Estranged brothers Austin and Lee discover they only have one thing in common: a sense of cutthroat ambition, no matter who stands in the way.
Lobby doors open 1 hour prior to show time.
Theater seating begins 30 minutes prior.
TRUE WEST
Written by Sam Shepard
Directed by Jim Corti
When sibling rivalry collides with the American dream.
Nominated for four Tony Awards including Best Play. Pulitzer Prize finalist for Drama.
While house sitting just outside of LA, Austin just wants to finish his screenplay for the Hollywood producer prepared to buy it. One problem: his estranged brother Lee, a thief, just popped in for a visit. After five years apart, Austin and Lee discover they only have one thing in common: a sense of cutthroat ambition, no matter who stands in the way. As the conflict and chaos between the two boil, things go from tense to savage as nerves and family ties fray, and the tables turn for them both.
Accessibility Performances
Open Captioned Performances
The open captioning setup includes a LED screen close to the stage. Purchase tickets to these performances online, over the phone or in person. Standard ticket prices apply.
- Come From Away: September 25, 2025 at 7 p.m.
- Irving Berlins White Christmas: December 17, 2025 at 1:30 p.m.
- Dear Evan Hansen: March 13, 2026 at 7 p.m.
- Rodgers Hammersteins South Pacific: June 3, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.
American Sign Language Interpreted
There will be two certified sign interpreters translating all dialogue and lyrics into American Sign Language.
Broadway Series – Use code: ASLPARAMOUNT
- Come From Away: October 3, 2025 at 7 p.m.
- Irving Berlins White Christmas: January 2, 2026 at 7 p.m.
- Dear Evan Hansen: March 20, 2026 at 7 p.m.
- Rodgers Hammersteins South Pacific: June 20, 2026 at 7 p.m.
BOLD Series – Use code: ASLBOLD
- True West: August 29, 2025 at 8 p.m. (Must purchase ASL tickets by August 8, 2025.)
- Covenant: November 7, 2025 at 8 p.m. (Must purchase ASL tickets by October 17, 2025.)
- Ride The Cyclone: May 1, 2026 at 8 p.m. (Must purchase ASL tickets by April 10, 2025.)
For tickets ($30), visit our website at paramountaurora.com and use the promotional codes, OR email mariew@paramountarts.com.
Audio Described Performances available by request. Please contact the box office at 630-896-6666 at least 6 weeks before desired date.
Meet the Cast
Jack Ball*
Austin
Previously in Little Shop of Horrors.
Ben Page*
Lee
Previously in A Streetcar Named Desire and Blood of My Mother’s.
Joshua L. Green*
Saul Kimmer
Previously in Sweat, A Streetcar Named Desire, and Sweat.
Caron Buinis*
Mom
Previously in Music Man, Oklahoma!, Cabaret, Wizard of Oz, and The Full Monty.
Vic Kuligoski
u/s Austin
Making Paramount debut.
Joe Edward Metcalfe
u/s Lee, u/s Saul Kimmer
Making Paramount debut.
Wendy Lee Evans
u/s Mom
Making Paramount debut.
Artistic Team
Jim Corti‡
Director
Creg Sclavi
Associate Director
Lauren M. Nichols
Scenic Designer
Stephanie Cluggish
Costume Designer
Cat Wilson
Lighting Designer
Forrest Gregor
Sound Designer
Ivy Thomas
Properties Designer
John Tovar
Fight & Intimacy Director
Mary Zanger
Stage Manager
Bridget Kearbey
Assistant Stage Manager
* indicates member of Actors’ Equity Association (AEA)
† indicates member of United Scenic Artists (USA)
^ indicates member of Stage crew (IATSE-Local 2)
‡ indicates member of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC)
