JULY 25 and 26, AUGUST 1 and 2 AT 8PM SUNDAY AUGUST 3 AT 2PM
A show with lots of laugher and some tears, On Golden Pond by Ernest Thompson is a wonderful examination of people like you and me dealing with life and families. In a summer cottage on a small lake much like those near here, Norman and Ethel Thayer struggle with the difficulties of growing older and their relationship with their only daughter and her fiancée’s son.
In 1979 this captivating play won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding New Play, and in 2005 won the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play.
A warm, funny and perceptive look at love and family life, On Golden Pond will provide you with an enjoyable evening of theater.
Norman and Ethel spend each summer at their home on Golden Pond, not far from here. (In fact you may remember that the film version was shot on location at Squam Lake) When Chelsea and her fiancée leave young Billy with her parents while they travel in Europe, all three generations learn something from each other. This heartwarming and hilarious collision of family members is a show no-one should miss.
Performances will be at 8pm on Friday, July 25th; Saturday, July 26th; Friday, August 1st and Saturday, August 2nd. There will be a matinee at 2pm on Sunday, August 3rd. Tickets (Opening night only - $8 in advance and $10 at the door - All other performances are $10 in advance and $12 at the door ) are available at Black’s Paper and Gifts on Main St., Wolfeboro and on-line at Ticketleap.
Director Russ Ellis has announced the cast. The aged and crotchety Norman Thayer will be played by Peter Pijoan. His loving and long-suffering wife will be played by Diane Sullivan.
Taking the role of Chelsea Thayer Wayne, their daughter who has problems of her own, will be Patti Pardy. Jerry Vasil will play Chelsea's boyfriend, Bill, and Josh Beckwith will play Bill's son, Billy Ray. Charlie, the mailman, will be played by Len Miller.
In addition to Russ, the production team includes producer, Patti Pardy and assistant director, Meggin Dail. Jay Sydow will design the set, and Athena Ellis will be the stage manager. Anyone
interested in helping out – especially with costumes, make-up or lighting design – should contact Patti (pardys4@aol.com). The rehearsal schedule is on our calendar at the bottom right of the Home Page.
