July 14 – 24, 2022

The Approach

by Mark O’Rowe
with permission of Curtis Brown UK, Literary Agent and Nick Hern Books

Capital Fringe, Washington, DC

Three chance encounters.
Three women.
Three conversations.

What little fires from the past have been smoldering? Listen carefully to their words. Listen to what is said. Listen to what is not said.

Praise for “The Approach”

  • “One of the most impressively designed shows at this year’s Capital Fringe Festival...three powerful performances from Bannon, Klein, and Pitt...an auspicious inaugural event for The Watershed.”

    Ian Thal, Washington Citypaper

  • “Gorgeous original music...evocative lighting...and atmospheric set design...the acting is so mesmerizing that it draws you in and refuses to lose your attention.”

    Jakob Cansler, MD Theatre Guide

  • “Stunningly well-executed...these three profoundly gifted actors have found every nuance...[The Watershed] is off to a terrific start.”

    John Stoltenberg, DC Theater Arts

  • Nancy Bannon*

  • Tessa Klein*

  • Madeleine Burke Pitt*

  • Director: Michael Chamberlin

  • Stage Management: Hannah Roche

  • Stage Management: Trenor Gould

  • Set Design: A.J. Bastian

  • Costume Design: Kristina Martin

  • Sound Design: Reid May

  • Lighting Design: Venus Gulbranson