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Theatre has always been an integral part of every culture, reflecting and expanding the experience of those who are a part of that culture. From primitive storytelling to the massive, expensive formal productions of the present day, theatre informs, teaches, and profoundly affects us all.
The plays are presented in a staged reading format. Staged readings are plays read by actors, possibly with some movement and interaction between the actors. They use no sets; no stage lighting; and few, if any, props. |
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2006 Theatre Festival Program |
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Chairpeople:
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Bill Smalley, Jim Robinson, Jim Butterfield |
Committee:
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The Mugford Street Players |
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Saturday, July 1
On Etiquette from Letter’s from the Earth
by Samuel Clemens
Directed by Jim Butterfield
Performer: Jim Butterfield
Unfortunately little has been made of the strong contributions of Samuel Clemens to the interpretation of the day to day life of God. Clemens points out what are the important things He considers in day to day relationships.
A Defenseless Creature
by Anton Chekhov; adapted by Neil Simon
Directed by Jennifer Rich
Assistant: Kristen Wishoski
Kistunov: Bob Kerrish
Woman: Kris Burke
Defenseless you say! Who is! … I don’t think I feel well.
by Anton Chekhov; adapted by Neil Simon
Directed by Jennifer Rich
Writer: Bob Kerrish
Girl: Kristen Wishoski
But Sir! I had to wait three months to get on the six month waiting list. |
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Sunday, July 2
Three Men (and Montmorency) in A Boat
by J. K. Jerome: adapted by Jim Robinson
Directed by Jim Robinson
Performers: Jim Butterfield, Jim Robinson, Pauline Wright
Aah, the Thames. What could be a more splendid place to spend a week…The air, the bucolic scene…Morency! Don’t go into….!
INCLUDING Universal Language
by David Ives
Directed by Jim Robinson
Performers: Kris Burke, Bob Kerrish, Jim Robinson, Jim Butterfield
Have you heard the one about ….? |
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Monday, July 3
Arboreal Boomslang goes Broadway Or Why I Came Down from the Trees, then Decided to Go Right Back Up
(a brief theatre history of the western world, with environmental subtext)
A new play by Georgette Beck
Directed by Georgette Beck
Mrs. Sorken: Georgette Beck
Arboreal Boomslang: Jim Butterfield
Man: Dave Rich
Woman: Anne Roberts
Mugford Street Players will again read, as they have done since Writers’ World started, selections from the winning entries. The Players will read pieces from each of the categories. Please join the Players, along with the authors, to enjoy their contributions to the Festival of the Arts and the art world.
Festival attendees and actors are invited to a reception for the winning writers at the Literary Arts Café immediately following the Reading of Winning Entries. Books containing the winning entries are available at Writers’ World Exhibit near the Café. |
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MSP has no set season. Productions occur whenever the required inspiration, energy and resources come together, ensuring that each production is a labor of love. |
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