2009-10 SEASON INFORMATION
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THE VALUE OF NAMES
Written by Jeffrey
Sweet
Directed by: Chris & Janelle Mahlmann
Show Dates: October 22, 24, 25, 29, 31, Nov. 1, 2009
Celebrated comic, Benny Silverman, was blacklisted in the fifties by the House Committee on Un-American Activities as a result of testimony from his friend Leo Greshen. Now many years later, Benny's daughter Norma has been cast in a Broadway show directed by Leo Greshen, forcing Benny to face the moral crisis he had tried to put behind him. At Norma's urging, he meets with Leo and the resulting confrontation and passionate exchange of ideas makes for a compelling and engrossing story. Presented in Spectrum Theater's 2nd Floor Black Box Theatre.
Winner of the Heideman and Society of Midland Authors Awards.
AN AMERICAN DAUGHTER
Written by Wendy Wasserstein
Directed by: Jeralyn Pinsky
Show Dates: April 15, 17, 18, 22, 24, 25, 2010
Brilliant physician, loving wife and mother, and daughter of a United States senator, Lyssa Dent Hughes has been nominted by the President of the United States for U.S. Surgeon General. While she awaits confirmation, a casual remark by a close friend, overheard by a reporter, creates a media frenzy of intense personal scrutiny and results in a scandal for Lyssa and her family. Told with her usual mix of humor, wit and sentiment, Wasserstein tackles many of the moral and social concerns of today's women.
HELLO MUDDAH, HELLO FADDUH
Music & Lyrics by Allan Sherman
Conceived and Written by Douglas Bernstein & Rob Krausz
Directed by: TBA
Show Dates: June 17, 19, 20, 24, 26, 27, 2010
Through a zany cast of characters and hilarious song parodies, this brilliant and merry musical tells the life story of Berry Bockman and his beloved Sarah Jackman. The story progress from birth, to summer camp, to marriage, to suburbia, to retirement. A laugh-filled and nutty musical party!
