Windham Theatre Guild Presents ON GOLDEN POND 9/17

The Windham Theatre Guild proudly presents a touching, funny and warmly perceptive study of a spirited and lovable elderly couple facing their twilight years...On Golden Pond, written by Ernest Thompson, opening Friday, September 17th at the Burton Leavitt Theatre.

This is a warm, autumnal love story about Norman and Ethel Thayer who are returning to their summer home on Golden Pond in Maine for the 48th year. They are soon joined by daughter Chelsea, her fiance Bill and his thirteen year old son Billy. The result is an evening of comedy, old hurts, and loving relationships as the Thayers open their home to their grandson, who grows older as they grow young again.

Directing this classic is Barry A. Schreier, Barry is a licensed Psychologists and is Director of UConn's Counseling and Mental Health Services. On Golden Pond marks Barry's fourth production with the WTG, having previously directed the thriller Wait Until Dark stage managed The Movie Game and acted in The Odd Couple. Barry is also the co-editor of the book recently published by Wiley and Sons, "The Handbook of Multicultural Counseling Competencies." Barry lives in Storrs with his husband Tom who is the Master Carpenter for On Golden Pond.

On Golden Pond runs September 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th 30th, and October 1st & 2nd at 8pm, with a Sunday matinee on September 19th at 2pm at the Burton Leavitt Theatre, 779 Main Street, Willimantic. Tickets for On Golden Pond are $15 for adults, $12 for students/seniors and $8 for children under 12. All UConn, ECSU, and QVCC students pay the discounted price of $10. Group discounts are also available. For reservations and information, call the Windham Theatre Guild at 860-423-2245 or buy your tickets on-line at www.windhamtheatreguild.org.

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