Bat Boy: the Musical
a musical with story and book by Keythe Farley
music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe

Directed by Mark Liebert
Music Director - Jalmari Vanamo

Ripped from the headlines of The Weekly World News, Bat Boy: The Musical is a classic love story with a serious bite. This delicious twist on the modern day musical comedy tells the amazing story of a strange boy with pointy ears, his struggle to find a place in a world that shuns him, and the love that can create both miracles and madness. It's My Fair Lady meets The Rocky Horror Picture Show!

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Oct. 30 - Nov. 14, 2009

Laughter On The 23rd Floor
a comedy by Neil Simon

Directed by Laura Byrne-Cristiano

Neil Simon draws on his past as a writer for Sid Caesar's “Your Show of Shows” in this hilarious comedy that provides a behind-the-scenes look at the making of a 1950's variety show. A zany crew of writers provides non-stop laughter as they cope with the stress of rising McCarthyism and television executives resistant to sophisticated humor.

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January 8-23, 2010

The Seven Year Itch
a comedy by George Axelrod

Directed by Claudia Budris

Like many other Manhattan husbands, Richard Sherman sends his wife and child to the country for the summer, while he stays behind to revel in temporary bachelorhood. But his overactive, over-vivid imagination goes into overdrive when a delightfully unconventional, voluptuous young model moves in upstairs. Does Richard scratch that seven year itch? Don’t miss the fun.

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March 12-27, 2010

Run For Your Wife
a comedy by Ray Cooney

Directed by Janet Sales

John Smith, a taxi driver, is having a very bad morning. You see, while juggling two wives he intervenes in a mugging, gets bonked on the head, gives the wrong address at the hospital, and ends up with one wife when he's supposed to be with the other. His story gets madder and funnier as it goes along, involving two police inspectors, a photographer, a gay neighbor, another John Smith, a farmer, a nonexistent son, a nun, a maid, and a transvestite named Lofty. All this with only seven actors, in a farce full of split-second timing, and a lot of laughs.

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May 14 - June 5, 2010

2009-2010 CHILDREN'S PLAYS

Snow White
by Marjorie Sokoloff

Directed by Sue Mandzik

The Witch was the fairest one of all first and she will not be silenced any longer! This updated version of the classic story unveils the villain’s perspective, from her tragic childhood to her quest for revenge. Join all seven quirky dwarves, a tongue-tied prince, a sassy mirror, a dancing chicken, and of course Snow White, in a tale about beauty, friendship, and happily-ever-afters with a twist. This play will move you, make you laugh, and remind you of the beauty in yourself and others.

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Sept. 26 - Oct. 4, 2009

Little Miss Gingerbread
by Charlie Lovett

Directed by Amy Fox

Aesop’s fable of the ant and the grasshopper combines with Hansel and Gretel and a Food Network cook-off to bring a hilarious tale to the stage! The lazy citizens of Grasshopperville believe the plenty in Antville comes from their famous Gingerbread Statue, so they hire a witch to bake them one of their own. With a large helping of fun and a scoop of silliness, this fractured fairy tale will have children and adults laughing.

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December 5-13, 2009

The Wind In The Willows
by Moses Goldberg,
adapted from the book by Kenneth Grahame

Directed by Lucas Asher
Assistant Director Daisy Bourne

Toad, the rich playboy of the animal kingdom, has an enthusiasm for cars but has never learned to drive. Toad’s friends try to ground him for his own safety, but ultimately Toad lands in jail. In his absence, the Weasels take over Toad Hall, and Toad returns to find his elegant mansion in shambles. Can Toad’s friends drive the Weasels out and restore Toad to his senses?

Special Magic Trunk show fully produced by
our junior members

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February 13-21, 2010

The Velveteen Rabbit
by William Buck, adapted from the book by Margery Williams

Directed by Ken Cleerdin

The magic begins as the toy cabinet comes to life when the lights go out in the nursery. Timothy Lion, Train Engine, Skin Horse, Model Boat and Velveteen Rabbit all spring to life in their faithful quest to be “real”. This new gentle and tender telling of the classic fable is ideal for both the young and the young at heart.

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April 17-25, 2010