Our 2007-08 Season

September 7-9 and 13-16, 2007, Mendelssohn
The Music Man
Directed by Wendy Sielaff
An affectionate paean to Smalltown, U.S.A. of a bygone era, Meredith Willson's The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys' band he vows to organize -- this despite the fact he doesn't know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain's fall.

November 15-18, 2007, Towsley
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Directed by Jeff Meyers
This classic romantic comedy, where passionate lovers, ham-handed actors, and spirits of the fairy world cross paths -- discovering the transformative power of love -- is considered amongst Shakespeare's most brilliant. A Midsummer Night's Dream reminds one that there are important facets of humanity that are both non-rational and beyond control.
Set in Baghdad, once a city of great art, science and education and the cradle of civilization, this production will evoke the great beauty and humanity of Middle Eastern culture.

January 10-13 2008, Mendelssohn
Bat Boy: The Musical
Directed by Timo Anderson
Bat Boy: The Musical tells the story of a half-bat, half-boy found in a cave in Hope Falls, West Virginia by three of the townsfolk. When Bat Boy bites one of them, the local sheriff takes him to the town veterinarian, Dr. Parker. Parker's wife adopts Bat Boy much like a stray, and names him Edgar. Along the way, Edgar becomes both civilized and educated and falls in love with the Parker's daughter, Shelley.
Although he is eager to take his place in society, Bat Boy is met with fear, violence and hatred. The townsfolk have a hard time accepting him and blame him for the plight affecting their cows and worse. The town's anger is fueled by Parker who harbors his own growing disdain and jealous rage for Bat Boy. In a stunning climax, Bat Boy's unholy origins are revealed.

March 6-9, 2008, Arthur Miller Theatre
Moon Over Buffalo
Directed by Jon Elliott
An acting couple not exactly in the same league as the Lunts is on tour in Buffalo in 1953 with a repertory consisting of Cyrano de Bergerac and Noel Coward's Private Lives. Fate has given these thespians one more shot at starring roles in a new Scarlet Pimpernel epic and director Frank Capra himself is en route to Buffalo to catch their matinee performance. Will Charlotte Hay appear or run off with their agent? Will George Hay be sober enough to emote? Will Capra see Cyrano, Private Lives or a disturbing mixture of the two? Hilarious misunderstandings pile on madcap misadventures, all of which are magnified by Charlotte's deaf mother who manages the theatre.

May 1-4, 2008, Arthur Miller Theatre
A Few Good Men
Directed by Andy Ballnik
The trial of two Marines for complicity in the death of a fellow Marine at Guantanamo Bay sizzles on stage. The Navy lawyer, a callow young man more interested in softball games than the case, expects a plea-bargain and a cover-up of what really happened. Prodded by a female member of his defense team, the lawyer eventually makes a valiant effort to defend his client and, in so doing, puts the military and the Marines Corps on trial.

June 5-8 2008, Mendelssohn
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Directed by Rosemary Gass
It's just another day in ancient Rome and all Pseudolus wants to do is cheat at dice and win enough cash to buy his freedom. When his lovesick master declares his affection for the virgin next door, Pseudolus sees his big chance - get his master the girl and win his own freedom! Stephen Sondheim's slapstick musical send-up of classical comedy - is filled with "old situations, new complications, no royal curse, no Trojan horse, and a happy ending of course!"

2007-08 Studio Series

Join us for a series of unique productions in our airy yet intimate Studio Theatre at 322 W. Ann St. Located just two blocks from downtown Ann Arbor with plenty of free parking, the Studio Series offers great theater in a great location.

Waiting for the Parade

by John Murrell
directed by Valerie Wilkinson
October 19-27, 2007
Five Canadian women left at home to work for their men during World War
II tell their stories in this poignant, warm-hearted drama.

Before It Hits Home

by Cheryl West
directed by Charlotte Young Bowens
February 8-16, 2008
Join A2CT as it celebrates Black History Month with this riveting
exploration of race, sexuality, and relationships in the time of AIDS.

I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change

by Joe DiPietro and Jimmy Roberts
directed by Doug Patton
April 18-26, 2008
This contemporary musical comedy takes on the condundrum of modern
relationships with songs such as "Cantata for a First Date" and "Single
Man Drought."

Playing Around: Readings from New Works

July 4-12, 2008
A2CT's second annual playwriting contest which culminates in staged
readings of the two winning entries.

Junior Theatre

SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK: The Musical

Book by George Keating, Kyle Hall and Scott Ferguson
Music & Lyrics by Bob Dorough, Dave Frishberg, George Newall, Kathy Mandry, Lynn Ahrens and Tom Yohe
Directed by Anthony Heaphy
Nov 29-Dec 2, 2007

Jungle Book: The Musical

by Vera Morris, music by Gerald Castle, lyrics by Michael Vigilant
Directed by Anne Kiser Flaherty
Apr 10-13, 2008

The Adventures of Nate the Great

by Pamela Sterling
Directed by Valerie Wilkinson
Aug 21-24, 2008