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.”

November

Sunday/ Monday Series

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

RETURNS May 10, 11, 17, 18, 24

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

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

Prepare for exploration of the outer reaches of the imagination with this year's THE OUTER SHEL: SHORTS BY SHEL SILVERSTEIN. This collection of zany works by the enigmatic author, poet, playwright, songwriter, and Key West resident, is a reminder that a child that still lives within even the most adult mind.

OUTER SHEL is directed by Gary McDonald, director of last year's hit Shel Shocked. It stars George Murphy, Richard Grusin, Quincy Perkins, Chuck Krummel, Ronnie Goldstein, and Christina Olivieri.

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”