Steel Magnolias: It's All About the Hair

Everyone knows “Steel Magnolias” is a real tear-jerker, but for the cast and crew of Villagers Theatre’s upcoming production, the play is a real hair-raising experience.

No, the group isn’t turning the emotional story about female friendship into a horror story. Rather, the play is set in a beauty parlor, and the actors playing hairdressers in the show got some real training in how to style hair.

So in the opening scene, Tracey Fama, who plays the character Truvy, will actually be styling a wig worn by Christina Ryan (who plays Shelby) into an ’80s-style big hair-do.

In her quest for authenticity, director Ana Kalet arranged for her actors to work with stylists at Salon NV in Franklin Park. Owner Judy Doyle and stylists Rachel Restaino, Trina Hartman and Renee Morris gave the actors lessons in washing, setting and drying hair, and even taught them how to stand (leaning back to ease the pressure on their backs). The sets will even feature working sinks and dryers.

“I think that’s going to be a really nice addition,” Kalet said. “And I can see Tracey, who plays Truvy, is modeling some of her character on Judy, because Judy does hair every day in 3-inch heals, which is astonishing. And she actually said it hurts for her to be in flats; it feels better for her to be heels. So now Tracey is in 3-inch heels on stage the entire time, and it makes it easier when she does lean back. ... You can tell she’s modeling the posture and everything on Judy.”

“Steel Magnolias,” was written by Robert Harling and produced off-Broadway in 1987. It’s best-known for the 1989 movie adaptation, starring Julia Roberts, Shriely MacLaine, Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Daryl Hannah and Olympia Dukakis.

The story follows six female friends in Louisiana as they deal with weddings, relationships and illness (Harling wrote the play after his younger sister died of diabetes). The play differs from the movie in that it takes place entirely in Truvy’s beauty parlor, and the six women are the only characters, as opposed to the movie, which showed husbands, fiancés, and other members of the town they lived in.

“Everything is through just these six women, their perspective,” Kalet said of the play. “And you’re only allowed to see it through their perspective. I think that’s the most fascinating part.”

Another area where Kalet and the cast are working for authenticity is the accents. Cast member Lori Fabian, who plays Clairee, is actually from Louisiana, so the accent is kind of a natural for her. The other actors are getting some help from Fabian’s husband, Mike, who’s serving as vocal coach (and also voicing the unseen DJ).

Let’s face it: 99 percent of the audience won’t notice whether an actor is standing in a proper hairdresser stance or if a southern accent is precise to Louisiana, but Kalet said nailing those details are part of the fun of directing a show.

“The important thing for me is always to learn something, that’s the fun part about theater,” she said. “Most actors, director, we’re kind of jacks-of-all-trades, master of none, and that’s because we just love learning new things. And I had never done a show about hair before, and I wanted to learn more about what it’s like to do hair, and what it is to style someone’s hair, and just have that be correct and have some authenticity up there.

“And it definitely gives the actresses the feeling that they learned something and they kind of know what they’re doing," she continued. "And the same thing with having the accent, nobody from New Jersey is going to a recognize a Louisiana accent from a Savannah accent, but for these girls, it makes them feel like there’s something authentic and real going on up there.”

Another difference Kalet noted is that the play handles the emotional impact of certain scenes differently than the movie does. Particularly (spoiler alert), a scene involving the death of a character. In the movie, the scene is dragged out as the character falls into a coma, and her mother is agonizing with the pain of losing her.

“[She’s] waiting for the daughter to wake up and then when she doesn’t, they take her off life support and everyone walks away and she’s all alone,” Kalet said. “It’s really grueling. … That’s not the point of this play at all. The point is that these are moments in their lives—they’re up, they’re down, they’re up, they’re down, but it always keeps going.”

But fans of the movie will hear some of their favorite lines recited—and the play is still emotional, but not quite as maudlin.

“It’s actually more laughter through tears,” Kalet said. “Rather than just crying the whole time, just as fast as you start crying, the next second you’re laughing right through it. I think that’s better for the audience, you’re not going (to the theater) to cry, you’re going to be entertained.”

Steel Magnolias will be performed at Villagers Theatre, 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset, April 1-17. For tickets and information, go towww.villagerstheatre.com or call 732-873-2710.

THE ON STAGE SCOOP

All Jazzed Up:  Jazz showcase will feature bassist Nicki Parrott performing with a trio including Warren Vache on cornet and guitarist Vinnie Corrao. The concert will take place March 30 at 8 p.m. at the theater, in Morris Township. Tickets cost $18 ($15 in advance). Call 973-971-3706 or go towww.morrismuseum.org for more information.

Exit Laughing: "" in Maplewood will present “Funny Ladies” March 31 at  7:30 p.m. The laugh-filled revue features new essays, standup comedy, plays and songs by Shannon Barr, Laura Booker, Jennifer Turner Hall, Tori I’Connell, Tina Kelly, CJ Prince and Elizabeth. The show is at  (formerly Cent’Anni), 5 Highland Place, Mapleweood. Tickets cost $15, there is a one-drink minimum. For information, call 973-763-4029 or go to www.whatexittheatre.com.

Mixing It Up: George Winston will brings his blend of jazz, R&B, folk and classical to  in Morristown, April 1 at 8 p.m. Winston’s love of jazz and piano began when he first heard Vince Guaraldi’s music for “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” when the special first aired in 1965. In 1996, Winston released "Linus and Lucy—The Music of Vince Guaraldi," and released a follow-up to that album last year. Tickets cost $37 to $52. The Mayo Center is located at 100 South St. in Morristown. For tickets and information, call 973-539-8008 or go to www.mayoarts.org.

Mystery, Meat: Omicron Theatre Productions will present a Murder Mystery Dinner featuring audience participation, April 1 through May 28, at  on Amwell Road in Hillsborough. Admission costs $49 and includes dinner, the show, tax and gratuity. Performances start at 7:30 p.m. Reservations are required: Call 609-443-5598.

The Challenges of Love: The Battle of the Sexes continues as The Shakespeare Initiative at Brundage Park Playhouse in Randolph presents “The Taming of the Shrew” April 1 through 3. The comedy follows Petruchio’s attempts to make a proper wife of the fiery-tongued and stubborn Katherina. It has been adapted into a musical classic (Cole Porter’s “Kiss Me Kate”) and a modern romantic comedy (“10 Things I Hate About You”). The Shakespeare Initiative’s production stars Claire Bochenek as Katherina and David Chullanandana as Petruchio. The production has been directed by Richard Norman and features fight choreography by Jon Young. Set design is by Nola Young and costumes, lighting design/operation and sound are by Mark Carovale. Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 p.m. Sunday matinees start at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $10. For information and reservations, call 973-989-7092.

Love Under the Stars:  is staging John Cariani’s “Almost, Maine” through April 2. Described by the Barn’s website as a “delightfully charming midwinter night’s dream,” the play follows the residents of Almost as they fall in and out of love as the northern lights illuminate the sky. Tickets cost $15 and can be reserved by calling the box office at 973-334-9320 or e-mailing boxoffice@barntheatre.org (reservations can only be accepted via e-mail up to to 24 hours prior to showtime). The Barn Theatre is located at 32 Skyline Drive. For more information, go to www.barntheatre.org

Dance For Everyone: Pilobolus, which bills itself as the “The dance company for those who don’t like dance,” is coming to in Morristown April 2. The group began in 1971 during a Dartmouth College dance class and is known for creating dances featuring entangled bodies with irreverence and invention. Tickets cost $32 to $57. The Mayo Center is located at 100 South St. in Morristown. For tickets and information, call 973-539-8008 or go towww.mayoarts.org.

Down on the Farm: Theaterworks USA’s adaptation of Doreen Cronin’s “Click, Clack, Moo Cows that Type” is coming to the  on April 2 at 10 a.m. The story follows Farmer Brown and his typing cows, who start demanding electric blankets in exchange for milk. Tickets cost $12-$15. Click here for more information.

Audition Alert, “Lost in the Field:” Perry Award-nominated playwright Keith E. Brown is casting for his new play, “Lost In the Field,” on April 3 from 2 to 5 p.m. Auditions are at the Darress Theatre, 615 Main St. in Boonton. Casting is for six young girls ages 7 to 13, six young boys ages 7 to 13, six young women ages 15 to 21, six young men ages 16 to 21, six men ages 30 to 60, and six women ages 30 to 60. For more information, go to www.darresstheater.com.

A New Take on an Old Story:  in Madison will launch the 2011 Lend Us Your Ears play reading series with “The Notorious Lady Susan,” adapted by Tom Fontana from the novel "Lady Susan" by Jane Austen. The reading will be held on April 4 at 7 p.m. at the . “Lady Susan” is the first novel Austen wrote, but it wasn’t published until more than 50 years after her death. Fontana’s television credits include “St. Elsewhere” and “Homicide: Life on the Street.” The Lend Us Your Ears series offers patrons the chance to see the Shakespeare Theatre explore new plays through script-in-hand readings. The theater is located at 36 Madison Ave. on the  campus. Tickets cost $15 or $10 for students students. For more information, call 973-408-5600 or go towww.shakespearenj.org.

Audition Alert: “42nd Street:” Villagers Theatre in Somerset will be holding auditions for “42nd Street” on April 4 and 5 from 7 to 10 p.m. Those auditioning are asked to perform a short, 16-bar selection in the style of the show, preferably from the standard musical theater repertoire. Every role in the show requires at least minor movement abilities, so in addition to singing, you will be taught a brief dance combination. Bring  appropriate footwear (i.e. jazz shoes, character shoes, or sneakers) and clothing in which you feel comfortable dancing. If you are interested in auditioning for the roles of Peggy Sawyer, Andy Lee or any ensemble roles, you  will also be taught a tap combination, so please bring tap shoes if you have them. For more information e-mailjessica@villagerstheatre.com.

Put Away Those CliffsNotes:  in Morristown is presenting “Hamlet” as part of a curriculum tie-in for students in grades 8 through 12, April 5 at 10 a.m. Tickets cost $10. The Mayo Center is located at 100 South St. in Morristown. For tickets and information, call 973-539-8008 or go towww.mayoarts.org. A study guide is available for download here.

Put Up Your Dukes: The Dukes of Dixieland, the oldest continuing jazz band in America’s jazz city, is coming to  to play brassy New Orleans music, April 7 at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $32 ri $47. The Mayo Center is located at 100 South St. in Morristown. For tickets and information, call 973-539-8008 or go to www.mayoarts.org.

This Looks Strange: What Exit? Theatre Company will present StrangeDog Theatre’s “The StrangeDog Eat Dog and Pony Show,” April 7 through 9 at theThe Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts in Burgdorff. The company describes the show as a festival of manic comedies by Ben Clawson and rock ’n’ roll by Bern and The Brights and The MiCKS. In explaining the title, StrangeDog’s website states “StrangeDog” refers to the New Jersey-based collective of actors, directors, artists and designers, “Dog Eat Dog” describes the world’s harshness, and  “A Dog and Pony Show” refers to the 19th-century traveling show. “Put 'em all together and you’re left with ‘The StrangeDog Eat Dog and Pony Show,’ a fast paced and larger than life conglomerate of original plays, sketches, monologues and music,” according to What Exit’s website. The show is directed by Artem Yatsunov and stars some of StrangeDog’s favorite collaborators and co-conspirators. Tickets and show times are available at www.strangedogtheatre.com.

Ladies Night: The Women’s Theater Company in Parsippany will present Matthew Barber’s adaptation of Elizabeth von Arnim’s novel “Enchanted April” April 8 through 23. The play is about four English women who rent a castle on an Italian island in an effort to understand their lives and relationships. The novel was the basis for two movies, one released in 1935 and one in 1992. For tickets and information, call 973-316-3033 or e-mail info@womenstheater.org. Performances are at the , 1130 Knoll Road, Lake Hiawatha (use Boonton as the destination city for GPS directions);www.womenstheater.org.

American Tunes: Rosanne Cash will perform a concert at in Morristown April 8 at 8 p.m. The daughter of Johnny Cash is known for hits like “Seven-Year Ache.” Her most recent album, “The List” is a collection of essential American songs and features collaborations with Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello and Jeff Tweedy. Tickets cost $42-$67. For tickets and information, call 973-539-8008 or go to www.mayoarts.org.

Play Ball! Nutley Little Theatre is presenting Richard Greenberg’s “Take Me Out,” April 8 to 23. The play follows Darren Lemming, star outfielder for the New York Empires. Darren is rich, famous, handsome, and convinced that coming out of the closet will be well-accepted. Turns out he’s wrong. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $15. The April 8 is a benefit performance for Buddies of New Jersey, an organization that supports and educates people who have, or whose lives are affected by, HIV and AIDS. Tickets for the April 9 Meet and Greet cost $22. Tickets are available by calling 1-877-238-5596 or by clicking here. The theater is located at 7 Erie Place. For information, go to www.nutleylittletheatre.com.

Come See the Stars:  in Morris Township will hold its annual benefit fundraiser, “The Best of Times: A Star-Studded Salute to the Tony Awards,” on April 9 at 8 p.m. Broadway performer Suzzanne Douglas (“Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill”) stars, along with Tony Award-nominee Robert Cuccioli (“Jekyll & Hyde”), and fellow Broadway and regional favorites Christine Marie Heath, Garth Kravits, Rob Richardson, Joel Robertson, David Sabella-Mills, Matthew Shepard, Julie Waldman-Stiel and Susan Speidel. Joe Elefante (Broadway's “Jersey Boys”) serves as musical director. Audiences can expect to hear musical selections from Tony-winning and nominated shows including “Les Miserables,” “Funny Girl,” “Gypsy,” “Sweeney Todd,” “Jekyll & Hyde,” “Monty Python's Spamalot,” “Chicago,” “Mame,” “The Drowsy Chaperone,” “My Fair Lady,” “Company,” “The Scarlet Pimpernel,” “La Cage Aux Folles” and more. After the performance, the evening continues with a lavish Meet-the-Stars Reception complete with catered delicacies, wine, Glacier Vodka, coffee, dessert and more! A cash 50-50 and silent auction will include aPark Avenue Club membership, luncheon for six at Springbrook Country Club, tickets,  memberships, Bickford season subscriptions, and a Steuben Glass bowl. The show and reception tickets start at $125, with special patron levels at $250. Limited show-only tickets are also available at $65. Call 973-971-3706 for tickets and information.

Helping Through Laughter: The North Jersey-based omprovisational comedy troupe Out of Order is holding a one-night performance on April 9 to benefit Trail Blazers, a youth development organization that has sponsored thousands of inner-city kids from New York and New Jersey to take part in outdoor adventures and environmental education. This performance will also be noteworthy as it marks the first guest appearance of Desireé Caro with the group. Out of Order consists of group members Kym Frank (Mt. Tabor), Dave O'Neill (Montclair), Russ Crespolini (Randolph), Omar Kozarsky (Mahwah), Jess Prekel (Hackensack), Joe Guadara (Mountain Lakes), Jason Victor (Mt Olive), Musical Director, Dr. John Pierce (Mt. Tabor). The show will begin at 8 p.m. at the Dover Little Theatre. Tickets cost $10. The Dover Little Theatre will be donating half of the ticket sales to Trail Blazers. This production is recommended for ages 16 and older. For more information on the performance, visit www.outoforderimprov.com, or call (973) 328-9202. For more information on Trail Blazers, go to www.trailblazers.org.

They’ve Got Personalities: ’s improvisational comedy troupe, Multiple Personality Disorder, will come to the theater in South Orange April 9 at 8 p.m. The unpredictable night of comedy is appropriate for the entire family and promises to bring the laughter from start to finish. The show features a cast of Dreamcatcher regulars, with the troupe directed by Dave Maulbeck, who works in New York with his sketch comedy group, Chet Watkins. The show features sketches created from audience suggestions, with past sketches taking places at a volatile Starbucks, a beach in Tahiti and an episode of “The Dating Game” with peculiar contestants. Tickets cost $15 (save $2 buying in advance). There is no charge for Dreamcatcher season pass holders. The show is at the Baird Center, 5 Mead St. in South Orange. For more information, go towww.dreamcatcherrep.org.

String Theory: Violinist Itzhak Perlman will make his Morristown debut with a concert at  April 9 at 8 p.m. Perlman will be accompanied by pianist Rohan De Silva for a program featuring sonatas by Mozart, Beethoven and Saint-Saens. Tickets cost $75-$125. For tickets and information, call 973-539-8008 or go to www.mayoarts.org.

Down in 100 Acre Wood: Sign State on Tour will present “Winnie the Pooh” at on April 10 at 1:30 and 4 p.m. Christopher Robin, Pooh and all their animal friends will be on stage in this adventure based on A.A. Milne’s books. The show is spoken and presented in sign language for ages 4 through 10. Tickets cost $12. Tickets cost $42 to $67. For tickets and information, call 973-539-8008 or go to www.mayoarts.org.

Comedy Tonight (and Through April 10):  in Millburn is presenting “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” through April 10. With music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by Burt Sheelove and Larry Gelbart, this slapstick farce has been making audiences laugh since it debuted on Broadway in 1962 starring Zero Mostel. Nathan Lane headlined a popular revival in 1996. Tickets cost $25 to $92. For information go to www.papermill.org or call 973-376-4343.

Getting Into the Swing of Things: The Midiri Brothers will return to  in Morris Township with their jazz and swing sounds on April 11. They'll be introducing their new CD, backed by band members Brooks Tegler (drums), Pat Mercuri (guitar), Ed Wise (bass) and Dean Schneider (piano). Joe Midiri plays various reeds, while Paul Midiri plays vibes and occasional trombone. Tickets cost $18, $15 advance. Call 973-971-3706 or go towww.morrismuseum.org for more information.

Biblical Rock:  in Hillsborough is presenting “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” through April 16 at its playhouse, located at 689 Amwell Road (Route 514). The show was written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, and is based on the story from the book of Genesis. Tickets cost $20, or $18 for seniors and students. For tickets, call 908-369-7469 or go to www.svptheatre.org.

Audition Alert, Comedy Showcase: Auditions are being held for a comedy showcase at Pax Amicus Castle Theatre. The theater is seeking new and experienced comics to try out their material on a live audience at the theater in Budd Lake April 16 at 1 p.m. and April 18 at 7 p.m. Prepare five minutes of your best material. Performances are June 4 and 11 at 8 p.m. On-stage experience is not necessary. Adult material is acceptable. Call 973-691-2100 for more information.

Adults-Only Comedy: Pax Amicus Castle Theatre in Budd Lake will present “Things You Shouldn’t Say Past Midnight,” April 16 through May 6. The theater describes the show as a “boisterously naughty romp about three couples searching for love (and lust)." The show’s characters include a mafia hit man with intimacy problems, a young, gay psychiatrist with a much older boyfriend, and Ben, whose relationship with Nancy is thrown a curveball when she screams racial epithets at a rather strange moment. The off-Broadway hit opens April 16 with an 8 p.m. performance. Other performances are Saturdays April 23, 30 and May 7 at 8 p.m. Friday, May 6 at 8 p.m. and Sunday May 1 at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $20 for Saturday performances, $15 Friday and Sunday performances. (Note: This show is R-rated). Call the box office at 973-691-2100 for reservations.

Peachy Keen: Growing Stage children’s theater is the place to see “James and the Giant Peach” through April 17. The play was written by Richard R. George from the Roald Dahl book about the title boy, who embarks on a strange journey aboard a giant peach with his newfound insect friends. Growing Stage promises young theater-goers an adventure with lots of laughs, a wise grasshopper, a pessimistic worm and James’ mean aunts. The theater is located at 7 Ledgwood Ave., Netcong. Tickets cost $18, or for $14 seniors and children. Call 973-347-4946 or go to growingstage.goes.com for more information.

Camp Shakespeare:  has begun enrollment for its summer educational programs, which offer training in classical theater by professional theater artists for middle- and high school-aged students. Applications for the Junior and Senior Corps are now being accepted. The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s Junior Corps is a two-week summer acting program for ages 11 through 14. The program offers a unique opportunity for aspiring young actors as well as youngsters making their first foray into theater. Each two-week Junior Corps session offers daily classes including training in voice and speech for the stage, movement for the actor, Shakespeare’s text, improvisation, stage combat and scene study. The focus of the Junior Corps program is ensemble work. The sessions culminate in a short original production, adapted from Shakespeare or another piece of classic literature, which is performed before an audience of family members, friends, local residents and Shakespeare Theatre company members. While developing basic acting skills, the Junior Corps curriculum also emphasizes self-confidence, collaboration, creativity and teamwork. The Junior Corps offers two sessions, July 11 through 23, and July 18 through July 30. No audition is required for admission into the Junior Corps, but space is limited. Tuition for each two-week Junior Corps session is $650. A $100 discount is applied to returning students or those whose parents are subscribers to The Shakespeare Theatre. The Senior Corps is a three-week program designed for students ages 14 to 17 who demonstrate an aptitude for performance or a strong interest in theater. The Senior Corps builds upon the foundation of the Junior Corps curriculum with an enhanced focus on Shakespeare, the rehearsal process, performance techniques and the nuts and bolts of the profession. Students take daily classes in voice and speech, movement for the actor, improvisation, Shakespearean scene study, stage combat, and audition technique. The sessions culminate with a performance piece — either a collection of Shakespeare scenes, or a condensed version of a Shakespeare play — which is presented to family, friends, local community residents and Shakespeare Theatre company members. Admission to the Senior Corps is by audition, and space is limited. Students will meet with professional resident artists in master classes and discussions. Each student will also come away from the program with a rehearsed and critiqued Shakespeare monologue of his or her choice — a great asset for auditioning for colleges or other theater programs. All members serve as ushers at the Theatre’s performances providing an opportunity for students to work with the public while experiencing the Theatre’s professional productions. Two sessions are offered — June 20 through July 9 and Aug, 1 through 20. The three-week Senior Corps sessions are $750 each.  Returning students or children of 2011 season subscribers receive a $100 discount. To sign up for an audition slot, or for more information, call 973-408-3980 or email Classes@shakespearenj.org.

She’s a Little Bit Country: Tickets for Marie Osmand’s Aug. 24 concert at the  in Morristown are on sale now. Tickets cost $57 to $97. For more information, see here or call 973-539-8008.

Registration for Summer Theater Camps: Brundage Park Playhouse in Randolph has announced its 30th season of summer performing arts education with the return of three programs. Summer Stages is a workshop for young performers ages 8 through 14 who have completed second grade or higher during the 2010-11 school year; staff instructs students in acting, music and dance, and each two-week session will end with a production for audiences of parents, relatives and friends. The Advanced Performers Workshop is open to students who are already at least 12 and will be entering seventh through 11th grades in the 2011-2012 season. Admission is by audition and interview. Students will spend part of their time in rehearsal for whatever show they are working on, and part of their time in workshops on various aspects of theater arts. The Budding Stars program is designed for children ages 5 to 7. Students will also create simple props and costumes for skits, fairy tales and children’s stories they perform. For pricing, schedules and registration, go to www.randolphnj.org , click on “Parks and Recreation,” and click on “Online Registration.” You can also register in person at the Parks and Recreation Department, located in the Senior Community Center on Calais Road, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call 973-989-7092.

Registration Open for Villagers Summer Theater Programs: TheVillagers Theatre in Somerset has announced its summer programs for training in theater arts, preparing young performers for the stage. Actors ages 9 to 12 who have demonstrated desire and talent for the performing arts will discover many aspects of theater, including acting, dance, voice, and musical theater, and production arts through both instruction and experience. The program will begin June 28 with two 3-week sessions, Monday through Friday. Li’l Villagers half-day sessions are offered from 9 a.m.-noon for younger performers, 6-8 years old; Villagers Apprentice full-day sessions are offered from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Each session will culminate in a performance on the Villagers Main Stage on the final Friday at 1:30 p.m. and Saturday at noon. Overture care and encore care are available for an additional fee. Students will be grouped for instruction by age, ability or experience. Arts educators will be assisted by college interns and high school counselors. Students are required to provide their own transportation and brown bag lunches. Session 1 will take place July 5-23. Session II: July 23-Aug. 13. For more information, go towww.villagerstheatre.com.

Get Schooled: The educational touring wing of , Shakespeare LIVE!, presents abridged productions of the Bard's work that keeps Shakespeare's language intact. It's offering A Midsummer Night's Dream and Julius Caesar through June 10. For more info and bookings, see here.

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