Lincoln Park Zoo
June 6-8, 12-14
(Sponberg)

Mysterious comedy by EMU alumnus and award-winning playwright Richard Strand. Directed by Ken Stevens. Set in Chicago's famous park, the cast includes EMU alumnus Dave Florek of Grace Under Fire.

The Good Doctor
October 9-12, 25, 1997
(Sponberg)

Comedy by Neil Simon. Directed by Terry Heck Seibert. A collection of humorous vignettes adapted from the short stories of Anton Chekhov, running in festival with The Cherry Orchard.

The Cherry Orchard
October 17-19, 23, 24, 1997
(Sponberg)

Comedy-drama by Anton Chekhov. Directed by Dr. James Gousseff. Chekhov directs his wry humor at the ironic life of Madame Ranevskaya and her middle-class family as they bemoan the loss of their family home and beloved orchard. Runs in festival with The Good Doctor

Guys and Dolls
November 21-23, December 4-6, 1997
(Quirk)

Musical based on the story of by Damon Runyon. Music. Lyrics by Frank Loesser, book by Jo Swerling. Abe Burrows. Directed by Dr. Pirooz Aghssa. Love, luck and laughter are the themes of this Tony Award-winning musical!

Anne of the Thousand Days
March 6-8, 12-14, 1998
(Quirk)

Romantic drama by Maxwell Anderson. Directed by George Bird. The epic tale of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn is brought to life in this romantic drama of love, lust and murder.

Arm in Arm
April 3, 4, 5, 1998
(Sponberg)

Adapted from the award-winning children's book by Remy Charlip, and directed by Patricia Zimmer: It is a "Collection of Connections" presented through play, music, and dance and is appropriate for ages 5 and up.

Accidental Death of an Anarchist
May 29-31, June 4-6, 1998
(Sponberg)

The central character of this manic comedy, known only as Fool, targets the hypocrisy of those in authority by tricking them into re-opening the investigation of an "accident" in which a prisoner "fell" to his death. This wickedly funny satire of government abuse of power, written by Dario Fo and adapted by Richard Nelson, is directed by Karen Smith-Meyer.