White Rabbit Red Rabbit

By Nassim Soleimanpour 

Black Box 

Oct 5 - Nov 12, 2023 

Note: This play contains mature themes. Recommended for audience members 13 or older. 

No rehearsal. No director. One actor. A script in a sealed envelope. Theater stripped to its essential elements in a no-net night of unexpected comedy and shared discovery.

Forbidden to leave his native Iran, Soleimanpour wrote a play to travel the world in his place. Since its award-winning premiere at the Edinburgh Festival it has been translated into more than 30 different languages and performed over 3,000 times. At each incredibly unique performance, a different actor – one who has never before seen or read the play – brings the voice of the absent playwright to life, challenging audiences to question whose stories get told and what happens when we are fully present together.

White Rabbit Red Rabbit was originally produced by Volcano Theatre in association with Necessary Angel and Wolfgang Hoffmann. Dramaturgy by Daniel Brooks and Ross Manson

“...playful, enigmatic and haunting…” - The New York Times

"Wildly unpredictable and completely unforgettable, White Rabbit Red Rabbit is a punch in the air for self-expression; a testament to the power of words to transcend cultures and borders. You have to be there." - New Zealand Herald

"Playfully Potent...Like a good piece of literature, White Rabbit Red Rabbit will stay with you, as will its author, whose voice is present throughout." - Michele Markarian, Theater Mirror 

WHAT AUDIENCE MEMBERS ARE SAYING (WHEN THEY'RE NOT ALLOWED TO SAY ANYTHING!)

"I am still thinking about the show; it was amazingly thought-provoking and interesting. At one point I looked over at my son who was with me and he was on the edge of his seat! We both enjoyed it so much, and it was a great addition to what had been a challenging day with a funeral. The Umbrella is such a fabulous part of the Concord Community and we are very lucky to have all who make it what it is!" - P.C.

"What an experience. So much to digest and really wonderful that Umbrella Stage is able to produce such a wide variety of shows. We all walked away with a need to send folks over to see it!" - A.D.F.

"The show's past is history. The future is mystery. Now is the present. The show is the gift." - T.C.

White Rabbit Red Rabbit Enhanced Digital Program

UPCOMING SPECIAL ENGAGEMENTS

• NEW! #DinnerAndAShow Thursday Night Out Packages!
  Thursdays in Concord are now a fun and easy entertainment Date Night thanks to optional pre-show dinners here at The Umbrella provided by Nosh restaurant and the Concord Market! Coming straight from work? Park free at The Umbrella, then take a load off and enjoy a delicious catered dinner, pick up beverage at concessions, and explore our free art galleries at your ease until it’s time for curtain! Vegetarian and non-vegetarian meal options are available for purchase alongside regular online ticketing, up until 12:00pm on the Wednesday before the show.
• Menu for 11/2 and 11/9 Performances:
  Entree: Flatbreads
  Choice 1: Harvest Flatbread - Sausage, Ricotta, Butternut Squash, Brussels Sprouts, and Red Onion. (Can be made vegetarian, vegan, or GF upon request. GF crust contains dairy.)
  Choice 2: Margherita Flatbread - Fresh Mozzarella, Sliced Tomatoes, EVOO, and Basil. (Can be made GF upon request.)
  Side Salad: Fall Salad - Arugula, Pears, Pecans, Feta, and Pomegranate Seeds with Apple Cider Dressing
  Dessert: Black and White Cookie

PREVIOUS SPECIAL ENGAGEMENTS

• Sunday, October 15, 2023 3:00PM - Kid-Care Performance* - The Umbrella is pleased to offer our Kid-Care Show Program, giving parents and caregivers an opportunity to attend select performances while their child(ren) engage in art activities inspired by the production. This program aims to provide better access to arts and culture events and create a shared experience opportunity for families. Spaces are limited and can be reserved alongside ticket purchases.