The Cemetery Club
a comedy by Ivan Menchell
at First Congregational Church of Ashfield
March 15-17 and 22-24
Jaris Hanson,* Louise Krieger and Jeannine Haas* play 3 Jewish women in Queens, NY—friends with deep bonds—who meet monthly for tea and a visit to their deceased husbands' graves. The widows are at various stages of "moving on" in their romantic lives. When one of them meets a fellow she likes, played by Frank Aronson,* the women's friendship is put to the test. (*member Actors Equity Assn. appearing under a Members' Project Code).
Jeannine Haas of Pauline Productions, the resident theatre company at First Congregational Church of Ashfield, teams up with Jean Koester of Devereaux Productions to mount this full production. Both Koester and Haas are attracted to projects featuring juicy roles for mature women, a population whose stories and presence are largely under-represented onstage. The play ran on Broadway in 1990 and was later made into a major motion picture.
Why this play now? Jeannine says, "When Louise and Jean brought this script to my attention, I just loved it. It has a sweetness to it and the dialogue and humor rings true. I think the audience will relate to these characters and their foibles. And goodness knows, we all need to be in the same room laughing together right now! It's winter in New England; cold and dark, and the world is a mess. I think this play will be "just the ticket" to leave the audience feeling more hopeful, lighter, and glad to be alive.
WHEN:
Fri March 15 2pm*
Sat March 16 7pm
Sun March 17 2pm
Fri March 22 7pm*
Sat March 23 2pm and 7pm
Sun March 24 2pm
*Friday shows: masks are required
In case of snow, call 413-588-1534 for information about rescheduling
TICKETS:
Advance Tickets (recommended):online at The Ticketing Company
and
at Ashfield Hardware (cash or check only)
at Door: one hour before the show , if available (cash or check only).
Adults $15, $25, $35 Children $10 (ages 12-17). Less or more gladly accepted.
Jeannine Haas of Pauline Productions, the resident theatre company at First Congregational Church of Ashfield, teams up with Jean Koester of Devereaux Productions to mount this full production. Both Koester and Haas are attracted to projects featuring juicy roles for mature women, a population whose stories and presence are largely under-represented onstage. The play ran on Broadway in 1990 and was later made into a major motion picture.
Why this play now? Jeannine says, "When Louise and Jean brought this script to my attention, I just loved it. It has a sweetness to it and the dialogue and humor rings true. I think the audience will relate to these characters and their foibles. And goodness knows, we all need to be in the same room laughing together right now! It's winter in New England; cold and dark, and the world is a mess. I think this play will be "just the ticket" to leave the audience feeling more hopeful, lighter, and glad to be alive.
WHEN:
Fri March 15 2pm*
Sat March 16 7pm
Sun March 17 2pm
Fri March 22 7pm*
Sat March 23 2pm and 7pm
Sun March 24 2pm
*Friday shows: masks are required
In case of snow, call 413-588-1534 for information about rescheduling
TICKETS:
Advance Tickets (recommended):online at The Ticketing Company
and
at Ashfield Hardware (cash or check only)
at Door: one hour before the show , if available (cash or check only).
Adults $15, $25, $35 Children $10 (ages 12-17). Less or more gladly accepted.
GIVE US A GIFT!
If you would like to donate to Pauline Productions, and keep theatre happening in our community, Please do! We will do great things with your gift.
Send a check made out to Pauline Productions
and mail to:
Pauline Productions
4 Wildwood Lane, Goshen, MA 01032
If you wish your contribution to be tax deductible,
Make your check out to our Fiscal Sponsor who will send you a confirmation of your donation for tax purposes:
First Congregational Church of Ashfield—and specify on the check
in the comment line lower left "FOR PAULINE PRODUCTIONS".
and mail to:
First Congregational Church of Ashfield
P.O. Box 519
429 Main St.
PAULINE PRODUCTIONS 4 WILDWOOD LANE, GOSHEN, MA 01032 INFO@PAULINELIVE.COM
If you would like to donate to Pauline Productions, and keep theatre happening in our community, Please do! We will do great things with your gift.
Send a check made out to Pauline Productions
and mail to:
Pauline Productions
4 Wildwood Lane, Goshen, MA 01032
If you wish your contribution to be tax deductible,
Make your check out to our Fiscal Sponsor who will send you a confirmation of your donation for tax purposes:
First Congregational Church of Ashfield—and specify on the check
in the comment line lower left "FOR PAULINE PRODUCTIONS".
and mail to:
First Congregational Church of Ashfield
P.O. Box 519
429 Main St.
PAULINE PRODUCTIONS 4 WILDWOOD LANE, GOSHEN, MA 01032 INFO@PAULINELIVE.COM