Inspired by A.A. Milne’s classic characters, the beloved 50 Acre Wood is in the midst of a civil war. Throughout this multi-year conflict, childhood friends Winnie, Christopher, and H.P. Piglet find themselves on different paths. H.P. struggles with the moral dilemmas of being a soldier, Christopher discovers what can happen when the powerless gain power, and Winnie is on the run for dodging the draft. Part war epic, part whimsical absurdism, this play looks at how people justify violence, the lengths you’ll go to defend what you believe in, and if fire is fought with fire – will the acres just burn to the ground?
Doors open 6:30pm
Show starts 7:00pm
Artist / Audience Talkback starts at 9:30pm
This production of We The People of These Hundred Acre Woods is being produced and presented by The Actors Theatre Workshop as part of ATW’s Play Reading and Discussion Series.
The Series is made possible with support from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
Artwork created by Delia Dumont.
ATW is a non-profit theatre and educational institution. www.ActorsTheatreWorkshop.org