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The Mound Builders tells the story of a team of archaeologists who come to an Illinois town to unearth the mysteries of the Mound Builders. As they excavate the remains of the Native American civilization, they grapple with powerful and dangerous forces of ambition and legacy.

This show is closed.

Performances ended on Apr. 14, 2013.

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About The Mound Builders

What Is the Story of The Mound Builders?
Set in the mid ‘70s, The Mound Builders tells the story of Professor August Howe and Dr. Dan Loggins, a team of archaeologists who rent a house for the summer in Blue Shoals, Illinois, in hopes of uncovering the mysteries of the area’s prior inhabitants. Along for the ride are August’s photographer wife Cynthia, eccentric novelist sister Delia and precocious daughter Kirsten, as well as Dan’s gynecologist wife Jean, who is pregnant. When Chad Jasker, the socially awkward son of the landlord, begins to stir up trouble, the entire house is pulled into the chaos. Just when the team is making headway with the excavation, a traumatic event occurs that will change all of their lives forever.

Unearth the Drama of Lanford Wilson’s The Mound Builders on Opening Night
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Unearth the Drama of Lanford Wilson’s The Mound Builders on Opening Night
Signature Theatre Revival of Lanford Wilson's The Mound Builders Opens Off-Broadway
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Signature Theatre Revival of Lanford Wilson's The Mound Builders Opens Off-Broadway
We Dig It! Explore the History of Lanford Wilson’s The Mound Builders with Star Zachary Booth
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We Dig It! Explore the History of Lanford Wilson’s The Mound Builders with Star Zachary Booth
Dig Into a First Look at Zachary Booth, David Conrad & the Cast of Lanford Wilson’s The Mound Builders
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Dig Into a First Look at Zachary Booth, David Conrad & the Cast of Lanford Wilson’s The Mound Builders
Lanford Wilson’s Archaeological Drama The Mound Builders Extends One Week Before Opening
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Lanford Wilson’s Archaeological Drama The Mound Builders Extends One Week Before Opening
Lanford Wilson’s The Mound Builders, Starring Zachary Booth, Begins Off-Broadway Performances
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Lanford Wilson’s The Mound Builders, Starring Zachary Booth, Begins Off-Broadway Performances
Tickets Now On Sale for Signature Theatre Revival of Lanford Wilson’s The Mound Builders
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Tickets Now On Sale for Signature Theatre Revival of Lanford Wilson’s The Mound Builders
Zachary Booth, David Conrad & More Complete Casting for Signature Theatre’s The Mound Builders
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Zachary Booth, David Conrad & More Complete Casting for Signature Theatre’s The Mound Builders
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