PortlandCivicTheatreGuild.org - 2010-2011 Reading Schedule

Portland Civic Theatre Guild First Tuesday Reader's Theatre 2010-2011 Season
October 5 The Last of the Red Hot Lovers by Neil Simon directed by Stepan Simek Barney,mild-mannered 45 year old suffering a midlife crisis,is considerng an extramarital affair thinking it might bring some excitement back to his life. However,he soon discovers that having an affair is much easier said than done. Get ready to laugh!
November 2 DOUBT by John Patrick Shanely directed by Brenda Hubbard This spellbinding story set in a Catholic grammar school revolves around a popular priest, Father Flynn, who befreinds its troubled students. When the principal, Sister Aloysius, begins to doubt Flynn's moral character an explosive game of cat-and-mouse begins. The result is a provocative and thoroughly engaging piece of theatre.
December 7 Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks by Richard Alfieri Directed by Trish Egan A touching and human comedy about a formidable retired woman who hires an acerbic dance instructor to give her private dance lessons fro six weeks. Their antagonistic relationship blossoms into friendship as they reveal their secrets, fears and joys while dancing.
February 1 The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man in the Moon Marigolds by Paul Zindel directed by Gretchen Corbett Told with humor,anguish and honesty, this Pulitzer Prize winning story of a mother and her two daughters demonstrates how something beautiful and full of promise can come from even the most barren and afflicted soil.
March 1 All in the Timing by David Ives directed by Jack Featheringill David Ives sees the world in a hilarious and absolutely original way. We begin with Sure Thing, where an offstage bell referees a budding relationship. Next, three monkeys attempt to wrtie Hamlet in Words,Words,Words. Finally, in The Universal Language, two shy strangers find love while studying a new language, Unamunda. Prepare for a mourning of laughter!
April 5 The Cocktail Hour by A.R. Gurney A playwright returns to the home of his upper class family bringing with him a new play inspired by them. However, his very proper parents are cautious from the outset. During the ritual of the cocktail hour, the martinis flow as do the recriminations and revelations in this witty, perceptive play which blends humor with poignancy.
May 3 A Musical Treat Once again, the “dessert” of the season. A delightful and dynamic musical treat performed by some of Portland's finest!
Readings are presented at the Old Church, 1422 SW 11^th (at Clay) Coffee at 10:00AM Performance at 10:30 AM Season Tickets:$35 Single Performances: $6.00 Tickets available at the door or send a check to: Portland Civic Theatre Guild PO Box 1181, Portland, OR 97207 www.PortlandCivicTheatreGuild.org

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