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The Lady's Not For Burning
by Christopher Fry directed by Jenny Bennett Monday, April 8th @ 7pm The Bluver Theatre at the Drake A cynical soldier, exhausted by the festering corruption of the world, stumbles into a town in the middle of a frenzied witch-hunt. Despite his world-weariness, he tries (in his own strange way) to save the condemned woman by marching into the mayor’s home and demanding to be hanged himself. When the mayor refuses, the soldier goes to greater and greater lengths to be difficult – after all, how ridiculous to refuse to hang a man who wants to be hanged, only to kill a guiltless woman who doesn’t want to die. Ironic, absurd, and deeply heartfelt, Christopher Fry’s curious rom-com is set “more or less” in 1400s England, and asks the question: in the maelstrom of an unjust world beset by righteous mobs, power-hungry leaders, and terrible violence, what can a single person do? A play of splendid poetry, wit, and sheer high spirits. Venture Reading Series Honorary Producers: Pamela and Gresham Riley Tickets to our Venture Reading Series are always FREE! |
PAC's 23/24 Season
CITRUS ANDRONICUS
devised/written by Eli Lynn directed by Charlotte Northeast September 7-17 @ Poth Brewery Dr. Madeline's brilliantly insightful lecture has been relocated from Ballroom D to a loading dock where two enthusiastic clowns are busy loading in crates of fresh fruit. Will she be able to squeeze a win out of this jam? Or will the unruly 'pear' of clowns steal the limelight? This absolutely bananas exploration of the Bard's brutally violent work is like nothing you've ever seen before - we promise. Bring your curiosity, and maybe a poncho. It's Shakespeare. Freshly squeezed. |
VENTURE READING SERIES
THE DOG IN THE MANGER by Lope de Vega translated by David Johnston directed by J Hernandez November 2023 Location TBD A Spanish Golden Age masterpiece. When Countess Diana sees her servant, Marcela, and her secretary, Teodoro, in love with each other, she is immediately consumed with jealousy. Diana connives to keep the pair apart, but Marcela vows revenge. |
CHILDREN OF THE SUN
By Maxim Gorky adapted by Andrew Upton directed by Megan Bellwoar May 2 – 19 @ The Bluver Theatre Pavel Protasov’s scientific experiments leave him oblivious to his surroundings, his wife Yelena’s needs, and the widow Melania’s adoration. Liza’s frailty and sensitivity prevent her from embracing the love of Chepurnoy, the local vet. Yelena’s neglect leaves her open to attention from the artist Dimitri. Set on the cusp of a cholera epidemic, Gorky’s darkly comedic tale explores a family grappling with a disappointing present and conflicting ideas of the future. |
VENTURE READING SERIES
THE LADY’S NOT FOR BURNING by Christopher Fry directed by Jenny Bennett Monday, April 8th @ 7 PM The Bluver Theatre Thomas, a cynical soldier, bursts into a cleric's home, announces he has committed murder, and tries to convince the zealous clergyman to hang him. Soon after, a young woman - Jennet - is also brought before the Mayor for witchcraft. Thomas tries to prove how absurd it would be to refuse to hang him only to kill a guiltless woman who doesn't want to die. |
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