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Ole Olsen Memorial Theatre
2007-2008 Performance Slate |
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"The Cemetery Club"
September 27-30 and October
5-7
Written by Ivan Menchell and directed by Jayne Kesler. This comedy is
about three friends, Doris, Lucille and Ida. All three live in the
same Jewish community, are in their mid-to-late fifties, and have become
widows within the past few years. Once a month, they gather to visit
their husband's graves and meet afterwards to talk about their lives.
Using humor, irony, and the heartfelt emotion examining the issues of dying,
you'll love this funny and touching look at life and death. |
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Ole Olsen Laugh In Musical Show - "Laugh-a-Go-Go"
November 29-30, December 1-2 and December 7-9
An original comedy written by Kurt Schindler and Dick Schaffhausen, and
directed by Dick and Kurt. This variety show will include music
from the period. Tributes to Broadway musicals, films, and
television will focus on the 60's. "Laugh-a-Go-Go" promises to be
a hilarious and groovy good time for audiences of all eras. |
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"Night of January 16th"
February 21-24 and February 29, March 1-2
Written by Ayn Rand and directed by Debby Mullikin. This show
centers around the trial of secretary/mistress Karen Andre, accused of
murdering her billionaire boss by pushing him off the balcony of his
penthouse. This vintage courtroom classic has it all -- laughter,
drama, and intrigue. The 12 members of the jury will be selected
from the audience and decide the verdict. The question before
them... did Bjorn Faulkner jump, or was it murder? For
authenticity, the play will be presented in the courtroom at the Miami
County Courthouse. Are you ready for jury duty? |
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"Barefoot in the Park"
May 1-4 and May 9-11
Written by Neil Simon and directed by Harry Morrow. The play
begins when newlyweds Corrie and Paul Bratter move into their old 5th
floor walk-up apartment at the Plaza Hotel. Corrie is a free
spirited young wife, while Paul is an aspiring , serious young attorney.
Add Corrie's somewhat prudish mother and a charming upstairs neighbor to
the mix and you get a delightful comedy to warm your heart. |
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