<div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">One of just a handful
of undisputed classics of the American stage, Tennessee William’s haunting “The
Glass Menagerie” returns to Bridge Street Theatre’s intimate “Priscilla”
Mainstage, located at 44 West Bridge Street in Catskill, NY, for a two-weekend
run April 4 – 13, 2024.<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 reviving its critically-acclaimed 2023 production of this moving remembrance
of family ties, lost dreams, and shattered illusions which incorporates
elements from Williams’ original, pre-production draft of the script, and utilizes
the incidental music composed for the initial production by author and composer
Paul Bowles. With a single exception, the theatre has managed to re-assembled the
show’s spectacular original cast – Leigh
Strimbeck (BST’s “The Lion in Winter” and “Lewiston”) as Amanda Wingfield, Brett
Mack as her son Tom, and Russell Sperberg as Jim O’Connor (the Gentleman
Caller). Replacing the unavailable Sarah Jayne Rothkopf (who’ll be returning to
later this season to play Yelena in BST’s production of Chekhov’s “Uncle
Vanya”) is Taylor Congdon (BST’s “Long Day’s Journey Into Night) as Laura. 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. This production of
“The Glass Menagerie” is sponsored in part by a generous donation from Jay
Lesenger.<br>
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Reaction to the original 2023 presentation of this production was universally
ecstatic. Critics from across the region called it “A work of art”
“Breathtaking” “Must see theater” “Shatteringly good” “Beautifully rendered” “Played
to perfection” and “Essential viewing” When the final two sold-out performances
of the original run had to be cancelled due to a COVID outbreak among members
of the production team, the theatre immediately began to plot a way to bring
the play back as soon as possible during 2024. “We felt an obligation, not only
to all those folks who held tickets to those final cancelled performances but
to everyone who wasn’t able to purchase a ticket before the show sold out, as
well as so many of our patrons who expressed a desire to see it a second time,”
says John Sowle, Bridge Street Theatre’s Artistic and Managing Director. “When
a production turns out as beautifully as this one did, you want to make sure
that as many people as possible get the opportunity to experience it.”<br>
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“The Glass Menagerie” will play for eight performances only, April 4 – 13. Please
note that the performance schedule for this production will be somewhat
different than usual for Bridge Street Theatre. For the Thursday – Saturday performances
April 4-6, curtain time is 7:30pm. The Sunday performance on April 7 begins at 2:00pm.
During Week Two, there will be a 7:30pm performance on Thursday April 11 and
Friday April 12, and then a two-show day on Saturday April 13 - an added 2:00pm
matinee followed by a 7:30pm closing performance. There will be no final Sunday
matinee on April 14 for this production. Discounted advance tickets are
available online for $27 at <a href="http://bridgest.org/glass24-tickets/">bridgest.org/glass24-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 April 4 and the
Sunday afternoon matinee on April 7 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 at least one-half
hour before curtain time.<br>
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Experience (or re-experience) one of the most moving plays in the American
canon in a rapturously received production that brilliantly honors its original
intentions. Want more details? Just visit the theatre’s website at <a href="http://bridgest.org/glass-menagerie-2024/">bridgest.org/glass-menagerie-2024/</a>.<br>
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</span><i><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:105%;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 2024 Season is sponsored
by a generous donation from Mary E. Barrett.<br>
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</span></i><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Performance Calendar:<br>
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</span></b><a name="_Hlk142388615"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Bridge Street Theatre
presents<br>
</span><b><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">THE GLASS MENAGERIE <br>
</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">by Tennessee Williams<b><br>
</b>with Taylor Congdon, Brett Mack, 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>
April 4 – 13, 2024<br>
Bridge Street Theatre’s “Priscilla” Mainstage<br>
44 West Bridge Street, Catskill, NY<br>
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Thursday April 4 @ 7:30pm (“Pay What You Will” preview)<br>
Friday April 5 @ 7:30pm (Opening Night)<br>
Saturday April 6 @ 7:30pm <br>
Sunday April 7 @ 2:00pm (“Pay What You Will” performance)<br>
Thursday April 11 @ 7:30pm<br>
Friday April 12 @ 7:30pm<br>
Saturday April 13 @ 2:00pm<br>
Saturday April 13 @ 7:30pm (Closing performance)<br>
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<b>Tickets:<br>
</b>Advance tickets available at <a href="https://bridgest.org/glass24-tickets/">https://bridgest.org/glass24-tickets/</a><br>
General Admission $27, 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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