Tennessee Williams' Classic 'The Glass Menagerie'

By: Beau Higgins Sep. 17, 2008

Florida Rep Opens Season with The Glass Menagerie

Florida Repertory Theatre announced the opening of its 11th season with Tennessee Williams' timeless American classic, The Glass Menagerie.

Presented as the Rep's 2008 World Classic Initiative production, The Glass Menagerie runs October 3 through October 12.

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"The Glass Menagerie is one of our greatest works of drama, and we feel it is a play that the our community should see," said Producing Artistic Director, Robert Cacioppo. "It is a uniquely American story that gives us an important look at Tennessee Williams' first major work and at a very dark period of our country's history."

In addition to the 12 public performances, Florida Rep has designated two student matinee performances on September 30th and October 9th. Also, in an effort to make this play accessible to as many young people as possible, throughout its run students are able to see the The Glass Menagerie for only $10.

The Glass Menagerie was Tennessee Williams first critical success, and is an autobiographical portrait of one troubled family struggling to coexist despite inner turmoil in a Depression-wracked and changing America.

It is the story of a mother trapped in the past, a son pining for his future and a disabled daughter caught in the middle. Florida Rep's production stars Gainesville actress, Sara Morsey (Hippodrome Theatre; Actors' Theatre of Louisville; American Stage) making her Florida Rep debut, and Florida Rep regulars, Rachel Burttram (Doubt; Rabbit Hole,) Brendan Powers (Doubt; Breaking Legs) and John Warren (A Funny...Forum.)

The production is directed by Florida Rep's Associate Artistic Director, Chris Clavelli (Visiting Mr. Green; Almost, Maine; Stones in His Pockets) whose work as both an actor and a director will be showcased throughout this season. Clavelli is joined by a team of designers, including set & lighting designer Jim Hunter (Amy's View,) costume designer Roberta Malcolm (Stones in His Pockets; Doubt,) and sound designer & Florida Rep newcomer, Michael McShane.

Florida Rep is working with the Lee County Library System to present its production of The Glass Menagerie as the fifth featured title in the One Book One Community reading project. In addition to the public performances and student matinee performances, there are 5 Behind the Scenes discussions scheduled at each of Lee County's libraries in the weeks leading up to the opening. Each of these events will feature the director and cast leading a discussion about the process of taking a play from the page to the stage.

Performances are Tuesday through Saturday at 8pm and 2pm on Wednesdays, Sundays and selected Saturdays. There is also a 7pm twilight performance on October 5th.

Single ticket prices are $38, $34 and $20. Season subscriptions are now on sale through the box office, and subscribing is the most economical way to see Florida Rep's work, and packages are available that save up to 57% on single ticket prices. Call the box office at 239-332-4488.

For more information on booking groups for the Student Matinees, call Education Director, Rachael Endrizzi at 239-332-4665 x20.

Florida Repertory Theatre is located on Bay Street between Jackson and Hendry in the Historic Arcade Theatre in the Fort Myers River District. Subscriptions and single tickets are available through the Box Office at 239-332-4488. Visit Florida Rep online at www.floridarep.org.

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