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2010-2011 Season Families. Roots. Home. Generations. Bloodlines. Ancestry. This season explores how we're defined by our history and place, and how we build and shape ourselves, our homes and our lives. Blue Door By Tanya Barfield September 23 - October 17, 2010 Directed by Suzi Regan A tenured professor of mathematics is jolted from the rut of his life when is wife accuses him of denying his heritage. While experiencing a disorienting insomnia he inadvertently conjures his ancestors. Three generations of men, from slavery through Black Power, challenge him to embark upon a journey combining past and present. Infused with abundant humor and woven through with original songs, Blue Door is a vivid, exuberantly theatrical play about the African-American male experience. Greater Tuna By Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and Ed Howard November 11 - December 19, 2010 Directed by Tony Caselli Meet Arles Struvie, Thurston Wheelis, Aunt Pearl, Petey Fisk, Phineas Blye and Rev. Spikes, just some of the upstanding citizens of Tuna, the third smallest town in Texas. This hilarious off-Broadway hit, a love-letter to small town mores, qualities and quirks, takes you through a typical day in the life of Tuna and its most whimsical denizens. Oedipus By Sophocles January 27 - February 20, 2011 Directed by Tony Caselli The classic Greek tragedy about providence and destiny. Oedipus journeys through life, attempting to outrun a foretold prophesy only to land right in the hands of fate. Five stellar actors bring the story to life as the intimate Williamston Theatre space is theatrically expanded to hold this epic tale of the ages. While We Were Bowling A Michigan Premiere! By Carter W. Lewis March 17 - April 17, 2011 Directed by John Lepard A "typical" 1950s family struggles to hold itself together through teenage marriage, paternal death, the integration of a young black boy into their family and the pressure-filled legacy of bowling. These trials and tribulations force them to redefine what family means as they love and laugh their way through this beautiful dance of a play. Eleemosynary By Lee Blessing May 12 - June 12, 2011 Directed by Lynn Lammers Eleemosynary: adj., charitable, the giving of alms. Sensitive and probing, this masterful play examines the subtle and often perilous relationship between three remarkable women: a young girl, her mother, and her grandmother - a unique family blessed, and cursed, with supreme intelligence and eccentricity. This bittersweet comedy is a snapshot of the powerful familial love that defines our past, present and future. And The Creek Don't Rise By Joseph Zettelmaier July 7 - August 14, 2011 Directed by Joseph Albright Rob and Maddie, longtime Michiganders and one of the many casualties of economic downsizing, find themselves experiencing a severe case of culture shock after they move to a small town in Georgia for a new job. Their friendly next-door neighbor invites Rob to join him in a Civil War reenactment. A simple, and comical, misunderstanding starts a private war between the neighbors and neither embraces the concept of surrender. Michigan playwright Joseph Zettelmaier's comedic tale is a story of survival, acceptance and embracing a new homeland. Season Voucher Books, with all the benefits that go with them - preferred seating, early reservation priviledges and discounts on tickets - are on sale now! Call (517) 655-7469 to be added to our mailing list to receive our Season Brochure or click here to download a PDF file of our quick reference brochure. |
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