Welcome to the Woods

The U.S. premiere of WELCOME TO THE WOODS (Welkom in het Bos), a provocative play where “Revolutionary Road” meets “Little Red Riding Hood.”

Written by celebrated Dutch filmmaker/playwright Alex van Warmerdam, WELCOME TO THE WOODS unfolds in a wonderfully bizarre fairy-tale-like world where nature, sex, imagination and religion come together in an unusual exploration of the significance (and insignificance) of life.

After yet another marital crisis, Dora, accompanied by her friend Fannie, seeks solace in the woods. But the forest doesn’t offer a safe haven or a peaceful escape. Instead, both friends encounter strange, lustful creatures that mirror their desires and the challenges they face in their day-to-day lives. Everyone has a secret. Everyone is on the run. But from what? From whom? The woods quickly become a prison that Dora and Fannie cannot avoid, like their neighborhoods, their lives, and their minds. Welcome to the Woods is a true Van Warmerdam play: surprising, intriguing, and mercilessly funny.

Starring Glory Gallo*, Jonathan Co Green* & Robin Riker*

Set Designer: Laura Jellinek
Lighting Designer: Tim Cryan
Stage Mgr: Paul Howle
Technical Assistance & Photography: Maribel Guerrero & Paul Lomax
Production & House Mgr: Scott Rozman

November 14 - December 10, 2009

Wed - Sun at 8pm (No performances Nov 25, 26 & 27)

Tickets: $18 at http://www.smarttix.com or 212.868.4444

This production was made possible by the generous support of the Consulate General of The Netherlands in New York, The Netherland-America Foundation, OTYS Recruiting Technology, Dr. Hendrik Muller Fund, Mariners Gate LLC, HeinekenUSA and the Elaine Cancilla-Orbach Studio Award.