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2010 SEASON
SPOON RIVER ANTHOLOGY
By Edgar Lee Masters
March 27
A concert of the spoken word and live music
The late residents of the Village of Spoon River, Illinois speak to us from beyond the grave in a collection of epitaphs, each of which is actually a wonderful short poem that speaks much about those upon whose tombstones they appear. This classic theatre piece is presented by the ITAC acting ensemble and is accompanied by wonderful live folk musicians. This fundraising event will be presented for a limited run of only two performances.
SOUTHERN COMFORTS
By Kathleen Clark
May 7-30
“…utterly charming, sweet, old-fashioned” comedy"
Some people need continuous change in order to feel vital and alive. Others are terrified of unsettling the peace that they have established. Meg Merckens and Robert Gardner team up once again for this tour-de-force journey of a widow and widower who meet later in life and find a way into each other's hearts.
REMAIN TRUE
Adapted by Thomas P. Johnson & Meg Merckens
June 8 – August 28
(Daily matinees/special performances)
Based on the oral histories of actual residents of the Amana Colony
These real, human and frequently very funny stories of the early members of The Amana Colony provide a great insight into the history and character of the Amana people.
ALL SCHOOL REUNION
By the members of ITAC performing ensemble
June 18 – August 1
A Four-Course Comedy With Music
Kitsy Judson was passed over for Highland High Homecoming Queen in 1971 and, all these years later, she wants to set things straight. Join her and “your fellow” graduates of old Highland High for the annual “All-School Reunion.” The fun begins with a great meal (including starters, salad, entrée, and dessert) and continues through an evening of comedy, lively musical performances, and just a little bit of mystery. “The nearest thing to a real All-School Reunion except it’s a whole lot funnier.”
THE BEE’S KNEES & THEN SOME!
By the members of ITAC performing ensemble
August 6 – 29
A brand New 1920’s Music And Comedy Revue
The Flivvers, Flappers and Funny Folks are back for another round of vaudeville hilarity. It’s an outright celebration of the fantastic “Roaring Twenties”. It you liked THE BEE’S KNEES! You’ll love this new show & THEN SOME!
THE CEMETERY CLUB
By Ivan Menchell
September 17 – 26 & October 8 – 17
A senior look at friendship, romance, laughter and life’s twists and turns
Once a month, three widows meet for tea before going to visit their husband's graves. Problems arise when each of them begins to take widowed life in a different direction. It’s been described as: "…very touching and humorous. An evening of pure pleasure that will make you glad you went to the theatre."
A WALK IN THE WOODS
By Lee Blessing
October 22 – 31
“…intelligence, insight, keen wit and winning humanity … a rewarding evening in the theatre.”
An important, brilliantly executed and strikingly original play, which brings deep perception and unexpected humor to its probing examination of the superpower negotiations on nuclear disarmament. "…a work of passion and power with the ring of political truth” —Time Magazine
IHARRISON VFD
Conceived and written by Thomas P. Johnson
November 12 – December 5
A Hot Musical Comedy
Come on down and “wind the hose” with the members of the Harrison Volunteer Fire Department. Meet eight of the regulars who pretty much do it all. They hold bake sales and fish frys, wash the trucks, give rides to kids, and bring Santa to town on the big red pumper at Christmas time. Oh yes, they also go to the infrequent fire calls in rural Harrison, but it’s a small town and has very few fires. “They sing, they dance, they put out fires.”
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