The Haunting of Hill House

by F. Andrew Leslie, from the novel by Shirley Jackson

Sponsored by WesBanco

A chilling and mystifying study in mounting terror in which a small group of "psychically receptive" people are brought together in a Victorian mansion known as a place of evil. While conducting research in supernatural phenomena, the visitors probe the secrets of the old house and to draw forth the mysterious powers that it is alleged to possess—powers which have brought madness and death to those who have lived therein in the past.

October 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, 2008 at 8 pm & October 19 at 3 pm

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by Hermann Gressieker, Translated and adapted by George White

Sponsored by Washington Sate Community College

This metaphysical portrait of Henry VIII and the six women in his life contrasts this king, the epitome of Renaissance man, with modern liberal thought and concludes that humanism is dead in the twentieth century. Henry remains the same throughout but the women progress to modern times, showing their knowledge of the lasting effects of Henry's thoughts.
"Original, stimulating and mature…”

January 16-17, 23-24, 30-31, 2009 at 8 pm & January 25 at 3 pm

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by John van Druten, adapted from Kathryn Forbes' Mama's Bank Account

Sponsored by The Locker Room Sports Bar

One of the most heartwarming studies of American family life yet to reach the stage shows how Mama, with the help of her husband and Uncle Chris, brings up the children in their modest San Francisco home during the early years of the 20th century. Mama, a sweet and capable manager, sees her children through childhood, while their antics manage to keep everyone in pleasant turmoil.
 

March 13-14, 20-21, 27-28, 2009 at 8 pm & March 22 at 3 pm

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by Rick Lewis

Sponsored by Anderson Medical Group, Inc.

In a nostalgic tribute to girl groups of the 1950's, The Taffetas, Kaye, Peggy, Cheryl and Donna, are four singing sisters from Muncie, Indiana that dance, banter, and sing top tunes on the Hit Parade.
Songs include; Mr. Sandman, Where The Boys Are, Love Letters In The Sand, How Much Is That Doggie In The Window, The One I Love, Little Darlin', Fly Me to the Moon, I'm Sorry,

A Foggy Day in London Town, C'est Si Bon!, Volare, Sh-Boom, and Johnny Angel.
Don't touch that dial - it's time for Taffeta Memories... they will sing their way into your hearts.

April 17-18, 24-25, 2009 at 8 pm  & May 1-2 at 8 pm & April 26 at 3 pm

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by Mark Landon Smith

Sponsored by Anderson Medical Group, Inc.

A colorful set of good ol' folk gather for the county fair, and there's stiff competition in the arts and crafts category. There's an inspirin' poetry readin' by Faye McFaye, Mildred's ceramic depiction of The Last Supper, Ruthann's divinity (and rum cake), Naomi's chic hair stylin' and Violet's appliquéd toilet seat covers! And bein' spring, love is in the air!
"Hilarious prepare yourself for continuous laughter!"

June 12-13, 19-20, 26-27, 2009 at 8 pm & June 21 at 3 pm