World Premiere
Middle of the World
by Juan José Alfonso
October 11-October 28, 2023
Run Time: Approximately 80 minutes with NO intermission
From our first BIPOC Playwrights Festival, this story from an LA playwright is a new work BCT helped develop and is now proud to present as a world premiere!
On the verge of closing the biggest deal of his life, Glenn, an investment banker for the second largest investment bank in the world, steps into an Uber in midtown Manhattan. It all takes a sharp turn as he gets deeper into conversation with Victoria, the driver who turns out to be far more interesting than the usual person who takes you from point A to point B. She’s from South America but studied in Chicago as he did. She has a doctorate in economics. She used to be someone important.
As the relationship between Glenn and Victoria grows, we learn he grew up in the projects and now has everything he ever wanted yet feels deeply unfulfilled, while she was a leader expelled from power who now lives in disgrace, with her assets frozen, her family estranged and her pride preventing her from moving on. Yet, we witness her unwavering determination to clear her name and return home. Through protagonists Glenn and Victoria, we delve into conversations about social injustice, personal sacrifice, and an unfettered love for country that supersedes morality.
“I have a powerful urge to communicate with you, but I find the distance between us insurmountable.”
Reviews:
“A decidedly suspenseful, über engaging piece that burns slowly and intensely from beginning to end. Alfonso has this incredible gift of humanizing characters; characters who other writers might set up as stereotypes; as devices to be demonized or to be torn down/destroyed. But every character in this play is fully developed, fully human, fully flawed and ultimately vulnerable and in need. Yes, this play is full of intrigue, but is also full of heart. Brilliant work. Highly recommend. ”
–Craig Houk, playwright
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Playwright Juan José Alfonso
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Show Times
Wednesday & Thursday – 7:00 pm
Friday & Saturday – 8:00 pm
Saturday Matinee – 2:00 pm
Special Performance Dates
Preview Nights:
Oct 11-Oct 13, 2023
Pay What You Want Night:
Oct 11, 2023
Opening Night:
Oct 14, 2023
Educators’ Night:
Oct 18, 2023
Post-Show Convo:
Sat, Oct 21 & Fri, Oct 27
Closing Night:
Oct 28, 2023
Content and Stage Effects Advisory
BCT does not proactively offer advisories about subject matter, as sensitivities vary from person to person.
If you have any questions about content, age-appropriateness or stage effects (such as strobe lights or theatrical fog) that might have a bearing on patron comfort, please contact the box office at 208.331.9224 or boxoffice@bctheater.org.
Ticket Prices
22|23 Preview Performances
(First Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday prior to Opening Night)
All Seats – $28
22|23 Regular Performances
Section A – $45
Section B – $38
Section C – $32
22|23 Student Tickets
As part of our commitment to keeping theater accessible to everyone, we will continue to offer discounted students tickets to anyone with a valid Student ID. Student Tickets are valid in any available seating area.
All Student Seats – $18
*Prices do not include applicable taxes and fees
Seating Map
Seating prices are based
on where you sit.
Seats are divided into 4 sections:
Section A, Section B, Section C,
and the BCT BOX.
All seating prices will be based on the Section where your tickets are located regardless of day.
Click on the seating chart below to see the seating sections.
*Preview Performances and Student Tickets will be continue to be priced at a single discounted rate and will not be seated according to section.
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