2005 - 2006 Season
Lady Windermere's Fan
by Oscar Wilde (1854 - 1900)
September 1 - 10, 2005
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8PM
Wilde's first commercial success, this amusing, witty and satirical play is ultimately a morality tale. Through the misplacement of such an innocuous item as a lady's fan, we learn that perhaps one shouldn't judge another too harshly, particularly if the circumstances are unknown. A clever and intelligent story for ages ten and older.
Added performance at 8PM on September 17, 2005 at the Carefree Amphitheatre
The Gift of the Magi by Thomas Hischak (b. 1951)
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8PM
Produced through special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc.
Our first story is an adaptation of the O. Henry classic. It involves Jim and Della, a young married couple that give up their prized treasures to give the other the most precious gift of all. The second story takes place in France during the Battle of the Bulge. A French farm girl, a German soldier and and American GI learn to see beyond a uniform into another's heart. A touching and heart-warming evening for ages eight and older.
Androcles and the Lion
by George Bernard Shaw (1856 - 1950)
February 9 - 18, 2006
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8PM
Produced through special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
What are the consequences of a single good deed? Androcles, a timid Christian in ancient Rome, is about to be thrown to the lions in the coliseum. Caesar is in for a big surprise. Both sweet and smart, this is a wonderful play by one of the Western Canon's most gifted playwrights. Appropriate for both children and adults.
Added performance at 8PM on March 18, 2006 at the Carefree Amphitheatre
The Taming of the Shrew
by William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616)
May 4 - 13, 2006
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8PM
Nobody wants a bad-tempered female, except maybe a guy in it for the money. What begins as a battle of the sexes turns into a love story, but not before chairs are thrown, hair is pulled, and plots are hatched. Disguise, deception, and derangement abound in this, one of the Bard's most famous and well-loved comedies. Suitable for ages eight and older.