About The Outgoing Tide


A summer cottage on Chesapeake Bay, Gunner has hatched an unorthodox plan to secure his family’s future but meets with resistance from his wife and son, who have plans of their own.  As winter approaches, the three must quickly find common ground and come to an understanding - before the tide goes out.  This drama hums with dark humor and powerful emotion.


“... this drama brings sensitive observation and minor-key humor to painful situations that many of us will recognize from our own families ...  it’s poignant conclusion will have resonance for many in the audience.”       -   THE NEW YORK TIMES


“ ... superb ... tightly focused piece about a family of three .... Graham zeros in on recognizable truths.”    -  THE CHICAGO TIMES


“The characters are well-drawn, the dialogue is pungent ... The script’s frequent time shifts from present to past and back again are handled with a telling simplicity ... may well flood your emotions with its emotional truth.”      -  BACKSTAGE

Wilton Playshop

Since 1937, the mission of The Wilton Playshop has been to further the performing arts by providing quality live theatre to the greater Wilton area, and by doing so, provide an educational and growing experience for all involved.

The Wilton Playshop is a volunteer organization with a governing Board of Directors. There are generally three major productions presented each year along with special events through our Applause Series.   The Applause Series is a separate program from a traditional season where the theatre features concerts, readings, works in progress and unique performance events.  In some circumstances the Playshop is approached by an artist who is interested in a producing partner for their idea or concept.  This series supports those opportunities. 

 

As a community-oriented endeavor, The Playshop is committed to developing new directors and playwrights as a means of preserving this important art form. Backstage involvement includes producing, directing, stage management, light and sound engineering, scenic design, properties, costumes, set construction, and a myriad of other jobs that constitute an energetic community theater. We encourage active participation and we always welcome new faces. No experience is necessary — only desire and interest!

At the intermission of each performance, audience members are invited into the Green Room for refreshments. Playshop members welcome the opportunity to greet you and speak with anyone interested in getting involved, either on stage or off. Please feel free to make yourself at home! Our Playshop family invites you to join in the excitement that is The Wilton Playshop.

The Wilton Playshop is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation that offers the quality live theatre experience to the greater Wilton area through the support and generosity of the members of the Wilton Community and the Wilton Business Community as well.