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Make Believe Tickets

    Follow the story of four Conlee children who find that their parents have disappeared without any explanation. An introspective play that tinkers with the accepted formula for staged dramas, Make Believe is bound to take you on an emotional journey.

    Why Watch Make Believe

    Make Believe is a hauntingly beautiful play that is set in a spacious attic with wide windows. It is a thought-provoking comedy that is performed by children in the first part of the show. This is an extremely effective way to portray profound ideas in a disarming fashion. Laden with the flavor of regret, the play peers deeply at issues regarding family and the trauma associated with families, the bonds between siblings that may not be as strong as one believes. It is a play that is tailored especially for mature audiences.

    It features a stellar cast with Ryan Foust from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Brad Heberlee from Mrs. Murray’s Menagerie,Susannah Flood from the Cherry Orchard, Kim Fischer from Then She fell, Harrison Fox from Hansel and Gretel, Samantha Mathis from 33 Variations, and Meren Heary from Gypsy.

    The Story

    When one hears ‘make-believe’, it is certain to incite feelings of joy and certain silliness. This play, however, is anything but silly. It is a sensational performance that showcases the story of four Conlee children. When do the lines between real life and make-believe get blurred? For these kids, aged 5 to 10, playtime is over when their parents disappear without a trace. Their search for answers still has no closure after thirty-two years. The 90-minute play is split into two parts. The first part depicts the story of Kate, Chris, Addie and Carl, when they were kids, and is performed completely by children. The second part shows the children after they have grown up during the 1980s. This portion of the play is set in the same house as the first part, allowing the play to highlight how the four have handled their emotions after a traumatizing childhood.

    Good For

    Adult Audiences | Lovers of Mystery Stories

    Critic Reviews

    “This beautifully constructed play — a regret-tinged examination of family and trauma and sibling connections that maybe, back in those formative years, were not forged solidly enough — is emphatically for adults.”

    “'Make Believe' At Hartford Stage Moves From Magical To Unnerving”

    Cancellation policy

    These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

    Show Details

    It opens officially on 15 August 2019 and closes on 15 September 2019. Previews for the show are available from 20 July 2019 at 7 PM from Tuesday to Thursday.

    From 15 August, the show is also available at 2 PM on Wednesdays.

    Show Timings

    Friday 8 PM
    Saturday 2 PM, 8 PM
    Sunday 2 PM, 7 PM

    Duration
    TBA

    Cast
    Brad Heberlee and Harrison Fox as Carl
    Ryan Foust and Kim Fischer as Chris
    Susannah Flood as Addie
    Maren Heary and Samantha Mathis as Kate

    Written By
    Bess Wohl

    Directed By
    Michael Greif

    Additional Information

    Photography and recording devices are strictly prohibited during the performance.

    Audience
    The show is recommended for adults.

    Availability
    Wheelchair Accessible
    Removable Seats
    Assistive Hearing System

    Seating
    Tony Kiser Theatre has a seating capacity of 296.

    Dress Code
    Smart and casual wear is recommended. Keep in mind, the theatre is air conditioned throughout the year and can get a bit chilly.

    Your e-tickets can be exchanged for physical tickets with our uniformed Headout hosts outside the theater.

    Getting There

    • By Subway:
      Take subway services N, Q, R, or W and get off at Times Sq - 42nd St. Alternatively, you could also take lines S, 7, 1, 2, or 3 and get off at the same station. The theatre is less than a 5-minute walk from both stations.

    Validity

    This performance is valid for the date selected at the time of booking.

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