Friday, August 15, 2008
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Ah Wilderness!
Directed by Jeanne Rogow, Produced by Jeremy Seeger
O'Neill won three Pulitzer Prizes before he wrote his 28th play and only comedy, "Ah Wilderness!" about the family he wished he had. Set in 1906 in New Haven, Conn., it tells the story of 16-year-old Richard Miller and his obsession: the sumptuous language of exotic poetry. Spurned by his true love, Muriel McComber, on the Fourth of July, Richard sets out on a rebellious adventure into an adult world. Gin Fizzes and the amorous cunning of a local tart bring his loyal family to the rescue.
Richard's father, Nat, is a newspaper editor who may dither about explaining the facts of life to his son but who stands up for him when it counts; and the family also includes his mother, Essie; his spinster aunt, Lily Miller; and alcoholic uncle, Sid Davis.
"Ah Wilderness is about love, family ties and one boy's sweet but determined quest for independence and truth," Rogow says. "Despite the fact that this play takes place over a hundred years ago, it feels very modern. The seduction of text messaging, video games and the internet were not a concern then, but the perils of a modern world and its grip on teenagers were. Today's parents can identify with Nat and Essie Miller's worries and see the humor in life's difficulties."
Theatergoers will also have an opportunity to peruse a lobby display of period photographs put together by the Rochester Historical Society.
Tickets may be purchased in advance at Judy Jensen's Clay Studio in Rochester village (802-767-3271) and at the White River Credit Union. They will also be sold at the door prior to each performance. For more information call Jeremy SEeger at 767-3790.
Directed by Jeanne Rogow, Produced by Jeremy Seeger
O'Neill won three Pulitzer Prizes before he wrote his 28th play and only comedy, "Ah Wilderness!" about the family he wished he had. Set in 1906 in New Haven, Conn., it tells the story of 16-year-old Richard Miller and his obsession: the sumptuous language of exotic poetry. Spurned by his true love, Muriel McComber, on the Fourth of July, Richard sets out on a rebellious adventure into an adult world. Gin Fizzes and the amorous cunning of a local tart bring his loyal family to the rescue.
Richard's father, Nat, is a newspaper editor who may dither about explaining the facts of life to his son but who stands up for him when it counts; and the family also includes his mother, Essie; his spinster aunt, Lily Miller; and alcoholic uncle, Sid Davis.
"Ah Wilderness is about love, family ties and one boy's sweet but determined quest for independence and truth," Rogow says. "Despite the fact that this play takes place over a hundred years ago, it feels very modern. The seduction of text messaging, video games and the internet were not a concern then, but the perils of a modern world and its grip on teenagers were. Today's parents can identify with Nat and Essie Miller's worries and see the humor in life's difficulties."
Theatergoers will also have an opportunity to peruse a lobby display of period photographs put together by the Rochester Historical Society.
Tickets may be purchased in advance at Judy Jensen's Clay Studio in Rochester village (802-767-3271) and at the White River Credit Union. They will also be sold at the door prior to each performance. For more information call Jeremy SEeger at 767-3790.
Monday, February 25, 2008
Ah Wilderness!
The Eugene O'Neill comedy
Ah Wilderness!
will be our Spring Play,
On the stage of the Rochester High School Auditorium
Performance dates are:
April 25th and 26th at 8:00 in the evening
April 27th - 2:00 afternoon matinee
May 2nd and 3rd at 8:00 in the evening
May 4th 2:00 afternoon matinee
Tickets:
$10.00 in advance at the Judy Jensen Clay Studio
$12.00 at the door
$6.00 for seniors and students
For information call Jeremy Seeger at 767-3790
Ah Wilderness!
will be our Spring Play,
On the stage of the Rochester High School Auditorium
Performance dates are:
April 25th and 26th at 8:00 in the evening
April 27th - 2:00 afternoon matinee
May 2nd and 3rd at 8:00 in the evening
May 4th 2:00 afternoon matinee
Tickets:
$10.00 in advance at the Judy Jensen Clay Studio
$12.00 at the door
$6.00 for seniors and students
For information call Jeremy Seeger at 767-3790
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