All performances to be held at
The Clemson Little Theatre
Pendleton Playhouse
214 S. Mechanic Street
Pendleton, SC 29670
864-646-8100
Updated 02/12/2010
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat
by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice
directed by Jane Street
September 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 2009
Jane Street directs the Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors
in this blockbuster musical parable from the minds of Andrew Lloyd Webber and
Tim Rice. Joseph, his father's favorite son, is a boy blessed with prophetic
dreams. Sold into slavery by his envious brothers, Joseph endures adventures and
trials in which his spirit and humanity are continually challenged. Eventually
his brothers, having suffered greatly, unknowingly find themselves groveling at
the feet of the brother they betrayed but no longer recognize. Set to an
engaging cornucopia of musical styles, from country-western and Calypso to
bubble-gum pop and rock 'n roll, this Old Testament tale emerges both timely and
timeless. You don't want to miss it!
Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Adapted by Vera Morris from story by Washington
Irving
directed by Fe Whoolery
October 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 & November 1,
2009
Director Fe Whoolery brings Washington Irving's classic tale to life in all
its spookiness in this CAYT production alive with Halloween fun. Ichabod Crane
has come to Sleepy Hollow in search of the good life ... and a wealthy wife who
will supply it. One night at a party, Ichabod proposes to local beauty Katrina
Van Tassel, but he is run off by her boyfriend and must then make his way home
through a terrible storm. Along this dark journey he is pursued by something
shadowy and towering ... something intent on taking his life. Can the tales of
the Headless Horseman be true? Poor Ichabod may soon find out!
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
by Barbara Robinson
directed by Eulalie Faulkner
December 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 2009
The Herdmans. A name to strike fear in the hearts of all directors. The Herdmans
… probably the most inventively awful kids in history … have decided to add
their own touches to this year’s Christmas pageant, much to the chagrin of the
couple struggling to put on that very pageant. It’s Christmas mayhem when the
Herdman kids collide head on with the Christmas story in this hilarious Yuletide
tale. Join us for a laugh-filled, heart-warming evening in the spirit of the
season.
The Gin Game
by D.L. Coburn
directed by Marvin-Joe Merck
January 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31, 2010
Joe Merck directs this 1978 Pulitzer Prize winner, in which a game becomes a
metaphor for life. Weller Martin is playing solitaire on the porch of a seedy
nursing home. Enter Fonsia Dorsey, a prim, self-righteous lady. They discover
they both dislike the home but they enjoy gin rummy, so they begin to play and
to reveal, bit by bit, intimate details of their lives. As they play, these
revelations— their secrets— become weapons used against one another.
Seemingly, Fonsia wins every hand, while Weller longs for a victory to counter a
lifetime of defeats. Will it always be so? And what will these two spirits
learn, here, so late in life?
Professor Zuccini's Traveling
Tales
by Sylvia Ashby
directed by Micky Louderback
a production of the Clemson
Area Youth Theatre (CAYT)
March 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 2010
Professor Zuccini and his merry company of traveling players are famous
throughout the land for animating ancient folktales for the amusement and
teaching of young and old alike. The band of players is most famous for its
intricate weavings of three wise old stories: The Flower Sisters, who with their
mother match wits with the devil; The Pasta Brothers (Vermicelli and Rigatoni),
who match wits with themselves; and The Proud Prince, who must learn humility to
find a bride. These tales have brought hope and joy and laughter and tears to
the people for ages, and soon Professor Zuccini’s Traveling Tales will roll
its wagon up to our door to amaze you and amuse you, if you but meet them at our
stage in March. Ancient lessons and wisdom await.
Our Town
by Thornton Wilder
directed by Pat Shull
April 23, 24, 25, 30, May 1, 2, 2010
The human roots of ordinary folk are revealed
in this masterful gem of the theatre that depicts the ordinary but rather
pleasant lives of the Gibbs family, the Webb family, and their neighbors in
Grover's Corners, New Hampshire. “This is the way we were: in our growing up
and in our marrying and in our living and in our dying." That's how the
Stage Manager, an all-knowing character and narrator, sums up the play at one
point. Our Town is about a lot more than one particular place at one particular time, and the
audience soon senses the mythological dimensions of Our Town. Don’t miss this
magical evening of incredible theatre.
Born Yesterday
by Garson Kanin
directed by Pat Gosnell
July 30, 31, August 1, 6, 7, 8, 2010
This classic comedy depicts the blossoming of the charming but seemingly
dumb ex-chorus girl Billie, the female companion of the vulgar, egotistic Harry
Brock, who has come to a swanky hotel in Washington to make crooked deals with
government big-wigs. Billie's lack of social graces embarrasses even Harry, who
decides that Billie must be taught some of the amenities and a few basic facts.
For the task, he hires Paul Verrall, the young, idealistic reporter who has been
investigating political skullduggery and is interested in Brock's activities.
Paul finds that Billie has a natural honesty and a frankness about her, and with
his guidance, she soon learns about history, music, and politics, as well as
what Harry really is and what he wants. Judy Holliday won the Best Actress Oscar
for her portrayal of Billie in the 1950 movie version of Born Yesterday,
which was also nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, and
Best Costume Design. This summer enjoy a funny, heartwarming evening of delight
and discovery in Billie's world.
All
performances to be held at
The Clemson Little Theatre
Pendleton Playhouse
214 S. Mechanic Street
Pendleton, SC 29670
864-646-8100
Updated 02/12/2010