"The Roommate" at The Rep

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis’ Steve Woolf Studio Series Returns to the Emerson Studio of the Loretto-Hilton Center with Nancy Bell and Kelley Weber in The Roommate, October 23 - November 17

St. Louis, MO – (October 1, 2024) The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis is proud to present the return of the Steve Woolf Studio Series - Adventurous Theatre for Adventurous Theatergoers for the 2024/25 Season in the Emerson Studio of the Loretto-Hilton Center on the campus of Webster University. The two play series kicks off with the wickedly funny dark comedy, The Roommate by Jen Silverman running October 23 - November 17, 2024, starring Nancy Bell who was last seen at The Rep in The Wolves and Clybourne Park as Robyn, and Kelley Weber as Sharon, known for her roles in The Rep’s Frost/Nixon and A Lovely Sunday for Creve Coeur at the Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis. In The Roommate, middle-aged Sharon, recently divorced and seeking a sensible roommate, opens her home to Robyn, a mysterious woman with a murky past. Entwining this unlikely duo's lives in shared dish-duty and shady business, Jen Silverman takes us on an uproarious journey of self-discovery, secrets and revelations. Challenge societal norms, embrace the unexpected, and revel in the reinvention that only true friendship can spark in this dark comedy that proves coming of age can happen anytime, anywhere - even your own kitchen table!

“Sometimes the best theater is two seasoned actors pulling you into the unknown: the complex, hilarious, vibrant crossroads of two unique characters meeting onstage— and changing one another's lives forever. In The Roommate, we as the audience are rewarded time and again by these actor’s comedic prowess, the playwright’s expert hand and the team’s excellent craft,” said Kate Bergstrom, Augustin Family Artistic Director. “This is a dive into a witty coming of age adventure like no other. I can’t wait to share this intimate, darkly comedic studio experience with you.”

The Roommate, directed by Rebekah Scallet, Artistic Director of New Jewish Theatre and features set design by Robert Mark Morgan a St. Louis-based multidisciplinary artist teaching stage design at Washington University, costume design by Lou Bird whose designs were featured in The Rep’s Clybourne Park and The Invisible Hand, lighting design by Jayson Lawshee whose recent work at COCA include Matilda and Billy Elliot, and sound design by Kareem Deanes who last worked on Gruesome Playground Injuries at The Rep.Leadership support for The 24/25 Steve Woolf Studio Series is generously provided by Susan and Peter Tuteur. 

Seating for the Studio Series is General Admission with subscribers given priority seating beginning 30 minutes prior to curtain. Be sure to catch the rest of The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis 24/25 Season including the suspense thriller Dial “M” for Murder playing now through October 13, 2024; the holiday musical Million Dollar Quartet Christmas in partnership with STAGES St. Louis, December 4 - 22, 2024; Athena, by Gracie Gardner January 15 – February 9, 2025 in the Studio; Lynn Nottage’s Tony- nominated comedy, Clyde’s, February 5 - March 2, 2025; and the uproarious retelling of Ken Ludwig’s Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood, March 19 - April 13, 2025 all performed at the Loretto-Hilton Center on the campus of Webster University.

For more information, please visit repstl.org.

FACT SHEET

The Roommate

By Jen Silverman

October 23 - November 17, 2024 in the Emerson Studio at The Loretto-Hilton Center (130 Edgar Road, St. Louis, MO)

TICKET INFORMATION:

Tickets: Purchase tickets online at Repstl.org, by phone at 314-968-4925, or The Rep Box Office will also be available for in-person support at the Loretto-Hilton Center(130 Edgar Rd, Webster Groves), Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., and 2 hours before curtain.

SEATING: Seating for the Studio Series is General Admission with subscribers given priority seating beginning 30 minutes prior to curtain.

Rush Tickets: Available for students, seniors, educators, and theatre professionals by calling the Box Office at 314-968-4925, 1 - 2 hours prior to curtain time.

Group Sales: Discounted tickets available for parties of 10+. Call 314-968-4925 or email mdorn@repstl.org.

SPECIAL EVENTS:

Post Show Discussions follow Saturday, November 2 and 9 at 4pm performances.

MEMBERS OF THE MEDIA:

Press night for critics is Friday, October 25 @ 7 PM. Photos, bios and headshots are availablein The Rep Press Room.

ABOUT THE REPERTORY THEATRE OF ST. LOUIS

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (The Rep) is the region’s premiere theatre for compelling, award-winning theatrical experiences that entertain, engage, and illuminate audiences’ shared humanity. Founded in 1966, for more than five decades The Rep has sustained and built upon its commitment to artistic excellence by creating, developing, and curating adventurous new works and beloved classics from the most exciting emerging and established American voices. The Rep builds bridges within the St. Louis community and beyond by offering productions that allow audiences to see themselves and the stories that matter to them represented on stage, through the organization’s robust community engagement programs, and across its educational initiatives.

The Rep welcomes audiences with inspiring and expansive productions at several inviting stages across St. Louis including the Virginia Jackson Browning Theatre at the Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts and other venues around the St. Louis area. A thought leader in the national theatre landscape, The Rep is a dedicated partner with arts organizations in St. Louis and across the country, expanding audiences’ appreciation and understanding of the world through theatre.

In December 2023, The Rep was named a Missouri Historical Theatre, which is awarded to theaters that contribute to tourism in Missouri, promote arts in its community and throughout Missouri, and has been operational for a minimum of 50 years.