Verde Valley News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to partner with Theatrikos Theatre Company to present “Men on Boats” live on stage at Old Town Center for the Arts in Cottonwood on Sunday, June 9 at 2 p.m.
“Men on Boats” is a nationally produced show about JW Powell’s first trip through the Grand Canyon. The play was written by Jacklyn Backhaus, and this production is directed by Sara Bendel Ryan.
No men. No boats. One canyon. John Wesley Powell’s first trip down the Colorado. Highlighting underrepresented voices and inspired by Powell’s actual travel logs, this whitewater comedy is history as you’ve never seen it before — infusing America’s historic myths with a sly blast of satire.
Join us for some laughs and an afternoon of fun enjoying live theatre!
“I think the audience will enjoy seeing a show that takes place in their own ‘backyard,’” said director Sara Bendel Ryan. “While not exactly historically accurate, ‘Men on Boats’ is a retelling of Powell’s journey that is interesting, engaging and comical.”
Despite the name, the cast of Men on Boats is all women or non-binary actors. “Our cast is having a blast working together, not being explorers who are men or women—just being explorers. I think the audience will see actors who experience a grand adventure,” said Ryan. “It is a story of exploration, not of any particular sex, just people braving the wild Colorado.”
“Men on Boats” will take the stage live at Old Town Center for the Arts in Cottonwood on Sunday, June 9 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $24 general admission, $22 for members and seniors and $18 for students. For tickets and more information, please call 928-282-1177 or visit www.SedonaFilmFestival.org.
Old Town Center for the Arts is located at 633 N. 5th Street (just off Main) in Cottonwood.