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The Old Settler
by John Henry Redwood
Directed by Stan Waring
When: November 19, 20, 21, 2009 7:30 p.m.
Where: Butler Theatre
The Old Settler takes place in Harlem, 1943, but chooses a different, overlooked story to tell. Redwood's focus is on a family that's "almost over": two middle-aged sisters who now live together. The older, Elizabeth, never married; the younger, Quilly, once had a husband but is now single and working as a domestic. When Elizabeth decides to take in a male roomer, Husband Witherspoon, something unforeseen happens -- Bess and Husband fall in love. The Old Settler is a study in naturalism. Redwood has written in a style that suits the era in which it is set so perfectly we feel transported back to the 40's ourselves.
Season Shows 2009-2010
Call 672-1006 for information. For reservations contact FSU's Ticket Manager, Antoinette Fairley, at 672-1724.
Ticket Prices apply ONLY up to curtain time. Tickets sold after curtain will be sold at the full adult price. Arrivals after the show has started may not be seated until intermission. Please, pick your tickets up no later than 7:15 or 12:45 p.m.
Ticket Prices:
- $10 for adults
- $8 Staff, faculty and senior citizens
- $3 for children
- $2 for students with a valid ID ONLY until curtain time. After curtain the full adult price will apply.
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Thank you for your support! We appreciate your patronage and will continue striving to bring you quality drama from the students in the FSU Theatre Company.
THE ADDING MACHINE
by Elmer Rice
Directed by Harmon Watson
When: October 8, 9, 10, 2009 7:30 p.m.
Where: Butler Theatre
Written by Pulitzer Prize winning author Elmer Rice in 1923, The Adding Machine is a funny and slightly nightmarish look at advancing technology and its effect on human relationships. The play chronicles the life of Zero, a hapless cog spinning aimlessly in the corporate world, who, after 25 years of service, is replaced by a machine.
The Old Settler
Directed by Stan Waring
When: November 19, 20, 21, 2009 7:30 p.m.
Where: Butler Theatre
The Old Settler takes place in Harlem, 1943, but chooses a different, overlooked story to tell. Redwood's focus is on a family that's "almost over": two middle-aged sisters who now live together. The older, Elizabeth, never married; the younger, Quilly, once had a husband but is now single and working as a domestic. When Elizabeth decides to take in a male roomer, Husband Witherspoon, something unforeseen happens -- Bess and Husband fall in love. The Old Settler is a study in naturalism. Redwood has written in a style that suits the era in which it is set so perfectly we feel transported back to the 40's ourselves.
SNOW WHITE
Written by Tim Kelly
Directed by Susan B. Paschal
When: February 18 and 19, 2010 at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. and February 19 also at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Butler Theatre
Here is the enchanting tale of the beautiful, gentle Snow White and her jealous stepmother, the Queen. Sent on a perilous journey into the woods, Snow White befriends the forest animals and the delightful seven dwarfs. Tricked into taking a bite of the poisoned apple, the lovely princess sleeps until Prince Charming awakens her with "love's first kiss".
Based on the Comic Strip "Peanuts" by Charles M. Schulz
Book, Music and Lyrics by Clark Gesner
You're a Good Man Charlie Brown tells the story of an average day in the life of the famous comic strip child hero, Charlie Brown. Most of the characters are 5-6 years old, however the show is generally cast with adults. The audience is introduced to the whole Peanuts gang: Patty, Shroeder, Lucy and Snoopy. All of the characters share their observations, largely negative, of Charlie Brown. As the play progresses, the relationships of the Peanuts characters to one another are further expanded. Lucy is infatuated with Schroeder and takes great pleasure in tormenting Charlie Brown. Linus loves his blanket. Snoopy lives in his rich imagination. Charlie Brown is in love with a mysterious little, redheaded girl. The show ends with each character listing things that for him or her equal happiness. Finally, Lucy ends up telling Charlie Brown what a good man he is leaving a smiling, happy Charlie Brown alone on stage.
Guest Director TBA Musical Direction by Howard Kim
Choreography by Avis Hatcher-Puzzo
When: April 15, 16, 17, 2010 7:30 p.m.
Where: Butler Theatre