A WORLD PREMIERE BY KYLE BASS

TENDER RAIN

THROUGH MAY 21

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WORLD PREMIERE

Tender Rain

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May 3 - 21, 2023

By Kyle Bass | Directed by Rodney Hudson

Set in a small Southern city, circa mid-1950s, Tender Rain introduces us to Milton, a white banker, and Ruthie Mimms, an older Black woman, and their deeply familial and complex relationship which profoundly influences Milton’s life. Approaching late-middle-aged and childless, Milton and his wistful wife Dolores are lost in a marital fog of secrets and emotional withholding. Is there a way forward for them? Can Milton seek aid from Ruthie without destroying their relationship? Will the momentary escape Milton finds in the arms of a younger woman spare him the reckoning he must ultimately face? Tender Rain richly observes a layered emotional landscape as it explores intimacy, race, and the assumptions we all make about one another.

Read the program here.

CONTENT ADVISORY – Tender Rain contains adult themes, language, and situations that may not be suitable for all ages.

This play contains a gun shot.

Topics include: Racially Offensive Language, Profanity, Sexual Content, Violence, Abuse, Child Abuse, Weapons: Guns, Racism, Mental Illness, and Abortion.
This production contains a scene of gun violence. A gun shot is heard.
If this were a movie, our marketing staff would give this production an R rating.
Resources
Planned Parenthood
(866) 600-6886
McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center
(315) 701-2985
ACR Health
(315) 475-2430
Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-7233

REVIEWS

A “powerful world premiere” full of “drama, twists … surprisingly clever humor, and events you won’t see coming.” - Syracuse.com | The Post-Standard

“beautiful…honest…intimate” - BroadwayWorld

Playwright Kyle Bass on his World Premiere Tender Rain, and a glimpse into the rehearsal process.

Upcoming events

PAY-WHAT-YOU-WILL PERFORMANCES

Syracuse Stage sets aside a limited number of tickets (76 total) for the M&T Bank Pay-What-You-Will Program. Tickets are available for performances May 3 - 7 while supplies last.
Pay-what-you-will tickets must be claimed in person at the Box Office, 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse, on the day of the desired performance, subject to availability.
Box Office hours:
Wed - Fri, 10 am-7:30 pm
Saturday, 12 pm-7:30 pm
Sunday, 12 pm-2 pm
Limit of 4 tickets per person.
PROLOGUE

May 7, @ 1:00 PM
May 13, @ 1:00 PM
May 18, @ 6:30 PM
(free for ticket holders at 7:30 p.m. performance)
Pre-show discussion
WEDNESDAY @ 1

May 10, @ 1:00 PM
Join playwright Kyle Bass for an insightful pre-show lecture series free for ticket holders.
TALK BACK

May 14, after the 7:30 performance
After seeing the show, bring your questions to a post-show discussion led by a member of Stage’s artistic staff with the show’s creative team. Talkbacks are included with your purchase of the evening’s performance. (free for ticket holders)