2009-2010 Season

An Evening of Culture
By Mark Landon Smith
Directed by Daryle Tallent
July 10-12, 16-18
This hilarious comedy follows the Mineola County Community Theatre as they rehearse their production of Romeo and Juliet. Even though they don't know their lines, the set isn't finished, and a dog keeps barking offstage, they're going to give it a go! Come watch this crazy cast of characters give new meaning to the words, "the show must go on!"
* This show is not part of the regular season and is not covered by season tickets.
West Side Story
Book by Arthur Laurents, Music by Leonard Bernstein, Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Conception By Jerome Robbins, based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
Directed by Cathie Correia Stamps
August 28-29, September 3-6, 11-13, 18-19
This stirring American musical created for Broadway in 1957 calls up age-old themes surrounding the walls we build bases on ethnicity, race or clan, and how suddenly they can be torn down by the more powerful force of love. Enjoy once again the songs that have become part of American culture including "Maria," "Tonight," "America," "I Feel Pretty," and "Somewhere."
Twelve Angry Men
Adapted by Sherman Sergel, based on the Emmy award-winning television movie by Reginald Rose
Directed by Beth Woodruff
October 23-24, 29-31, November 1, 6-7
Twelve ordinary citizens enter a jury deliberation room, and as they examine the seeming facts of the case, the personality of each is intimately revealed, and we become suspensefully aware of how precariously a man's life hangs upon their own interpretations and prejudices.
The Match Girl's Gift: A Christmas Story
Directed by Stephanie Dillard
December 4-6, 10-12
This inspiring retelling of the classic story empowers Hans Christian Andersen's Little Match Girl to triumph over despair through the power of belief and the pursuit of dreams. In addition to the play, there will be a pre-show Christmas Concert. A wonderful holiday outing for the whole family.
* This show is not part of the regular season and is not covered by season tickets.
The Taming of the Shrew
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Iain S. J. Macpherson
January 29-30, February 4-7, 12-13
This play within a play is one of Shakespeare's most delightful and most controversial. Petruchio takes on the challenge of taming the headstrong Katharina to his will. Enjoy the sizzling chemistry between two of Shakespeare's most intelligent and intriguing characters.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Lyrics by Tim Rice, Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Directed by Pat Street
April 9-10, 15-18, 23-25, 30, May 1
Joseph presents a lavish spectacle of color and light and nearly every musical genre in a loving and whimsical look at the Biblical story of Joseph and the troubles he gets into because of his ability to interpret dreams. Joseph's steadfast refusal to believe he is abandoned even during his darkest hours deeply touches our hearts.
Father of the Bride
By Caroline Francke, based on the novel by Edward Streeter
Directed by Alan Mancuso
June 4-5, 10-13, 18-19
This play explores the logistical, financial, and emotional maze Mr. Banks traverses as he realizes his baby girl is a young woman he must successfully send off into adulthood and married life. Enjoy a heartwarming evening sure to send you home with a smile on your face and remembering what is best and most important about family.
All shows subject to rights approval.