An Evening of Southern DIScomfort
For Whom the Southern Belle Tolls
A Masterpiece of a Farce of a Masterpiece
by Christopher Durang
directed by Jonathan Bohun Brady
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Auto-da-Fé
A Dramatic Incantation
by Tennessee Williams
directed by Kate Muchmore
September 23 – October 9, 2010
It's an evening of Southern DIScomfort with a double bill of one-act plays celebrating the work of Tennessee Williams. Whether you've seen the original or not, you'll laugh out loud at Christopher Durang's "For Whom the Southern Belle Tolls", a spot-on spoof of The Glass Menagerie. Weary mother Amanda tries to pry her fragile son, Lawrence, away from his glass cocktail stirrer collection long enough to entice Ginny, his "feminine caller." Meanwhile, brother Tom just wants an entertaining night at the movies with "friends". The evening continues with a rarely-produced one-act by the master himself - "Auto-da-Fé". When a shocking incident at his workplace ignites long-held repressions and hostilities, Eloi and his mother must decide on a course of action that may change their beliefs and even their lives.
These productions are not recommended for young audiences.
Running time: approximately 70 minutes, with one intermission.
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Performance Calendar at a Glance
September 23 - October 9, 2010
