Four County Players

Four County Players — 37th Season 2009-2010


Othello by William Shakespeare Directed by Clinton Johnston	Dates Fridays, October 2, 9, and 16 at 8pm Saturday Afternoon, October 17 at 2:30pm Saturday Evenings, October 3, 10, and 17 at 8pm Sundays, October 4 and 11 at 2:30pm
Jealousy fuels the downward spiral that is Othello's demise in one of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies. One of the world's most timeless and universal tales of love and betrayal, Shakespeare's tragic masterpiece begins in Venice, Italy. Senator Brabantio's beautiful daughter, Desdemona, has secretly married Othello, a Moorish general whom Iago begrudgingly serves as ensign. Having recently been passed over for a promotion by Othello, Iago calmly and methodically plots his revenge. When word arrives that a Turkish attack of Cyprus is imminent, the army sails off to defend Cyprus. Iago seizes the opportunity to exact retribution by deceiving the trusting Othello into believing that his new wife is unfaithful. As the story unfurls across the Mediterranean Sea, envy and deceit spiral into epic tragedy.
Ticket Prices: Adults $15 • Seniors/Students $12 • (Not appropriate for children under 16) • All Friday shows only $5 per ticket Ticket Purchasing Information

A Christmas Story Written by Philip Grecian Directed by Derby Thomas and Devynn Bush	Dates Fridays, December 4, 11, and 18 at 8pm Saturday Afternoons, December 12 and 19 at 2:30pm Saturday Evenings, December 5, 12, and 19 at 8pm Sundays, December 6 and 13 at 2:30pm
Humorist Jean Shepherd's joyous celebration of childhood. A memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself, at Goldblatt's Department Store. The consistent response: "You'll shoot your eye out." All the elements from the beloved motion picture are here, including the family's temperamental exploding furnace; Scut Farkas, the school bully; the boys' experiment with a wet tongue on a cold lamppost; the Little Orphan Annie decoder pin; Ralphie's father winning a lamp shaped like a woman's leg in a net stocking; Ralphie's fantasy scenarios and more. A Christmas Story is destined to become a theatrical holiday perennial.
Ticket Prices: Adults $15 • Seniors/Students $12 • Children 12 & under $10 • All Friday shows only $5 per ticket Ticket Purchasing Information

Cabaret Based on the play by John Van Druten and Stories by Christopher Isherwood Book by Joe Masteroff Music by John Kander Lyrics by Fred Ebb Directed by Christopher N. Spangler	Dates Fridays, March 5, 12, and 19 at 8pm Saturday Afternoon, March 20 at 2:30pm Saturday Evenings, March 6, 13, and 20 at 8pm Sundays, March 7 and 14 at 2:30pm
The scene is a night club in Berlin, Germany, as the 1920's are drawing to a close. The Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience to the show and assures them that, whatever their troubles, they will forget them at the Cabaret. The story follows the romance of an American writer and an English cabaret performer named Sally Bowles. Through the some of the most beloved songs in musical theater, the audience witnesses their world changing.
Ticket Prices: Adults $15 • Seniors/Students $12 • All Friday shows only $5 per ticket Ticket Purchasing Information

Sylvia By A.R. Gurney Directed by Kenneth H. Waller	Dates Fridays, May 7, 14, and 21 at 8pm Saturday Afternoon, May 22 at 2:30pm Saturday Evenings, May 8, 15, and 22 at 8pm Sundays, May 9 and 16 at 2:30pm
Greg and Kate have moved to Manhattan after twenty-two years of child-raising in the suburbs. Greg's career as a financial trader is winding down, while Kate's career, as a public-school English teacher, is beginning to offer her more opportunities. Greg brings home a dog he found in the park- or that has found him- bearing only the name "Sylvia" on her name tag. Sylvia becomes a major bone of contention between husband and wife. She offers Greg an escape from the frustrations of his job and the unknowns of middle age. To Kate, Sylvia becomes a rival for affection. And Sylvia thinks Kate just doesn't understand the relationship between man and dog. The marriage is put in serious jeopardy until, after a series of hilarious and touching complications, Greg and Kate learn to compromise, and Sylvia becomes a valued part of their lives.
Ticket Prices: Adults $15 • Seniors/Students $12 • Children 12 & under $10 • All Friday shows only $5 per ticket Ticket Purchasing Information

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