Staged Reading: The Vertical Hour

Written by David Hare
Directed by Suzy Newman
Artistic Direction by Michael Siebrass

Show Times

September 18 – September 19, 2026

 Fri @ 7pm
 Sat @ 2pm & 7pm

About

A thought-provoking exploration of how the political can sometimes intersect, collide with and ultimately dismantle the personal. The play centers on a debate between an American Yale professor and former war correspondent, Nadia, and her boyfriend’s father, a British doctor, during a weekend in the English countryside, exploring the clash between American idealism and British pragmatism, particularly concerning the Iraq War.

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A staged reading is a unique style of theatre that strips storytelling down to its essentials. Without full sets, costumes, or extensive props, the focus shifts to the words, the actors, and the imagination. Performers read from scripts while incorporating simple movements to bring the story to life.

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