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The Outgoing Tide
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CURRENTLY CLOSED
Opened May 12, 2011
Closed Jun 26, 2011

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http://www.northlight.org

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WHAT IS IT ABOUT?

In a summer cottage on Chesapeake Bay, Gunner has hatched an unorthodox plan to secure his family's future but meets with resistance from his wife and son, who have plans of their own. As winter approaches, the three must quickly find common ground and come to an understanding-before the tide goes out. This new drama hums with dark humor and powerful emotion.

THEATER/VENUE INFORMATION:



Northlight Theatre
9501 Skokie Blvd
Skokie, IL 60077


WHAT ARE CRITICS SAYING?

Bruce Graham's The Outgoing Tide, now recieving its world premiere at Chicago's Northlight Theatre, tackles difficult issues confronting more and more longer-living Americans.

Wisely, Graham frames the work in human terms rather than engaging in ethical or spiritual debate. And with two charismatic and masterful actors, John Mahoney and Rondi Reed, in the leading roles, it's not surprising the production is both thought-provoking and moving.

Gunnar (Mahoney) has Alzheimer's, although he's still fully functional, physically strong, and rational more often than not. A self-made man, he and his wife of 51 years, Peg (Reed), live in comfort on Chesapeake Bay.

Peg advocates moving to an apa[...]


Reviewed by Jonathan Abarbanel on May 22, 2011

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