CAROLINE, OR CHANGE
Set in one of the most pivotal times in America's history, the Tony-nominated Caroline, or Change is riveting, moving and awe-inspiring. Featuring a virtuosic score by Jeanine Tesori (Shrek The Musical, Thoroughly Modern Millie), it blends blues, gospel and traditional Jewish melodies, creating a breathtaking medium for Kushner's provocative and personal story.
In 1963, the Gellman family and their African-American maid, Caroline, live in sleepy Lake Charles, Louisiana. Caroline is drifting through life as a single mother of four working in a service job to a white family. A fragile, yet beautiful friendship develops between the young Gellman son, Noah, and Caroline. Noah's stepmother, Rose, unable to give Caroline a raise, tells Caroline that she may keep the money that Noah leaves in his pockets. Caroline balks and refuses to take money from a child but her own children desperately need food, clothing and shoes. Outside of the laundry room, some of the greatest social advancements that the country has seen are being set in motion, and change is knocking on the door.
Caroline, or Change is a story that must be shared and will touch hearts. It is a story that will open minds. It is a story that will change theatergoers for the better. Featuring one of the most powerful female roles in musical theatre, Caroline, or Change is a true tour de force that will leave audiences breathless.
PERFORMANCES
October 31 and November 6*, 7, 13, and 14 at 7:30pm
November 1, 8, and 15 at 2:00pm
*Friday, November 6 will include ASL interpretation and free tickets for Montgomery County residents (details below under TICKETS)
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Box Office Hours of Operation
Mon. closed
Tues.-Sat. 2 p.m.-6 p.m.
Sun. closed
VENUE
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
Rockville Civic Center
603 Edmonston Drive
Rockville, MD
TICKETS
Free Tickets for Montgomery County Residents — November 6th Only
Are you a MoCo resident? Here's how to see Caroline, or Change for free:
On Friday, November 6, walk up to our box office anytime between 2:00 and 7:15pm (cut off 15 minutes before curtain). Show proof of Montgomery County residence, and we'll give you a free ticket from any unsold seats for our 7:30pm performance - first come, first served while tickets last.
Note: this is also our ASL interpreted performance.
PRODUCTION TEAM
DIRECTED BY Rikki Howie Lacewell
MUSIC DIRECTED BY LeVar Betts
CHOREOGRAPHED BY Alexis Hooks
PRODUCED BY Jackie Williams Rocco
STAGE MANAGED BY Ray Essick
CREATORS
BOOK & LYRICS BY Tony Kushner
MUSIC BY Jeanine Tesori
Originally Directed on Broadway by George C. Wolfe
Originally Produced on Broadway by: Carole Shorenstein Hays, HBO Films, Jujamcyn Theatre, Freddy DeMann, Scott Rudin, Hendel/Morten/Wiesenfeld, Fox Theatricals/Manocherian/Bergere, Roger Berlind, Clear Channel Entertainment, Joan Cullman, Greg Holland/Scott Nederlander, Margo Lion, Daryl Roth, Zollo/Sine in association with the Public Theatre.
Originally Developed and Produced in October 2003 by the Public Theatre; George C. Wolfe, Producer; Mara Manus, Executive Producer
CAST
Caroline or Change is presented through special arrangement with Musical Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com