The Memory of Water
by Shelagh Stevenson
directed by Tom Kopp
February 4–13, 2011
In the best tradition of British black humor, this award-winning comedy proves that death can reveal the absurdity of life. Three newly bereaved sisters bicker wildly over their mother’s funeral arrangements, chafe at their well-worn family roles, compare notes on the unsatisfactory men in their lives, and share their very mixed memories of a highly feminine working-class mother.
This gloriously funny play skillfully charts the joyous and painful territory of family relationships with insight and compassion.
Reviews
“Funny… fiery… poignant…”
Gerry Kowarsky, Two on the Aisle
“[T]his
tasty West End Players Guild production offers splendid performances…”
Mark Bretz, Ladue News
“[S]cathingly funny…”
Paul Friswold, Riverfront Times
“[H]ilarious physical comedy … amusing… ”
Bob Wilcox, KDHX 88.1
Credits
- Vi:
- Meg Brinkley
- Mary:
- Suki Peters
- Teresa:
- Leslie Wobbe
- Catherine:
- Belinda Quimby
- Mike:
- Ben Ritchie
- Frank:
- Chris M.R. Jones
Backstage
- Director:
- Tom Kopp
- Asst. Director:
- Maggy Bort
- Set Design:
- Tom Kopp
- Lighting Desing:
- Stephanie Draper
- Costume Design:
- Valerie Dillard
- Sound Design:
- Joshua Cook
- Props:
- Nancy Groeller
- Sound Board Operator:
- Maggie Bort
- Light Board Operator:
- Tom Kopp
- Graphic Design:
- Marjorie Williamson
- Photography:
- John Lamb
- Box Office Manager:
- Russ Bettlach
- House Managers:
- Dorothy & Jerry Davis
- Program:
- Sean Ruprecht-Belt
