Playmakers 2007-08 Season

The Fantasticks
A Musical, Book by: Tom Jones
Lyrics by: Tom Jones, Music by: Harvey Schmidt
Based on Les Romanesques by Edmond Rostand
Directed by Jennifer Patterson
September 14-30

Talk about a time-proven audience-pleaser! “Try To Remember” a time when this romantic charmer wasn’t enchanting audiences at New York’s Sullivan Street Playhouse. “The Fantasticks” is the longest-running musical in the world, and with good reason: at the heart of its breathtaking poetry and subtle theatrical sophistication is a purity and simplicity that transcends cultural barriers. The result is a timeless fable of love that manages to be nostalgic and universal at the same time. "It is a delight - bewitching, bright and tasteful.” -- New York Journal American. “A sophisticated story about innocence...the songs are distinguished and delightful.” - Saturday Review”

The Boys Next Door
A Comedy By Tom Griffin
Directed by Selisa Hue
November 2-18

An Off-Broadway success, this very funny yet very touching play focuses on the lives of four retarded men who live in a communal residence under the watchful eye of a sincere, but increasingly despairing, social worker. Filled with humor, the play is also marked by the compassion and understanding with which it peers into the half-lit world of its handicapped protagonists.
“… one of the most unusual…and one of the most rewarding plays in town.” —BackStage. “Griffin’s play hits squarely on the truth of life with its constant interplays and shadings of triumphs and tears.” —NY Daily News. “… moves the audience to an awareness of how many things in everyday life we take for granted…” —NY Times.

The Hollow
A Mystery by Agatha Christie
Directed by Kay Files
February 29-March 16

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 lives with Edward). Veronica ardently desires to marry Cristow and succeeds in reopening their affair but is unable to get him to divorce his wife. Veronica unwisely states that if she cannot have him, no one shall. Within five minutes Cristow is dead. Nearly everyone has a motive and most had the opportunity. Enter Inspector Colquhoun and Sergeant Penny to solve the crime.

The Miss Firecracker Contest
Comedy By Beth Henley
Directed by Anne Pourciau
May 9-25

A long-run Off-Broadway success, this explosively funny play again demonstrates the author’s unique gift for finding rich lodes of humor—and simple wisdom—in the zany activities of small-town life. “…the evening’s torrential downpour of humor—alternately Southern-Gothic absurdist, melancholy and broad—almost never subsides.” —NY Times. “It’s a comic volcano of a play, populated by offbeat, but vital, larger-than-life characters…” —The Hollywood Reporter. “These are obviously the kinds of roles actors can happily chomp on…” —Time.

Les Misérables
School Edition
A Musical Drama, Book by: Alain Boublil
Lyrics by: Alain Boublil and Herbert Kretzmer
Music by: Claude-Michel Schönberg
Additional material by James Fenton
Based on the novel by Victor Hugo
Directed by Lynn and Randy Perkins
July 11-27

This epic story recounts the struggle against adversity in 19th century France. Imprisoned for stealing a loaf of bread, petty thief Jean Valjean is released from his 19-year term and not only becomes and honest man, but the mayor of a prosperous town and a loving adoptive father - violating his parole in the process. The relentless Inspector Javert, who makes a decent life for Valjean impossible, consequently pursues him. Only years later, after Valjean proves his mettle during a bloody student uprising and saves the life of a young man hopelessly in love with Valjean’s adopted daughter, does the ex-convict finally feel fully redeemed. “Theater just doesn’t get any better than this.” – Miami Herald

There’s More!

Family Holiday Production
Let There Be Light
by Frank Levy

Summer Camp
Frank Levy’s Summer Theater Camp productions gives children ages 6-16 the opportunity to learn theater and communication skills. Every child has lines and dances. We award 10-20 scholarships annually to children who qualify. Campers also have the opportunity to grow further with our camp counselor program. Email for more info: frank@storiesinmotion.com