Hampton Theatre Company / 40th: ‘Now & Then’ by Sean Grennan / Oct 17 – Nov 3

John L. Payne, Stephanie L. Moreau, Kate Brady and Dayne Rasmussen.

Photo: Dane DuPuis

Dayne Rasmussen, Kate Brady and John L. Payne. Photo: Dane DuPuis

“Now and Then” examines the costs of the life choices we make, as well as the people who make them with us. The play opens inside a neighborhood bar in 1981 during last call, as a young bartender and aspiring musician named Jamie is closing for the night. A last-minute customer rushes in, offering Jamie and his girlfriend Abby an offer they can’t refuse: a lucrative payday just to share a drink.

As the trio swap stories, Jamie finds himself reconsidering the decisions he’s made about his musical career and his future with Abby. Eventually, the young couple realize that this older man is unusually invested in their choices – and the reason he gives seems utterly incredible. But when a second, visibly disgruntled stranger arrives, the unbelievable begins to look like it just might be true.

Two talkbacks with the cast will be offered to ticket holders immediately following the October 25th and November 1st Friday-evening performances.

Attending a Thursday, Friday or Saturday HTC performance? Bring your ticket confirmation to enjoy a prix fixe $30 dinner (starter and entrée) before the show at JOE’S AMERICAN GRILL: 240 Montauk Hwy, Westhampton Beach. Click here for more details.