The Graduate at Dirt Dogs Theatre Co.

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It’s been more than 50 years since Mrs. Robinson seduced Benjamin Braddock—as well as film audiences—in Mike Nichols’ cinematic classic, The Graduate. This summer, Dirt Dogs Theatre Co. pays homage to this iconic picture by incorporating film into its production of the play. The stage adaptation, written by Terry Johnson, not only features classic scenes from the film, but dialogue from the original novel, as well as new scenes created by the playwright. And while the play uncovers new insights into the characters that audiences have known all of their lives, the basic premise of the story remains unchanged. It is 1964, and Benjamin Braddock is leaving behind the safety of college for an unknown future full of insecurities. Enter Mrs. Robinson, the frustrated wife of his father’s business partner, and Ben gets an education not found in any college curriculum.

Authors

• Bob Merrill
• Buck Henry
• Calder Willingham
• Charles Webb
• Terry Johnson

Malinda L. Beckham as Mrs. Robinson Brian Chambers as Benjamin

Brian Chambers as Benjamin Callie Timme as Elaine

Malinda L. Beckham as Mrs. Robinson Brian Chambers as Benjamin

Brian Chambers as Benjamin Callie Timme as Elaine

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