Press Release: “Constellations” Opens at 4CP

“Constellations,” starring Amy Dawn Hamburger and Reed Willard, opens Friday, Sept. 29, in the Four County Players Cellar. (Photo Credit: Amy Wells)

Sept. 20, 2023

Four County Players

As part of its 51st season in Barboursville, Four County Players is proud to present “Constellations” by Nick Payne, opening Friday, Sept. 29, in the Cellar.

Suppose that life exists in a multiverse — a set of parallel existences that contain infinitely different futures. The possibilities in our lives are, quite literally, endless. Every possible event that could happen, does happen, in one universe or another. And if two lovers meet — are drawn together in every version of existence — every possible happy ending and heartbreak that could befall them, will.

Marianne, a physicist, and Roland, a beekeeper, meet at a party. They hit it off and go for a drink. Or perhaps they don’t. They go home together, or maybe they go their separate ways. Perhaps Marianne is engaged to someone else, perhaps Roland is. Maybe she breaks his heart, maybe he breaks hers. Perhaps they come together and their love story can finally take root and grow, or perhaps it will be tragically cut short.

“Constellations” explores how even the smallest change in our lives can dramatically alter the course we take. It is a spellbinding exploration of love, science, quantum theory and infinite possibility for heartbreak … or for hope.

This production is directed by Karen M. Dabney and its stellar two-person cast is comprised of Amy Dawn Hamburger as Marianne and Reed Willard as Roland.

“Constellations” opens Sept. 29 and runs weekends through Oct. 15 in the Cellar. Friday and Saturday night performances are at 8 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m. All tickets are $15 and early ticket purchases are recommended as seating is limited.

CONTENT WARNING: This production contains adult language and themes, including discussions and/or depictions of terminal illness and assisted suicide. It is not recommended for audiences under the age of 13.

Four County Players is central Virginia's longest-running community theater and prides itself on being a cultural destination for Charlottesville and the surrounding areas. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the box office at (540) 832-5355, or visit the Four County Players website at www.fourcp.org or Facebook page at www.facebook.com/fourcountyplayers.