All's Well that Ends Well   [ Read Summary ] June 6 — July 18

By William Shakespeare Hearts and nations are at war in this romantic tale of one woman’s determination to chase down her husband despite all odds. The orphaned Helena traverses war torn Europe, performing impossible tasks to win Bertram’s love--but is all for naught? Shakespeare’s rarely performed romantic comedy poses the eternal question, “do the ends justify the means”. You be the judge.” Calendar >>

The Crucible   [ Read Summary ] June 13 — July 23

By Arthur Miller Arthur Miller’s political masterpiece is more relevant now than ever. Perched on the edge of the New World in 1692, Salem, Massachusetts, is home to a puritanical village steadfast in their sense of religious sanctity. The devil is suddenly loosed in this quiet enclave when a group of teenage girls are caught dancing and conjuring love charms in the woods under the guise of night. Wicked accusations and whispers of adultery ignite a firestorm of mass hysteria, personal spite and a relentless witch hunt that shakes the very foundation of the community. A timeless tale of truth on trial, this renowned drama is a riveting American classi Calendar >>

Into the Woods   [ Read Summary ] July 11 — August 31

Book by James Lapine, Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Over the river and through the woods to the Festival you go—to delight in this fractured fairy tale. Stephen Sondheim’s award winning music and lyrics will transport you to a land where there is a giant in the sky, a wolf in the woods, a curse reversed, and a wish in everyone’s heart. This magical tapestry of woven fables amuses and enlightens as desires, quests, and consequences combine to remind you to be careful what you wish for. Calendar >>

Macbeth   [ Read Summary ] August 1 — August 29

By William Shakespeare “By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes” is just one prophetic warning issued by Shakespeare’s witchy, weird sisters in this compelling tale of the pursuit of power and its deadly ends. In a world where nobles vie for power with mighty armies and subtle intrigues, Macbeth yearns for political advancement. Driven by his desire and his wife’s obsession with power, Macbeth throws aside his conscience to pursue the throne. We dare you to join us for an evening of darkness, where specters and riddles foretell the future of kings. Calendar >>

Greater Tuna   [ Read Summary ] September 5 — September 27

By Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and Ed Howard Somethin’ fishy is going on in September! Tom and Joe (a.k.a The Greenshow Guys a.k.a The Fool Squad a.k.a two of the wackiest wits in the West) team up for an evening of tour de farce theater. Sit back and laugh the night away as they portray over 20 inhabitants of Tuna, the third smallest town in Texas. This hilarious satire paints a panoramic view of life in rural America, and showcases the talent of our dexterous duo. Calendar >>

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