February 15•, 16-17, 18••, 21-24
Altar Egos by Pat Cook, Directed by Soni Foti

This comedy is subtitled–the “I Dos and Don’ts of an American Wedding.” An engaged couple desires a simple union. Their families, who could stand-in for the Hatfields and McCoys, have different ideas. The bride’s father pushes for elopement, while the mothers argue over seating. Just whose wedding is this? (To visit the show page just click on the play title.)

April 12•, 13-14, 15••, 18-21
Enchanted April by Matthew Barber, Directed by Jim Moody

After WW I, two proper housewives rent a villa in Italy to take a holiday from drab marriages. Two other women, join them to share expenses, but are quite different in lifestyle and experience. During the sun-filled month, they all find romance and learn truths about themselves. A Tony Award Nominee

May 31•, June 1-2, 3••, 6-9
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof by Tennessee Williams, Directed by Ray Coleman
This prize-winning play by one of our country’s most celebrated modern playwrights is best described as Southern Gothic. The setting is an old plantation where the Politt Family is celebrating the birthday of Big Daddy. Participating are Big Mama, sons Brick and Gooper, and daughters-in-law Maggie and Mae Flynn. The mood is lighthearted but quickly turns. A must see classic.
July 26•, 27-28, 29••, August 1-4
Camelot by Alan Jay Lerner and Fritz Loewe, Directed by Paula Sharum, Music Director George Mann
Be it myth, fable or history, King Arthur’s story is timeless. He rules Camelot, the ideal kingdom, with Queen Guinevere, his beautiful, dutiful wife. But clouds gather in the form of his illegitimate son who wants to dethrone him, and Lancelot, his best friend and French knight, who is desirous of his wife. A wonderful tale with a rollicking and memorable musical score.
September 13•, 14-15, 16••, 19-22
Shadowlands by William Nicholson, Directed by Micki Voelkel
A story of marriage between two friends, C.S. Lewis and Joy Gresham, that becomes a union of deep love. Joy, an American, reads Lewis’s works and corresponds with him. She divorces an abusive husband and moves to England with her son. When her stay there is no longer legal, Lewis and Gresham marry so she can remain. Joy becomes ill and the faith of Lewis is challenged. True and touching.
November 8•, 9-10, 11••, 14-17
Dearly Departed by David Bottrell and Jessie Jones, Directed by Angela Covey
Down South, family dysfunction is an art form and the Turpin family is proof. The patriarch drops dead and the whole family pulls together in their grief. But on-going problems within the clan pull them apart. One drinks too much; one eats too much; and the widow wants to etch ‘Mean and Surly’ on the grave stone. Their misfit friends get them to and through the funeral. What a way to go – laughing.
Off-season shows - not included on the season ticket.
March 1-3
A Place to Eat by Emily Summerhill, Directed by Emily Summerhill
Sixteen-year-old Susan Meadow tells her mom that she is too busy for love these days, but she quickly changes her mind when she meets Norman Springfield at the bagel store where he works.  Teen love can be so awkward and intense.  Susan and her best friend Carolyn return to the stage for their first few moments of awkward intensity in A Place to Eat, the third play written and directed by local author Emily Summerhill.
December 6-8
A Tuna Christmas by by Ed Howard, Jaston Williams and Joe Sears, Directed by Jim Moody
The third smallest town in Texas celebrates the holidays like no other place in the world. Radio Station OKKK personalities, Wheelis and Sturvie, report on the activities and contests. Hilarious–Ho, Ho, Ho!
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•Opening Night Galas—8 pm Regular Evening Performances—8 pm ••Matinees—2:30 pm
 
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