Bay Street Theatre is pleased to announce BETTY'S SUMMER VACATION, by Christopher Durang; directed by Trip Cullman will be the second Mainstage Production for 2011 running July 5-31. This outrageous comedy is about a young
woman who spends the summer in a beach town which soon becomes a nightmare of a summer share!
"Since seeing and loving BETTY'S SUMMER VACATION at Playwrights Horizon, years ago," says Davis, "we've always wanted to produce this play at Bay Street.""Due to the incredible response from our audience for other over-the-top comedies such as ROMANCE, DINNER, and BEYOND THERAPY," says Christopher, "we knew it was time to present one of Durang's most outrageous comedies."Playwright Christopher Durang's credits include BEYOND THERAPY which was part of the 2008 Mainstage Season at Bay Street Theatre, THE MARRIAGE OF BETTE AND BOO, A HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN FILM (Tony nomination), SISTER MARY IGNATIUS EXPLAINS IT ALL FOR YOU, BABY WITH THE BATHWATER, LAUGHING WILD, MRS. BOB CRATCHIT'S CHRISTMAS BINGE and MISS WITHERSPOON. He appeared with Sigourney Weaver in their co-authored DAS LUSITANIA SONGSPIEL and with Julie Andrews in the Stephen Soundheim review of PUTTING IT TOGETHER. He co-chairs the Playwriting Program at The Juilliard School and is a member of the Dramatists Guild Council.
Previews for BETTY'S SUMMER VACATION BEGIN Tuesday, July 5. Opening night is Saturday, July 9. Tuesday - Saturday evening performances at 8 pm. Sunday night performance is at 7 pm. The talkback with the cast after the show is Tuesday, July 12. 2 pm matinees are on Wednesdays July 13, 20 and 27. 4 pm Saturday matinees are July 16 and 23.
Tickets to see BETTY'S SUMMER VACATION are available at the Box Office at 631-725-9500 or online at www.baystreet.org. The Box Office is open Monday-Saturday 11 am - showtime; Sunday 3 pm - 7 pm.
One-Day Passes to ArtHamptons are complimentary by visiting www.arthamptons.com/BayStreetTheatre. Bring your ticket to the ArtHamptons VIP Lounge for entry.
Bay Street Theatre is a not-for-profit regional theater presenting new, classic and contemporary works, with a commitment to challenging and entertaining our diverse community. This commitment extends to innovative educational programs that highlight the power of live theater. It is our mission to be an artistic haven for an extended family of artists and audience, while continuing to provide a gathering place to share in the unique collective theatrical experience.
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