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Fools, Diane C. Merchant, Tim Phipps, Rebekah Priebe
Fools, Diane C. Merchant, Tim Phipps, Rebekah Priebe
Theatre Productions
Fools, by Neil Simon, is the comic tale of Leon, an enthusiastic young schoolteacher who seeks to cure the Ukrainian village of Kulyenchikov from the curse of chronic stupidity from which they have been suffering for 200 years. Taking place “a long time ago,” the story becomes complicated when Leon meets the lovely Sophia, so stupid that she only learned to sit down a week ago. She presents quite the challenge for Leon’s goal of freeing the town from stupidity, but he is motivated by her charm. Her longtime suitor, Count Gregor, whose ancestors placed the curse on the town …
Baskerville: A Sherlock Homes Mystery, Diane C. Merchant, Tim Phipps, Rebekah Priebe
Baskerville: A Sherlock Homes Mystery, Diane C. Merchant, Tim Phipps, Rebekah Priebe
Theatre Productions
This “mystery with a twist” was called “comedy gold … the perfect mix of slapstick and thrills” by TheaterMania and “ingeniously funny” by Broadway World. Sherlock Holmes and his trusted assistant Watson must brave the desolate moors before a family curse dooms its newest heir. Watch as the intrepid investigators navigate a dizzying web of clues, silly accents, disguises, and deceit as five actors portray more than 40 characters.
The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe, Dawn A. Schluetz, Tim Phipps, Rebekah Priebe, Diane C. Merchant, Rebecca M. Baker
The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe, Dawn A. Schluetz, Tim Phipps, Rebekah Priebe, Diane C. Merchant, Rebecca M. Baker
Theatre Productions
C.S. Lewis’ heroic tale of love, faith, courage, and giving; the life and death struggle for control of Narnia; and the grandeur of the triumph of good over evil has been faithfully captured for the stage by acclaimed playwright Joseph Robinette. Robinette is one of the most produced playwrights for family audiences in the world. He has dramatized the exciting story of three children who join the fight against the White Witch, with the Lion Aslan as their leader and protector. This production will delight audiences of all ages, true to the original Chronicles of Narnia books. Fans of Lewis’ …