[Capdist-announce] Tennessee Williams’ Classic “The Glass Menagerie” Comes to Catskill

[Steven Patterson]

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.

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.

“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.”

“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
bridgest.org/the-glass-menagerie-tickets/. 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.

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
bridgest.org/the-glass-menagerie/.

*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.*




*Performance Calendar: *Bridge Street Theatre presents

*THE GLASS MENAGERIE *by Tennessee Williams
with Brett Mack, Sarah Jayne Rothkopf, Russell Sperberg, and Leigh Strimbeck
Directed by Steven Patterson
Set and Lighting Design by John Sowle
Costumes by Michelle Rogers
Artwork by Dina Bursztyn
Production Stage Manager: Hannarose Manning
October 5 – 15, 2023
Bridge Street Theatre’s “Priscilla” Mainstage
44 West Bridge Street, Catskill, NY

Thursday October 5 @ 7:30pm (“Pay What You Will” preview)
Friday October 6 @ 7:30pm (Opening Night)
Saturday October 7 @ 7:30pm
Sunday October 8 @ 2:00pm (“Pay What You Will” performance)
Thursday October 12 @ 7:30pm
Friday October 13 @ 7:30pm
Saturday October 14 @ 7:30pm
Sunday October 15 @ 2:00pm (Closing performance)


*Tickets: *Advance tickets available at
https://bridgest.org/the-glass-menagerie-tickets/
$28 General Admission, 18 & under $15
Tickets can also be purchased at the door prior to each performance (on a
space available basis) for $30, 18 & under $15
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://capdisttheater.org/pipermail/capdist-announce/attachments/20230913/75e37583/attachment-0001.html>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: GM icon.jpg
Type: image/jpeg
Size: 295138 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://capdisttheater.org/pipermail/capdist-announce/attachments/20230913/75e37583/attachment-0001.jpg>