LOVE LETTERS
- a Fund Raiser for Spotlighters Theatre
by AR Gurney
Produced by Fuzz Roark, in special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service
with assistance from Sharon Weaver
Produced by Fuzz Roark, in special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service
with assistance from Sharon Weaver
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. . . the notes, letters and cards – in which over nearly 50 years, they discuss their hopes and ambitions, dreams and disappointments, victories and defeats – that have passed between them throughout their separated lives. |
Andrew Makepeace Ladd III and Melissa Gardner, both born to wealth and position, are childhood friends whose lifelong correspondence begins with birthday party thank-you notes and summer camp postcards. Romantically attached, they continue to exchange letters through the boarding school and college years—where Andy goes on to excel at Yale and law school, while Melissa flunks out of a series of "good schools".
While Andy is off at war Melissa marries, but her attachment to Andy remains strong and she continues to keep in touch as he marries, becomes a successful attorney, gets involved in politics and, eventually, is elected to the U.S. Senate. Meanwhile, her marriage in tatters, Melissa dabbles in art and gigolos, drinks more than she should, and becomes estranged from her children. Eventually she and Andy do become involved in a brief affair, but it is really too late for both of them.
However Andy's last letter, written to her mother after Melissa's untimely death, makes it eloquently clear how much they really meant, and gave to, each other over the years—physically apart, perhaps, but spiritually as close as only true lovers can be.
While Andy is off at war Melissa marries, but her attachment to Andy remains strong and she continues to keep in touch as he marries, becomes a successful attorney, gets involved in politics and, eventually, is elected to the U.S. Senate. Meanwhile, her marriage in tatters, Melissa dabbles in art and gigolos, drinks more than she should, and becomes estranged from her children. Eventually she and Andy do become involved in a brief affair, but it is really too late for both of them.
However Andy's last letter, written to her mother after Melissa's untimely death, makes it eloquently clear how much they really meant, and gave to, each other over the years—physically apart, perhaps, but spiritually as close as only true lovers can be.
Our Performance Couples - dates & times
Subject to change - last update: 07/04/19
Subject to change - last update: 07/04/19
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Melissa
Laura Malkus Andrea Bush Anya Nebel Rhea Feikin Michele Guyton Maria Broom Sherrionne Brown Valerie Lash Marianne Gazzola Angelella Holly Gibbs Amy Luchey |
Andrew
Larry Malkus Lance Bankerd Donald Owens Michael Ross Greg Guyton Keith Snipes Roy Hammond Jim Hart Mark Scharf Kristen Cooley Ryan Wagner |
Date
8/2/2019 8/3/2019 8/4/2019 8/8/2019 8/9/2019 8/10/2019 8/11/2019 8/15/2019 8/16/2019 8/17/2019 8/18/2019 |
Show Time
Friday - 8pm Saturday - 8pm Sunday - 2pm Thursday - 8pm Friday - 8pm Saturday - 8pm Sunday - 2pm Thursday - 8pm Friday - 8pm Saturday - 8pm Sunday - 2pm |
Since this is a Fund Raiser for Spotlighters Theatre, there will NOT be any TEN SPOT THURSDAY discount performances.
Ticket Prices will be: $24 for Adults, and $21 for Seniors, Students & Military. Thank you.
Ticket Prices will be: $24 for Adults, and $21 for Seniors, Students & Military. Thank you.
