Fort Worth, September 20, 2025
News Summary
Theatre Wesleyan has opened ticket sales for Tennessee Williams’ classic play, The Glass Menagerie. Scheduled to commence the university’s 2025-2026 season, the production runs at the Thad Smotherman Theatre from October 2 to October 12, with tickets priced at $10. The play, known for its poignant themes reflecting the Great Depression, will feature Texas Wesleyan theatre students and faculty in key roles. Recommended for ages 13 and up, attendees can expect a runtime of about two hours with an intermission.
Fort Worth
Theatre Wesleyan has announced that tickets are now on sale for the Tennessee Williams masterpiece, The Glass Menagerie. The production will open Theatre Wesleyan’s 2025-2026 season and will be presented at the Thad Smotherman Theatre at Texas Wesleyan University, located at 1205 Binkley Street, Fort Worth, TX 76105. Show dates are from Thursday, October 2, 2025, through Sunday, October 12, 2025. Tickets are priced at $10.00 and can be purchased online at txwes.edu/theatretickets or by calling (817) 531-4211. Tickets will also be available at the door starting one hour before each performance.
Key details and performance information
The Glass Menagerie is a memory play focused on the Wingfield family: Amanda Wingfield (Ashley Spyker), her son Tom (Trent Cole), and daughter Laura (Maddox Hawthorne). The arrival of a gentleman caller (Tristan Andrews) brings hope but also uncertainty about the family’s future. The story reflects the challenges of the Great Depression, showcasing their coping mechanisms through alcohol, movies, and Laura’s collection of glass animals.
The play is recommended for ages 13 and up, with a runtime of approximately 2 hours and a 15-minute intermission. The production is produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service and Broadway Licensing. The cast and production team include Texas Wesleyan theatre majors and minors, as well as faculty and staff.
Production team and credits
The initial production team includes director Karen Potter, stage manager Ricky Olivarez, and other design team members: Madisyn Savard (assistant stage manager), Joe Allen Brown (scenic design), Rocky Olguin (costume design), Elizabeth Holmes (lighting design), Pella LeFever (sound design), and Alexandra Bennett (props design).
Timing and context
This production occurs in a milestone year for the play. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Broadway premiere of The Glass Menagerie, notable as one of Williams’ most personal works. Tennessee Williams, the playwright, is well-known for his Southern-set plays and received numerous accolades, including two Pulitzer Prizes and four New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. His works have exhibited global influence, with translations into at least 27 languages and countless productions worldwide.
Ticketing and attendance notes
Tickets are priced at $10.00 and can be purchased online at txwes.edu/theatretickets or by calling (817) 531-4211. Tickets will also be available at the door starting one hour before each performance. Patrons should plan for a runtime of approximately two hours plus a 15-minute intermission and consider the recommended age guidance of 13 and up.
Supporting details
The production draws on students and staff from Texas Wesleyan’s theatre program and is staged at the university’s Thad Smotherman Theatre. The narrative centers on a small family coping with economic and emotional strain during the Great Depression. The cast listing includes named roles for Amanda, Tom, Laura, and the gentleman caller, reflecting a traditional staging of Williams’ memory play.
Background on the play and playwright
The Glass Menagerie is widely regarded as a defining work in American drama and helped establish Tennessee Williams’ reputation. Williams’ career produced multiple major awards and widespread international recognition. The play’s themes of memory, escape, and fragility have kept it in frequent repertory since its original Broadway premiere 80 years ago.
FAQ
Question: Are tickets currently available?
Answer: Theatre Wesleyan has announced that tickets are now on sale for the Tennessee Williams masterpiece, The Glass Menagerie.
Question: When and where is the production?
Answer: Performances will be presented at the Thad Smotherman Theatre at Texas Wesleyan University, located at 1205 Binkley Street, Fort Worth, TX 76105. Show dates are from Thursday, October 2, 2025, through Sunday, October 12, 2025.
Question: How much do tickets cost and how can I buy them?
Answer: Tickets are priced at $10.00. Tickets can be purchased online at txwes.edu/theatretickets or by calling (817) 531-4211. Tickets will also be available at the door starting one hour before each performance.
Question: Who is in the cast and what is the story?
Answer: The Glass Menagerie is a memory play focused on the Wingfield family: Amanda Wingfield (Ashley Spyker), her son Tom (Trent Cole), and daughter Laura (Maddox Hawthorne). The arrival of a gentleman caller (Tristan Andrews) brings hope but also uncertainty about the family’s future. The story reflects the challenges of the Great Depression, showcasing their coping mechanisms through alcohol, movies, and Laura’s collection of glass animals.
Question: What is the runtime and age recommendation?
Answer: The play is recommended for ages 13 and up, with a runtime of approximately 2 hours and a 15-minute intermission.
Question: Who is producing and who is on the creative team?
Answer: The production is produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service and Broadway Licensing. The cast and production team include Texas Wesleyan theatre majors and minors, as well as faculty and staff. The initial production team includes director Karen Potter, stage manager Ricky Olivarez, and other design team members: Madisyn Savard (assistant stage manager), Joe Allen Brown (scenic design), Rocky Olguin (costume design), Elizabeth Holmes (lighting design), Pella LeFever (sound design), and Alexandra Bennett (props design).
Question: Is there any notable context for this production?
Answer: This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Broadway premiere of The Glass Menagerie, notable as one of Williams’ most personal works. Tennessee Williams, the playwright, is well-known for his Southern-set plays and received numerous accolades, including two Pulitzer Prizes and four New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. His works have exhibited global influence, with translations into at least 27 languages and countless productions worldwide.
Performance at-a-glance
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Production | The Glass Menagerie |
| Presenter | Theatre Wesleyan |
| Season | 2025-2026 (opening production) |
| Venue | Thad Smotherman Theatre, Texas Wesleyan University, 1205 Binkley Street, Fort Worth, TX 76105 |
| Dates | Thursday, October 2, 2025 — Sunday, October 12, 2025 |
| Ticket price | $10.00 |
| Purchase | txwes.edu/theatretickets | (817) 531-4211 | At the door 1 hour before performance |
| Runtime / Age | Approximately 2 hours; 15-minute intermission / Recommended for ages 13 and up |
| Notable cast | Amanda Wingfield (Ashley Spyker); Tom (Trent Cole); Laura (Maddox Hawthorne); Gentleman caller (Tristan Andrews) |
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- Fort Worth Business: Theatre Wesleyan to Present The Glass Menagerie
- Broadway World: The Glass Menagerie Opens Theatre Wesleyan’s 2025-2026 Season
- Broadway World: Tennessee Williams
- Google Search: Tennessee Williams
- Wikipedia: The Glass Menagerie
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