2006-2007 Repertory Season

October 27- November 19, 2006
The Beckett Theatre at Theatre Row
410 West 42nd Street (Bet. 9th & 10th Avenues)
New York NY 10036

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The Mail Order Bride
By Charles L. Mee
Directed by Eric Parness

The Mail Order Bride is Charles L. Mee's tribute to the writings of Molière. Inspired by The Imaginary Invalid (as well as other plays by Molière, Wycherley, and Aristophanes) the new comedy set in modern-day Brooklyn revolves around Argan, an older hypochondriac who orders up a young Asian bride much to the outrage of his family and friends. But when a handsome young caterer arrives on the scene, the bride must choose between loyalty and love, and Argan is forced to learn the difference between growing old and growing up.

Featuring: John Henry Cox*, Booth Daniels, Jarel Davidow*, Susan Ferrara*, Vivia Font*, Sue Jean Kim*, Peter McCain*, Lori McNally*, Melissa Miller*, Susan Louise O'Connor*, James T. Ware

a new all-female adaptation of
The Imaginary Invalid
By Molière
Adapted and Directed By Rebecca Patterson

The Imaginary Invalid is Molière's satirical look at the medical profession. As Argan (the "invalid")'s financial circumstances collapse under the weight of excessive medical bills, made by his own fears and by the unscrupulous behavior of his two physicians, he decides to marry his daughter off to one of his doctors in return for a lifetime of free medical treatments. The idea meets opposition, though, when it becomes clear that the young lady's affections lie elsewhere. Soon the entire household is involved in an elaborate, uproarious plot to save true love.

Featuring: Virginia Baeta, Amy Driesler*, Valentina Lolita McKenzie, Gisele Richardson*, Samarra*, Carey Urban*, Kari Nicole Washington

Production Team: Dustin O'Neill (Scenic Design/MOB, Imaginary Invalid), Sidney Shannon (Costume Design/MOB), Jenny Fulton (Costume Designer, /Imaginary Invalid), Aaron J. Mason (Lighting Design/MOB, Imaginary Invalid), Nick Moore (Sound Design & Original Music/MOB), Ryan Rumery (Sound Design/Imaginary Invalid) Travis Kramer (Lyrics/MOB, Imaginary Invalid), Matthew Henley (Choreography/MOB, Imaginary Invalid), Erica Ryan (Stage Management/MOB, Imaginary Invalid), Joe Doran (Production Management/MOB, Imaginary Invalid), Sam Rudy (Media Relations Press Representation/MOB, Imaginary Invalid), S. Kim Glassman (Program and Postcard Artwork/MOB, Imaginary Invalid)

*Appearing courtesy of Actors Equity. An Equity Approved Showcase

Reading Series
Curated by Eric Parness, Artistic Director

Monday, October 30th
Order by Christopher Boal
Directed by Eric Parness
Inspired by Solomon Ansky's The Dybbuk

Monday, November 6th
The English Channel by Robert Brustein
Directed by Robert Brustein
A play about Shakespeare and Marlowe

Monday, November 13th
Lovers to Bed by J. Hotham
Directed by Jordan Young
Inspired by Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream