Picnic

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Performance at 7:30 pm. A summer romance by William Inge. The greatest risk is love. It's a peaceful time for a quiet Kansas town in the early 1950s and summer is drawing to a close with the excitement of the annual Labor Day picnic. But the sudden arrival of Hal Carter, a handsome young drifter, stirs the emotions of a group of neighbors as he develops an instant attraction with Madge, one of the most beautiful girls in town. As Hal hides deep insecurities with grand shows of bravado, Madge is torn between her heart and her head in this Pulitzer Prize-winning drama where passions turn one small community upside down. Tickets: $10-$34, depending on seat location. For tickets: Phone: 336-272-0160 or toll-free 866-579-TIXX. Online: www.triadstage.org. In person: Box office at 232 South Elm Street, downtown Greensboro. Hours: 10 am - 6 pm, Monday - Friday and one hour before each performance.