August 7, 2010

11 a.m.

Overview

Ever wanted to know what would happen if a young beggar and a prince changed places? So did Tom Canty and Prince Edward of Wales. One day after meeting by chance and noticing they look very much alike, they decide to try it out. However, it turns out to be more than they bargained for as each discovers the pitfalls of the other’s life and has difficulty proving (and, at times, concealing) who they really are. Mark Twain’s classic tale of mistaken identity and class struggle is filled with laughs and thrills.

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Overview

The Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning stage adaptation of the classic tragedy of John Merrick, the Elephant Man. The tale, based on Merrick’s life, revolves around a man who lived in Victorian England and became renowned due to his physical deformity. This timeless tale is sure to be as touching and thought-provoking today as when it first premiered.
Contains adult situations.

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Overview

The Drama League brings you the best of new musical theatre in this musical celebration of the mating game that takes on the truths and myths behind that contemporary conundrum known as “the relationship.” Act l details the journey from dating and waiting to lovers and marriage, while Act II reveals the agonies and triumphs of in-laws and newborns, trips in the family car and pick-up techniques of the geriatric set. This hilarious revue pays tribute to those who have loved and lost, to those who have fallen on their face at the portal of romance, to those who have dared to ask, “Say, what are you doing Saturday night?” Contains adult language & situations.

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Overview

In this beautiful musical set in 1911, Mary Lennox is a lonely little girl who is sent to live with her uncle Archibald in Yorkshire after becoming an orphan. Struggling with his own past, Archibald casts a dark shadow over the manor until Mary discovers a secret garden that had once belonged to his wife Lily. By nursing this garden back to life, Mary somehow restores life to her grieving uncle and his sick son.

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His woman left him and he’s flat broke…no doubt about it, Nomax has the blues. But when he turns on his old-style radio…out pop five guys named Moe to help chase his blues away! This delightful and uplifting musical features the songs of Louis Jordan and many other songwriters who were taking rhythm & blues into exciting new directions in the 30s and 40s. Songs include “Ain’t Nobody Here But Us Chickens,” “Caldonia,” “Early in the Morning,” and “Let the Good Times Roll.”

Cast and Crew

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Overview

Leapin’ Lizards! The sun will come out “Tomorrow” in December on the Wilmington Drama League Stage in one of the world’s best-loved musicals. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations, befriends FDR and finds a new family and home in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace and a lovable mutt named Sandy. A sure fire hit for the Holidays this year!

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The Wilmington Drama League is about to give you the “Razzle-Dazzle” in the form of the smash musical CHICAGO! Chicago is a story of murder, greed, corruption, violence, exploitation, adultery, and treachery-all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts. It is the tale of the sensational murderess Velma Kelly, the reigning queen of the Cook County jail, and Roxie Hart, the newest of the merry murderesses, who, of course, haven’t really committed any crime…or have they? This musical is sure to provide an evening of fun, mystery and All That Jazz.

Cast and Crew

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Overview

Karen and Martha own and operate a boarding school in upstate New York in the 1930’s. Mary Tilford, a disaffected student, lies and bullies the other girls. In order to get out of school for good, Mary concocts a devastating lie about Karen and Martha, which could cost them more than any of them could imagine. This gripping and controversial drama from Lillian Hellman is relevant to this day.

Cast and Crew

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It’s time to get out the vote – again!

The Wilmington Drama League proudly presents our Annual One-Act Play Festival. For two nights, we’ll be presenting four very different, dynamic one-act plays, and you get to vote for your favorite. The winning play will represent the Drama League at the State One-Act Festival this March.

General admission tickets to the festival are only $8. Please note that some plays contain adult language.

This year’s plays include:

A PLAY ABOUT A MOUSE
Written by Kristyn Leigh Robinson
Directed by Jonathan Dalecki

THE GOLDEN APPLE
Written and Directed by Jean Eggen

SHIMMER
Written and directed by Sean Kelly

ANTON IN SHOW BUSINESS
Written by Jane Martin
Directed by Brian Couch

Tickets will be available at the door. Don’t miss a great night of theatre – and another opportunity to make your voice heard!