OUR 2022–2023 SEASON

Memories & Follies

SEASON SPONSOR: SUZANNE BARKSDALE RICE

by Lynn Nottage
directed by Cynthia Meier

September 8–25, 2022

In an eastern Pennsylvania bar, we see American factory workers vulnerable to economic changes, racial confrontations, and a rapidly diversifying population. Dramatic and powerful. Winner of the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

Sponsored by Andy Watson

by Charles Dickens
adapted for the stage by Jo Clifford
directed by Christopher Johnson

November 3–20, 2022

A tight and focused rendering of Dickens’ coming-of-age novel, including the iconic characters of Pip, Miss Havisham, Estella, Joe and Magwitch.

Sponsored by Marianne Leedy

conceived and developed by Abigail Killeen
written by Rose Courtney
adapted from the short story by Isak Dinesen
directed by Joseph McGrath

January 12–29, 2023

Based on the short story about two Norwegian sisters living an austere life, and taking in a refugee maid and cook, Babette. Eventually, there are revelations and redemptions through Babette’s generosity and artistry. Known for the 1987 Oscar-winning Danish film.

Sponsored by Barbara Martinsons & Larry Boutis

by Conor McPherson
directed by Christopher Johnson

March 2–19, 2023

Sharky, an alcoholic drying out and living with his blind brother, reluctantly hosts a Christmas Eve gathering with friends which carries into the next day. He confronts a promise made decades ago to an ambiguous figure with supernatural echoes. Dark, funny, intense. Nominee, Olivier Award for best play.

Sponsored by Max McCauslin & John Smith

by William Shakespeare
directed by Cynthia Meier

April 27–May 14, 2023

Two pairs of lovers caught between the feuding gods and fairies of Nature, while a group of artisans rehearse and stage a play for the Duke. Fanciful, magical, hilarious.

Sponsored by John Wahl & Mary Lou Forier