ACACIA THEATRE COMPANY ANNOUNCES OUR 2006-2007 SEASON:
ALL THINGS NEW
THE BODY &THE WHEEL
A play made from the Gospels by William Gibson October 27-November 5, 2006 A beautiful and moving work by the author of The Miracle Worker that illuminates the story of Jesus with dramatic force and true reverence. With dialogue drawn from the Gospels and action following the fateful flow of events leading up to the crucifixion and the resurrection, this exciting theatrical event paints an impressionistic portrait of God 's ultimate act of renewal for those He created and loves.
ENCHANTED APRIL
By Matthew Barber, from the novel by Elizabeth Von Arnim February 23-March 4, 2007 Escaping their spiritually dampened lives, two rain-soaked, frustruated London house -wives join a glamorous socialite and a lonely widow in a rented castle in Italy for the month of April. There in the Mediterranean sunshine under a shower of wisteria all four bloom again, rediscovering themselves in ways that they -and we -could never have expected. This Tony nominee for Best Play provides a captivating story of rebirth and renewal; the perfect a comedy to warm the heart in the cold of winter.
DEADHEADING ROSES
By Chris Cragin Day
May 11 -20, 2007
In this absorbing and challenging new play, a simple woman of faith has been tragically discarded by the only man she ever loved. In her search for healing and restoration, she learns lessons from the roses she tended and is drawn to the desert where she encountered God earlier in life. There, her hope in His goodness is renewed and she is given the strength to face the changes ahead in her life.
THE SPITFIRE GRILL
Music/book by James Valcq, lyrics/book by Fred Alley, based on the film by Lee David Zlotoff July 13 -22, 2007 In this honest and unassuming fable with soul-stirring folk music, a feisty young woman fresh out of prison brings a second chance at hope in life to the residents of a small and dispirited rural Wisconsin town. While working together in Gilead 's only cafe, she and her new friends rediscover their joy amid the autumn's "colors of paradise." Plus Acacia 's Christmas show - subscribers receive tickets (up to 20) at a reduced rate of $7!
LITTLE HOUSE BY THE SHORES OF SILVER LAKE
Adapted by Philip blue owl Hooser from By The Shores Of Silver Lake by Laura Ingalls Wilder December 2 -10, 2006 Acacia continues to follow the journeys of the Ingalls family this Christmas. Mary learns to adjust to her new world without eyesight with the help of Laura as her "eyes " and the support of the family. The Ingalls share a memorable Christmas in their new home in the Dakota Territory with old friends and new joys, and unexpected blessings.
