Taking a production from inception in the middle of Iowa all the way to the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh.

After an unexpected meeting with Kristin Hanggi, Tony-nominated director of the Broadway hit musical Rock of Ages, Dr. Chris Okiishi and Patrick DuLaney of Crooked Path Productions have joined with her to bring to the stage her decade-long development of author Rob Bell’s play, “We’ll Get Back to You.”

Come to our discussion of the hows, whos, and whys with the Crooked Path’s founders, Patrick and Chris, as well as some of the actors. They will run through some scenes, discuss the changes and their reasons, as well as the daunting pressures of creating a world premiere in the Iowa Corridor and taking that show across the pond to the largest arts festival in the world that sold over 2.6 million tickets over 25 days last year. The festival is the third-largest globally ticketed event in the world after the Olympics and the World Cup.

Capacity for this free presentation is limited. Please register in advance to secure your tickets.

Location: Brucemore’s Carriage House

Event Time: 7:30 PM; doors open at 7:00 PM

Admission: Free

What to expect from this event:

• You are welcome to bring your own light snacks and beverages (beer and wine allowed) to enjoy in the performance venue. Concessions will not be available for sale at this event.
• The only gate that will open to vehicles for on-site parking is at 2160 Linden Drive SE. The gate will be open by 7:00 PM.
• Pets are not allowed, with the exception of service animals.
• Space to wait indoors before doors open is not available. If you arrive onsite before 7:00, we encourage you to enjoy exploring the landscape before the event.
• Indoor seating will be provided.

What to do when you arrive:

• Follow signage to open parking spaces near the Carriage House or on the grounds of Brucemore. Accessible parking will be available.
•  Follow signs to enter the Carriage House on the north side (see map).
• Check in with staff at the event entrance by providing the name on your order.

Preservation in Progress:

This year Brucemore is doing exciting preservation work to maintain several historic buildings. Due to this work, a portion of the Carriage House parking lot will be unavailable. We appreciate your flexibility and understanding during this time!

Photography and Video Notice: 

This event will be recorded for publication on Brucemore’s YouTube channel and other social media outlets. By attending this event, you may be included in photos and videos. Your attendance at this event grants your permission to be in these photos or videos, which may be used for educational, archival, or promotional purposes. If you have concerns about your likeness appearing in these photos and videos, please talk to a staff member when you check in for the event.