Wild Women of the Planet Wongo

DEC. 16, 2008 - JAN. 17, 2009

Lyrics by Ben Budick

Book & Lyrics by Steve Mackes

Music & Lyrics by Dave Ogrin

Directed by Joy Hawkins

Musical Direction by Robert Webb

Cosmic Crisis!!! Stalwart Captain Ric Rogers, his libidinous First Mate Louie La Fever and their wily robot Hermie have crash landed their space ship on Planet Wongo. Wongo is ruled by the exotic and erotic Queen Rita, her spirited and cute-as-a-button daughter Belinda and the fierce and fabulous Wongettes. Romance, hi-jinks and hilarity ensue as these formidable forces clash in the cosmos. Leave your worries at the Barn door and let this outrageous and original rockin’ delight of a show take you out of this world!  World Premiere!!!

The Outer Shel

January 27 - March 7, 2009

By Shel Silverstein

Directed By Gary McDonald

“The moment before opening a book of Shel’s, seeing a play, hearing a song, reading a script or looking at a drawing of his was always filled with great anticipation… especially if Shel happened to be sitting with you waiting to get your take.”

This quote by Joe Cacaci is a sentiment shared by all that got to work with Shel including Gary McDonald, the Director of last year’s hit Shel Shocked. Through readings and full productions Shel shared and explored ideas with the Red Barn Theatre that became some of the most exciting and successful evenings at the theatre. Once again we invite you to the outer reaches of the imagination in a vehicle that could only be designed by Shel Silverstein. Join us as we tickle the child that lives in every adult’s mind.

Steel Magnolias

March 17 - April 18, 2009

By Robert Harling

Directed by Joy Hawkins

The quintessential story of friendship, Harling’s enduring comedy Steel Magnolias, serves up a slice of life in small town Louisiana that’s as warm and tasty as sweet potato pie. In the haven of Truvy’s beauty salon, six very different women come together to share their secrets and bare their souls, throwing in a good bit of laughter and gossip for good measure. Life’s tumultuous events are weathered with grace, determination and perfectly coifed hair.

Hailed by The Daily News ... ”as resilient, funny, moving and bracing as its marvelous title characters”

Fresh Rompers

April 28 - May 30, 2009

Various Directors

andA Cast of Thousands

Once again we celebrate short attention span theatre with a new collection of fast paced and smartly funny 10 minute plays. The popularity of this new art form is evident throughout the country and some say it is the result of modern man’s diminished attention span. Whatever the reason, you will have no trouble gulping down a few of these hilarious pieces and heartfelt plays and come back for seconds.

As Terry Schmida of the Key West Citizen said “keep ‘em short , keep ’em laughing and keep ’em coming.”

Always, Patsy Cline

Special Event! March 25 - 29, 2009

By Ted Swindley

Starring the original Key West cast! Pam Lockwood as Patsy Cline and Joy Hawkins as Louise

Sometimes in the history of a theatre a legendary blockbuster comes along that audiences never tire of seeing. Whether at the Red Barn or the San Carlos Institute or the Tennessee Williams Theatre, box office records were shattered with the success of this internationally popular show. Once again, in cooperation with the San Carlos Institute, the Red Barn Theatre is proud to bring back the music and the story of one of the most beloved singers of all time.

There are only five performances so please reserve early for this Sweet Dream of a show. You’d be Crazy not to.

November

Sunday/ Monday Series

February 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, March 1-2, 2009

By David Mamet

Directed by Carole MacCartee

David Mamet’s new oval office satire depicts one day in the life of a beleaguered American Commander-in-Chief. It’s November in a presidential election year, and incumbent Charles Smith’s chances for reelection are looking grim but he isn’t ready to give up just yet. A simple PR event of pardoning a couple of turkeys inspires Smith to risk it all in an attempt to win back public support. With Mamet’s characteristic noholds- barred style, November is a scathingly hilarious take on the state of America today and the lengths to which people will go to win.

“Maniacally funny....makes you yearn for a little more” — Associated Press “Breezy......punch-line-packed.” — USA Today