The Petrified Forest

by Robert E. Sherwood
directed by Marti Baer

In a diner near the fossil remains of an ancient forest, self-declared failure Alan Squier meets Gabby, a young woman who dreams of studying in Europe. To Alan, Gabby represents hope and the future, and what he does for her when they are taken hostage by an escaped killer makes a moving story of love and sacrifice.

The Petrified Forest raises questions about the prevailing social order from the moment the curtain rises. It uses an array of beautifully-drawn characters to explore the American myths of the sensitive artist and the gangster, finding that they are not as different as they might at first seem.

Because of its blend of lively dialog, colorful characters, and psychological understanding, The Petrified Forest has remained a perennial favorite and has continuously been revived since it was first written.

Featuring

George Adams • Monroe Benschop • Ted Bigornia • Peter Budinger • John Burke • Craig Eychner • Michael Fay • Michael Haven • Kyle Johnson • Brian Jones • Laura Morgan • Edward Nason • Simon Patton • Bob Taylor