The Clemson Little Theatre's 2008-2009 Season
A Season of Classics

Oliver! 
music and lyrics by Lionel Bart
directed by Jane Street
September 5, 6, 7 & 12, 13, 14, 2008 

“Please sir, I want some more.” Oliver’s innocent request lands him in trouble with the workhouse Matron and the Beadle and sets him on troubled times. He is soon picked up by the Artful Dodger who invites Oliver to "Consider Yourself" one of us! Fagin’s Gang "Picks A Pocket" or two, and the game is afoot, dragging Oliver along the way. Fantastic songs await all who join us for this this beloved musical, loosely based upon Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens.

The Great Cross-Country Race
by Alan Broadhurst
directed by Jeff Russell 
October 17, 18, 19 & 24, 25, 26, 2008 

Whatever are they going to do? It's Sports Day ... again ... and the animals can't find anybody to compete with the Hare ... again ... in the cross-country race. Will no one stand up to the Fleet Feet wonder of the wild? One brave soul finally rears his head, and gives the nod. So on Sports Day, in lane #1 it's the Hare, and in lane #2, it's the Tortoise! Racers! To your marks!!

A Tuna Christmas 
by Ed Howard, Joe Sears, and Jaston Williams
directed by Pat Shull
December 5, 6, 7 & 12, 13, 14, 2008 
It's Christmas in the third-smallest town in Texas in this hilarious sequel to Greater Tuna. Radio station OKKK news personalities Thurston Wheelis and Arles Struvie report on various Yuletide activities, including hot competition in the annual lawn display contest. Many colorful Tuna denizens, some you will recognize from Greater Tuna and some appearing here for the first time, join in the holiday fun. All will enjoy this laugh-filled evening.

The Glass Menagerie
by Tennessee Williams
directed by Bill Bruehl

January 23, 24, 25 & 30, 31 & February 1, 2009 

As fragile as delicate glass are the fantasies and figures that populate our lives. In Tennessee Williams' classic play, a mother, son, and daughter struggle to hold onto their fantasies, until reality intrudes in the form of a Gentleman Caller. Set during the Great Depression, this treasure of American theatre is a crystal through which to examine our own dreams and longings. The roles it offers its four actors are among the most vivid in theatre. Join us for a special evening.

The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe 
by Joseph Robinette
based upon the novel by C.S. Lewis

directed by Anne Cash
March 6, 7, 8 & 13, 14, 15, 2009 
This CAYT dramatization of C.S. Lewis' classic recreates the magic and mystery of Aslan, the great lion, his struggle with the White Witch, and the adventures of four children who inadvertently wander from an old wardrobe into the exciting, unforgettable Narnia. This story of love, faith, courage, and giving is a true celebration of life. A treat to be shared with the young   of all ages.

Sugar Bean Sisters 
by Nathan Sanders
directed by Jimmy Burdette

April 24, 25, 26 & May 1, 2, 3, 2009 

The Nettle sisters are determined to escape spinsterhood—Willie Mae by going to Salt Lake and finding a good Mormon husband and Faye by hopping on the spaceship when the "space people" return for another visit. Having witnessed the landing of an alien space craft some 25 years ago in her daddy's sugarcane field, Faye prepares for the return of her celestial visitors on this night, the very anniversary of that fateful day. A strange bird -like woman suddenly appears out of the darkness of Buster Swamp, setting in motion a chain of extraordinary events. Lies begin to unravel and the truth is revealed as the Sugar Bean Sisters hatch a diabolical plot to ensure the space people's return. A true Southern Gothic comedy "full of sparkling hot one-liners", The Sugar Bean Sisters is an offbeat story of romance, murder, and alien abduction!

The Nerd 
by Larry Shue

directed by Pat Shull

July 31 & August 1, 2 & 7, 8, 9, 2009 

Willum Cubbert has often told his friends about the debt he owes to Rick Steadman, a fellow ex-GI whom he has never met but who saved his life in Vietnam. Willum is delighted when Rick shows up unexpectedly at his apartment on the night of his thirty-fourth birthday party. But his delight soon fades as it becomes apparent that Rick is a hopeless "nerd"—a bumbling oaf with no social sense, little intelligence, and less tact. Rick stays on and on, his continued presence leading to one uproarious incident after another— causing poor Willum to contemplate violence!



All performances to be held at
The Clemson Little Theatre
Pendleton Playhouse
214 S. Mechanic Street
Pendleton, SC  29670
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Updated 08/31/2008

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