The River Bride
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The River Bride

by Marisela Treviño Orta Directed by Laurie Woolery World Premiere
February 21 – July 7, 2016

Helena is dreading her sister’s wedding. The groom, Duarte, should have been hers. And she knows that her sister, Belmira, only wants to escape their quiet Brazilian town for an exciting new life in the city. But three days before the wedding, fishermen pull a mysterious stranger out of the river—a man with no past who offers both sisters an alluring, possibly dangerous future. In this world premiere, Amazon folklore and lyric storytelling blend into a heartrending tale of love, grudges, transformation . . . and the ever-present river, giving and taking away. Theatrical mist and strobe lights may be used in this production.
Suitability Suggestions
There will be no violence, profanity or overt sexuality, but the play is sensual in nature. A wistful and poetic fairy tale, The River Bride may be best suited for teenagers who can appreciate and enjoy a language-driven fable of love and missed opportunity.

Trailer: The River Bride

Creative Team

Cast

* Member of Actors' Equity Association (AEA)
**AEA Professional Theatre Intern

OSF thanks our show sponsors

  • LEAD SPONSOR
  • The Robert and Star Pepper Foundation
  • PRODUCTION SPONSOR
  • Sid and Karen DeBoer
  • PRODUCTION PARTNER
  • Marian and Richard Baldy

Our 2016 Season