.
