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The Marriage Of Bette & Boo, Otterbein University Theatre And Dance Department
The Marriage Of Bette & Boo, Otterbein University Theatre And Dance Department
1992-1993 Season
This is a memory play—a child’s coming to terms with his parents’ life story. It’s effectively Durang’s Glass Menagerie. And it deals with many of his pet issues: the seeming impossibility of relationships, the contradictions of the Catholic Church, the search for order and meaning in a chaotic and often cruel existence.
https://www.masquers.org/AcrobatDocuments/shows/2011/betteandboo-notes.pdf
Big River, Otterbein University Theatre And Dance Department
Big River, Otterbein University Theatre And Dance Department
1992-1993 Season
Based on Mark Twain's classic 1884 novel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, it features music in the bluegrass and country styles in keeping with the setting of the novel. Britain. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_River_(musical)
The Royal Family, Otterbein University Theatre And Dance Department
The Royal Family, Otterbein University Theatre And Dance Department
1992-1993 Season
The story is a parody of the Barrymore family of actors, with particular aim taken at John and Ethel Barrymore. The character Tony Cavendish, a heavy-drinking womanizer, represents John Barrymore. Julie Cavendish is the prima donna Broadway star Ethel Barrymore. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Royal_Family_(play)
All My Sons, Otterbein University Theatre And Dance Department
All My Sons, Otterbein University Theatre And Dance Department
1992-1993 Season
Joe Keller, a successful businessman, lives comfortably with his wife, Kate, and son, Chris, in a suburban American neighborhood. They have only one sadness in their lives – the loss of their other son, Larry, who went missing in World War II. After three years, Kate still clings to the hope that her son is alive. https://www.shmoop.com/all-my-sons/summary.html
The Masque Of Beauty And The Beast, Otterbein University Theatre And Dance Department
The Masque Of Beauty And The Beast, Otterbein University Theatre And Dance Department
1992-1993 Season
A fanciful tapestry of the theatrical enchantment retelling the ageless fairy tale for audiences of children of all ages, this production is a favorite of college drama programs. Magic is created on all levels in this stunning verse play filled with sprightly dialog, delightful and varied characterizations, and a brilliantly theatrical handling of the story. https://www.dramaticpublishing.com/the-masque-of-beauty-and-the-beast
Lend Me A Tenor, Otterbein University Theatre And Dance Department
Lend Me A Tenor, Otterbein University Theatre And Dance Department
1992-1993 Season
It is the biggest night in the history of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company. The world-famous tenor, Tito Merelli, “Il Stupendo,” is to perform his greatest role, Otello, at the ten-year anniversary gala season opener. https://www.bard.org/study-guides/synopsis-lend-me-a-tenor-the-musical