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Announcing Theatre Woodstock's 2008-2009 Season!
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Book by Burt Shevelove & Larry Gelbart
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Directed by Deb Prentice
Musical Direction by Chuck Baxter
Choreographed by Jessica Johnson
October 16, 17, 18, 19*, 22, 23, 24, 25 (*matinee)
Inspired by the farces of the playwright Plautus (251-183 B.C.), it tells the bawdy story of a slave and his attempts to win his freedom by helping his young master woo the girl next door. This show that TIME magazine called "good clean, dirty fun" is one of the funniest musicals of all time.
This Year, Next Year
by Norah Harding
Directed by Terry Todd
December 4, 5, 6. 7*, 10, 11, 12 , 13 (*matinee)
Set in Bournemouth England in 1944, a heart warming story that will evoke both laughter and tears, of a mother and her three daughters living and loving during the last months of WWII. Based on true events, this script is written by Norah Harding from London and was first produced at Blyth in 1995. Audition Info available.
Rescuing Elephants
by Dalene Flannigan
Directed by Dalene Flannigan
February 5, 6, 7, 8*, 11, 12, 13, 14 (*matinee)
Join us for the World Premiere of a powerful new script that explores a family's struggle with early onset Alzheimer's. Its warmth and reality will captivate you. Audition Info available.
WODL Festival 2009
March 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Theatre Woodstock will host the annual WODL Festival - five nights of amazing community theatre. See a different show each night, then come to the ball and see who won the awards!! (Not part of your subscription).
Outlaw
by Norm Foster
Directed by Joanna Sweete
April 16, 17, 18, 19*, 22, 23, 24, 25 (*matinee)
A young Canadian homesteader travelling far from home finds himself accused of murder in the state of Kansas in 1871. With only his wits to defend himself, he turns the law of the land, and the men hell-bent on enforcing it, upside down. This comedic western is a unique take on the days when guns were the law.
Pippin
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Book by Roger O. Hirson
Directed by Jennifer Paquette
Musical Direction by Chuck Baxter
Choreography by Juliana Sherk
May 28, 29, 30, 31*, June 3, 4, 5, 6 (*matinee)
Join Pippin on a musical journey of discovery. This Broadway favourite (originally by Bob Fosse) captivated audiences and continues to appeal to the young at heart everywhere. The energetic pop-influenced score by three-time Oscar®-winning composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell ) bursts with one show-stopping number after another, from soaring ballads to infectious dance numbers. (May be added to your subscription).
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