The Porch on Windy Hill
a new play with old music
September 18 – October 20, 2024
Written by Sherry Stregack Lutken, Lisa Helmi Johanson, Morgan Morse & David M. Lutken
Conceived & Directed by Sherry Stregack Lutken
Mira, a biracial Korean American violinist, and her boyfriend Beckett reconnect with her estranged grandfather and delve into the joys and pains of the past. In the mountains of North Carolina, they discover the ability to bridge divides and heal wounds through the power of music. Set against a backdrop of authentic “old-time” and bluegrass melodies, this heartwarming tale combines endearing characters and traditional instruments in a harmonious exploration of heritage and human connection.
A Raisin in the Sun
February 19 – March 30, 2025
By Lorraine Hansberry
Directed by Steve H. Broadnax III
Company Artists Melanye Finister (Lettie, Skeleton Crew) and Eric Robinson Jr. (Bonez, Mud Row) leads a stellar ensemble in this award-winning classic. Simultaneously intimate and mythic in scope, Lorraine Hansberry’s pivotal drama “changed American theatre forever” (The New York Times). Three generations of the Younger family share a cramped apartment on the segregated South Side of 1950s Chicago. The late Mr. Younger’s life insurance policy could mean a fresh start, but disputes surrounding how to spend the money reveal deep generational divides.
Birthday Candles
April 5 – May 1, 2025
By Noah Haidle
Directed by Abigail Adams
Unwrap this “true gift” of a play (Variety), and journey through 80+ years of Ernestine Ashworth's life: from her 17th to her 101st birthdays, marked by her mother's golden butter cake and a kaleidoscope of experiences. With each passing year, Ernestine grapples with the insignificance of her existence while cherishing the ordinary and extraordinary moments that shape her. This poignant and humorous exploration of life's highlights and heartbreaks offers a moving tribute to the resilience and complexity of the human spirit.
Little Shop of Horrors
June 25 – August 3, 2025
Book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman
Music by Alan Menken
Directed by Molly Rosa Houlahan
From the minds behind Disney’s The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast comes this witty and macabre musical masterpiece. Follow the narrative of an unfortunate florist who unwittingly cultivates a singing botanical menace. Featuring iconic melodies like "Skid Row (Downtown)" and "Suddenly, Seymour," Little Shop serves up a delightful sci-fi musical sensation that has consumed hearts and minds for 40 years. Complete with an award-winning, mouth-watering musical score, this tongue-in-cheek comedy is a whimsical warning to be careful what you wish for.
