"The
Seven Nights of
the Wake of Blind Raftery"
by: Robert Frankel
2004
"A
World Premier Performance"
"The
Seven Nights of
the Wake of Blind Raftery"
by: Robert Frankel
adapted from the book by Peig Mayo
Friday, March 26,
7:00 p.m. 2004
Saturday, March 27, 2:00 p.m & 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 28, 2:00 p.m.
The Lone Wolf Players will be
presenting the world premiere of a new play. Adapted from the book by
Peig Mayo, "The Seven Nights of the Wake of Blind Raftery" will make
it's world premiere on the Long Lake Theater stage.
Don't miss this wonderfully funny and entertaining show. Performed
through the great traditional wordplay of Irish storytelling, this is the
story of four people who are mysteriously "called" together to
retell the story of the wake of a mysterious, blind old fiddler....seven years
after his death! The stories tell the tale of this mysterious old man,
his magical ways, his unearthly alliance with fairies, while at the same time,
delivering a special message to those who relive it...and to all of us.
Blind
Raftery...........Rob Frankel
Peig.....................Mary Harrison
Colleen..........Suzi Stier-Waletzki
Brian............................Ray Bills
Mark.............Mark L. Colbenson
The Lone Wolf Players will present “The Seven Nights of the Wake of Blind
Raftery” in performances March 26-28 at the Long Lake Theater in Hubbard. The
humorous tale features Mark Colbenson and Mary Harrison (above). See story on
Page A11. Park Rapids Enterprise, March 24, 2004
May 27 - June 13
Thursdays 7:30, Fridays & Saturdays 8
p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m.
Special EXTRA Performances:
Wed - Sat, June 23 to 26. Wed/Thurs 7:30 Fri/Sat 8:00
Tickets: $ 8.00
The Cemetery Club
a Comedy by Ivan Menchell
Guest Directed by: Mary Harrison
Ida -- Rhoda Jackson
Lucille -- Lynne Presson
Doris -- Mary Helfrich
Sam -- Ed Bolton
Mildred -- Kathy Wanvig
"Curtain
rises on a night out"
Park
Rapids Enterprise, LETTERS 6/5/04
My
wife, Lucy, and I offer proof that opposites attract. Every night at 9
p.m. I am asleep and every night at 9 p.m., she is looking for something
exciting to do. So when she suggested dinner and a play last Saturday
night, I faced the embarrassing possibility of snoring in public.
After
a delicious dinner at the Hilltop Inn, we entered the Long Lake Theater
in Hubbard at 8 p.m. The theater is tastefully decorated with
comfortable seats. The seats had me worried, wondering when the lights
went out at scene changes if I would go out with them.
The
play, The Cemetery Club, was entertaining and well presented. The actors
were believable, endearing (even though one of them looked like my
mother-in-law) and talented.
But
perhaps the best compliment I can give the Long Lake Theater actors,
staff and directors is at 10:30 p.m., I was awake and happy! Thanks for
a lovely evening.
Steve Criswell, Park Rapids
July 7
-18
Wednesdays and Thursdays 7:30 p.m.
Fridays 8:00 p.m.
Saturdays 2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.
Sundays 2:00 p.m.
A Walk in the woods
by Lee Blessing
Directed by Mark L. Colbenson
In a pleasant woods on the outskirts of Geneva, two superpower arms negotiators, a veteran, aging Russian and new, eager American conduct informal meetings as talks drag on and seasons change. Filled with gentle humor and contemporary messages, Blessing's play shows us the humans and the humanity behind the headlines of peace and war.
"...a
work of passion and power with the ring of political truth. It
is not only the best of the few dramas to reach Broadway this season, it
is also the funniest comedy!"-
Time
Magazine-
The Cast:
John Honeyman............Rob Frankel
Andrey Botvinnik....M. L. Colbenson
"A Month of Sundays"
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
A
Comedy by Bob Larbey
Directed
by Mark L. Colbenson
August 19 - September 5
Thursdays
7:30
Fridays and Saturdays 8:00
Sundays 2:00
"On
Golden Pond" meets "The Sunshine Boys" in this humorous
and touching look at our "golden years."
The Cast:
Cooper ~ Mark Colbenson
Aylott
~ Herman Brocopp, Park
Rapids
Wilson
~ Lynne Presson, Huntersville
Julia
~ Lauri Wilkie, Park
Rapids
Mrs. Baker ~ Karen McGurren, Park Rapids
October 22, 23, and 24th:
Friday & Saturday @ 7:30
Sunday @ 2:00
STONES IN
HIS POCKETS by Marie Jones
Who has the right to tell your story? What identifies you and who
defines that identity? These and other questions are addressed in
the Irish Comedy about the filming of the remake to "The Quiet
Man" in the west of Ireland. Two actors portray 15 characters in this
fast paced look into the making of a Hollywood movie in a sleepy
Irish village. This actor's showcase features Coralee Grebe
and Suzie Stier-Waletzki playing both men and women in the Olivier
award-winning play. IAT is proud to be the first company to
feature women in these roles. The
universal themes of standing up for what you believe in, telling
your story your own way and fulfilling all the possibility that
exists within you are all part of this funny, touching and
triumphant play.
November
12th &13th:
Friday and Saturday
@ 7:00 p.m.
Rob Frankel
You've seen him onstage here in "The Seven
Nights of the Wake of Blind Raftery" and in "A Walk in the
Woods". Now Rob brings his musical talents to us as he plays
favorite tunes from artists such as Jim Croce, Neil Diamond, Cat
Stevens, Harry Chapin, James Taylor and others.
Lone Wolf Players announce their 3rd
annual holiday production:
Bring the whole family and enjoy all the glow and warmth of Christmas with this magical tale!
Directed
by Mark L. Colbenson,
our local cast includes:
Rhoda Jackson, Nevis
Kate Hanisch, Park Rapids
Mary Helfrich, Hubbard
Bruce Bolton, Park Rapids
All
tickets $7.00
This is a one-act play and free refreshments will
be included in our reduced ticket price.
Tickets
are available at Beagle Books in Park Rapids
Or
by calling 732-0099
December
15 - 19
Wednesday – Saturday at 7:00 p.m., and a
matinee on Sunday at 2:00 p.m.