Lee Theatre to Present “Bethel Park Falls”

CLEVELAND, Tenn. — Lee University Theatre will present “Bethel Park Falls,” written by Jason Pizzarello, on October 3-4 and 9-11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Buzz Oates Blackbox Theatre.  

The play, directed by senior theatre major Noah MacDonald, follows the story of the residents of the small town of Bethel as their lives are sent into a tailspin with the selling of their beloved park. In nine interconnected vignettes, 16 locals grapple with the loss of jobs, homes, and spouses, but find love, courage, and forgiveness as the park magically transforms through four seasons of the year in a single day.  

“Working on this play has been such an amazing experience,” said MacDonald. “I am so blessed to work with such a talented cast and design team, and I look forward to sharing all the hard work we’ve put into this production.” 

The show’s cast includes Lee students Lesley Bryant, Gabriela Febus, Harper Johnson, Mariah Moore, Jack Rowe, Samantha Saez, and Jaiden Thompson.  

The production crew includes Lee students Alaina Duty as stage manager, Sarah England as assistant stage manager, and Maddie Mennenga as sound designer. Theatre staff designers are Laura Hicks as set designer and Macy Tomasello as costume designer, with Max Guin as guest lighting designer.    

Online ticket sales are available on Eventbrite.com or through the Lee Theatre Box Office the week prior to the show and one hour before curtain time.    

The box office and Buzz Oates Blackbox Theatre are located in Lee University’s Communication Arts Building. 

“Bethel Park Falls” is produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. (www.playscripts.com) 

For more information on Lee Theatre, visit leeuniversity.edu/theatre, call the box office at (423) 614-8360, email theatre@leeuniversity.edu, or follow LeeUTheatre on Facebook or lee_theatre on Instagram.