Springs Ensemble Theatre (SET) will stage the thought-provoking drama, THE CHILDREN, by award-winning playwright Lucy Kirkwood. The production is scheduled to open on Jan 29, 2026 and conclude on Feb 15, 2026 at Springs Ensemble Theatre, located in the Fifty-Niner Speakeasy in Old Colorado City.
The Children centers on Hazel and Robin, a retired nuclear scientist couple attempting a quiet post-disaster existence in a remote coastal cottage following a meltdown at a nearby power station. The sudden appearance of Rose, a former colleague, disrupts their controlled routine. Her visit compels the couple to confront their professional past, personal legacy, and the moral calculus of responsibility toward the world they leave behind. The intense, three-person play offers a stark meditation on aging, duty, and environmental accountability.
Madalyn Rilling, SET Board Member and Director of the production, notes, THE CHILDREN poses essential questions about our debt to the future and one another. Kirkwood's script is deeply moving and undeniably relevant. This piece highlights the strength of intimate, character-focused storytelling, and we are excited to present this work to the Colorado Springs community."
The production features a cast of experienced actors:
- Hazel: Dinah Mann
- Robin: Stephen Alan Carver
- Rose: Amaya Egusquiza
Performance Schedule
- Opening Night: Thursday Jan 29, 2026 at 7:30 PM
- Regular Performances Thursdays - Saturdays at 7:30 PM
- Sunday Matinees Feb 8, 2026 and Feb 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM
- Monday Industry Night Feb 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Tickets are currently available for purchase online at springs.ludus.com.
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