The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds at Capitol Theatre-Flint

Dates: (9/13/2019 - 9/22/2019 )

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Capitol Theatre-Flint

140 E. 2nd. Street
Flint,MI 48503

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Paul Zindel; dir: Kathryn Walsh.

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James Reichert
Paul Zindel

By Paul Zindel, directed by Keith Kalland. Frowzy, acid-tongued, Beatrice Hunsdorfer, supporting herself and her two daughters by taking in a decrepit old boarder, wreaks a petty vengeance on everybody around her. One daughter, Ruth, is a pretty but highly strung girl subject to convulsions; while the younger daughter, Matilda, plain and almost pathologically shy, has an intuitive gift for science. Encouraged by her teacher, Tillie undertakes a gamma ray experiment with marigolds that wins a prize at her high school—and also brings on the shattering climax of the play. Proud and yet jealous, too filled with her own hurts to accept her daughter's success, Beatrice can only maim when she needs to love and deride when she wants to praise. Tortured, acerbic, slatternly, she is as much a victim of her own nature as of the cruel lot that has been hers. And yet, as Tillie's experiment proves, something beautiful and full of promise can emerge from even the most barren, afflicted soil. This is the timeless lesson of the play and the root of its moving power and truth.

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Where is Flint Repertory Theatre located?

Flint Repertory Theatre is at 1220 E. Kearsley St., Flint, Michigan.

What is the history of Flint Repertory Theatre ?

FLINT REPERTORY THEATRE is a professional, not-for-profit theatre in the heart of Flint, Michigan. The Rep’s commitment is to provide the city of Flint and surrounding communities with highly imaginative, thought-provoking theatre that is challenging, entertaining and inspiring for all ages. *Recipient of a 2018 National Theatre Grant from The American Theatre Wing awarded to innovative theatre companies making local impact across the nation by connecting their community to excellence in the performing arts. Flint Repertory Theatre is a program of the Flint Institute of Music, alongside the Flint School of Performing Arts and the Flint Symphony Orchestra.

Where is Capitol Theatre-Flint located?

Capitol Theatre-Flint is at 140 E. 2nd. Street, Flint, MI.

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