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Sierra Madre Playhouse 2010 Season
The Sensuous Senator Michael Parker Directed by Ken Salzman Jan 15 - Feb 27
Senator Harry Douglas' re-election campaign centers on morality and family values. With wife Lois away for the weekend, he calls his voluptuous secretary, Veronica, to spend the night. She is busy, so he calls the agency for an "escort" for the evening. Before she arrives, elderly congressman Clyde Salt has locked himself out of his own house and asks to spend the night. Then nephew Jack comes in to discuss the campaign. As Harry is juggling Clyde, Jack and the escort, Veronica pops in - and Lois's flight is canceled - and a reporter for the National Intruder comes snooping for evidences of immorality. Oh, my! A hilarious bedroom farce to start the new season.
Da by Hugh Leonard Directed by Mesnick 12 – April 17
Winner of the Tony and New York Drama Critic’s Award in 1978.
Now living in London, Charlie has returned to his childhood home in Dublin to see to his deceased father’s effects. Da was Charlie’s last link to the auld sod, and the council house is filled with memories, sweet, bitter, and funny. Charlie and Da relive some hilarious and touching times. "A humane and honest memory play with great affection and humor.... It will make you laugh and should make you cry."-N.Y. Times
The Rainmaker by N. Richard Nash Directed by Bob Hakman April 30 – June 5
Lizzie Curry is best described as “plain”, and her marriage prospects are as dry as the drought-ridden Curry farm. Her dad and brothers’ clumsy efforts to marry her off are laughable. Enter the fast-thinking, smooth-talking “rainmaker,” Starbuck, who just might be a solution to both problems. Starbuck convinces the men that he can make it rain and persuades Lizzie that she has a beauty all her own.
Arcadia by Tom Stoppard Directed by Barbara Schofield June 18 – July 31
Winner: 1994 Olivier Award and 1995 New York Drama Critics' Circle Award for Best Play
An intriguing mystery set in Derbyshire on the elegant Coverly estate. The focus alternates between young Lady Thomasina in 1809 and present day descendants who are researching a possible 1809 scandal on the estate involving Lord Byron.
To Be Announced Aug. 20 - Sept. 25
We’re looking for just the right light comedy – or maybe even a musical for the end of summer.
Anna in the Tropics by Nilo Cruz Directed by Barbara Schofield Oct. 8 – Nov. 13
Winner of the 2003 Pulitzer Prize.
In 1929 Florida, the cigar factory has a “lector” to educate and entertain the Cuban ladies who roll handmade cigars all day. When the handsome new lector reads from Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina, he stirs dreams and emotions that might be better left undisturbed. Variety called it "…enticing and exotic…entrancingly lovely…"
The Christmas Show - To Be Announced
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