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| January 13 - January 28, 2012 |
A rollicking satirical farce adapted from the classic German play about Louise and Theo Markes, a couple whose conservative existence is shattered when Louise’s bloomers fall down in public. Theo is afraid the incident will cost him his job, but instead of scandal, Louise’s momentary display attracts two infatuated men, each of whom wants to rent a spare room in the Markes’ home. Oblivious of their amorous objectives, Theo splits the room between them.
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ANNOUNCING!
The VLT's 2011/2012 Season! |
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The Very Little Theatre, one of the oldest and must successful community theatres in the country, today announced their 2011-12 83rd Season. The all-volunteer organization presented its first play in 1929. Located at 2350 Hilyard Street, the VLT has averaged more than 1,300 season ticket subscribers a year since 1995.
The VLT has a 220-seat auditorium — one of the most comfortable and intimate performance spaces in the area. And the prices are among the most affordable in town as well: only $15 per show ($18 for musicals), $10 on Thursday performances, and $10 for senior citizens at Sunday matinees.
Season subscriptions for the five Mainstage shows are now available to purchase for $60. This is a 20% discount over the full-ticket price. Season subscriber benefits include: advance reservations before tickets go on sale to the public; ticket flexibility; first chance to reserve Assisted Hearing Devices; first chance to reserve tickets to Stage Left shows; and Opening Night Galas.
The VLT’s 83rd season includes five plays appearing on the Mainstage:
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Communicating Doors
By Alan Ayckbourn
Directed by Karen Scheeland
October 14-29, 2011 |
A delightfully intriguing time traveling comic thriller that features an intricate mystery by the British master of farcical comedy. A London sex specialist from the future stumbles into a murder plot that sends her, compliments of a unique set of hotel doors, traveling back in time. She and two women who were murdered in 1998 and 1978 try to rewrite history and prevent their own violent ends in a frantic race against time. |
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The Underpants
By Steve Martin
Directed by Johnny Ormsbee
January 13-28, 2012 |
A rollicking satirical farce adapted from the classic German play about Louise and Theo Markes, a couple whose conservative existence is shattered when Louise’s bloomers fall down in public. Theo is afraid the incident will cost him his job, but instead of scandal, Louise’s momentary display attracts two infatuated men, each of whom wants to rent a spare room in the Markes’ home. Oblivious of their amorous objectives, Theo splits the room between them. |
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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
By David Yazbeck & Jeffrey Lane
Directed by Chris Pinto
March 9-31, 2012 |
The uproarious award-winning musical comedy and Broadway hit, based on the popular film about two con men living on the French Riviera. One is suave and sophisticated, the other a small-time swinder, and both make a living talking ladies out of their money. They make a bet about who will be the first to extract $50,000 from a young heiress. A hilarious battle of cons ensues that will keep you laughing, humming and guessing to the end. |
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Almost, Maine
By John Cariani
Directed by Michael P. Watkins
May 25-June 9, 2012 |
On a cold, clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected, poignant, and often funny ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend—almost—in this delightful and compelling midwinter night's dream. |
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Breath of Spring
By Peter Coke
Directed by Nancy Boyett
July 27-August 11, 2012 |
A hilarious comedy! When Dame Beatrice is given a mink stole by her maid, Lily, she suspects it was stolen. To protect Lily, she and her “middle-aged” lodgers devise a plan to return the stole without being caught. The operation is so exhilarating they decide to continue the fun by stealing furs themselves and distributing the profits to charity. All goes well until Scotland Yard calls! The laughs build as they try to scheme their way out of being discovered. |
In addition to the five show Mainstage season, VLT will be producing the following two additional shows during 2011-12 in its smaller Stage Left space. Season subscribers have the first chance to reserve general admission tickets at $10 each for:
Family Reunion
By Steve Mandell
Directed by Darlene Morton
December 2-4, 8-11, 2011
A middle-aged man entertains some important visitors from his past. But several of his guests are dead, and not all were invited! This will be a family reunion like no other. Will the host be able to make peace with the ghosts of his past ... and himself?
Completely Hollywood (Abridged)
by Reed Martin & Austin Tichenor (additional material by Dominic Conti)
Directed by Adam Leonard
April 20-22, 26-29, 2012
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the theater! This zany comedy takes every cliché from every movie ever made (plus a few new ones) and condenses them into two side-splitting hours of fun.
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