Sherman Playhouse Presents OF MICE AND MEN, 9/14-10/6

This fall, The Sherman Playhouse has announced its debut of John Steinbeck's epic drama, OF MICE AND MEN.

This outstanding drama was first produced in 1937 and captures the mood of the country in Depression era. George and Lennie are drifters looking for work as farmhands. They dream of one day having enough "jack" to "Have a little house, a couple of acres and live off the fat of the land." George protects Lennie, a gentle giant who does not know his own strength. Lennie's strength gets him into situations that keep them moving from town to town, one step ahead of the law. Finally, George must make a moral decision to protect Lennie one last time. The climax is as startling as it is unforgettable.           

The production features actors from all over the Northeast: Charles Roth (Waterbury), Alex Vournazos (Danbury), Jeff Rossman (New Fairfield), Julian Thomas (New York, NY), Paul Prelovsky (Nazareth, PA), James Hipp, Alex Echevarria, Derek O'Brien, Ali Bernhardt, and Jeff Solomon (all New Milford).

OF MICE AND MEN is under the direction of Laura Gilbert of New Milford.           

OF MICE AND MEN runs September 14,15  21,22,23  28,29  October 5,6. Curtain time is 8:00 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays, with a 2:00 p.m. Sunday matinee on September 23. Tickets for all shows are $20 for general seating.

On Thursday, September 13, all patrons are invited to attend a "Half-Price Preview Night" at 8:00 p.m. where all tickets are only $10. Students may see any performance for only $10 if they pay in cash only at the door and carry a valid student ID. Students may not make reservations in advance for a performance.

Reservations can be made online at www.shermanplayers.org or by calling the box office at (860) 354-3622. The Sherman Playhouse now accepts credit card payments both online and at the door.

The Sherman Playhouse is a local, non-Equity theatre company located on 5 Route 39 North (next to the firehouse) in Sherman, Conn.