Photo Flash: Noel Coward's PEACE IN OUR TIME 9/13-10/19

Main Street Theater begins its 2014-2015 Season with Noël Coward''s rarely produced drama, Peace in Our Time. MST''s production is in collaboration with the University of Houston School of Theatre and Dance and features a company of 24 actors.With previews September 13, 14, and 17, Peace in Our Time opens September 18 and runs through October 19 at Main Street Theater - Rice Village, 2540 Times Blvd. Performances are on Thursdays at 7:30pm, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, and Sundays at 3pm plus one Monday evening performance on September 22. Check out production photos below!

Mr. Coward begins his great drama with the premise that the Battle of Britain was lost and that the Nazis have conquered and now occupy England. Of the assorted people who frequent one particular pub, we meet some who carry themselves courageously under the occupation, as well as some opportunists who are anxious to collaborate. As the war wears on, the weak surrender themselves to the enticements of the Nazis, while the strong-willed and those with longer memories grow bitter, stubborn, and rebellious. In a ringing climax, filled with ironic justice, the Americans and British colonials storm onto England's shore. A gripping drama, based on the most frightening theme of our time. Recommended for audiences 13 and up.

The design team includes Jac Jones (set design), Margaret Crowley (costume design), Eric L. Marsh (lighting design), Shawn W. St. John (sound design), and Rodney Walsworth (properties design). Eva De La Cruz is the production stage manager. Dialect coaches are Jim and Carolyn Johnson. Rachel Aker is the dramaturge.

Tickets are $39 - $20 (previews are $15), depending on date and section, and are on sale in person at the Main Street Theater Box Office, 2540 Times Blvd., via phone at 713.524.6706, or online at MainStreetTheater.com.

Photo Credit: RicOrnelProductions.com