The Audrey Herman SPOTLIGHTERS Theatre announces our 51st Season!
Our 50th Anniversary!
Opening the season with the show that launched Spotlighters, 50 years ago on October 12, 1962 ---
BUS STOP
by William Inge
directed by Fuzz Roark
The 2012 - 2013 Season
Our 50th Anniversary!
Opening the season with the show that launched Spotlighters, 50 years ago on October 12, 1962 ---
BUS STOP
by William Inge
directed by Fuzz Roark
The 2012 - 2013 Season
The Audrey Herman Celebration -- out 50th Anniversary Celebration!
Saturday, October 6, 2012
An evening celebrating 50 years of Exceptional, Diverse, Creative and Bold Theatre --
and the woman who started it all, Audrey Herman.
Reception, Entertainment, and Presentation of the Audrey Herman Award.
University of Baltimore
5th Floor - Center for Student Involvement
Bogomolny Room and the Lucy & Vernon Wright Theatre
21 West Mount Royal Ave - Baltimore, MD 21201
Check back for more information on Ticket Prices and Evening Events.
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Regular Prices
ADULTS: $20 SENIORS (age 60+) : $18 STUDENTS/MILITARY (under 18 or valid college ID) : $16 |
Member Prices
ADULTS: $18 SENIORS: (age 60+) $16 STUDENTS/MILITARY (under 18 or valid college ID): $15 Who is a MEMBER? Someone who supports SPOTLIGHTERS Theatre with a donation of $25 or more, in the past twelve months.
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BUS STOP
Oct 12 - Nov 11, 2012
by William Inge directed by Fuzz Roark The first play presented by Audrey Herman and the Spotlighters, opening on Oct 12, 1962; we revisit William Inge's masterpiece. In the middle of a howling snowstorm, a bus out of Kansas City pulls up at a cheerful roadside diner. All roads are blocked, and the weary travelers are going to have to hole up until morning. Cherie, a nightclub chanteuse in a sparkling gown and a seedy fur-trimmed jacket, is the passenger with most to worry about. She's been pursued, made love to and finally kidnaped by a twenty-one-year-old cowboy with a ranch of his own and the romantic methods of an unusually headstrong bull. The belligerent cowhand is right behind her, ready to sling her over his shoulder and carry her, alive and kicking, all the way to Montana. Even as she's ducking out from under his clumsy but confident embraces, and screeching at him fiercely to shut him up, she pauses to furrow her forehead and muse, "Somehow deep inside of me I got a funny feeling I'm gonna end up in Montana …" As a counterpoint to the main romance, the proprietor of the cafe and the bus driver at last find time to develop a friendship of their own; a middle-age scholar comes to terms with himself; and a young girl who works in the café also gets her first taste of romance. Mame!
Nov 23 - Dec 23, 2012
book by Jerome Lawrence and Robert Edwin Lee music & lyrics by Jerry Herman directed by Allan Herlinger musical direction by Michael Tan choreography by Jillian Bauersfeld The musical revolves around the antics of Mame Dennis, a fun-loving, wealthy eccentric with a flare for life and a razor sharp wit. Her life is suddenly changed when she becomes the guardian of her late brother's only child, Patrick Dennis. Her adventures take us from the speak-easies of the roaring 20's to the depression following the great Stock Market crash. She is rescued by a wealthy Southern plantation owner, marries and is widowed suddenly, and through it all, manages to keep things under control. With some help from her dearest friend, Vera Charles, she helps keep things at 3 Beekman Place a rousing free-for-all! Rose's Dilemma
Jan 11 - Feb 10, 2013
by Neil Simon directed by Roy Hammond In her beach house in the Hamptons, celebrated writer Rose Stern stands at a crossroads: she hasn't written anything in years and money is getting short. Her former lover, literary lion Walsh McLaren, offers her - from beyond the grave - an opportunity to regain her celebrity and gross millions. It's not going to be easy and a "ghost" writer is required setting in motion another touching and unpredictable romantic theatrical comedy by America's premier Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright inspired by the true-life romance between Lillian Hellman and Dashiell Hammett. Last Five Years
Mar 1 - Mar 24, 2013
book, music & lyrics by Jason Robert Brown directed by Fuzz Roark musical direction by Kevin Roland An emotionally powerful, yet intimate musical about two twenty-somethings who fall in and out of love over the course of five years. Struggling actress Cathy tells her story backwards from their break-up while writer Jamie, his career booming, travels forward from their first date. Equus
Apr 5 - May 5, 2013
by Peter Shaffer directed by Sherrionne Brown Peter Shaffer's acclaimed Equus, written in 1973, tells the story of a child psychiatrist's attempt to treat a seventeen year old boy who has blinded six horses in a violent fit of passion. The play's action is something of a detective story as the psychiatrist, delving into the boy's pathological religious and sexual fascination with horses, comes face to face with his own self doubt and sense of purpose. ADVISORY: Contains nudity, and adult language & content A Delicate Balance
May 24 - June 30, 2013
by Edward Albee directed by Fuzz Roark A Pulitzer Prize, Tony Award Winning Play. Wealthy middle-aged couple, Agnes and Tobias have their complacency shattered when Harry and Edna, longtime friends appear at their doorstep. Claiming an encroaching, nameless "fear" has forced them from their own home, these neighbors bring a firestorm of doubt, recrimination and ultimately solace, upsetting the "delicate balance" of Agnes and Tobias' household. "Powerful...A beautiful play filled with humor and compassion, and touched with poetry...[with] the stature and eloquence of a classic." - New York Daily News "An evening of theatrical fireworks." - The New York Times Fiddler on the Roof
July 12 - Aug 4, 2013
book by Joseph Stein music by Jerry Bock lyrics by Sheldon Harnick directed by Jillian Bauersfeld musical direction by Michael Tan This rousing musical, based on the stories of Shalom Aleichem, takes place in pre-revolutionary Russia and centers on the life of Tevye, a milkman, trying to keep his family's traditions in place while marrying off his three older daughters. Yet, times are changing and the daughters want to make their own matches, breaking free of many of the constricting customs required of them by Judaism. In the background of these events, Russia is on the brink of revolution and Jews are feeling increasingly unwelcome in their villages. And more shows for you . . . .Do or Die Murder Mysteries -
Improv Murder Mysteries - where the audience gets involved in the investigation!
-- Can you reveal the clues? ---- Can you find the suspects? ------ Can you figure out Who Dunnit? Friday & Saturday - 8pm September 7 & 8 - Dead Write The Mysterians were founded twenty years ago by a core group of ten. Only one core member has been added since that time. Over the past five years, several core mem-bers have died, leaving only six members. Last month’s meeting was canceled due to the death of core member, Robin Kook. He died in a tragic house fire after leaving a meeting of the Mysterians. ========== September 21 and 22 - Legend of Creepy Hollow After a very one-sided election, it appears that Ichobad Strane is once again Creepy Hollow’s Mayor. His election is being contested by the opposition. Ichobad loves a party and has de-cided to invite you, his loyal supporters, to a victory celebration. Some are a little uncomfortable with the location of the party. Twelve years ago to the day, Tabitha Craven was murdered in this very building. It was a library at that time and she was researching a new novel. The murder was never solved, and Ichobad was once a person of interest in the investigation. The subject of Tabitha’s novel was a sore spot in the community. She was writing about the witch trials that occurred in the late 18th century. It started with an accusation of witch-craft and ended with the hanging of 13 townfolk. Legend has it that one of the townsfolk was a warlock, and cursed the judge who passed sentence. It was a dark spot in the town’s history, and most people would prefer to forget it. ========= February 15 and 16 - Murder Mystery, the musical The year is 1934. The place is New York City. The upstarts in Hollywood have begun to entertain the masses, but for now, Broadway reigns supreme. It is the closing party for the wildly successful Broadway Musical, The Pirates of Zenpants. While the show’s popularity is undisputed, rumor has it that Producer Milton Aborn’s profit margin was not what it should have been. Many lay the blame at the beautiful and artistic feet of celebrated Diva and Broadway’s brightest star, Maria Argentina. Maria is notorious not only for her talent, but her temper, often leading to delays and dismissals. You are all part of the cast, crew and financial network for Pirates of Zenpants. ========== May 10 and 11 - Mum’s the Word Welcome to a special meeting of MUM (Mothers Under-standing Motherhood ), the hottest new social network. MUM provides a networking fo-rum, support services and child-rearing resources for mothers. It is both a happy and a sad occasion. While MUM is announcing its IPO, everyone is saddened by the loss of MUM’s founder, Pansy Hizer, one month ago. It is particularly distressing that her death was the result of suicide. Pansy’s sister and co-founder, Ann Hizer-Bush, has taken the reins of MUM. She is not as kind or em-pathetic as her sister—and, apparently, not every-one approves. Last week someone cut her brake lines and she was slightly injured as a result. She has charged Pansy’s ex-husband, a cop on a leave of absence and MUM’s head of security, with investigating the attempt on her life. Pansy left her entire estate to her daughter, Stella Artois, but it is held in a trust administered by her aunt, Ann Hizer-Bush until Stella turns 40. ========== DropThree Improv & Comedy Shows
Don't miss the fun - - - Late Night Improv & Comedy Show!
Equal parts Saturday Night Liv! and Whose Line Is It Anyway - - - driven by audience participation! Come out and see this hilarious improv event ! Saturday Night - 11pm Spotlighters Cabaret Series
An evening of great entertainment by some of Baltimore favorite performers!
And special previews of upcoming area musical productions! Lite Fare Reception Included Musical Direction by Michael Tan Sunday - 7pm |
