MOONSTRUCK THEATER COMPANY, in association with Amazing Things Art Center of Framingham, is pleased to present the classic American play OUR TOWN, opening Friday, March 14, and running for seven performances through Sunday, March 23. Performances will take place at Amazing Things Art Center, 160 Hollis St., Framingham, MA.
This Pulitzer Prize-winning play is Thornton Wilder’s most frequently performed work. Set in the early 20th century in the fictional town of Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire, the play explores the beauty of love, marriage, family and the everyday precious moments that may be taken for granted. Our Town, known for its minimalistic use of set and props, has the Stage Manager narrate the love story of George Gibbs and Emily Webb. As the couple moves through life we are reminded of how important it is to stop and take time to appreciate the significance in the simplest of moments. It’s a rich, poignant piece of theatre that makes the mundane riveting and gets to the core of the human experience.
The production features 14 performers from the Boston and MetroWest regions, including Marlborough residents Ginny Carpenter as Mrs. Gibbs, George’s starry eyed mother, and Jonathan McCauley as Mr. Webb, Emily’s bookish and loving father.
Ginny Carpenter has been involved in theater for nearly three years, and Mrs. Gibbs has been on her list of coveted list of roles since she began. “I've always loved this classic,” says Carpenter, “I think it resonates with anyone who looks back on small town America with fondness.” Our Town marks Carpenter’s Moonstruck debut, although she was familiar with the group long before auditioning. “I had also seen Moonstruck’s production of The Wedding Singer and was very impressed with the quality and professionalism of the production, and I knew it would be a great experience to work with this group.” Off-stage, Ginny is a Manager of Marketing for Lewtan in Waltham, a technology and data analytics company for the financial services industry.
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Jonathan McCauley is performing for the sixth time with Moonstruck, after spending the last four seasons playing Mr. Mushnik in Little Shop of Horrors, Ernst Ludwig in Cabaret, Glen Guglia in The Wedding Singer, Mr. Myers in Fame – The Musical, and Mr. McQueen in Urinetown: The Musical. “Our Town has something for everyone,” says McCauley, “You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll have a heck of a good time.” Originally from Ohio, Jon is also a trained opera singer.
The show is produced by Caroline Fonseca and directed by Matthew Sherman. The production will be presented at Amazing Things Art Center, Framingham, MA.
Tickets are $24 for general admission, $23 for senior citizens and students, $21 for Amazing Things Members, and $12 for children 12 and under.
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For tickets, reservations, and more information, visit www.moonstrucktheater.org or call 508-405-ARTS (2787).
