TARTUFFE
October 8 - October 23 2010     [ Peformance Schedule ]
The religious fraud Tartuffe has wormed his way into the affections and household of rich merchant, Orgon, with pantomime piety and counterfeit zeal. So comprehensively has he hoodwinked Orgon that he looks set to succeed in driving away the son, marrying the daughter, seducing the wife and imprisoning Orgon. Full of wit and humor (and a bit naughty at times) this superb translation infuses the restoration comedy with an entertaining mix of witty poetry and contemporary phraseology. Adult situations.

Sleepy Hollow, A Musical Tale
October 29 - November 6 2010     [ Peformance Schedule ]
Come on down to Sleepy Hollow! We are very pleased to be presenting the world premiere of this all -new, musical version of the Washington Irving original. Written especially for our Youth Theatre program, this adaptation brings a new twist to this classic haunting tale. Three trick-or-treaters from today magically find themselves transported into the middle of colonial New York as the tale of Ichabod Crane unfolds around them. The antics of these modern day children will make you laugh out loud and send chills down your spine as they come face to face with all of the odd characters, traditions, ghosts and goblins of Sleepy Hollow. And that’s before they confront the infamous Headless Horseman! The catchy new tunes range from classic haunting themes to blues to pop numbers that will have you dancing in the aisles.

SOME ENCHANTED MUSIC, a Tribute to Rodgers and Hammerstein
November 12 - November 20 2010     [ Peformance Schedule ]
From Oklahoma, to the South Pacific to the Austrian Alps and beyond, the names Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein are synonymous with the best in American Musical Theatre. We hope you’ll join us as we offer a musical tribute to these two men, featuring some of the most popular songs to ever grace the stage. Whether you enjoy up tempo comical songs, romantic waltzes or sentimental ballads, you’ll find them in this production; as only the masters could write them.

ANNIE
November 26 - December 12 2010     [ Peformance Schedule ]
Leapin’ lizards! Everyone’s favorite red-headed orphan will be spending the holidays at the Civic. Determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City orphanage run by mean old Miss Hannigan, Annie sets off on adventure after fun-filled adventure. Along the way, Annie befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell and a lovable mutt named Sandy. But will she find the family she longs for? Boasting one of Broadway’s most memorable scores, including It’s the Hard-Knock Life, Easy Street, N.Y.C. and the ever-optimistic Tomorrow, Annie is sure to be a holiday treat for the entire family.

AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'
January 14 - January 30 2011     [ Peformance Schedule ]
The joint is gonna’ be jumpin’ to the music of Thomas “Fats” Waller when this Tony Award-winning musical revue heats up the Parish Theatre. Five phenomenal singers and a swingin’ jazz band will be strutting their way through such Waller classics as Honeysuckle Rose, Black and Blue, ‘T Ain’t Nobody’s Bizness and Ain’t Misbehavin’ as they celebrate the musical soul of the African-American experience during the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and 30s. Relive the Golden Age of Jazz, a time when night spots like the Cotton Club and the Savoy Ballroom were packing them in.

LEADING LADIES
January 28 - February 12 2011     [ Peformance Schedule ]
Two English Shakespearean actors, Jack and Leo, find themselves so down on their luck that they are performing "Scenes from Shakespeare" on the Moose Lodge circuit in the Amish country of Pennsylvania. When they hear that an old lady in York, PA is about to die and leave her fortune to her two long lost English nephews, they resolve to pass themselves off as her beloved relatives and collect the cash. The trouble is, when they get to York, they find out that the relatives aren't nephews, but nieces! Romantic entanglements abound, especially when Leo falls head-over-petticoat in love with the old lady’s vivacious niece, Meg, who’s engaged to the local minister. With large splashes of Some Like it Hot, Twelfth Night and Charlie’s Aunt, this new play by Ken Ludwig is sure to have you rolling in the aisles.

WAIT UNTIL DARK
February 18 - March 5 2011     [ Peformance Schedule ]
A Broadway hit, this masterfully constructed thriller moves from one moment of suspense to another as it builds toward an electrifying, heart-pounding final scene. Susy Hendrix, a blind Greenwich Village housewife is thrown into a world of chaos and danger when her husband unknowingly transports a doll filled with heroin across the Canadian border. As three murderous drug smugglers search for the doll, they manipulate Susy into believing that her spouse has been implicated in the crime and that only she, by surrendering the doll, can protect him. A grisly discovery in a locked closet moves the fear-o-meter needle to skin-prickling suspense. And the scares just keep on coming.

LYLE THE CROCODILE
March 18 - March 26 2011     [ Peformance Schedule ]
Moving to a new home doesn’t always go smoothly. But can you imagine their surprise when the Primm family moves into their New York City apartment, and their son Joshua finds an unexpected houseguest in the bathtub? To make things more complicated, it’s not your everyday, ordinary variety of houseguests; it’s a crocodile! And so the adventure begins. Can Lyle the crocodile win the family over? And what about their cranky neighbor Mr. Grumps? Kids of all ages will love this story of tolerance and the acceptance of differences.

OUR TOWN
April 1 - April 16 2011     [ Peformance Schedule ]
As compelling today as it was when first performed in 1938, this American classic celebrates the beauty of life as it is played out against a simplistic backdrop of daily rituals. Throughout the morning and the rest of the day, the townspeople of Grover’s Corners eat breakfast, work in town, do household chores, garden, gossip, go to school, attend choir practice, and admire the moonlight. As they unfold, these timeless activities provide us with a deeply moving, universal glimpse into the concerns of all humankind.

DISTRACTED
April 15 - May 1 2011     [ Peformance Schedule ]
Is there something wrong with 8-year-old Jesse? The youngster is easily distracted. But so are his Mother and Father. He raps, he swears, he’s in trouble at school. He is just too much. His distraught mother turns to the internet, professionals and even well meaning neighbors seeking help. Some say the problem is Attention Deficit Disorder; others blame allergies or chemicals in the food or just bad parenting. As her world unravels, the young boy’s mother wrestles with the agonizing choice of whether or not to medicate her child. All the while facing the multi-tasking madness of her own “modern life”. Where will she find the answer? With her provocative sense of humor, award-winning playwright Lisa Loomer gives us a new play that asks: “Are we so tuned in to our CNN sound bite world that we’ve tuned out the things that really matter?” Strong Language

YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU
April 29 - May 1 2011     [ Peformance Schedule ]
Grandpa Martin Vanderhof reigns over a delightful madhouse. On any given day you’ll run into his children and grandchildren, their spouses, and folks who just came for a visit and never left. All are artists, writers, and inventors who never let a lack of talent interfere with having a good time. The comedy is over the top in this wacky tribute to nonconformity, but the moral of the story is thought provoking: Find in yourself the courage to do with your life what you really want to do.

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
May 6 - May 22 2011     [ Peformance Schedule ]
Get ready to be transported to a magical, wonderful world! A world where the critics are in awe, the audiences are in heaven and the neighborhood is buzzing with excitement. Welcome to The Drowsy Chaperone, the new musical comedy that is swooping into town with tons of laughs and the most 2006 Tony Awards of any musical on Broadway! It all begins when a die-hard musical fan plays his favorite cast album, a 1928 smash hit called The Drowsy Chaperone, and the show magically bursts to life in his tiny apartment. You’ll be instantly immersed in the glamorous, hilarious tale of a celebrity bride and her uproarious wedding day, complete with enough thrills and surprises to send you soaring.

THE HUNDRED DRESSES
May 20 - May 28 2011     [ Peformance Schedule ]
Just like all of us, Wanda Petronski wants to fit in. But, because she is the new girl in school, is poor, speaks with an accent and wears the same dress to school everyday, she has no friends. Feeling lonely and isolated, one day Wanda says, "I got a hundred dresses. All lined up in my closet." This gets Peggy's attention and the teasing game begins. Maddie feels bad for Wanda but Peggy is her best friend. Should she stand up for Wanda and lose Peggy's friendship? The tough questions lead to life altering answers in this celebration of courage, tolerance and artistic creativity.