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The Straw
Chair
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Written by
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Sue Glover |
| Directed by Phil Martin |
September 5, 6, 12, 13 at 7:30 pm; September 6 also at 4 pm.
Set in the first half of
the eighteenth century, The Straw Chair tells the story of
seventeen-year-old Isabel and her minister husband’s arrival on the
remote island of Hirta, Scotland. Their encounter with the island's
inhabitants, and especially the outspoken and fearless Rachel of
Grange, will change their lives forever.
The Wiz
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Book
by
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Music
and Lyrics by |
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William F. Brown |
Charlie
Smalls |
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Based on the Story "The
Wonderful Wizard of Oz" By Frank Baum |
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Directed by Phil Martin |
November 14, 15, 21, 22 at 7:30 pm; November 15 also at 3 pm.
The Wizard of Oz gets a soulful update
in this hip, funky musical - The Wiz, a celebration of home
and what it means to be loved.
Metamorphoses
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Based on the Myths of Ovid |
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Written and originally
directed by |
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Mary Zimmerman |
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Directed by Jeanne Leep |
February 27, 28; March 6, 7at 7:30 pm; February 28 also at 4 pm.
Mary Zimmerman's
Metamorphoses brings Ovid's tales to stunning visual life. Set
in and around a large pool of water onstage, Metamorphoses
juxtaposes ancient Greek myths and a contemporary sensibility in
both language and image to explore the human condition. From
venture capitalist Midas to undying lovers Baucis and Philemon,
Zimmerman explores time-honored tales in a fresh new setting,
highlighting their relevance to our world today.
“In Book XV of his
Metamorphoses, Ovid predicts, "I shall be read, and through all
the centuries…I shall be living, always." Mary Zimmerman, in the
adaptation of his myths that she wrote [. . .], makes Ovid's
prediction come true in delightful, enthralling, enchanting,
humorous, moving, magical theatrical glory. It's that good.” -
Roy Sorrels
The
Student-Directed One Act Play Festival
April 30, May 1, 2 at 7:30 pm; May 2 also at 4 pm.
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