<div dir="ltr"><p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">One of just a handful of undisputed classics
of the American stage, Tennessee William’s haunting “The Glass Menagerie” arrives
at Bridge Street Theatre’s intimate “Priscilla” Mainstage, located at 44 West
Bridge Street in Catskill, NY, for a two-weekend run October 5 – 15, 2023.<br>
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William’s poetically autobiographical memory play premiered in 1944 and
catapulted its young author from obscurity into fame (and notoriety). BST will
be presenting Williams’ moving remembrance of family ties, lost dreams, and
shattered illusions incorporating elements from Williams’ original,
pre-production draft of the script, and utilizing the incidental music composed
for the initial production by author and composer Paul Bowles. The theatre has
assembled a spectacular cast (three of whom will be making their Bridge Street
Theatre debuts). Local actors Leigh Strimbeck (BST’s “The Lion in Winter” and
“Lewiston) and Sarah Jayne Rothkopf star as Amanda Wingfield and her daughter
Laura, with Pennsylvania-based actor Brett Mack as Tom, and Los Angeles-based actor
Russell Sperberg as Jim O’Connor (the Gentleman Caller). Bridge Street Theatre
Associate Artist Steven Patterson directs, with sets and lighting design by
John Sowle, costumes by Michelle Rogers, and artwork by Dina Bursztyn.
Production Stage Manager is Hannarose Manning. <br>
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“Our intention here at Bridge Street is always to illuminate, as clearly
and theatrically as possible, the playwright’s original intent rather than
trying to impose an interpretation of our own on the text,” says director
Steven Patterson. “And with this magnificent cast, culled from across the
country, audiences can expect a deep dive into what Williams was truly after
when he first created this poignant, fragile, deeply moving remembrance of his
own family.”<i><br>
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“The Glass Menagerie” will play for eight performances only, October 5 – 15. Thursday
– Saturday performances begin at 7:30pm, with Sunday matinees at 2:00pm. Discounted
advance tickets are available for $28 online at <a href="http://bridgest.org/the-glass-menagerie-tickets/">bridgest.org/the-glass-menagerie-tickets/</a>.
Seats at the door are $30. All tickets for patrons ages 18 and under are $15.
Additionally, any remaining seats for the preview performance on Thursday
evening October 5 and the Sunday afternoon matinee on October 8 will be sold at
the door on a “Pay What You Will” basis. Just show up before curtain time and
pay whatever you feel you can afford for any seat that’s still available. Doors
always open one-half hour before curtain time.<br>
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Experience one of the most moving plays in the American canon in a production
that brilliantly honors its original intentions. Want more details? Just visit the
theatre’s website at <a href="http://bridgest.org/the-glass-menagerie/">bridgest.org/the-glass-menagerie/</a>.<br>
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</span><i><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Events at Bridge Street Theatre are supported in part by the New York
State Council on the Arts with the support of the Governor of New York and the
New York State Legislature and by Public Funds from the Greene County
Legislature. Bridge Street Theatre’s entire 2023 Season is sponsored by generous
donations from Mary E. Barrett and Ted and Mary Neumann in memory of Helmut and
Emily Neumann.</span></i><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br>
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</i></span><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Performance Calendar:<br>
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</span></b><a name="_Hlk142388615"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Bridge Street Theatre
presents<br>
</span></a><b><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">THE
GLASS MENAGERIE <br>
</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">by Tennessee Williams<b><br>
</b>with Brett Mack, Sarah Jayne Rothkopf, Russell Sperberg, and Leigh
Strimbeck<br>
Directed by Steven Patterson<br>
Set and Lighting Design by John Sowle<br>
Costumes by Michelle Rogers<br>
Artwork by Dina Bursztyn<br>
Production Stage Manager: Hannarose Manning<br>
October 5 – 15, 2023<br>
Bridge Street Theatre’s “Priscilla” Mainstage<br>
44 West Bridge Street, Catskill, NY<br>
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Thursday October 5 @ 7:30pm (“Pay What You Will” preview)<br>
Friday October 6 @ 7:30pm (Opening Night)<br>
Saturday October 7 @ 7:30pm <br>
Sunday October 8 @ 2:00pm (“Pay What You Will” performance)<br>
Thursday October 12 @ 7:30pm<br>
Friday October 13 @ 7:30pm<br>
Saturday October 14 @ 7:30pm<br>
Sunday October 15 @ 2:00pm (Closing performance)<br>
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<b>Tickets:<br>
</b>Advance tickets available at <a href="https://bridgest.org/the-glass-menagerie-tickets/">https://bridgest.org/the-glass-menagerie-tickets/</a><br>
$28 General Admission, 18 & under $15<br>
Tickets can also be purchased at the door prior to each performance (on a space
available basis) for $30, 18 & under $15<br>
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