Our 2019 / 2020 Season
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The Elephant Man
by Bernard Pomerance September 27 - October 6, 2019 The Elephant Man is the story of John Merrick during his stay at London’s Whitechapel Hospital under the care of Sir Frederick Treves, a surgeon, in 1880. Premiering in London in November of 1977, the production moved to Broadway in 1979 and ran until 1981, winning the Tony Award for Best Play (among others). The play was adapted for a 1982 broadcast on ABC and a radio play by the BBC in 1988. |
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Marvin's Room
by Scott McPherson November 15 - 24, 2019 Premiering at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago in 1990, Marvin's Room won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play in 1992. Bessie, a strong-willed woman, takes care of her bedridden father and eccentric Aunt Ruth. After Bessie is diagnosed with leukemia, her estranged sister, Lee, comes to visit and be tested as a possible bone marrow donor for her sister. The reunion between the sisters is initially uncomfortable, aggravated by the difficult behavior of Lee’s two sons. The two women eventually confront their shortcomings as sisters, reach out to each other, and arrive at an understanding about the importance of family. |
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Momus & Aphrodite
by Fred Rothzeid March 13 - 22, 2020 In this new play written by a local playwright, Momus, God of Satire, Blame and Criticism, travels with Aphrodite, Goddess of Love, Passion and Beauty, to Athens, Ohio in search of a man willing to die out of love for her. Hilarity ensues. Does love conquer all? More importantly, can two Greek gods actually find happiness in Athens, Ohio? |
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Heathers: the Musical
by Laurence O'Keefe and Kevin Murphy May 1 - 10, 2020 Put on your shoulder pads, grab your Walkman and peg your jeans! With book, lyrics and music by Laurence O’Keefe and Kevin Murphy, Heathers: the Musical is a bitingly satirical romp through high school during the golden age of MTV. You know... when they played music? Hey, what’s your damage? This dark comedy is based on the 1988 cult classic movie, Heathers and was adapted to the stage in 2013. After playing to sold out crowds in Los Angeles during previews, it moved to Off-Broadway in spring of 2014. |