Productions

2020 Season

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RIPCORD

By David Lindsay-Abaire

Directed by Christian Haines

January 24 – February 23

Synopsis

Abby takes pride in her residence in one of the most desired rooms in the Bristol Place Assisted Living Facility. Things turn sour quickly when she must take in a new roommate to share her precious space. A seemingly harmless bet between the women quickly escalates into a dangerous game that spirals out of control. This wacky, biting comedy humorously examines the difficulties of aging and the mania of possession.

 

THE QUALITY OF LIFE

By Jane Anderson

Directed by Lexie Lazear

March 20 – April 19

Synopsis

A year after a devastating fire has razed their home in the Berkeley Hills, left-leaning Jeanette and Neil are living a bohemian lifestyle in a yurt on their burned-out property. Neil’s health is deteriorating, and Jeanette’s conservative Mid-Western cousins arrive to show their support, but their dissimilarities quickly become apparent. This compelling drama is written with compassion, humor, and honesty.

 

DREAMGIRLS

Book and Lyrics by Tom Eyen

Music by Henry Krieger

Directed by ShawnJ West

Musical Direction by Armando Fox

Choreography by Jennifer Frazier

May 22 – June 28

Synopsis

This musical gives us a brilliant look into the enormous impact that R&B groups like the Supremes, the Marvelettes and the Temptations had on American popular music. It follows the story of a young female trio from Chicago called “The Dreams”, who work their way to stardom and fight for their rights in an industry that was traditionally dominated by men. Dreamgirls was nominated for 13 Tony Awards, won six, and was made into a major motion picture.

 

COME BACK TO FIVE AND DIME, JIMMY DEAN, JIMMY DEAN

By Ed Graczyk

Directed by John Maio

August 14 – September 13

Synopsis

In a small-town dime store in West Texas in 1975, the “Disciples of James Dean,” self-proclaimed biggest fans of the eponymous movie star, gather for their twentieth reunion. They catch up on the present and reminisce about their teen years, but the arrival of a stunning-but-familiar stranger prompts them to revisit the truths and lies from their past. This play was made into a popular film by Robert Altman starring Cher, Sandy Dennis, Kathy Bates, and Karen Black.

 

A NICE FAMILY GATHERING

By Phil Olson 

Directed by Kimberly Ridgeway

October 16 – November 15

Synopsis

This sweet, laugh-out-loud family comedy is about a man who loved his wife very much but never realized he hadn’t told her until after his death. Now possessed with unfinished business, he manifests as a ghost on the first Thanksgiving since his passing to try and make things right. Unfortunately, his wife has invited a date to dinner, and the only person who can see or hear him is his hapless son Carl.