THE GLASS MENAGERIE

an American classic by Tennessee Williams

OCTOBER 20, 2005 – DECEMBER 17, 2005

Williams’ classic is told through the narrative of Tom Wingfield and tells the story of his sister Amanda, his mother Laura, and a special gentleman caller.

Directed by Michelle DiDomenico

CAST:

  • Tom Whalen
  • Michelle Mountain
  • Molly Thomas
  • Ryan Carlson
  • Set Designer: Dennis G. Crawley
  • Properties Designer: Danna Segrest
  • Costume Designer: Darcy Elora Hofer
  • Lighting Designer: Reid G. Johnson
  • Sound Designer: Quintessa Gallinat
  • Stage Manager: Amy Hickman

PRESS QUOTES

“… great pacing, beautiful tableaus, and a refreshing sense of its own humor.”

– The Ann Arbor News

“… a reminder of what pure beauty can be wrought by four good actors and some space.”

– Ann Arbor Observer

“I can imagine no better performance space in which to revisit Tennesee Williams’ delicate drama of disappoints.”

– Jackson Citizen Patriot

GUEST ARTIST

a World Premiere by Jeff Daniels

JANUARY 19, 2006 – MARCH 18, 2006

In his most autobiographical work yet, Daniels weaves a funny and poignant story about a young man coming face to face with his hero and explores the tangled relationship between the dreams of youth and the wisdom of age.

American Theatre Critics Association New Play finalist

Directed by Guy Sanville

CAST:

  • Randall Godwin
  • Patrick Michael Kenney
  • Grant R. Krause
  • Set Designer: Bartley H. Bauer
  • Properties Designer: Danna Segrest
  • Costume Designer: Christianne Myers
  • Lighting Designer: Dana White
  • Sound Designer: Quintessa Gallinat
  • Stage Manager: Katie M. Doral

PRESS QUOTES

“Daniels’ 10th play is his best yet.”

-Detroit Free Press

“… pure perfection … there’s something in Guest Artist that transcends the stage.”

-Oakland Press

“… a moving love letter to the playwright’s art in his splendid new play.”

-Detroit Monitor

“… passionate, thought-provoking … intensely gripping … An artist never apologizes, and neither should Daniels for this important look at post 9-11 America.”

– Between The Lines

“… powerful and smart.”

-The Ann Arbor News

“.. polished and compelling.”

-Metro Times

“… funny and sometimes alarming cat-and-mouse game.”

-Jackson Citizen Patriot

THE LATE GREAT HENRY BOYLE

a Michigan Premiere by David MacGregor

APRIL 6, 2006 – JUNE 3, 2006

In this charming love story, meet the endearingly befuddled medieval scholar Henry Boyle. After a painful divorce, Boyle develops an absinthe habit while writing a novel that inexplicably becomes an overnight pop culture sensation. Suffering from intense media scrutiny and recurring hallucinations about giant rodents, a chance meeting with a damsel named Rachel might be the only thing that can pull Boyle back from the edge.

Directed by Guy Sanville

CAST:

  • Paul Hopper
  • John Lepard
  • Inga R. Wilson
  • Wayne David Parker
  • Randall Godwin
  • Set Designer: Daniel C. Walker
  • Properties Designer: Danna Segrest
  • Costume Designer: Darcy Elora Hofer
  • Lighting Designer: Dana White
  • Sound Designer: Quintessa Gallinat
  • Stage Manager: Amy Hickman

PRESS QUOTES

“… not to be missed … a comedy that’s not afraid to show its heart.”

-Detroit Free Press

“From start to finish, a funny, enchanting, well-acted and well-written treat.”

-Current Magazine

“… expertly strikes a balance between comedy and drama.”

-The Ann Arbor News

“… funny and touching …”

-Jackson Citizen Patriot

HONUS AND ME

by Steven Dietz

JUNE 22, 2006 – AUGUST 26, 2006

Directed by Guy Sanville

CAST:

  • Dana Munshaw Brazil
  • Barbara Coven
  • Randall Godwin
  • Brian Papendick
  • Wayne David Parker
  • Jim Porterfield
  • Phil Powers
  • Nicaolas J. Smith
  • Set Designer: Vincent Mountain
  • Properties Designer: Danna Segrest
  • Costume Designer: Christianne Myers
  • Lighting Designer: Reid G. Johnson
  • Sound Designer: Mark E. Penzien
  • Stage Manager: Stefanie Din

PRESS QUOTES

“Porterfield seems tailor-made for the larger-than-life role of Honus, exuding both fierce strength and decency with each movement and word.”

– Jenn Mckee, Ann Arbor News

“Director Guy Sanville has skillfully directed this valentine to baseball.”

– Jenn Mckee, Ann Arbor News