Upcoming Shows
The Thanksgiving Play
by Larissa FastHorse
September 26 – October 13
Good intentions collide with absurd assumptions in Larissa FastHorse’s wickedly funny satire, as a troupe of terminally woke teaching artists scrambles to create an elementary school pageant that somehow manages to celebrate both Turkey Day and Native American Heritage Month without ruffling any feathers. What could possibly go wrong? Just about everything. Rambunctious, thorny and not altogether politically correct, The Thanksgiving Play serves up the hypocrisies of woke America on a big, family-style, platter. Come get ya some.
The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberly
by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon
December 5 – 22
A yuletide sequel to Pride And Prejudice. In the downstairs servants’ quarters Mrs. Reynolds, a no-nonsense housekeeper; Cassie, an eager new maid; and Brian, a lovesick footman, are bustling with preparations for holiday guests. But their work is interrupted by the midnight arrival of the definitely not invited Mr. Wickham - Lydia’s rogue of a husband and Mr. Darcy’s sworn enemy. A charming holiday tale that explores the confines of class and the generosity of forgiveness.
LOCAL AUDITIONS for The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberly
Shaker Bridge Theatre will be holding auditions for local actors on Monday, September 2, beginning at 6:30 pm.
Those interested in auditioning should contact Bill Coons for specifics and for an audition time. Shaker Bridge Theatre welcomes and encourages all who want to audition and does not discriminate based on race or gender.
The Effect
by Lucy Prebble
January 23 – February 9
Hearts racing. Minds reeling. Knees buckling. Connie and Tristan have palpable chemistry - or is it a side effect of a new antidepressant? They are volunteers in a clinical trial, but their sudden and illicit romance forces the supervising doctors to face off over the ethical consequences of their work. The Effect takes on our pill-popping culture with humor and scintillating drama.
Maytag Virgin
by Audrey Cefaly
May 8 – 25
Alabama school teacher Lizzy Nash and her new neighbor, Jack Key, have lost their spouses and now find themselves living next door with their back porches and lives staring each other in the face. Two new neighbors put their hearts and laundry on the line and wonder if good clotheslines make good neighbors. As a year passes, kept secrets shake loose and they find themselves wondering if they are ready to live and love again. Laughter, love and laundry.