(Le Mars)–At a time where community is being celebrated with high priority in Le Mars, the players at the Le Mars Community Theatre’s Postal Playhouse are excited to be opening “Our Town” by Thornton Wilder this Friday.
Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Our Town tells the story of the small town Grover’s Corners, which can represent the story of every town, the whole world over. Narrated by the “Stage Manager”, played by Danna Schuster, the show follows two families through twelve years of life changes –from “Daily Life” in Act I to the romantic in Act II’s, “Love and Marriage,” and the devastating events in Act III titled, “Death and Eternity.”
(photos courtesy of Jeff Neary)
Shawn Starr is directing the 2nd show of Le Mars Community Theatre’s 50th Anniversary Season, with Jeff Neary producing. The large cast includes many familiar Le Mars Community Theatre faces, as well as some new young talent.
“Our Town” Cast:
Stage Manager- Danna Schuster
Dr.Gibbs-Jeff Neary
George Gibbs- Joey De Boer
Emily Webb- Ari Grant
Mrs. Webb- Jennifer Scholten
Mr. Webb- Bob Hill
Simon Stimson- Eddie McKee
Lovella Soames- Theresa Wurth
Constable Warren- Larry Brangwin
Sy Crowell- Jorja Bixenman
Joe Stoddard- Mel Masuen
Samantha Craig- Audrey Scholten
Howie Newsome- Pete Laskie
Professor Willard-Dan Delperdang
Wally Webb- Sean Schuster
Joe Crowell – Taylor Trimble
Rebecca Gibbs- Kaylee Arens
Mrs. Carter- Katie Frerichs
While opening night tickets are slim pickings, there are many seats open for the other “Our Town” performances which runs May 31-June 2 and June 6-9. Tickets are available online at www.lemarslive.org or by calling the box office weekdays from 11-2 at 546-5788.
