| NOISES OFF by Michael Frayn September 17-20, 23-27, 2009 “The funniest play ever written,” exclaims the New York Times! A theatrical farce about an acting troupe performing in a new show. But as the play develops, the tensions seen on stage become strikingly similar to the noises off. With doors that don’t open and sardines that don’t stay put, everyone is sure to be in stitches! Who says practice makes perfect? | |||
| EMMA'S CHILD by Kristine Thatcher October 22-25, 28-31, Nov. 1, 2009 Amidst the stark white walls of the hospital lay Emma’s child, the answer to all of Jean Farrell’s prayers. This child was not the one she envisioned, but some how everything that she ever wanted. A gripping story about life’s unexpected gifts, the connection between mother and child and the power of unconditional love. | |||
| HEARTBREAK HOUSE by George Bernard Shaw November 19-22, 25-29, 2009 On the eve of the First World War, a young woman is invited to Hesione Hushabye’s country estate for the weekend. Unfortunately, her fiancée is a scoundrel, and she’s actually in love with another woman’s husband. Shaw’s comic masterpiece is a bold mix of farce and tragedy, lampooning a British society unaware that it is at a political and economic crossroads – in a time strikingly similar to our own. | |||
| JENNY'S HOUSE OF JOY by Norm Foster January 28-31, February 3-7, 2010 Jenny runs the most satisfying little house of ill repute in the Wild West. When a new girl comes to town, competition amongst the girls gets stiff! But as the dust settles, they learn that true happiness is appreciating the friends around you. A charming new comedy about the oldest profession by Canada’s most produced playwright, Norm Foster. | |||
| PICNIC by William Inge February 25-28, March 3-7, 2010 Summer cools to fall in a small Kansas town on the morning of the annual Labor Day picnic. But things quickly heat up when a seductive vagabond appears. And when the desire of a young girl is aroused, promises are broken and life changes forever – just as quickly as the picnic basket was packed. Inge’s 1950’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama. | |||
| LYSISTRATA by Aristophanes March 25-28, April 7-11, 2010 The Greek classic that has had audiences laughing since 411 BC! The Peloponnesian war has left the women of Greece home alone - and lonely. So lead by brave Lysistrata, the women devise a plan to end the fighting. If they withhold sex, will the men eventually meet their demands and declare peace? One of the funniest - and bawdiest - plays ever written. | |||