Theatreworks: Theophilus North July 18, 2007

Thornton Wilder's 'Theophilus North' is the story of a young man who leaves his job and family in 1926 and sets out to see the world, unencumbered by obligations or plans. But when his $25 used car breaks down near the start of his global tour, our hero must unexpectedly support himself in the privileged world of Newport, Rhode Island. In this glittering society dominated by leisure, Theophilus's unusual gifts lead to outlandish schemes and curious friendships -- and point him toward his most exotic destination: home.