TWELFTH NIGHT
October 9 - October 24 2009     [ Peformance Schedule ]
As this captivating comedy unfolds, Shakespeare once again plays with the intersections of love and power. The sudden deaths of her father and brother have left the Countess Olivia, an independent and powerful woman, especially attractive to Duke Orsino, who, as the play begins, is already pursuing her. With the arrival of the well-born twins Viola and Sebastian, the love of power gives way to the power of love. The twins have been shipwrecked, and each thinks the other has drowned. Without protection, Viola chooses to disguise herself as a page, call herself Cesario, and enter into the service of Orsino. Orsino and Olivia become increasingly obsessed with Cesario. Olivia falls in love with him and Orsino cannot be out of his company. These tangled relationships provide many humorous moments before they are wonderfully untangled.

ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY
November 6 - November 14 2009     [ Peformance Schedule ]
Have you ever had one of those days where everything goes wrong? Alexander has! From the moment he wakes up with gum in his hair, things just don't go Alexander's way. At breakfast his brothers Nick and Anthony reach into their cereal boxes and pull out amazing prizes, while all Alexander ends up with is . . . cereal. The situation doesn't get any better at school. And after school Alexander's day goes from bad to worse. It's no wonder he wants to move to Australia! In Australia, everything is upside down, so maybe a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day can become a wonderful, terrific, really good day. Don't miss this really great musical about a really bad day!

HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD
November 13 - November 15 2009     [ Peformance Schedule ]
Be sure to join us as we shine the klieg lights on some of the most popular songs ever to come out of Tinseltown. As exciting as a Hollywood premiere, this musical tribute to the silver screen is sure to entertain audiences of all ages. In addition to a stroll down memory lane that's going to be as colorful as one of Hedda Hopper's hats, this tuneful retrospective will also include current hits. So, whether you have fond memories of Mickey and Judy putting on a show in the barn or you're enchanted with the current musicals, this blockbuster is going to have you saying "Hooray for Hollywood!"

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, THE MUSICAL
November 27 - December 13 2009     [ Peformance Schedule ]
Fans of the Frank Capra classic can rejoice! This musical adaptation of the perennial holiday favorite weaves a special magic as it traces the lives of George Bailey and the many residents of Bedford Falls. Continually showing kindness and devotion to those around him throughout his life, George sacrifices his own dreams of excitement and world travels. On one fateful Christmas Eve, following a mishap at the Building and Loan that he runs, George contemplates desperate measures. It is up to his guardian angel named Clarence to show George just how much he means to everyone he has known. This American classic is filled with all the heart and humor audiences have come to know and love. You won't want to miss this joyful tribute to the importance of an ordinary life.

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
January 15 - February 7 2010     [ Peformance Schedule ]
Any way you spell it, this Tony Award-winning musical comedy is one of the brightest and funniest shows to play on Broadway in the last several years. Where else could six young people struggling with puberty stand out and fit in at the same time? This momentous spelling championship pits the quirkiest collection of heroes against one another in the most unlikely of hit musicals. Overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, these six charming contestants learn that winning isn't everything and that losing doesn't necessarily make you a loser. Oh, and you'll want to brush up on your spelling; because at each performance, four volunteers are selected from the audience to participate in this tuneful, offbeat and heartwarming show. (This production will be most enjoyed by the more mature members of the family.)

IS HE DEAD?
January 29 - February 13 2010     [ Peformance Schedule ]
In this newly discovered comedy by Mark Twain, the original master of American humor dishes out a sly critique of the art world with acerbic wit and social commentary. Richly intermingling elements of burlesque, farce, and social satire, Is He Dead? centers on a group of poor artists in Barbizon, France, who stage the death of a friend to drive up the price of his paintings. Of course, it's difficult to revel in public adulation from the grave, so the indebted artist poses as his imaginary twin sister in order to enjoy his own fame and fortune. For the antics to succeed, the artists must hatch some hilarious schemes, including a full-scale fake funeral. Adapted by David Ives, this fast-paced comedic romp will have you laughing loud enough to wake the dead.

VOICE OF GOOD HOPE
February 19 - March 6 2010     [ Peformance Schedule ]
This compelling play explores the remarkable life of Barbara Jordan, who in 1972 became the first black woman from the Deep South to be elected to the United States House of Representatives. During the 1974 House Judiciary Committee's deliberations on the impeachment of Richard Nixon, Jordan's calm and reasonable defense of the Constitution galvanized her reputation as a politician who could cross party lines and reach out to an American public in need of a steady voice. This is the heartfelt story of one woman who rose, against all odds, to become one of this country's most powerful orators, one of its most astute politicians, one of its greatest teachers and, ultimately, one of its most private citizens.

THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE
March 5 - March 14 2010     [ Peformance Schedule ]
This enchanting stage adaptation of the C. S. Lewis classic captures the spirit of the original with cleverness and charm. Four young adventurers playing hide and seek in the country home of an old professor stumble upon an enchanted wardrobe that will take them to places they never dreamed of. Stepping through the wardrobe into the frozen land where the White Witch now reigns, they must find the courage and faith to join Aslan the Lion in a valiant battle to restore beauty and hope, and to earn their places as kings and queens of Narnia. Join us as we journey to the ends of the world with this timeless classic that children cherish and adults adore.

ALL MY SONS
March 26 - April 11 2010     [ Peformance Schedule ]
Universal in scope, this American classic is as relevant today as it was when it won the Tony Award in 1947. Joe and Kate Keller, a middle-class couple, have lost their younger son in the war, but Kate cannot give up believing that he is still alive. Chris, their surviving son, falls in love with his brother's fianc้e Ann and brings her home to tell his parents of their new relationship and plans to marry. In the confrontations that follow, cracks begin to appear in everyone's stories, lies are exposed, and a secret is revealed that could destroy them all.

THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB
April 2 - April 17 2010     [ Peformance Schedule ]
If you liked Steel Magnolias, you're going to love The Dixie Swim Club. Five Southern women, whose friendships began years ago when they were members of their college swim team, set aside a long weekend every August to rekindle those relationships. Free from husbands, kids and jobs, they meet at the same beach cottage on North Carolina's Outer Banks to catch up, laugh and meddle in each other's business. As their lives unfold and the years pass, they increasingly rely on one another for the strength and support needed to get through the challenges of men, sex, marriage, parenting, divorce and aging that come with life. This is the story of five unforgettable women; a very funny, yet touching play about trust, honesty, and friendship that lasts forever.

TWELVE ANGRY MEN
April 23 - April 25 2010     [ Peformance Schedule ]
Twelve strangers are brought together by chance to decide the fate of a nineteen-year-old boy who has just stood trial for the fatal stabbing of his father. It looks like an open-and-shut case until one of the jurors begins opening the others' eyes to the facts. As the various testimonies are re-examined, tensions mount with all jurors revealing their own prejudices and preconceptions. The murder is re-enacted and a new murder threat is born before their eyes! Tempers get short, arguments grow heated, and the jurors become twelve angry people.

HOME ON THE MORNIN' TRAIN
April 30 - May 8 2010     [ Peformance Schedule ]
Two historically turbulent times, separated by 100 years and thousands of miles, are beautifully interwoven in this inspirational story of hope and connection.

The year is 1939, Berlin, Germany. Rifka and her little brother Aaron are sent into hiding with the Westemeiers, a rural German family, in the hopes of escaping Nazi persecution. While waiting for a boat that will take them to the safety of Denmark, Rifka reads from a book sent by relatives in America. It is a first-person account of a runaway teenage slave named Brave Mary who escaped an Alabama plantation in the 1830's. As Brave Mary's escape unfolds before them and they are introduced to the history of slavery in the United States, the Jewish children realize that those who long for freedom travel the same road.

JEKYLL & HYDE, THE MUSICAL
May 14 - May 29 2010     [ Peformance Schedule ]
A true musical theatre phenomenon, this fantastic show attracted legions of loyal fans even before it began its smash-hit Broadway run. Convinced the cure for his father's mental illness lies in the separation of man's good and evil natures, Dr. Henry Jekyll unwittingly unleashes his own dark side, wreaking havoc in the streets of late 19th century London as the savage, maniacal Edward Hyde. Complete with lavish costumes, amazing special effects and a lush, romantic score that features the soaring ballads Someone Like You and This is the Moment, Jekyll & Hyde is pure pulse-pounding theatre.

Due to the intensity of some scenes, this production may not be appropriate for younger members of the family.