BLOOMINGTON- Constellation is kicking off the 24/25 Season with a trip to the beach! Constellation is excited to present the Indiana premiere of Wipeout by Aurora Real de Asua this fall on September 5 – 29 at the Constellation Playhouse at 107 West 9th Street.
Directed by Constellation’s Associate Artistic Director, Daniella Wheelock, Wipeout follows three lifelong friends as they take to the ocean for a surfing lesson. Starring Mary Carol Reardon, Julie Dixon, and Renee Lockett, this hilarious Constellation Original is not to be missed.
Age is just a vibe! Three 70-year-old women on surfboards. One 19-year-old hotrod instructor. The currents of the Pacific Ocean. What could go wrong? Wipeout is a poignant comedy about friendship, grief, and life’s unpredictable tides.
Not only is Constellation excited to be producing the Indiana premiere of this play, but it’s also thrilled to be making a play that centers around three female characters in their 70s! Returning after our productions of Deathtrap and The Importance of Being Earnest is Mary Carol Reardon as Claudia. Julie Dixon, a professor at Indiana State University who has been seen previously in productions at the Jewish Theater of Bloomington, is starring as Wynn. Renee Lockett, a Chicago-based actor, will make her Constellation debut as Gary! Joining this stellar team as their 19-year-old surf instructor, Blaze, is Marck Kiselevach, a Chicago-based actor who has performed across the midwest.
Constellation’s very own Daniella Wheelock directs Wipeout. Daniella has served as Constellation’s Associate Artistic Director since early 2023. Her work was seen in Bloomington in the 2024 production of Webster’s B!+@# and the 2020 production of The Roommate in January 2020.
“Growing up in Southern California, the Pacific was a constant reminder of the relentless surge forward of time and life. Wipeout puts three women–who have spent sixty years lovingly putting up with each other’s BS–in that relentless surge in the context of a surf lesson. Throw in a young surf instructor completely out of his depth with these ladies, and you’ve got the makings of a great evening of catching waves in the middle of Bloomington,” says director Daniella Wheelock.
Scenic Designer Maggie Jackson, Lighting Designer Laura Glover, Costume Designer Becky Underwood, Sound Designer David Sheehan, Projections Designer Andres Fiz, Props Master Aubrey Krueger, Props Artist Barb Steininger, Stage Manager Tabitha Burton, and Assistant Stage Manager Kalias Brown join the creative team.
Wipeout runs September 5-29 at the Constellation Playhouse; tickets are on sale now. Tickets start at $35 for adults and $20 for students. In addition to traditionally priced performances, Constellation offers Pay What You Will Thursdays for all Thursday evening performances. This program, supported by Jessika and Bryan Hane, allows audiences to choose their ticket price ($5-$75) when attending on Thursday evenings. Tickets are available through Constellation’s website (seeconstellation.org), over the phone at (812) 336-9300 (Mon-Fri 12-5 p.m.), or in-person at 122 S Walnut St (open Wed-Fri 12-5 p.m.).
