Fall Shows

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde      Adapted by Gloria Robinson from the Jeffrey Hatcher adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde DATES:   Oct 7-10, 2009      The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a novella written by the Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson and first published in 1886. It is about a London lawyer who investigates strange occurrences between his old friend, Dr. Henry Jekyll, and the misanthropic Mr. Hyde. The work is known for its vivid portrayal of a split personality, split in the sense that within the same person there is both an apparently good and an evil personality, each being quite distinct from the other. The novella's impact is such that it has become a part of the language, with the phrase "Jekyll and Hyde" coming to mean a person who is vastly different in moral character from one situation to the next.      The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde was an immediate success and is one of Stevenson's best-selling works. Stage adaptations began in Boston and London within a year of its publication and it has gone on to inspire scores of major film and stage performances. The version we presented was an adaptation by our director, Gloria Robinson.   Photos

Six Characters in Search of an Author      by Luigi Pirandello DATES:   Nov 11-12 and 16-17, 2009      Six Characters in Search of an Author recounts the fate of a family of characters left unrealized by their author. Desperate to come to life, the characters interrupt the rehearsal of a play and demand that the director stage their story. The Reagan production was specifically adapted by our director, Mark Keith, for our cast.

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Musical

Beauty and the Beast      Music by Alan Menken      Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice DATES:   Feb 18-21, 2010      Step into the enchanted world of Broadway's modern classic! You will be transported to the heart of provincial life in a lovely French town. When Maurice becomes lost in the woods on the way to the fair, he seeks shelter in an old castle, but the master of the castle is a horrible beast that takes him captive. Maruice's daughter, Belle, must then give up her freedom to save his life. Belle's taming of the unfortunate Beast and his ultimate transformation back into a handsome prince enthralled Broadway audiences for over 13 years.       Teaser Trailer Full Trailer

One-Act

The Clearing      by Helen Edmundson PUBLIC PERFORMANCE DATE:   April 13, 2010 COMPETITION RESULTS: Zone      Tech Award:           Jenna Dabkowski      Acting Awards:           Honorable Mention - Noah Reece           All-Star Cast - Josh Popa           Best Actress - August Stamper District      Tech Award:           Taylor Ely      Acting Awards:           Honorable Mention - Wesley Hooper and Albert Rubio           All-Star Cast - Gina Hughes and Josh Popa           Best Actress - August Stamper Area      Tech Award:           Kathy Ruvuna      Acting Awards:           Honorable Mention - Albert Rubio           All-Star Cast - Amanda Tutor, August Stamper, and Noah Reece           Best Actor - Josh Popa Region      Acting Awards:           Honorable Mention - Josh Popa           All-Star Cast - August Stamper Trailer