THE MAIDS to Be Presented at The Sherman Playhouse, 9/13-10/5

This fall, The Sherman Playhouse will stage Jean Genet's controversial, thought-provoking drama, THE MAIDS.

Loosely based on true events, THE MAIDS takes place in 1940s France where we find Solange and Claire: two housemaids and sisters who construct secret, elaborate rituals when their mistress, known simply as "Madame," is away. The focus of their role-playing is the murder of Madame and they take turns portraying both sides of the power divide. The story follows the sisters as they weave through past and present, fiction and fantasy, truth and lies, and finally, detection and escape. For Solange and Claire, the ritual becomes reality as they face the ultimate challenge of despair, jealousy, hatred, and sisterly love.

THE MAIDS is under the direction of Robin Frome of New Milford.

The production features three outstanding area actresses: Katherine Almquist (Sharon), Kelly McMurray (Danbury), and Emma Nissenbaum (New Milford).

THE MAIDS runs September 13,14 20,21,22 27,28 October 4,5. Curtain time is 8:00 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays, with a 2:00 p.m. Sunday matinee on September 22. Tickets for all shows are $20 for general seating.

On Thursday, September 12, The Sherman Playhouse will host a "Half-Price Preview Night" at a cost of $10 per person. No reservations are required and patrons are seated on a first-come, first-served basis. Students may view any performance for just $10 using cash only and when accompanied by an official Student ID. No reservations are accepted for students requesting a student discount.

Reservations can be made online at WWW.SHERMANPLAYERS.ORG or by calling the box office at (860) 354-3622.

The Sherman Playhouse is a non-professional community theater located at 5 Route 39 North (next to the fire house) in Sherman, Conn.