The Williamston Theatre Kicks Off 2010 With THE SMELL OF THE KILL

Mid-Michigan's newest professional theatre company, Williamston Theatre, located at 122 S. Putnam in downtown Williamston, kicks of 2010 with the wickedly fun The Smell of the Kill by Michele Lowe. The show opens February 12 and runs thru March 7. Tickets for this 90-minute comedy about marriage in the modern world are now on sale.

The Smell of the Kill begins with five Preview performances starting Thursday, February 4. During the first four Previews audience members will have the opportunity to take part in the process of creating a show by participating in a talkback session with the director following each performance. The Official Opening Night is Friday, February 12 with the show scheduled to run through Sunday, March 7. Performances will run Thursday and Friday evenings at eight o'clock, Saturday matinees at three o'clock and evenings at eight o'clock, and Sunday matinees at two o'clock. Please note there will be no three o'clock performances on Saturday, February 6.

What really goes on in the kitchen when the women are cleaning up after dinner? Find out how a regular monthly dinner party turns into something more. With social commentary both hilarious and biting, this dark comedy about men, women, marriage and malice explores the dangerous desire to keep up appearances... at any cost. Contains mature themes.

The cast consists of Laura Croff as Debra, Teri Clark Linden (Flap, Leaving Iowa) as Molly and Emily Sutton-Smith (The Effect of Gamma Rays, Maidens, Mothers and Crones) as Nicky. Kristine Thatcher is the Director. The production team includes set & lights by Daniel C. Walker (The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)), costumes by Karen Kangas-Preston, sound by Ken Faulk (Flyover, USA: Voices from Men of the Midwest) and props by Lynn Lammers (An Infinite Ache). The Stage Manager is Erin K. Snyder.

Tickets are Pay-What-You-Can for Thursday, February 4. Remaining Preview tickets are $15.00! Starting Opening Night, tickets prices are $24.00 on Friday and Saturday evenings, $20.00 on weekend matinees and $18.00 on Thursday evenings. Discounted rates are available for groups of 10 or more for most performances. Tickets can be ordered by calling (517) 655-SHOW (7469), Monday - Friday from 12 - 6pm. Williamston Theatre patrons will find ample parking on the street and in several municipal lots throughout the city. The theatre is located in downtown Williamston (exit 117 off of I-96) just south of Grand River Avenue.

The Williamston Theatre is a not-for-profit, professional live theatre company, dedicated to producing plays that excite, engage and entertain our audiences. The theatre opened its doors in 2006 and has received a number of local awards including the 2008 Robert Busby Award for extraordinary overall contribution to theatre in the Greater Lansing Area.

Additional information about the company and the rest of the shows in the 2009-2010 Season is available online at www.williamstontheatre.org or by calling (517) 655-SHOW (7469).

The Smell of the Kill Performance Schedule

Friday, February 4 3PM Pay-What-You-Can Preview

Friday, February 5 8PM $15.00 Preview

Saturday, February 6 8PM $15.00 Preview

Sunday, February 7 2PM $15.00 Preview

Thursday, February 11 8PM $15.00 Preview

Friday, February 12 8PM $24.00 Opening Night

Saturday, February 13 3PM $20.00

Saturday, February 13 8PM $24.00

Sunday, February 14 2PM $20.00

Thursday, February 18 8PM $18.00

Friday, February 19 8PM $24.00

Saturday, February 20 3PM $20.00

Saturday, February 20 8PM $24.00

Sunday, February 21 2PM $20.00
Thursday, February 25 8PM $18.00

Friday, February 26 8PM $24.00

Saturday, February 27 3PM $20.00

Saturday, February 27 8PM $24.00

Sunday, February 28 2PM $20.00
Thursday, March 4 8PM $18.00

Friday, March 5 8PM $24.00

Saturday, March 6 3PM $20.00

Saturday, March 6 8PM $24.00

Sunday, March 7 2PM $20.00 Closing Night

 

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