4000 MILES

MAR 10 11 17 18 19 24 25 26 | FRI & SAT 8PM SUN 2PM

by AMY HERZOG

directed by RHODIE JACKSON

DRAMA | After suffering a major loss while he was on a cross-country bike trip, 21 year-old Leo seeks solace from his spirited 91 year-old grandmother Vera in her West Village apartment. Over the course of a single month, these unlikely roommates infuriate, bewilder, and ultimately reach each other. A look at how two outsiders find their way in today’s world.

production photography: SUSAN J ROCHE

REVIEWS

Tamara McClaran, BUZZ:

“ABET’s production is thoughtfully directed by Rhodie Jackson. The play is filled with both poignant and humorous moments, and the cast presents believable performances.. Meganne McCawley Johnson perfectly captures Vera, a warm, outspoken grandmother who has outlived three husbands and many friends, and is struggling with hearing loss and finding her words.. Michael Wills reveals great vulnerability in his portrayal of Leo..”

Dick Kerekes & Leisla Sansom, EU Jacksonville:

“Meganne McCawley Johnson gives an extraordinary portrayal of this nonagenarian woman.. the dialogue is compelling and holds the audience’s interest with poignant disclosures.. ABET is an intimate theatre with less than 100 seats, and is an ideal setting for this intimate drama..”

THE CAST

MICHAEL WILLS
Leo Joseph-Connell
MEGANNE McCAWLEY JOHNSON
Vera Joseph
ALEXIS BOUCUGNANI
Bec
KAYLA LE
Amanda

PRODUCTION TEAM

director: RHODIE JACKSON
stage manager: ELIZABETH ROHMAN
light and sound tech: MARIANA BELL
set design and decoration: ALLEN MORTON
light and sound design: BRYAN FRANK
costume design: AMY TILLOTSON
set construction: BRIAN JOHNSON, MEGANNE MCCAWLEY JOHNSON, ALLEN MORTON, DAVID FLYNN, BRYAN FRANK, GORDON FRANK
poster design: SHEPHERD
web design and social media marketing: CARYL BUTTERLEY
publicity photography: CARYL BUTTERLEY
production photography: SUSAN ROCHE
program: CELIA FRANK, DAGHER PRINTING
opening night reception: AUDREY DEARBORN, THERESA ROOKEY, KEN ROOKEY, WALTER KRUPINSKI, BEV DENEEN, CAROL KALATA, SUSAN CATHCART, KAREN LAHEY