Or, by Liz Duffy Adams

Ticket information

Adults: $25
Seniors (65+): $20
Students: $10

June 10th thru 25th: Burning Coal Theatre
224 Polk St., Raleigh NC 27604

Production staff:

Director: Charles Machalicky
Stage Manager – Juliana Frasca
Assistant Stage Manager: Sofia Diaz
Intimacy Coordinator: Veronica Dress
Technical Director: John-Paul Middlesworth
Sound Design: Michael Parker
Lighting Design: Matthew Adelson
Costume Design: Aerial Sanders
Props/Costume Manager: Jodeya Brown
Marketing Assistant: Miranda Curtis
Producer: John Paul Middlesworth

A quick-changing, door-slamming romp through the 1660’s

Aphra Behn, former British spy, will have fame and glory as England’s first female playwright if she can just finish her play by sunrise. But between her handsome patron King Charles II, free-spirited actress Nell Gwynne, and double agent William Scot – who may or may not be trying to murder the king – how can she possibly concentrate? Free love, politics and historical fiction abound in this door-slamming Restoration farce, that tells the true(ish) story of a night in the life of the literal first lady of the stage.

CONTENT ADVISORY: contains sexual content, adult situations and strong language. Recommended for audiences 18+.

OR, is presented as part of the Burning Coal Theatre Second Stage series, in repertory with two other Triangle-area productions June 7-26th. Come support local theater and Burning Coal’s mission to promote new works and collaborate with up-and-coming artists. Tickets on sale now for OR,.

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Cast list

Aphra Behn	………………………..	Laurel Ullman
Charles II / William Scot / Jailer	………………………..	Ryan McDaniel
Nell Gwynne / Maria / Lady Davenant	………………………..	Kelly McDaniel

Parking information

Ample free parking is available in the parking lot next to the Theatre, after 5pm weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday.

COVID-19 Policy

A high-quality mask (3-ply surgical, KN95, N95) is suggested for staff and guests. Actors are vaccinated, boosted, submit tests regularly and perform without masks. Masks can be provided for those who request them.