Our 2001-2002 Season
All's
Well That Ends WellDirected by Marianne Phinney
August 10, 11, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 2001 at 8:15 p.m.
The fairy tale about the poor young man who wins the hand of the princess is turned topsy-turvy in this comedy by Shakespeare. When the orphaned Helen heals the King of France with a miraculous cure, she asks the King for one of his courtiers, Bertram, in marriage. The problem is that Bertram wants nothing to do with her! When he escapes to the wars in Florence, she makes a plan to win him back. With well-plotted schemes and a case of concealed identity, she wins Bertram's heart and saves her marriage. Shakespeare's comedy about love and honor gives us one of his most compelling heroines.
Exit
the Body
Directed
by Roger Campbell
November
2, 3, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 2001 at 8:15 p.m.
Murder, mayhem and a country setting define this delightful comedy about a famous mystery writer and her secretary who retreat to the country for a little rest and relaxation. Upon arriving, they find a dead body in the closet, which promptly disappears! Was it really there? What follows is the hunt to find the body (or bodies?), identify the killer, locate the stolen diamonds, and find out which one of the hilarious cast of characters will be the next victim. A mystery farce for the whole family!
Crimes
of the Heart
Directed
by Al Morin
February
8, 9, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 2002 at 8:15 p.m.
A family drama filled with love, eccentricities, and Southern Gothic humor. The three MaGrath sisters gather together in their family home when the youngest sister shoots her bigwig politico husband in the stomach because, she explains, "I just didn't like his stinking looks." The eldest sister is celebrating her thirtieth birthday while she mourns her lack of romantic prospects and the middle sister has returned to recover from her failure to build a singing career. The sisters tease and provoke each other as they deal with the attempted murder, past loves, and a town whose memory is long and forgiveness short. Winner of the New York Drama Circle Critics Award and the Pulitzer Prize.
Little
Shop of Horrors
Directed
by Mark Bono
May
3, 4, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 2002 at 8:15 p.m.
Matinee Sunday, May 19, 2002 at 2:00 p.m.
In this popular musical spoof based on the 1960 comedy sci-fi film by Roger Corman, young Seymour Krelbourn discovers a miracle-an alien plant growing in Mr. Mushnik's run-down flower shop. Soon Seymour and his plant are famous-until the talking plant, Audrey II, starts to die. He soon finds out it needs special food: human blood! Join Seymour, Audrey, Mr. Mushnik, and the rest of the crazy characters who find themselves in a struggle between fame and fortune and (gulp!) the declining population of the block as Audrey II cries ever louder, "Feed me!" A delightful doo-wop score with funny, captivating lyrics.