2008 Season
Gaslight
by Patrick Hamilton
May 9 to May 31; Friday-Saturday at 8pm and Sunday Matinees 3pm
Gaslight is a Broadway masterpiece with some of the
most brilliant suspense in the modern theatre. All appears to be peaceful,
however, it is soon apparent that Manningham, a suavely sinister and handsome
man, is slowly torturing his gentle, lovely wife into insanity under the guise
of kindness. While he is out, Mrs. Manningham has an unexpected caller from
Scotland Yard who is convinced that Manningham is a maniacal criminal wanted for
a murder committed fifteen years ago in the same house. The secret of the
dimming gaslight and the mystery of the hidden rubies will captivate all.
Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics by Tim Rice
July 11 to August 2
The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many
colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable. Joseph is a boy
blessed with prophetic dreams and is his father's favorite son. When sold into
slavery by his jealous brothers and taken to Egypt, Joseph endures a series of
adventures in this his spirit and humanity are continually challenged. He is
purchased by Potiphar and thwarting advances from Potiphar's wife lands him in
jail. When news of Joseph's gift to interpret dreams reaches the Pharaoh (wryly
and riotously depicted as Elvis) Joseph is well on his way to becoming second in
command. Eventually his brothers, having suffered greatly, unknowingly find
themselves groveling at the feet of the brother they betrayed by no longer
recognize. After testing their integrity Joseph reveals himself leading to a
heartfelt reconciliation of the sons of Israel. Set to an engaging cornucopia of
musical styles, from country-western and calypso to bubble-gum pop and rock "n"
roll, this Old Testament tale emerges as both timely and timeless.
The Hollow
by Agatha Christie
September 5 to October 4
An unhappy game of romantic follow-the-leader
explodes into murder one weekend at The Hollow, home of Sir Henry and Lucy
Angkatell. Dr. Cristow is at the center of the trouble: Henrietta, his mistress;
Veronica, his ex-mistress; and Gerda, his wife, are all at The Hollow. Also
visiting are Edward (who is in love with Henrietta) and Midge (who loves
Edward). Veronica ardently desires to marry Cristow and succeeds in re-opening
their affair but is unable to get him to divorce his wife. Veronica unwisely
state that is she cannot have him no one shall. Within five minutes Cristow is
dead. Nearly everyone has a motive and most had opportunity. Enter Inspector
Colquhoun and Sergeant Penny to solve the crime. A classic suspenseful
who-done-it!
Nuncrackers
by Dan Goggin
November 14 to December 13
The Nunsense Christmas Musical, Nuncrackers, is
presented as the first TV special taped in the Cable Access Studio built by
Reverend Mother in the convent basement. It stars the nuns you love, plus Father
Virgil, and four of the Mount Saint Helen's most talented students. Featuring
all new songs including Twelve Days Prior to Christmas, Santa Ain't Coming to
Our House, We Three Kings of Orient Are Us, and It's Better to Give than to
Receive, this show is filled with typical Nunsense humor, some of your favorite
carols and a "Secret Santa" audience participation. We're certain this Nunsense
Christmas Show will make you laugh and maybe tug at your heartstrings. It's the
perfect way to enure that your holiday season is merry and bright.
