Those Crazy Ladies in the House on the Corner
Those
Crazy Ladies in the House on the Corner
Plays September 10 through October 3
A play with the title Those Crazy Ladies in the House on the Corner gives you
an idea of what to expect: a comedy about some eccentric characters. Pat Cook
has written a heartwarming story, which opens the 67th regular season at the
Racine Theatre Guild, running four weekends, September 10 through October 3.
The crazy ladies of the title are three widowed sisters living together in the
family home. Dora Miller is the bossy one, Maggie Brown is getting forgetful
and absent-minded, and Lydia Van Horn is the practical one who keeps the household
running.
The sisters share a closeness and affection, as well as sharp tongues and various
outlandish behaviors. Above all, each one loves to talk. When the three of them
get going, the dialogue overlaps until they are all chattering at once, very
often about different subjects. Dora, Maggie and Lydia can be strong-willed
and difficult, each denying that they have any medical problems. This is a trial
to Doc Lomax, the local small-town physician, who decides to help them out.
Knowing the sisters will resist any sign of weakness or need of medical help,
he introduces them to Jean Mitchell, a nice young single woman who wants to
rent a room. Little do they know that Jean is a registered nurse. Jean moves
in with the crazy sisters, and the fun begins.
Jean seems to fit right in with the non-stop conversations, and adds a sense
of new life to the aging sisters. She makes sure the right pills are taken at
the right time, and gently keeps the peace when possible. Her boyfriend Calvin
comes for a visit and the sisters try to turn into matchmakers. They celebrate
Halloween in a unique way, and two of the sisters even take up jogging.
Then Phillip, Lydia's son, arrives with a plan to move the sisters to a retirement
facility and sell the family house to be converted to a bed and breakfast. What
now? Will the newly revitalized seniors lose their home and their sense of fun?
By Christmas, when it seems things can't get any worse, a solution is found
to settle everyone's future.
Those Crazy Ladies in the House on the Corner runs four weekends, September
10 through October 3. For information or to reserve tickets, please call the
Racine Theatre Guild Box Office at 633-4218. You won't want to miss this season-opening
play that combines comedy, romance and an affectionate look at golden agers.
From the Director - Doug Instenes
A New Look and a New Season
The RTG is a special place to many people. The staff and volunteers think of it as a home away from home, spending many hours creating new worlds on stage. We hope our season ticket holders, many of whom had tickets at the old High Street theatre, also feel that connection.
After 26 years and thousands of performances, our theatre was in need of a fresh
look. As a result of the generosity of our patrons, and the hard work of numerous
volunteers, the recent RTG Capital Campaign was successful. Much of the summer
was spent upgrading our Theatre Guild home. You'll notice new carpeting, paint
and furnishings in the lobby to match the redesigned box office. You're sure
to enjoy the new wider seats in the auditorium, along with fresh carpeting,
and - by popular request - new handrails!
This exciting new look is waiting for you as you come to Those Crazy Ladies
in the House on the Corner.
We also invite you to a special event planned for September 11 & 12. On
the set of Those Crazy Ladies . . ., the RTG is proud to co-produce with
Upstart Theatre a production of The Guys. The proceeds of this moving
play about the heroes of 9/11 will benefit the Racine Fire Department.
Whether you like the silliness of Those Crazy Ladies, or prefer the bravery
and drama of The Guys, we have something for everyone at the RTG.
If you do not yet have season tickets, they are still available. Call the box
office for a brochure so you can join us for a wonderful season.
Our sincerest thanks go to the volunteers who spent many hours of work
helping, and to everyone who donated to the Capital Campaign. You made this
all possible.
And now, come to the newly redesigned RTG. Relax and enjoy your new home away
from home.
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Those Crazy Ladies in the House on the Corner
by Pat Cook
CAST
Dora Miller ..................... Barbara Tylla
Maggie Brown ................ Joan Roehre
Lydia Van Horn .............. Dawn Van Ess
Dr. Arnold Lomax ........... Tim Alders
Jean Mitchell ....................Jessica Cooper
Calvin Murphy ................ David R. Simon
Phillip Van Horn ............. John Strack
Jessie ............................. Patricia Pallasch Radzin
Blue ................................ Chase Tonar
CREW
Director ...............………..... Michael Snider
Technical Director .…........... Kurt Oian
Set Design ..............……...... Tom Colwin
Production Stage Manager ... Fran Maccanelli
Stage Mgr./Sound Design. … Mike Kurhajec
ASM ..........................…..... Karen Hamilton
Light Design ............……..... Mike Kurhajec & Kevin Edmonston
Light Tech. ..............…......... Lee Dudycha
Sound Tech. ..........……....... Kevin Hlavka & Marge Henze
Costumes …………….......... Karen Reisenauer
Props ..............…………...... Russ & Viv Stetler
Makeup ......................…….. Cindy David