A-State Theatre to Present Production of ’Stuck on a Train to Nowhere’
JONESBORO — An original production will take center stage at Arkansas State University when the Department of Theatre presents “Stuck on a Train to Nowhere.”
Performances will be held at Simpson Theatre in Fowler Center at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Feb. 14-15, and Friday and Saturday, Feb. 21-22. Matinee performances will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 16, and Sunday, Feb. 23.
Dallas Martinez, artistic producing director of theatre and director of Fowler Center, said this original devised theatre piece was developed through improvisation, storytelling and collaboration during the devised theatre class this past fall. Imagination Unleashed is the workshop in which "Stuck on a Train to Nowhere" was created.
"'Stuck on a Train to Nowhere' takes audiences on a surreal and thought-provoking journey through memory and self-discovery. Aboard a mysterious train that never stops, a group of passengers find themselves trapped, unable to remember how they got there or where they are going,” said DayDay Robinson, assistant professor of theatre.
"In this production, the characters are guided by an enigmatic conductor who pulls them into fragments of their pasts. Blending elements of psychological mystery, humor and drama, 'Stuck on a Train to Nowhere' challenges the characters and audience to ask questions,” Robinson continued.
Cast members include Emma Bryant of Siloam Springs as Drew; Ryan Carr of Bono as Robin; Max Emery of Newport as Mason; Deanne Flax of Port Arthur, Texas, as Martha; Jace Hahn of Jonesboro as the conductor; Olin Hahn of Jonesboro as John/Riley; Baylor McElhaney of Bauxite as Willa; Urusha Pandy of Nepal as Julia; Ella Scott of Jonesboro as Chris; and Donovan Walters of Harrison as Jordan.
The artistic team includes Robinson as the devised facilitator; Nikolas Stark of Searcy as assistant devised facilitator; Judith Bossi of Batesville as costume designer; Caisa Sanburg, associate professor of theatre, as sound and lighting designer; Skylar Craig of Bay as scenic designer; Jeff McLaughlin, associate professor of theatre, as technical director; Claire Abernathy, professor of theatre, as costume shop supervisor; Selena Hinds of Jonesboro as stage manager, assisted by Skylar Hilderbrand of Jonesboro and Maggie Martin of Searcy.
The production team includes Leah Max of Covington, Tenn., as properties master; Emily Provence of Drasco as light board operator; Haley Reed of Bay as sound board operator; Jordyn Counts of Alma and William Hankins of Bono as wardrobe crew; RJ Moad of Jonesboro as house manager; and Zane Brewer of Conway as poster designer.
Tickets may be purchased at the A-State Box Office at First National Bank Arena from 8:30 until 5:30 p.m. from Monday through Friday. One may purchase tickets online at AState.edu/tickets. Prices are $10 for seniors, A-State faculty and staff, and $15 for the general public.
A-State students can get a free ticket at the box office with their student ID. Seating is limited and it is recommended that tickets are purchased in advance.
Those planning to attend are cautioned that this production contains mature themes, including moments of strong language, depictions of emotional and physical abuse, references to substance abuse, grief and loss. 
