Other Desert Cities
By Jon Robin Baitz
Directed by Katherine Almquist
July 6,7 13,14,15 20,21,22 27,28, 2018
8:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday
2:00 p.m. Sunday Matinee
A daughter returns home for Christmas for the first time in years, bearing the manuscript of a memoir, which reveals a devastating episode in the life of her wealthy Republican family. The events, years in the past, emotionally ravaged the daughter; disturbed the upbringing of the younger son, a child when the events happened; opened a schism between the mother and her sister; and shattered the orderly lives of the parents, causing their ostracism from an intimate circle of friends, which included President and Mrs. Reagan. Powerful, passionate and superbly crafted.
"The most richly enjoyable play for grown-ups that New York has known in many seasons."
— New York Times
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The Sherman Playhouse will be accepting applications for directors and their productions (musical and non-musical) for its 2019 season. Please fill out the appropriate form and return to Robin Frome, Reading Committee Liaison at his email address: Frome@snet.net by Oct 1 2018.
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FYI. Artistic Director Robin Frome will be auditioning for a full fledged production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night for the twins Viola and Sebastian (ages 17 to 35) ONLY at the JCCinsherman.org on Tues MAY 22 630 to 830 pm. Only one weekend of performances slated for Aug 10 weekend. For more info email Frome at frome@snet.net. — at JCC in Sherman.
Reesa Nestor headshot for Other Desert Cities.
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Great TalkBack last night at Shrew show. One more performance tonight. Shermanplayers.org
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Champagne with the Shrew: Friday Night TalkBack Performance
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Join the Shrew cast and crew for a TalkBack and complimentary champagne directly after the performance on Friday, May 11th.Join Us this Friday, May 11th for 'Champagne with the Shrew' - t.co/tz5oeYL740
Champagne with the Shrew: Friday Night TalkBack Performance
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Join the Shrew cast and crew for a TalkBack and complimentary champagne directly after the performance on Friday, May 11th.Champagne with the Shrew:. Friday Night TalkBack Performance with Shrew cast and crew with complimentary champagne directly after performance. This Friday May 11. Tickets available at shermanplayers.org.
The Sherman School showed up today for a bit of Shrew.
First read through of Other Dessert Cities. Kit Colbourn Wrye Priscilla Reesa Steve John Squires and Abe the dog. A list cast as per usual.
The Sherman Playhouse is now accepting applications for directors and their chosen productions (musical and non-musical) for 2019 season. Please fill out form on our website or on this post and send them via email to Robin Frome, Reading committee liaison at Frome@snet.net. community and culture coming together.
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Petruchio greets Gremio with Grumio's somewhat approval. Joe Harding John Fabiani and Steven Stott Trish Haldin photo. Lisa Bonelli costumes. Al Chiappetta lighting. Robin Frome set design. Krispy Kreho set painting
Ok so I just saw the Sunday matinee. Wow is all I can say. Great cast and they handle the Shakespearean language with ease and understanding allowing the audience to fully understand and enjoy what they are watching. The set is simple and uncluttered and the direction is transparent and natural. Go see it! It's pure entertainment.
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Sherman Playhouse stages ‘The Taming of the Shrew’
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SHERMAN — Sherman Playhouse is staging Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew.”FYI. Longtime Playhouse legacy and lineage Betsy Sholze will be the next guest on Inside the Sherman Playhouse. Air date TBA.
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Sunday Matinee - Review of The Sherman Playhouse, Sherman, CT - TripAdvisor
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Review of The Sherman Playhouse, Sherman: Sunday MatineeSunday 2 pm matinee today. Check out the latest news link.
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"Shakespeare’s work continues to be produced and performed because it is magnificent on every level. Kudos to Robin Frome, cast and crew for bringing it to life in our corner of the world. This is a treat not to be missed."Rave Shrew Reviews! - 'The Taming of the Shrew' continues this weekend -
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"Shakespeare’s work continues to be produced and performed because it is magnificent on every level. Kudos to Robin Frome, cast and crew for bringing it to life in our corner of the world. This is a treat not to be missed."Rave Shrew Reviews! - 'The Taming of the Shrew' continues this weekend - t.co/HwMqmSTU4f
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"Shakespeare’s work continues to be produced and performed because it is magnificent on every level. Kudos to Robin Frome, cast and crew for bringing it to life in our corner of the world. This is a treat not to be missed.""Taming Of The Shrew" scene with Alison Bernhardt as Kate and Steven Stott as Grumio t.co/wh4EHKEvNVWith Alison Bernhardt as Kate and Steven Stott as Grumio
RAVES.
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Theater Review: Director Frome, With Strong Cast And Crew, Delivers Big With Shakespeare Farce
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SHERMAN — It is not often that community theaters tackle the complexities and rigors of staging plays from The Bard. The Sherman Players, under the directi
