CRT prepares for 54th season

CR Theatre’s opening day is one of the most anticipated

CREEDE— Summer is on the horizon, though snow still remains on the peaks above Creede. Among the many festivities planned for the next few weeks the Creede Repertory Theatre’s opening day is one of the most anticipated.
The theatre opens their doors on May 31 with the play Peter and the Starcatcher by Rick Elice. According to the description, “A curious and intelligent girl from a magical family, a nameless orphan boy, two ships full of sailors ‘n pirates and adventure at every turn! This family-friendly musical uses the magic of theatre to create its stunning world, as 12 actors portray over 100 characters. If you loved 2018’s ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ you’ll want to batten down the hatches and head up to the poop deck to experience two new friends on their quest to save the world and witness one of literature’s most beloved characters come to life. A joyous adventure for all ages!”
Beginning on June 14, CRT opens a fun and comedic play about unlikely friends in a nursing home, “Ripcord.” “Cantankerous assisted living resident Abby learns she’s been assigned a roommate after years of willful solitude. Enter Marilyn: an energetic and positive force who charms everyone around her…except Abby, of course. The two women make a seemingly harmless bet, that quickly intensifies into a cutthroat competition. Don’t miss Christy Brandt and Annie Butler in this uproarious and exhilarating “odd couple” comedy.” The play was written by David Lindsay-Abaire.
Coming on June 28, the theatre steps back into a genre that is sure to please crowds for the entire season. Grabbing an idea from one of the 80s most popular musicals starring Rick Moranis, “The Little Shop of Horrors” will keep guests coming back for more. “It’s a familiar story: boy meets girl. Girl is dating a sadistic dentist. Boy meets mysterious, blood-thirsty plant. In an effort to win over Girl, Boy makes a pact with Plant to allow his wildest dreams to come true. Plant makes plans to take over the world! Since its Off-Broadway debut in 1982, Little Shop quickly became one of the most popular shows in the world. You won’t want to miss this deliciously outrageous sci-fi hit musical.”
Taking a page from one of history’s most popular literary giants, CRT will be featuring “Pride and Prejudice” beginning in July. “You’ve never seen Jane Austen quite like this! With the heart of this masterful love story still very much intact, Kate Hamill’s farcical take on this time-honored staple of English literature has never been more captivating. Austen’s Mr. Darcy, Lizzy Bennet, and all the red-coated officers are still the classic characters you remember, but with a fresh energy and zest that’s both stunning and unexpected.”
Last but by no means least, this play is the world premier from last season’s Headwaters New Play Festival. Written by Beth Kander, this play is sure to keep audiences on their toes with gales of laughter. “One apartment. Two different eras. Each creating unlikely friendships. In 1955, two widows explore a blossoming connection against all odds. In 2015, two reluctant co-workers sift through the belongings of an elderly and mysterious Jane Doe. Each pair discovers that in order to connect they must be willing to sort through, and learn from, the past. ‘Hazardous Materials’ was a highlight of 2018’s Headwaters New Play Festival. We are thrilled to be able to bring this American play to our CRT audience for the first time.”
Throughout the entire season, there will be several showings of the theatre’s famous improv play Boomtown. For more information, details about certain plays and activities, please visit www.creederep.com.


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