2 Across follows the unexpected encounter between two strangers on an early morning San Francisco commuter train. They’re alone in the car, each is married, both are doing the New York Times crossword. She’s an organized, sensible psychologist and a crossword pro. He’s a free-spirited, unemployed ad exec who always quits. They are two opposites in an enclosed space, challenging each other’s values but also being swayed and intrigued by them. They each have serious life problems that the other helps solve. As the commute unfolds, the audience is drawn into a whirlwind of witty banter and unexpected twists.
2 Across is directed by Markus Brown and features Margo McClellan as She (Janet) and Ben Van Osdol as He (Josh).
The production crew includes Sondra Gomez (costumer), Mick Alderman (lighting design), Sam Dinkowiz (sound and video design), Mick Alderman and Markus Brown (set builders), Juan Lira (set painter) and Nancy McCarthy (sound and light operator).
2 Across runs weekends through June 1 with a “pay what you will” show on Thursday, May 16 and one Sunday show May 26. All performances begin at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $30 or $25; they can be purchased at the theatre box office (503-436-1242) or online at coastertheatre.com. The box office is open 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 12:30 p.m. to curtain on performance days.
Upcoming shows and events at the theatre:
Meshuggah-Nuns! June28-Sept 1
AUDITIONS: The Game’s Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays July 15-16
Coaster Theatre Kidz Summer Camp, July 22-26
