September
15, 2011
Good Masters, Sweet Ladies
Directed by Margaret Crowell In a dramatic
contouring of English history, you will meet shy Taggot, the blacksmith's
daughter who dares imagine May Day love with Hugo, the lord's nephew; Mogg, who
saves the family cow from her greedy landlord; Jack, the half-wit;
sharp-tongued, sniggling Nelly; mud-slinging Barbary; Alice the singing
shepherdess; and Giles, the talented beggar. Riveting portraits, all
October 20, 2011
Crreeeeak! Skrat-skrat!
Ka-thump-ka-thump!
Impromptu Play Reading
Hosted by Chase Dickerson
This Halloween season, take part in the
sounds of the night, brought to life and
produced live on stage by you, Babcock's
beloved members! This audio theatre
impromptu night will feature two classic
radio dramas. Volunteers will be pulled
from the audience to create all of the
show's sound effects, done through the
use of Foley props and good ole vocal
talent. Spine chilling, ear-rattling,
fun!
November 17, 2011
150th Anniversary Pony Express
Written and Directed by Rosemary Fairbourn
“Honey, I’m coming west to join you.”
“Mom and dad passed away.”
Communication, today’s world fixation,
had its Western American roots 150 years
ago in the sagas of the Pony Express and
the Overland Telegraph. Within 18
months, “the thunder of hoof beats bowed
to the lightning of the telegraph.”
Poignant excerpts from Mark Twain, Will
Rogers, and Bret Harte make a delightful
reader’s theatre of this exciting period
of history.
December 15, 2011
The Christmas That Almost
Wasn’t
By Ogden Nash
What I Don’t Want for
Christmas
By Phyllis Mcginley
Directed by Dr. Shirlee H. Shields
A multi
media reader’s theatre featuring two of
America’s favorite poets writing with
humor and pathos about the Christmas
season. Find the answer to “Who wakens
King Wencelaus and why?” And the tender
story of an old woman who went out too
late to find the Christ child in “Ballad
for Befana.” “Why does Christmas come so
early?” Just a few of the season treats
with added music and caroling. Bring
your friends and family for this early
Christmas gift.
Impromptu and Pot Luck
W.O.W. !!! Women On Women
Directed by Brenda Bensch, MA
W.O.W.
!!! Women On Women will bear Witness to
the Wise and Witty Words of Women
Writers, the likes of Erma Bombeck, Peg
Bracken, Linda Ellerbee, Nora Ephron,
Nancy Giles and Tina Fey. Do women
really Feel Bad About (their) Necks?
Hate to Cook? Hate to Housekeep? What do
they think about being members of The
Second Oldest Profession? Will they ever
admit High Heels Are Evil? Are they
accused at home and at work of being
Mrs. Bossypants? And when they’re At
Wit’s End, do they just think “And So It
Goes…”? Find out what women really think
about the Human—or rather, the
Female—Condition.
February 16, 2012
Conversion of the Jews
By Philip Roth
Directed by Dr. Ron Frederickson
This
story is included in
Goodbye Columbus and Five Short Stories, that won the 1960 National
Book Award. It is a hilarious and
touching account of young Ozzie
Freedman’s theological debate with Rabbi
Binder. The Rabbi’s efforts to suppress
the teen ultimately lead to Ozzie’s
escape onto the synagogue roof, where he
achieves religious freedom by “forcing”
his small Jewish community to “convert”
to Christianity.
March 15, 2012
“Shadows”
Written, composed & directed by Joyce Skidmore
Clap your hands! Tap your feet! Sing the
“We Don’t Care!” chorus from this
delightful dramatic musical which won
the special judges award of the 2008
Babcock Playwright’s Circle. Let the
characters reveal the shadows which
hover within each of us. An uplifting
tale of the human experience which will
cause you to search your soul.
April 19, 2012
“Enchanted April”
By Elizabeth von Arnim
Performed by Stage Right
Coordinated by Dan Christensen
The beauty of the Mediterranean seems an
attractive antidote for winter doldrums
in l930’s London. But the four women who
visit the coast of Italy for “Enchanted
April” discover their own beauty as they
discover the power to transform their
lives amidst the surrounding “Wisteria
and Sunshine.” Actors from Stage Right
Theatre Company will bring this
award-winning play to life with a staged
reading on this April evening.
Impromptu and Pot Luck
Poetry & Prose Potluck
Hosted by Mark Merkely
Rather than food, members bring a short
poem or prose piece, original or by a
favored author, to read before an
appreciative audience. This evening is a
perennial favorite. At this event talent
is discovered and shared, so leave
shyness at home and become a star. Every
member is eligible but time is limited.
Keep your piece to five minutes or less.
