“Our Town” by Thornton Wilder

Directed by Vanessa Eskridge
October 18-20, 2024
The David Niven Theater at Oldfields

Celebrated as “the quintessential American play", Our Town poignantly depicts the universal beauty and pain of life, set against the backdrop of a quaint small town.

Read a review of Our Town on Theater Bloom

“Our Town” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.co ncordtheatricals.com

Scroll through some beautiful stills from Our Town’s last dress rehearsal!

Photos courtesy of Zoe Leonard

A packed show for a sold out weekend in the David Niven theater at Oldfields School.

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peak at Our Town rehearsals!

ABOUT Vanessa Eskridge

Vanessa Eskridge is a seasoned performer, producer, and director with a rich background spanning stage, radio, and screen. Her career as an actress and singer has taken her to stages in New York, London, and Baltimore. As a TV director and producer, she has crafted narratives ranging from the stories of wrongfully convicted individuals exonerated by DNA evidence, to gold miners in Australia, to roller derby enthusiasts across the country, among many others.

Fueled by a passion for expanding the reach of theater, Vanessa founded Play Club, a monthly gathering for theater lovers and artists at Manor Mill. She is thrilled to now bring local artists and actors together with the development of Manor Mill Playhouse and to direct its inaugural production of Thornton Wilder's timeless classic, Our Town.

Our Town Cast

Stage Manager: Michele Guyton
Emily Webb: Julia Williams
Mr. Charles Webb: Greg Guyton
Mrs. Myrtle Webb: Carol DeLisle
George Gibbs: Marlo Lacson
Dr. Frank Gibbs: Mike Byrne
Mrs. Julia Gibbs: M. Eden Walker
Simon Stimson: Matthew Sean Mitchell
Mrs. Soames: Elizabeth Levy Malis
Howie Newsome: Paul Norfolk
Joe Crowell Jr.: Teagle Walker
Si Crowell: Teagle Walker
Rebecca Gibbs: Kimmel Garner
Wally Webb: Charlie Korman
Professor Williard: April Herring
Constable Warren: Ron Zyna
Sam Craig: Cat Bustos
Joe Stoddard: Ron Zyna
Ensemble/Choir: Aryah Fradkin, Elizabeth Levy Malis, Kim Melvin, Barrett Pitcher, Katie Aiken Ritter

Production Team
Director and Producer: Vanessa Eskridge
Assistant Director and Musical Director: Emily Decker
Stage Manager and Lighting Designer: Chloe Brush
Set Designer: Matthew Sean Mitchell
Sound Designer: Cory Richard Davolos
Costume Designer: Kim Melvin
Graphic Designer: Rachael Wooden Wicks