Ross Valley Players Barn Theatre Presents TOP GIRLS 5/21-6/20
By: Charlie Piane
There are female forces at work at the Ross Valley Players Barn Theatre.
The 80-year old theater company is currently in rehearsals for its next presentation of "Top Girls," Caryl Churchill's groundbreaking and theatrically inventive work (featuring an all female cast with several actresses playing two to three characters) which explores what it takes and means to be a successful woman of power. Speaking of powerful women - the Ross Valley Players production is almost entirely represented by women including producer Lynn Gutstadt, director Cris Cassell and stage manager Maddy Boom, not to mention the cast of eight actresses.Set in 1980s London, at the Top Girls Employment Agency, the play tells the story of an ambitious career woman who has just been appointed head of the agency. Her success story moves between fantasy and realism, time and space, poverty and affluence as it reveals family secrets and sacrifice.The cast includes Loring Williams as Marlene; Michelle Darby as Isabella Bird/Joyce; Lina Makdisi as Lady Nijo/Win; Carolyn Power as Pope Joan/Louise; Susan Donnelly as Dull Gret/Mrs. Kidd; Theresa Miller as Patient Griselda/Angie; Chelsea Stone as Waitress/Kit/Shona; and Melissa Claire as Waitress/Jeanine/Nell.
WHEN: May 21 to June 20, 2010
8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
2 p.m. Sundays (May 30, June 6, 13, 20)
Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. (May 27, June 3, 10, 17)
"Pay What You Will Preview" on Thursday, May 20, 2010
Buzz at the Barn is pre-performance reception event, featuring complimentary beverages and appetizers included with performance admission. POST SHOW TALKS: Post show talkbacks with the director and cast of "Top Girls" following Sunday matinees on May 30 and June 13. WHERE: The Ross Valley Players Barn Theatre, Marin Art & Garden Center
30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. at Lagunitas, Ross, CA.COST: $15-$25
General: $25; Senior (62+): $20; Youth: (18 and under): $20.
Thursday shows are $15 for everyone (no additional discounts apply)
"Pay What You Will Preview" 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 18, 2010
For tickets or more information call 415-456-9555 or visit the website at www.rossvalleyplayers.com
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