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WARTIME RECIPES (Click to see photos)
By E.E. Smith
August 26 - September 19
An unforgettable summer in 1943 for 11 year old Edy as she helps manage a middle-class boarding house during World War II. Winner of the 1996 original play competition, the 1998 world premiere was an endearing Gem winner. |
THE MIRACLE WORKER
By William Gibson
January 20 - February 13, 2011
Trapped in her secret world, there seems to be no hope for Helen Keller, until a teacher is hired. Together, Annie Sullivan and her pupil will make history! |
DRACULA (Click to see photos)
By Hamilton Deane and John L. Balderston
October 7 - October 31
Be afraid! Be very afraid as Count Dracula visits Dr. Seward’s and has the entire household in a panic with all types of scary apparitions going on. Believe me, you will jump!
If you dare, attend a midnight show Oct. 30th! |
MYSTERY RADIO PLAYS: 1940-50’S
Public Domain
March 3 - 27, 2011
Remember those nights when the family gathered around the radio? There were comedies and variety shows. But, through the magic of radio, audiences were spellbound as they ‘saw’ the mysteries come to life. A first for Jewel Box! |
I HATE HAMLET(Click to see photos)
By Paul Rudnick
November 18 - December 12
Comic glitches meet actor Andrew Rally when he moves into a New York apartment. He is asked to play Hamlet in Central Park, a role he hates, and is visited by the ghost of John Barrymore, who played Hamlet and in whose apartment Andrew lives. Barrymore challenges Andrew to a fencing match to make him perform. |
MONEY MATTERS
By Carole Brendlinger
April 14 - May 8, 2011
After many requests, we bring back the brilliant comedy that won a Gem Award! Catherine thinks she has met the man of her dreams, only to find out he married her for her money. She hatches a plan to kill him ~ three times ~ with hilarious results. Winner of the 2002 original play competition, a killer closing for our 53rd season!
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