the strangers

By christopher oscar peña  •  From the Playwright

Directed by John Sipes
From the Director

Carousel Theatre

This production contains adult content and language.
Recommended for ages 17 and up.

“Transcending 20th-century notions of race and culture, Peña’s work succeeds in simultaneously touching our hearts, stimulating our minds, and examining our society.”

Tony Award-winning playwright   ~ David Henry Hwang

Cris returns to a place he once used to know, only to find a world he no longer recognizes. As he connects with a new stranger tasked to show him around town, an unexpected spark challenges all of Cris’ preconceived notions. the strangers, a CBT-commissioned World Premiere depicts a contemporary American world thrown into chaos. 

Christopher Oscar Peña’s commission was sponsored in part by
Townes Lavidge Osborn and Jenny Banner.

Late Seating: Evening shows begin promptly at 7:30pm and matinees at 2:00pm. We encourage you to arrive by 7:00pm for evening performances and 1:30pm for matinees. Seats are guaranteed until show time.

For your safety and to avoid disturbing other patrons, latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the House Manager and may be placed in alternative seating. In rare instances, show conditions can prevent us from admitting audience members until intermission. We encourage all patrons to arrive early to ensure seating and a prompt start time.

2.18 – “the strangers” press release (pdf)

2.18 – “the strangers” The Daily Times preview (pdf)

2.18 – “the strangers” The Daily Beacon preview (pdf)

2.18 – “the strangers” Knoxville TN Today review (pdf)

2.18 – “the strangers” The Daily Beacon review (pdf)