Show Archives – 2016-17

Noises Off

Noises Off by Michael Frayn – Directed by Donna Trammell & Buster Maloney
Sept. 9, 10, 15, 16, 17 at 7:30pm & Sept. 11, 18 at 2:00pm – 2016
A brilliantly funny farce about a troupe of actors who take a badly written farce on tour.
Eccentric personalities and tense relationships contribute to increasingly frenzied performances –
both onstage and off. The audience is privileged to experience both as the set changes from
“on-stage” to “back-stage” and back again. Adult language.

The Crucible

The Crucible by Arthur Miller Directed by Bryan Thomas Patrick
Nov. 11, 12, 17, 18, 19 at 7:30pm & Nov. 13, 20 – 2016
Rumors of witchcraft spread through a Puritan New England town when young girls are
seemingly stricken with a mysterious illness. Long simmering disputes, grudges and jealousies
turn into harsh accusations and soon the entire community is embroiled in prolonged legal
proceedings filled with dramatic claims and desperate confessions.

The Christmas Express

The Christmas Express – by Pat Cook
Dec. 9, 10, 16, 17 at 7:30pm & Dec. 11, 18 at 2:00pm – 2016
This nostalgic theatrical greeting card is full of eccentric small town characters, wise-cracking
their way to finding the true wonder of Christmas. A delight for audiences ages 6 to 106!

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf by Edward Albee – Directed by Melanie Barth
Jan. 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 at 7:30pm & Jan.15, 22 at 2:00pm – 2017
George and Martha, a middle-aged couple, are adept at playing scathing emotional games with
one another. One late evening they have company – Nick, a young professor who has joined the
faculty where George teaches, and his wife, Honey. Fueled by alcohol while attempting to
fathom constantly shifting verbal tirades, they become enmeshed in the cruel games played by
their hosts. Adult themes and mild language.

Oliver

Oliver! Music and lyrics by Lionel Bart and based on the novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens.
Directed by Pat Watson
Mar.31 & Apr. 1, 6, 7, 8, at 7:30pm & Apr. 2, 9 at 2:00pm – 2017
Delightful musical about the adventures of a young orphan boy in Victorian London. He falls in
with pick-pockets and thieves as he searches for a home and a family to love. Favorite numbers
from this show include “Food, Glorious Food”, “Consider Yourself”, and “Where is Love.”

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike

Vanya &Sonia & Masha & Spike by Christopher Durang – Directed by Brad Speck
June 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, at 7:30pm & June 11,18 at 2:00pm – 2017
Tony award-winning comedy revolves around three middle-aged single siblings. Two of them
live together in their childhood home and are supported by the third– who upsets their world with
a visit and the announcement that she intends to sell the house. Critics praised the work as a
humorous adaptation of Chekhov themes that doesn't require familiarity with Chekhov. Adult
themes.

Encore 10 – Curtains 

Encore 10 – Curtains – Book by Rupert Holmes, Lyrics by Fred Ebb, and Music by John
Kander, with additional lyrics by Kander and Holmes.
June 30 (Gala), July 1, 7, 8 at 8:00pm & July 2,9 at 2:00pm – 2017

This musical mystery comedy is a hilarious send-up of backstage murder mysteries. Set in 1959
in Boston, a rather untalented star is murdered and it is up to detective and musical theatre fan,
Lt. Frank Cioffi to solve the case and save the show.

Bonnie and Clyde

Bonnie and Clyde  music by Frank Wildhorn, lyrics by Don Black and a book by Ivan Menchell.
Directed by Daniel Bryant-Gawne
August 11, 12, 17, 18, 19 at 7:30pm & Aug. 13, 20 at 2:00pm – 2017
When Bonnie and Clyde meet, their mutual cravings for excitement and fame immediately set
them on a mission to chase their dreams. This thrilling and sexy musical with a non-traditional
score, combining blues, gospel and rockabilly music. Adult language and themes.