Men On Boats
A rollicking adventure that challenges traditional gender and cultural assumptions. With a gender-bent cast portraying the male explorers of John Wesley Powell’s 1869 expedition down the Colorado River, the play offers a fresh perspective on the American West and the nature of adventure itself. With humor, heart, and a thrilling narrative, “Men on Boats” uses unconventional storytelling to create a thrilling theatrical experience.
Playwright Jaclyn Backhaus
Themes
- The characters go on an incredibly difficult journey, and have to persevere to make it through. When is a time you have persevered through a hard time?
- Not every character sticks with John Wesley Powell on the journey. Some decide it is wiser to go a different direction, or to leave the journey entirely. How do you decide when to stick with something, such as a goal or a friendship or hobby? How do you know if it is better to move on from it?
Thursday, May 09 2024 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, May 18 2024 at 7:30 pm
Theatre in the Round Players Inc
In partnership with
Theatre in the Round Players Inc
Accessibility
Many performance venues offer accessibility accommodations such as wheelchair seating, assistive listening, sensory ear plugs, ASL interpretation, open captioning, or audio description, among other options. These accommodations are specific to each event, and may not be available everywhere. When registering with us, please let us know what accommodations you need and we will follow up with you!Transportation
If you do not have access to a ride, call Project Success and we can provide transportation for you. Please let us know if you need a ride when you make your reservation. We will need at least 2 days’ notice to set up transportation.
Current Ticket Availability
Both dates are currently available!
Additional Information
Men On Boats
Thursday, May 09 2024 at 7:30 pm
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Show All Date/Times (2)
Saturday, May 18 2024 at 7:30 pm
Theatre in the Round Players Inc
In partnership with
Theatre in the Round Players Inc
Accessibility
Many performance venues offer accessibility accommodations such as wheelchair seating, assistive listening, sensory ear plugs, ASL interpretation, open captioning, or audio description, among other options. These accommodations are specific to each event, and may not be available everywhere. When registering with us, please let us know what accommodations you need and we will follow up with you!Transportation
If you do not have access to a ride, call Project Success and we can provide transportation for you. Please let us know if you need a ride when you make your reservation. We will need at least 2 days’ notice to set up transportation.
Current Ticket Availability
Both dates are currently available!
A rollicking adventure that challenges traditional gender and cultural assumptions. With a gender-bent cast portraying the male explorers of John Wesley Powell’s 1869 expedition down the Colorado River, the play offers a fresh perspective on the American West and the nature of adventure itself. With humor, heart, and a thrilling narrative, “Men on Boats” uses unconventional storytelling to create a thrilling theatrical experience.
Playwright Jaclyn Backhaus
Themes
- The characters go on an incredibly difficult journey, and have to persevere to make it through. When is a time you have persevered through a hard time?
- Not every character sticks with John Wesley Powell on the journey. Some decide it is wiser to go a different direction, or to leave the journey entirely. How do you decide when to stick with something, such as a goal or a friendship or hobby? How do you know if it is better to move on from it?
Additional Information
Here is a quick look at the real life of explorer John Wesley Powell: