"ESCANABA is a Super Yooper Comedy."
...The Ann Arbor News
The BARN THEATRE proudly presents
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ESCANABA IN DA MOONLIGHT JEFF DANIELS Directed by |
Opening Tuesday, June 10 at 8:30 PM
TWO WEEKS ONLY! June 10 - June 22
(Augusta, MI) The Barn Theatre is proud to present Jeff Daniels' ESCANABA IN DA MOONLIGHT. This hilarious comedy will have you laughing for weeks to come. Jack Ragotzy states, "I laughed until I doubled over when I first read this script."
"Daniels being from Michigan sure understands this part of the country and knows where the laughs are!" The production is being directed by fellow producer and son, Brendan Ragotzy.
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"Challenging what anyone might consider 'legitimate' theatre, Daniels breaks new theatrical ground..." ...The Detroit News |
When the Soady clan reunites for the opening day of deer season at the family's Upper Peninsula camp, thirty-five-year-old Reuben Soady played by Scott Burkell brings with him the shameful reputation of being the oldest Soady in the history of Soadys never to bag a buck. In a hunting story to beat all hunting stories, ESCANABA IN DA MOONLIGHT spins a hilarious tale of humor, horror and heart as Rueben goes to any and all lengths to remove himself from the wrong end of the family record book.
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ESCANABA IN DA MOONLIGHT is a tall tale inspired by a larger than life corner of America...Daniels gives his audience plenty to laugh at plus a little something to think about." ...The Oakland Press |
As the fateful dawn approaches, Reuben attempts to change his luck by altering several of the time tested rituals and traditions of the Soady deer camp, but only succeeds in fueling a series of strange and unexplainable
events causing Remar, Reuben's overly superstitious brother to remark, "If I didn't know better, I'd say the camp was cursed!" Finally Reuben is blasted by a blinding whoosh of light from up high up on Soady Ridge and everything breaks loose, armed with only the undying love of his wife and his family, Reuben runs up the ridge to free his deepest fear.
The set is designed by Richard L Haptonstall, the lighting is designed by Monique R. Norman and the costume design is by Judy Kazy-Garey. Sound is being designed by James Stephenson.
The Barn Theatre is located on M-96 West of Augusta. Performances are Tuesday through Friday at 8:30 PM, Saturday at 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm, and Sunday at 5:00 pm. Tickets are $25.00 Tuesday through Thursday, and $27.50 Friday through Sunday. Visa and MasterCard are accepted. For tickets call (269) 731-4121. The box office is open daily from 10:00 am - 10:00 pm.
Enjoy refreshments in The Rehearsal Shed Lounge with friends before, during intermission and after the show. There is a free cabaret-style show in the Rehearsal Shed Lounge after mainstage performance.
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Cast List for ESCANABA IN DA MOONLIGHT Albert Soady..............................MIKE HELMS Reuben Soady........................SCOTT BURKELL Remnar Soady............................ERIC PARKER Jimmer Negamanee......................ROY BROWN Ranger Tom T. Tread.....TREVOR SOUTHWORTH Wolf Moon Dance Soady........RACHEL SIMPSON Director-BRENDAN RAGOZTY Stage Manager - REBECCA SKUPIN Scenic Designer - RICHARD L. HAPTONSTALL Lighting Designer - MONIQUE R. NORMAN Costume Designer - JUDY KAZY-GARVEY Sound Designer - JAMES STEPHENSON Technical Director - FRED GILLETTE Prop master - JAMES KNOX Wig / hair master - GERRYLEE MCCORMICK Producers - JACK AND BRENDAN RAGOZTY |
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