March 20, 2008
Beloved author Jon Hassler, whose unconquerable will to write became as much admired as his novels steeped in
small-town Minnesota, died of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, a Parkinson's-like disease.
Hassler is the author of more than 15 novels for adults and young adults, including "Staggerford,"
"Grand Opening," and "The Love Hunter." He was 74.
We'll miss you, Jon. |
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(June
14–July 13
Sneak Preview: June 13
)
by Neil Simon
In the late 1800s, Anton Chekhov - the man who
was to become one of Russia’s greatest playwrights and
storytellers - wrote a number of humorous newspaper articles
which helped pay his way through medical school. In The
Good Doctor, Neil Simon, Broadway’s master of comedy,
deftly weaves together eight of these early Chekhov plums into
a comedic masterpiece replete with conniving con-artists, sly
seducers, hapless government toadies, and a haranguing harridan
of a peasant who knows how to get her way, especially when money
is at stake. It’s laugh-out-loud comedy as only Neil
Simon can create! |
(Weekends in August)
The Rochester Radio Theater Guild
Yes, Virginia, there really was entertainment before TV, Video, and the Internet! The RRTG returns to the Hassler with their wacky and witty recreations of classic gems from the golden age of radio. Come and be a part of the “studio audience”!
Women Who Drink, written and performed by Lesley Orr
Toasted by audiences at theaters in the Midwest for over 18 years, Women Who Drink is a happy hour of intoxicating comedy spiked with razor sharp wit and sobering observations. Playing sixteen loopy ladies, each named after their drink of choice, outrageous Leslye Orr conjures up a great menu of barflies, each as distinct as their hair-dos and hats. Meet stout “Beer,” wild “Margarita,” bubbly “Coke,” crazy “Coffee” and many more!
An Elephant Up a Tree!
Storytime/Playtime with Leslye Orr for children ages 3+
Children, bring your favorite stuffed animal with you and join Leslye Orr for a morning of interactive fun! Leslye will begin with a storytelling performance of Dr. Seuss' Horton Hatches the Egg, told with a symphony of funny voices and characterizations. She will also play entertaining interactive theater games and share her vocal skills with you --- and you and your stuffed animal can share your talents too! Learn how to talk like an elephant, cry like a baby, and make all kinds of sounds without using a single battery! 45 minutes. Ages 3+. |
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(September
13–October 12
Sneak Preview: September 12
)
by Matthew Barber
This romantic comedy is the next best thing to
taking your own vacation! In 1920s London, two middle-aged
women from the same church find that they are both seeking relief
from the endless rain and their unsatisfying marriages. Pooling
their resources, they rent a villa in Italy and set about finding
two other women to travel with them and share expenses. Accompanied
by a young socialite and a snooty dowager, the ladies find rejuvenation
under sunny Italian skies. When their husbands unexpectedly
arrive on the tranquil scene, chaos and comedy ensue! |
October 17—November 16
Thursday matinees on October 30, November 6 and November 13
by Phil Olson
Don't Hug Me is an award-winning musical comedy that takes place in Bunyan Bay, Minnesota. It’s the coldest day of the year and cantankerous bar owner, Gunner Johnson, wants to sell the business and move to Florida. Clara, his wife and former Winter Carnival Bunyan Queen, wants to stay. Bernice Lundstrom, the pretty waitress, wants to pursue a singing career. Her fiance, Kanute Gunderson, wants her to stay home. It’s a battle of wills, and when a fast-talking salesman, Aarvid Gisselsen, promises to bring romance into their lives through the ‘magic’ of karaoke, all heck breaks loose! Featuring 16 original songs including, I’m a Walleye Woman in a Crappie Town, My Smorgasbord of Love, I Wanna Go to the Mall of America, The Bunyan Yodel, Upside Down in my Pickup Truck, and more. |
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