An irreverent and hilarious look at the intricacies of friendship. During an ostentatious wedding reception at a large estate in Tennessee, five reluctant, identically clad bridesmaids hide out in an upstairs bedroom, each with her own reason to avoid the proceedings going on below. The women come to realize, among other things, that they are closer friends with each other than they are with the bride.

It focuses on two lonely, middle-aged people whose first date ends with them tumbling into bed. Johnny is certain he has found his soul mate in Frankie. She, on the other hand, is far more cautious and disinclined to jump to conclusions. As the night unfolds, they slowly begin to reveal themselves to each other as they take tentative steps towards the possible start of a new relationship. The reference to "Clair de Lune" in the title refers to a piece of music by Debussy, the third movement of the Suite bergamasque, which is a key plot element.

July 26, 27, 28, 29 and August 3, 4 - “Little Shop of Horrors”
McLaughlin Theatre - (open auditions TBA)
Play suggested by Stephen Kline

Synopsis
A rock musical, by composer Alan Menken and writer Howard Ashman, about a hapless florist shop worker who raises a plant that feeds on human blood. The musical is based on the low-budget 1960 black comedy film The Little Shop of Horrors, directed by Roger Corman. The music, composed by Menken in the style of early 1960s rock and roll, doo-wop and early Motown, includes several well-known tunes, including the title song, “Skid Row (Downtown)”, “Somewhere That’s Green”, and “Suddenly, Seymour”.

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September 20, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29  – “God of Carnage”
Old City Hall - (open auditions TBA)
Play suggested by Russell Piette / Elizabeth Johnson

Synopsis
God of Carnage (originally Lay Waste To England For Me) is a play by Yasmina Reza. It is about two pairs of parents, one of whose child has hurt the other at a public park, who meet to discuss the matter in a civilized manner. However, as the evening goes on, the parents become increasingly childish, resulting in the evening devolving into chaos. The 2009 Broadway production was Directed by Matthew Warchus. The original cast included Jeff Daniels, Hope Davis, James Gandolfini and Marcia Gay Harden. All four actors were nominated for Tony Awards for their performances.

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November 29, 30 and December 1, 7, 8 – “The Eight Reindeer Monologues”
Old City Hall - (open auditions TBA)
Play suggested by Jennifer Levens

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Note: The above schedule is subject to rights availability. For more information call 530.247.1925