THE CHALK GARDEN at The Sherman Playhouse

On September 16, The Sherman Playhouse will debut Enid Bagnold's comedy-drama, The Chalk Garden.

The Chalk Garden is a psychological chamber piece that explores the secret world of childhood through the prism of a dyed-in-the-wool British dowager, Mrs. St. Maugham, and her precocious and equally eccentric granddaughter, Laurel. When enigmatic Miss Madrigal is hired as household companion and manager, the two finally meet their match.

The production features a talented cast of area actors: Jody Bayer (Danbury), Carey Van Hollen (Southbury), Noel Desiato and John Taylor (both Sherman), Erin Shaughnessy and Charles Roth (both New Milford).

The Chalk Garden is under the direction of Chesley Plemmons of Sherman.

The Chalk Garden runs September 16,17 23,24,25 30 October 1 7,8,9 Curtain time is 8:00 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays, with 2:00 p.m. Sunday matinees on September 25 and October 9. Tickets for all shows are $22 for adults and $11 for children 12 and under.

On Thursday, September 15, all patrons are invited to attend a "Half-Price Preview Night" at 8:00 p.m. where all tickets are only $11. Students may see any performance for $11 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 shermanplayers.org or by calling the box office at (860) 354-3622.

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