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Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins

by Margaret Engel and Allison Engel
Directed by Peter Bradley
Starring Marianne Phinney

The story of the unsinkable Molly Ivins, the famously brassy newspaper columnist and best-selling author. Molly was funny, sharp, and loved her home state of Texas, a passion she described as "a harmless perversion." A true original, Ivins was a sharp-tongued wit who skewered the political establishment and the "good ol' boys" with her unforgettable humor and wisdom. Written by twin sisters, themselves longtime journalists, the play celebrates Ivins' courage and tenacity–even when a complacent America wasn't listening.
Sept. 7-9
​All tickets $20
All proceeds to Walpole Footlighters Scholarship Fund for Walpole High School students
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Murder...Mystery...Mayhem!

Our 2018-2019 Season

Flemming
(An American Thriller)

by Sam Bobrick

​Directed by Paul Campbell

October 19, 20, 26, 27, November 2, 3 at 8:00 PM
October 28, November 4 at 2:00 PM

Bored by his privileged, but mundane life, Henry Flemming sells his lucrative brokerage firm to become a detective. On his very first case, and to the horror of his wife, Karen, and his two crazy neighbors, Suzy and Stan, the Flemming living room begins to fill up with dead bodies. Karen is further annoyed when one of them turns out to be her father. Even though Henry keeps showing up at home every day more disheveled and beaten up, he couldn't be happier. Henry is convinced he's found his life's work and Westport, Connecticut is safer for it. The play is a spoof of thrillers from the 1940's and 50's.

The Mystery of Miz Arnette
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by Alan Bailey and Ronnie Claire Edwards

​Directed by Marianne Phinney 

February 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, & 16 at 8:00 PM
February 10, 17 at 2:00 PM
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The Mystery of Miz Arnette is set in Oklahoma's devastating Dust Bowl. The time is 1934, when Baby Face Nelson and Pretty Boy Floyd along with their gangs roamed the territory. Out of the desolate nowhere arrives Miz Arnette to rent the room that had been advertised and leased four months ago. With the family farm at stake and desperate for the additional income, young Floy Kate strikes a deal and takes in the intriguing stranger that would forever change her life. 

Adrift in Macao
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Book and lyrics by Christopher Durang
Music by Peter Melnick

Directed by Jonah LeDoux
Music Direction by Dan Moore
Choreography by Lisa Kelleher

May 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18 at 8:00 PM
​May 5, 19 at 2:00 PM

Set in 1952 in Macao, China, Adrift in Macao is a loving parody of film noir movies. Everyone that comes to Macao is waiting for something, and though none of them know exactly what that is, they hang around to find out. The characters include standards like Laureena, the curvaceous blonde, who luckily bumps into Rick Shaw, the cynical surf and turf casino owner on her first night in town. She ends up getting a job singing in his night club – perhaps for no reason other than the fact that she looks great in a slinky dress. And don't forget about Mitch, the American who has just been framed for murder by the mysterious villain McGuffin. With songs and quips, puns and farcical shenanigans, this musical parody is bound to please audiences of all ages.

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Our 2018-2019 season is supported in part by a grant from the Walpole Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

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