2001–2002
Picasso at the Lapin Agile
by Steve Martin
directed by Steve Callahan
October 5, 6, 7, & 12, 13, 14
Enter the absurd world of Steve Martin’s imagination as we journey to a Parisian café in 1904. Imagine meeting two 20th-century geniuses, Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso. On the verge of changing the way the world thinks about science and art, the two ponder the century’s achievements and prospects, as well as lighter topics. Add to the mix Picasso’s agent, mistress, and a famous singer, among others, and the evening sizzles.
Lost in Yonkers
by Neil Simon
directed by Fay McKenna
November 30, December 1, 2, & 7, 8, 9
In his poignant Pulitzer Prize–winning comedy, Simon shows us the Kurnitz family of Yonkers in 1942. Eddie has just deposited his two young sons with his tyrannical mother as he leaves on an extended business trip. His mildly retarded sister, Bella, and his gangster brother, Louie, make living in this dysfunctional family a trial for the two boys. Yet, with love, they find they are not really lost.
Beyond Therapy
by Christopher Durang
directed by Renee Sevier
January 18, 19, 20, & 25, 26, 27
Is there life beyond therapy? Bruce is confused by his sexual orientation, Prudence can’t seem to have a successful relationship. His therapist suggests that he date a woman. Her therapist tells her to place a personal ad. When your therapists are as wacky as these two, you had better hope that is life beyond therapy.
The Bungler
by Molière, translated by Richard Wilbur
directed by Teresa Doggett
March 30, 31, & April 1, 6, 7, 8
The young man is in love. But he’s inexperienced, naive, and needs help. Lucky for him, his valet, Mascarielle, is skilled and clever in the arts of love and seduction. So, our hero will be guided by him. But wait! Each time a plan is about to succeed, our Bungler steps in with hilarious results. One of Molière’s early plays — you’ll wonder where it has been hiding all these years.