All performances to be held at
The Clemson Little Theatre
Pendleton Playhouse
214 S. Mechanic Street
Pendleton, SC 29670
864-646-8100
Updated 08/31/2008
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
864-646-8100
Updated 08/31/2008