Spring 2012 Community Theatre Production:
Charley's Aunt by Brandon Thomas

Lights! Costumes! Action! Come experience an evening of hysterical high jinx as two English college boys try to win the hearts of "the dearest girls in all the world." Brandon Thomas' Charley's Aunt broke all historic records for a play of any kind with its first 1892 run. Since then it has been continually revived on Broadway, community theaters, musicals, and movies. Enjoy an evening of family friendly entertainment on Thursday, March 1, or enjoy dinner along with the play on Friday, March 2.

Ticket Information

Open seating tickets may be purchased at Will Call.

Thursday, March 1 - 7:00 p.m.

• $8 - Play Only

Friday, March 2 - Dinner 6:30 p.m. - Play 7:30 p.m.

• $8 - Play Only Open seating tickets available at the door
• $10 - Play and Dinner – Standard Seating - White Table SOLD OUT*
• $15 - Play and Dinner – Premium Seating - Blue Table Tickets available at the door
• $20 - Play and Dinner – Elite Seating - Gold Table SOLD OUT*
• $40 - Play and Dinner – VIP Seating - Purple Table (includes personalized wait-service, real tableware, and candlelight; perfect for a romantic date or enjoyable double-date) SOLD OUT*

Setting and Story

1892, St. Olde's College, Oxford, England

College undergrads Jack and Charley invite two young ladies to their rooms for luncheon in order to "meet Charley's aunt from Brazil, where the nuts come from." But, alas, the millionaire aunt sends word that she will have to defer her visit a few days. What is to be done? They cannot host the girls without a chaperone! The dear young things must not be compromised! But neither will the boys give up the opportunity of declaring their undying love. When their friend shows up announcing that he is auditioning for the college play, it appears that the problem is solved. Lord Babberly ("Babbs"), who has "never acted a day in his life," is forced into a black satin skirt, old-fashioned lace fichu, and wig! As CHARLEY'S AUNT, this old frump is smacked around by the boys, hugged and kissed by the girls, pursued for marriage by Jack's father and Amy's crabby old uncle, and meets Charley's real aunt when she shows up, assuming another name! The hilarious confusion can only be sorted out when Babbs puts his suit back on. Then, of course, the boys get the girls, two long lost couples are reunited, and all the world is right again.

Cast

(in order of appearance)