THEATRE | THURSDAYS–SUNDAYS, SEPTEMBER 10–20 | $20–40

FUSION Theatre Company presents THE RIVER

FUSION Theatre Company is thrilled to launch our Autumn season with THE RIVER by Jez Butterworth. Directed by Michael Samuel Kaplan, FUSION’s production stars Jacqueline Reid (The Other Woman) and Tiffany Cole (The Woman). We also welcome Arron Shiver (The Man) back to the boards since his turn as “Bunce” in FUSION’s 2025 production of ONE FLEA SPARE by Naomi Wallace. FUSION Co-Founder Laurie Thomas directs the production.

"A work of humor, humanity and grace that makes you want to hug your lover, your neighbor and maybe an usher on the way out… Eno breaks the fourth wall but here he also suggests a wondrous fifth…" —Variety

"Is it now? I thought I had more time." These first words in Will Eno's play are spoken by Guy, a man who knows, like all of us, on some level, that he will eventually die. Eno’s funny and moving play offers one of the most profound meditations and gifts that any playwright has given on what it means to be a human being. A grounding and authentic response to the goings-on in our world, Wakey, Wakey reminds us of what this life is about, including the great leveler of us all.

“To be honest…I can tend to float away from the really, really simple important things and kind of get distracted by the hoo-ha of modern life. I hope there are people like me who just need sometimes to be reminded of those simple things and try to connect them in a calm but also urgent way.” —Will Eno

Wakey, Wakey premiered at the Signature Theatre in New York City in February 2017 under the direction of Will Eno. The work marked his completed Residency Five Fellowship at the Signature Theatre, which premiered his play Title and Deed in 2012, The Open House in 2014, and Wakey, Wakey in 2017. He has received an Obie Award, Drama Desk Award, and his play Thom Pain was a Pulitzer Prize finalist.

Performances will be from September 10–20. FUSION performances will be on Thursdays & Fridays at 7 PM, the second Wednesday at 7 PM, Saturdays at 2 PM & 7 PM, and Sundays at 3 PM. Opening night features a pre-show reception with doors opening at 6 PM! An additional performance will be at Taos Center for the Arts on Saturday, November 29, at 7 PM and Sunday, November 30, at 2 PM.

FUSION | 708
708 1st. St. NW
Downtown ABQ

Subscriptions: General Admission: $110 | Seniors over 65: $100 | Students: $55
Individual Tickets: General Admission: $40 | Seniors over 65: $35 | Students: $20

Thanks to the City of Albuquerque, Pay What You Wish Ticketing is available!

FUSION PERFORMANCES

Thursday, September 10, at 7 PM
Friday, September 11, at 7 PM
Saturday, September 12, at 2 PM & 7 PM
Sunday, September 13, at 3 PM
Wednesday, September 16, at 7 PM
Thursday, September 17, at 7 PM
Friday, September 18, at 7 PM
Saturday, September 19, at 2 PM & 7 PM

TAOS CENTER FOR THE ARTS PERFORMANCE

Sunday, September 20, at 3 PM

JEZ BUTTERWORTH

Actors' Equity Association (AEA), founded in 1913, represents more than 45,000 actors and stage managers in the United States. Equity seeks to advance, promote and foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of our society. Equity negotiates wages and working conditions, providing a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans. AEA is a member of the AFL-CIO, and is affiliated with FIA, an international organization of performing arts unions. The Equity emblem is our mark of excellence.