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Sep 24 - Oct 17, 2010
A comedy, murder-mystery, farce Directed by Dan Estes Written by Billy Van Zandt and Jane Milmore A cast of "has-been"actors plan to revive their careers. At the dress rehearsal the set falls, props break, and the producer and an actor are murdered. During the opening night performance, the murders continue. The remaining thespians must save the show and their careers, solve the mystery and stay alive for curtain calls. |
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Nov 19 - Dec 19, 2010 WILLY WONKA TYA
Directed by Jan Ewen Lyrics and Music by Leslie Bricusse & Anthony Newley Adapted for the Stage by Tim McDonald and Leslie Bricusse. Based on the Book "Charlie and The Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of “Charlie and The Chocolate Factory,” which features the songs from the classic family film “Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory.” With a story as sweet as Wonka's chocolates, this play teaches that the virtues of kindness, restraint, humility and family love bring success to all walks of life, and has inspired children and adults for nearly half a century. It's also a lot of fun! |
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Jan 21 - Feb 20, 2011 PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES
Written by Pump Boys and Dinettes (John Foley, Mark Hardwick, Debra Monk, Cass Morgan, John Schimmel and Jim Wann) Directed by Jan Ewen On Highway 57, somewhere between Frog Level and Smyrna, stands a gas station. Across the blacktop is a roadside eatery called the Double Cupp Diner. The four guys at the station, Jim, Jackson, Eddie and L.M., have been known to do some auto repairs, but only when aided by quantities of time and beer. The Cupp sisters, Prudie and Rhetta, celebrate their home cooking with the same zeal they bring to being neighbourly with the boys. This is their musical tribute to life by the roadside |
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Mar 11 - Apr 3, 2011 ROSENCRANTZ AND GILDENSTERN ARE DEAD
Directed by Liam Sanchez From the play’s opening, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern cannot understand the world around them. Their confusion stems from both the sheer randomness of the universe, illustrated by the bizarre coin-tossing episode, and the ambiguous and unclear motives of the other characters, who pop onstage and deliver brief, perplexing speeches before quickly exiting. The play ultimately suggests that the prominent role of chance in our lives, coupled with the difficulty of discerning the true intentions and desires of other people, leads to almost paralyzing confusion. |
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Apr 29 - May 29, 2011 A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
Directed by Jan Ewen Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Based on the plays of Plautus "Tragedy tomorrow, comedy tonight!" The play is light, fast-paced, witty, irreverent and one of the funniest musicals ever written-the perfect escape from life's troubles. "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum" takes comedy back to its roots, combining situations from time-tested, 2000 year old comedies of Roman playwright Plautus with the infectious energy of classic vaudeville. |
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Aug 12 - Sep 4, 2011 INTO THE WOODS
Directed by Jan Ewen Book by James Lapine Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim An ambivalent Cinderella? A blood-thirsty Little Red Ridinghood? A Prince Charming with a roving eye? A Witch who raps? They're all among the cockeyed characters in James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's fractured fairy tale. When a Baker and his Wife learn they've been cursed with childlessness by the Witch next door, they seek objects required to break the spell, swindling, lying and stealing from Cinderella, Little Red, Rapunzel and Jack (beanstalk). What begins as a lively irreverent fantasy in the style of "The Princess Bride" becomes a moving lesson about responsibility and stories we tell our children. |
