In the Grove of Forgetting

April 16 - May 4, 2025

By Robert Ford | Directed by Damon Kiely

Summer, 1938. Ilona, a concert pianist known for her sharp wit as much as her musical passion, refuses to be ruled by fear, even as fellow Jewish artists and academics flee Hungary. Surely Budapest is safe from the growing Nazi fervor—isn’t it? Filled with intrigue, music, and wry humor, this world premiere is a taut emotional thriller, as a woman caught in one of history’s darkest moments fights to find a way forward.

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WHAT TO KNOW:

 

  • Contains a small amount of profanity. Includes material relating to the Holocaust that may be difficult for some patrons. For detailed information on content and stage effects such as strobe lights or fog, contact the Box Office at 479.777.7477 or tix@theatre2.org.

EVENTS:

  • Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM

    T2's "Meet the Director" events are your chance to pull back the theatrical curtain and catch a glimpse behind the scenes of a T2 show. This time we have a special treat for our audience— both the director AND the playwright of "In the Grove of Forgetting" will be on hand for a Q&A! Join us before the show to ask Damon Kiely and Robert Ford your burning questions.

  • Sunday, May 4. 2025 at 5:30 PM

    A one-hour performance by a quartet of SoNA musicians (piano, violin, viola, cello) playing music associated with the play In the Grove of Forgetting, including the Brahms Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor and other selections.

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