Playhouse 2024 Season
Silent Sky
by Laura Gunderson
June 7, 8, 14, and 15 at 7:30 pm
June 9 and 15 at 2:30 pm
Immerse yourself in the true story of 19th-century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt, where her pursuit of science unfolds against a backdrop of immense discoveries and challenges. Forbidden from touching a telescope or sharing her original ideas, Henrietta joins a group of determined women charting the stars for a renowned astronomer.
As Henrietta delves into measuring the light and distance of stars in her free time, the cosmic journey intertwines with the earthly complexities of family, love, and societal expectations. This tale explores the transformative impact these women had on our understanding of the heavens and Earth, revealing that progress, whether in society or science, can be elusive amid earthly complications.
Drinking Habits 2: Caught in the Act
by Tom Smith
August 23, 24, 30, and 31 at 7:30 pm
August 25 and September 1 at 2:30 pm
The Sisters of Perpetual Sewing miss the excitement of the old days when they were saving convents and reuniting long-lost families. So when they learn that the orphanage where Paul and Kate grew up is in peril, they can’t wait to come to the rescue. Everyone pitches in to mount a play to raise money, but it’s no easy feat when Kate’s expecting any day, Sally’s hiding from stage-fright-stricken Paul after another flight from the altar, Mother Superior’s acting is unexpectedly narcoleptic, and the sisters’ award-winning wine keeps getting switched with the grape juice. The merry mix-ups multiply in this warm and winsome sequel to Drinking Habits (produced at The Playhouse in 2015).
This show will replace the previously scheduled production of The Countess.
Fruitcakes
By Julian Wiles
November 22, 23, 29, and 30 at 7:30 pm
November 23, 24, 30, and December 1 at 2:30 pm
Get ready for a heartwarming holiday adventure that’s part comedy, part drama, and all festive fun! Stir in a delightful mix of fruitcakes, a dazzling display of 10,000 outdoor lights, a pinch of chicken pox. Toss in two southern spinsters, an estranged old man, a mischievous lost cat named Tutti Frutti, and a Christmas hog named Buster, and voila! You’ve got the perfect recipe for an evening of holiday cheer.
Jamie, a runaway kid, finds himself in this quirky town with its eccentric residents. Initially thinking they’re “nuttier than fruitcakes,” Jamie soon discovers the true magic of this festive community. Join us for a moving story that serves up a generous helping of Christmas spirit!