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The Mound Builders tells the story of a team of archaeologists who come to an Illinois town to unearth the mysteries of the Mound Builders. As they excavate the remains of the Native American civilization, they grapple with powerful and dangerous forces of ambition and legacy.

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Performances ended on Apr. 14, 2013.

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About The Mound Builders on Broadway

Previews: Feb 26, 2013 • Opening: Mar 17, 2013 • Closing: Apr 14, 2013
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Venue

Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at The Signature Center
480 West 42nd Street
New York, NY 10019
Hearing Assistance
Assisted listening devices for each theater per ADA requirements. Devices can be found in the central lobby prior to every performance.
Wheelchair Access
Fully wheelchair accessible.
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Story

What Is the Story of The Mound Builders?
Set in the mid ‘70s, The Mound Builders tells the story of Professor August Howe and Dr. Dan Loggins, a team of archaeologists who rent a house for the summer in Blue Shoals, Illinois, in hopes of uncovering the mysteries of the area’s prior inhabitants. Along for the ride are August’s photographer wife Cynthia, eccentric novelist sister Delia and precocious daughter Kirsten, as well as Dan’s gynecologist wife Jean, who is pregnant. When Chad Jasker, the socially awkward son of the landlord, begins to stir up trouble, the entire house is pulled into the chaos. Just when the team is making headway with the excavation, a traumatic event occurs that will change all of their lives forever.

Reviews

A collection of our favorite reviews from professional news sources.

"The ghostly, glowing-from-below set in Jo Bonney’s production nicely hints at the things always lurking underneath."

New York Observer

Jesse Oxfeld

"[The Mound Builders] effectively blends lyricism and naturalism as it explores what anthropologists might call kinship relations of the period known as the ‘me’ decade."

The New York Times

Charles Isherwood

"Lisa Joyce, as Dan’s fretful doctor wife, gives a thoughtful, natural performance."

New York Daily News

Joe Dziemianowicz

Cast & Creative

Cast

Dr. Dan Loggins
David Conrad
Professor August Howe
Janie Brookshire
Cynthia Howe
Lisa Joyce
Dr. Jean Loggins
Will Rogers
Chad Jasker
Rachel Resheff
Kirsten
Danielle Skraastad
D.K. Eriksen

Creative

Written by
Lanford Wilson
Director
Jo Bonney
Set Designer
Neil Patel
Costume Designer
Theresa Squire
Lighting Designer
Rui Rita
Sound Designer
Darron L West
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