Produced by JD Theatricals in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse.
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Studio Theater
April 27 – May 25, 2024
By Jaclyn Backhaus
Directed by Meredith Miranda
MEN ON BOATS is the true(ish) history of the 1869 expedition of the Grand Canyon when ten explorers, in four boats, lead by a one-armed captain, set out to chart the course of the Colorado River. In an off the canyon-walls funny comedy, the stalwartness, the selfishness, the cockiness, and the cluelessness of this crew of insane yet loyal adventurers drips with satire as some of the roles are gender swapped.This is a rollicking adventure that turns the American myth of man-ifest destiny on end and challenges the notion of who gets to make history with respect to its bold if fallible pioneers.
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THIS PRODUCTION CLOSED ON MAY 25, 2024
LBP’s Opening Night Gala for MEN ON BOATS is sponsored by the Port of Long Beach! A BIG THANK YOU to the Port!
PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor. Due to the age of our building, there is no elevator and the theater is only accessible by stairs.
AGE LIMIT
As a courtesy to our patrons, it is the policy of the theatre not to admit children under the age of 5. This policy may be altered from time to time based on shows and show content.
This Show Contains:
Adult Language
Fog and Smoke Effects
Flashing and Pulsing Lights
War and Shotgun Sound Effects
Simulated Depictions of Smoking and Drinking
Gaseous Bodily Functions
Simulated dead animals (No animals were harmed in this production)
This is a Two Act Show, with one, 15 min. Intermission
• Act I is Approx. 1 hr. 20 min.
• 15 Minute Intermission
• Act II is Approx. 40 min.
PERFORMANCE PHOTOS:
MEN ON BOATS (STUDIO, APRIL 27 – MAY 25, 2024) PHOTO 1: Giovanni Navarro (DUNN), Kathryn Ludlam (SUMNER), Ren Warzecha (POWELL)
(Michael Hardy Photography)
Produced by JD Theatricals in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse
MEN ON BOATS (STUDIO, APRIL 27 – MAY 25, 2024) PHOTO 2: Nina Rae (HALL), Phoebe Balson (HAWKINS)
(Michael Hardy Photography)
Produced by JD Theatricals in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse
MEN ON BOATS (STUDIO, APRIL 27 – MAY 25, 2024) PHOTO 3: Astrid Ceren (SENECA HOWLAND), Willow Mercury Ardelean (GOODMAN), Alex Lohman (O.G. HOWLAND)
(Michael Hardy Photography)
Produced by JD Theatricals in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse
MEN ON BOATS (STUDIO, APRIL 27 – MAY 25, 2024) PHOTO 4: Serena Bottiani-Henderson (OLD SHADY), Carole Louise (BRADLEY)
(Michael Hardy Photography)
Produced by JD Theatricals in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse
MEN ON BOATS (STUDIO, APRIL 27 – MAY 25, 2024) PHOTO 5: Ren Warzecha (POWELL), Giovanni Navarro (DUNN), Kathryn Ludlam (SUMNER)
(Michael Hardy Photography)
Produced by JD Theatricals in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse
MEN ON BOATS (STUDIO, APRIL 27 – MAY 25, 2024) PHOTO 6: Phoebe Balson (HAWKINS), Nina Rae (HALL), Alex Lohman (O.G. HOWLAND)
(Michael Hardy Photography)
Produced by JD Theatricals in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse
MEN ON BOATS (STUDIO, APRIL 27 – MAY 25, 2024) PHOTO 7: Serena Bottiani-Henderson (OLD SHADY), Carole Louise (BRADLEY), Astrid Ceren (SENECA HOWLAND)
(Michael Hardy Photography)
Produced by JD Theatricals in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse
MEN ON BOATS (STUDIO, APRIL 27 – MAY 25, 2024) PHOTO 8: Alex Lohman (O.G. HOWLAND), Astrid Ceren (SENECA HOWLAND), Willow Mercury Ardelean (GOODMAN) (Michael Hardy Photography)
Produced by JD Theatricals in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse
MEN ON BOATS (STUDIO, APRIL 27 – MAY 25, 2024) PHOTO 9: Kathryn Ludlam (SUMNER), Carole Louise (BRADLEY), Serena Bottiani-Henderson (OLD SHADY), Phoebe Balson (HAWKINS), Ren Warzecha (POWELL), Nina Rae (HALL)
(Michael Hardy Photography)
Produced by JD Theatricals in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse
MEN ON BOATS (STUDIO, APRIL 27 – MAY 25, 2024) PHOTO 10: Nina Rae (HALL), Phoebe Balson (HAWKINS), Carole Louise (BRADLEY), Serena Bottiani-Henderson (OLD SHADY), Willow Mercury Ardelean (GOODMAN), Giovanni Navarro (DUNN), Alex Lohman (O.G. HOWLAND), Astrid Ceren (SENECA HOWLAND)
(Michael Hardy Photography)
Produced by JD Theatricals in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse
MEN ON BOATS (STUDIO, APRIL 27 – MAY 25, 2024) PHOTO 11: Kathryn Ludlam (SUMNER), Ren Warzecha (POWELL), Carole Louise (BRADLEY), Serena Bottiani-Henderson (OLD SHADY), Phoebe Balson (HAWKINS), Nina Rae (HALL), Giovanni Navarro (DUNN), Alex Lohman (O.G. HOWLAND), Astrid Ceren (SENECA HOWLAND)
(Michael Hardy Photography)
Produced by JD Theatricals in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse
MEN ON BOATS (STUDIO, APRIL 27 – MAY 25, 2024) PHOTO 12: Giovanni Navarro (DUNN), Ren Warzecha (POWELL), Kathryn Ludlam (SUMNER)
(Michael Hardy Photography)
Produced by JD Theatricals in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse
MEN ON BOATS (STUDIO, APRIL 27 – MAY 25, 2024) PHOTO 13: Serena Bottiani-Henderson (OLD SHADY), Carole Louise (BRADLEY), Kathryn Ludlam (SUMNER), Ren Warzecha (POWELL), Phoebe Balson (HAWKINS), Nina Rae (HALL) (Michael Hardy Photography)
Produced by JD Theatricals in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse
MEN ON BOATS (STUDIO, APRIL 27 – MAY 25, 2024) PHOTO 14: BACK ROW: Carole Louise (BRADLEY), Serena Bottiani-Henderson (OLD SHADY), NEXT ROW: Phoebe Balson (HAWKINS), Willow Mercury Ardelean (GOODMAN), NEXT ROW: Astrid Ceren (SENECA HOWLAND), Alex Lohman (O.G. HOWLAND), Nina Rae (HALL), NEXT ROW: Kathryn Ludlam (SUMNER), Giovanni Navarro (DUNN), FRONT ROW: Ren Warzecha (POWELL) (Michael Hardy Photography)
Produced by JD Theatricals in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse