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Barefoot in the Park

Newlyweds, Neighbors, and Unexpected Chaos

FEB 24 - MAR 29, 2026 | WILSON STAGE

About the show:
Opposites attract in Neil Simon’s celebrated romantic comedy. Newlyweds Paul, a straight-laced lawyer, and Corie, a free-spirit, have barely returned from their honeymoon, and their marriage is already on the fritz, like the telephone line in their new apartment. Corie wants Paul to be more spontaneous and do things like run “barefoot in the park,” and Paul just wants to get a good night’s sleep. When Corie’s prim and proper mother drops by for an unexpected visit, and their eccentric upstairs neighbor, Mr. Velasco, climbs in through their upstairs window, hilarity ensues! This slice of newlywed life is sure to remind even long-married couples of the pleasures and perils of falling in love.

By Neil Simon
Directed by Rachel Alderman

Total Run Time (Approx): 2 hours, 15 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission between Act I and II, and a brief 1-minute pause between Act II and III.
Recommended Ages: 10+

Discussions and mild depictions of sexuality, depictions of alcohol use.

Performance Calendar

Accessibility Performances

Sign Interpreted: Thursday 3/19 – 7:30pm
Open Captioned: Saturday 2/28 – 2:00pm, Wednesday 3/18 – 2:00pm, Wednesday 3/18 – 7:30pm
Audio Described: Sunday 3/15 – 2:00pm

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  • Mar 27, 2026

    Friday, 08:00 PM

  • Mar 28, 2026

    Saturday, 03:00 PM

  • Mar 28, 2026

    Saturday, 08:00 PM

  • Mar 29, 2026

    Sunday, 02:00 PM

“Such a delightful & hilarious show!”

– Geva Audiences

“Best play I’ve ever seen!”

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“Loved how expressive they were!”

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Cast

Alison Cimmet

Ethel Banks

Lee Harrington

Corie Bratter

Joe Osheroff

Telephone Repair Man/ Delivery Man

Sean-Michael Wilkinson

Paul Bratter

Evan Zes

Victor Velasco

Understudies

Connor McGuire

Understudy Paul Bratter

Paul Moukperian

Understudy Victor Velasco & Telephone/Delivery Man

Bridget Welch

Understudy Ethel Banks & Corie Bratter

Creative & Artistic Team

Neil Simon

Playwright

Rachel Alderman

Director

Christopher Swader & Justin Swader

Scenic Design

Herin Kaputkin

Costume Design

Aja M Jackson

Lighting Design

Frederick Kennedy

Sound Design

Rachael Geier

Wig, Hair, & Makeup Design

Erica Murphy

Intimacy Choreographer

Calleri Jensen Davis

Casting

Kevin Gregory Dwyer

Production Stage Manager

Shannon Toot

Assistant Stage Manager

Kate Duprey

Substitute Stage Manager

Joseph Biagini

Production Manager

Thalia Schramm

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Events for In-Depth Exploration

Geva Theatre’s Literary Department seeks to provide our audience with deeper appreciation and engagement with the work on our stages through a series of pre-show discussions with Prologue and post-show discussions with our Sunday Salons and Geva Insights. Featuring thought leaders, experts, and community members, Geva Insights explores the themes of each play and fosters meaningful dialogue. Geva is proud to offer affinity performances at select discussions and partner with community members and local organizations to explore the themes in each of Geva’s productions.

Barefoot in the Park Geva Insights Event Date

  • Saturday, March 14 – Post 3:00pm Performance

Join us Saturday, March 14th, post the 3-pm Performance for Geva Insights! This talkback will be moderated by RIT Alumni Luticha Doucette (Geva Engagement Committee), with guest speaker Ralph Meranto (Artistic Director/Producer: CenterStage).

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Geva makes it simple to enjoy a complete night out! Open 2 hours before most performances, Godot’s Bar offers full bar service, and The Kitchen at Geva offers a light menu including salads, sandwiches and desserts.

To save time, you’re welcome to place your intermission order before the show begins. Please note: starting 30 minutes before showtime, we will only accept intermission pre-orders from the full kitchen menu. During intermission, a limited selection of kitchen items, desserts, and beverages – including our full bar – will be available.

Please note that our bar & kitchen are closed on non-performance weeks.

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Our Box Office will be closed from 3-4:30pm for a staff meeting and will reopen shortly after.

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