2009-2010 Season Plays














Harriet's Return

by Karen Jones Meadows

February 5 - 28, 2010

The incredible and inspiring story of Underground Railroad conductor Harriet Tubman comes to life in this amazing one-woman show, in which playwright and actress Karen Jones Meadows plays more than 30 characters. Recommended for ages 13+ and above, due to occasional suggested violence and mild sexual suggestion.

Provocative Premieres

Suggestive. Stimulating. Extreme. These Southern Writers' Project World Premieres take it to the edge. Will you go there with us?

Nobody

by Richard Aellen

March 12 - 28, 2010

A pair of down-on-their-luck African-American vaudevillians can't catch a break until they do the unthinkable - don blackface. This provocative new musical story is based on the tempestuous lives of Bert Williams and George Walker, who broke racial barriers by portraying racial stereotypes. This production is recommended for mature audiences only, due to strong language and adult situations.

The Fall of the House

by Robert Ford

April 9 - 25, 2010

The spirit of Edgar Allan Poe haunts this mind-bending new play that brings together magic, betrayal, forbidden love, tragic accidents, secret documents and familial bonds that span 150 years. This production is recommended for mature audiences only due to strong profanity and mature themes.

Lettice & Lovage

by Peter Shaffer

April 9 - May 22, 2010

Exuberant, eccentric Lettice Douffet is a tour guide given to exaggerating history to entertain her charges. Lotte Schoen is a buttoned-up, by-the-book boss brought in to fire her. Their confrontation leads to an unlikely friendship filled with drama, laughter and an accidental near-beheading. This very witty, very British comedy is tailor-made for fans of the BBC. Recommended for ages 10+.

Hamlet

by William Shakespeare

April 16 - May 22, 2010

Denmark's sweet prince suffers the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune as he seeks to avenge the murder of his father, poisoned by Hamlet’s conniving uncle. The bodies pile up as his revenge takes its toll on the innocent as well as the guilty. Recommended for ages 10+ for some violence and mature themes.

All's Well That Ends Well

by William Shakespeare

April 23 - May 22, 2010

Helena is smart, brave, talented...and in love with a man who's just not that into her. But she's willing to do whatever it takes to win his heart - be it risk the wrath of a king, cross battle lines or fake her own death. Because after all, all's well that ends well. Recommended for ages 10+ for mature themes.

Cowgirls

by Betsy Howe with Music & Lyrics by Mary Murfitt

June 11 - June 27, 2010

Jo Carlson is gonna lose the family saloon unless she raises a lot of cash, fast. And darned if she hasn't accidentally hired an all-girl trio of classical - not country - musicians for her Grand Reopening. Now she's gotta help them find their inner cowgirls in just 24 hours. Y'all won't want to miss this very funny musical, featuring such original songs as "Don't Call Me Trailer Trash," "Honky Tonk Girl" and "Saddle Tramp Blues." Recommended for ages 10+.