24th Season (2012-13)
Main Stage and Black Box Productions
Variety dominates Rverwalk Theatre's 24th season, with musicals, comedy, drama, political intrigue, a mystery thriller, and a children’s Christmas show on the packed schedule. Our main stage season, along with three ‘black box’ productions, will highlight the work of several veteran directors as well as some making their directorial debuts.
The 2012-13 MAIN STAGE season includes:
The 2012-13 MAIN STAGE season includes:
GETTING NEAR TO BABY*
July 26-29, August 2-5 Written by Y. York Based on the Newbery Honor Book by Audrey Couloumbis Directed by Tom Ferris Getting Near to Baby deals with the breadth of children’s loss, grief and capacity to overcome tragedy with so much humor, wisdom and sensitivity that nothing but good conversation can come of any adult and child viewing it together. Set in a small town in 1967, the play is a reminder of the amazing resilience of children and the power of family. Cast List SPRING AWAKENING
September 13-16, 20-23 Musical by Steven Sater Music by Duncan Sheik Directed by Kelly Stuible Winner of 8 Tony awards, including Best Musical, this rock musical celebrates the unforgettable journey from youth to adulthood with a power, poignancy and passion you will never forget. Cast List ADVISE AND CONSENT
October 18-21, 25-28
Stages of the Law Production Written by Loring Mandel based on the novel by Allen Drury Directed by Michael Hays The president's nominee for Secretary of State throws the Senate into a turmoil of secret meetings, back-room deals and personal agendas. In a fictional cold war where Russia has landed on the moon and thermonuclear war threatens, the U. S. must select the best man...but at what cost to the nation's integrity. Cast List THE NO-HOLE HOLIDAY*
November 23-25, 30-December 2 Children’s Musical by Stan Gill.
Directed by Jane Zussman. Axel the Elf is promoted to the position of Santa's Chief Buyer of ,,,Holes. His disappointment is dispelled by the Commissioner of Stuff who introduces him to the dynamic duo of gnomes who operate a magical hole-making machine. Can two jealous Halloween goblins throw a monkey wrench into the works? Cast List AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY
January 10-13, 17-20
Drama by Tracy Letts Directed by Emily Clark When the patriarch of the household mysteriously vanishes, the intelligent, sensitive Weston clan gathers on the plains of modern-day Oklahoma to simultaneously support and attack one another. This powerful play deals with drug abuse, alcoholism, suicide, death, family dysfunction, sexual harassment, pedophilia, aging, generational change, racism, incest, infidelity - and ultimately, love. Cast List |
SLEUTH
February 14-17, 21-24
Mystery/Thriller by Anthony Shaffer Directed by Mary K. Hodges-Nees Intellectual mind games turn deadly when a fading mystery writer takes revenge on the man who is engaged to his estranged wife. Plot twists and turns are breathtakenly audacious and fiendishly cunning, creating suspense and excitement galore. Cast List THE 39 STEPS
March 14-17, 21-24
Comedy/Farce by Patrick Barlow based on novel by John Burchan Directed by Jane Falion Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps, a fast paced whodunit packed with nonstop laughs, an on-stage plane crash, handcuffs, missing fingers and some good old fashioned romance. Cast List
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Black Box shows for 2012-13
The Diviners
October 5-7, 12-14, 2012
Drama by Jim Leonard, Jr.
Directed by Jane Falion
In a small farm community during the depression water and faith are in short supply.
A charismatic but back-sliding preacher drifts into town and meets a gentle but
misunderstood boy with the gift of divining or water-witching. The two outcasts find a
common bond and help each other divine for truth, faith and hope.
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Yankee Tavern
March 1-3, 8-10, 2013 Thriller by Steven Dietz Directed by Michael Hays A guy walks into a bar and orders two beers, one for himself and one for his absent buddy. Yes, it sounds like the set-up for a joke, but with his chilling new play, there’s something darker and more sobering in mind. Cast List |
The Beauty Queen of Leenane
May 10-12, 17-19, 2013
Drama by Martin McDonagh
Directed by John Roche
The play centers on the life of a spinster who takes care of her
selfish and manipulative mother. The plot, full of deceptions,
secrets and betrayals interspersed with turnabouts, keeps surprising
the audience. Hopes are raised only to be dashed.
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