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Description
Edward Albee's celebrated two-act play, comprised of Homelife and The Zoo Story, concerns a wealthy publishing executive and explores themes of isolation, loneliness, miscommunication and dehumanization.
Summary
Edward Albee delves deeper into his play The Zoo Story by adding a first act, Homelife, which precedes Peter's fateful meeting with Jerry on a park bench in Central Park. The two plays present a complete portrait of Peter and Jerry and explore themes of isolation, loneliness, miscommunication and dehumanization.
AT HOME AT THE ZOO is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com)
Content Warning
At Home at the Zoo, contains strong language, sexual content, and violence.
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SEASON SPONSOR
Pure Flo H20
SEASON CO-SPONSORS
Lori & Mike Rasmann
Markus Smith State Farm
Date & Time
Jul 17 - 26, 2026
Venue Details
Cheek Theatre
5050 East State StreetRockford, Illinois 61108
