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Tea & Sympathy
Robert Anderson
  directed by Fuzz Roark
  Sept 30 - Nov 6, 2011
  Fri & Sat - 8pm / Sun - 2pm
  Ten Spot Thursday - Nov 3 - 8pm

Tea & Sympathy is a powerful indictment against macho prejudice and a subtle warning to society to accept the "different" with humane tolerance. Set in a boys' boarding school in 1953 New England, this story unfolds in the home of a teacher, middle aged Bill Reynolds, who revels in his residents' athletic prowess.

Tom, one of the boys in this house is just 17, sensitive by nature and lonely in the extreme. Totally out of place with the butch fellows who sport crew cuts. When he is reported at a beach in the buff with a school master, rumors abound that he is gay; Tom is suddenly the butt of nasty thoughts, snide remarks and social ostracism.

As the wife of a master Laura is merely expected to offer tea and sympathy to the resident boys in her home, to set a genteel tone in the parlor. But something about Tom arouses more than her sympathy--escalating to fascination and ultimately desire, on both sides.

This is a gripping drama of hearts in torment set against the harsh realities of 50's social stigma. Emotionally relevant in the 21st century.

Talk Back with Cast & Director - Sunday, Oct 16 immediately following performance

Ten Spot Thursday - Ticket $10 - Nov 3 - 8pm 

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The Reviews are in --
 
   - Baltimore Sun
   - BroadwayWorld.com
   - MD Theatre Guide
   - Baltimore OutLOUD

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Purchase tickets for this production

Adults   $20
Seniors (60+)   $18
Students $16
(Students - anyone under age 18, or with a college/university student ID)

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Cast
Karina Ferry - Laura Reynolds
Todd Krickler - Bill Reynolds
Justin Johnson - Tom Lee
Bob Ahrens - Herb Lee
Dennis Binseel - Al
Lisa Libowitz - Lilly
Shawn Naar - Ralph
Jose Teneza - Mr. Harris
Kevin D. Baker - Steve

Production Crew
director - Fuzz Roark
stage manager - Michael Spellman
lighting designer - Matt Klein
set designer - Fuzz Roark
costume designer - Julia Golbey

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Running Time:  2hour & 30 minutes
There is One 15 minute Intermission

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Production Photos
Click the Photo for Press (Hi-Res) Photos
PHOTO CREDIT:  Ken Stanek - Ken Stanek Photography

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AUDITIONS
Ain't Misbehavin'
Wed, Nov 9 - 7pm 

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SPOTLIGHTERS Theatre is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, a recognized Maryland Public Charity, and is supported by grants and donations from: The Rouse Company Foundation, The Wright Family Foundation, The William Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund, Brother Help Thyself, Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts, The Maryland State Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts, The Baltimore Community Foundation, The Howard E. Rollins Foundation, The Lois & Phillip Macht Philanthropic Foundation (AJC), The Cooper Family Fund, The Eddie and Sylvia Brown Fund, Baltimore Community Foundation and SPOTLIGHTERS Partners.