Upcoming Show
Bill W. and Dr. Bob
May 24 – June 17, 2012
by Samuel Shem and Janet Surrey
This Southwest Premiere tells the compelling, amazing and often humorous story of the two remarkable men who pioneered Alcoholics Anonymous, as well the story of their wives, who founded Al Anon. In 1929, N.Y. stockbroker Bill Wilson crashes with the stock market and becomes a hopeless drunk. Dr. Bob Smith, a surgeon from Ohio, has been an alcoholic for 30 years, often going into the operating room with a hangover. Through an astonishing series of events, Bill and Bob meet and form a relationship, each helping to keep the other sober.
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During the past years, College of the Mainland Theatre has been recognized as one of America's leading community theatres, setting high production standards and developing one of this country's most innovative programs.
Beyond education, College of the Mainland Theatre bears a three fold commitment: to provide quality theatrical experiences for residents of the area, to offer a forum for local and regional talent by holding open auditions and to extend the reputation of College of the Mainland.
Since 1972 COM Theatre has presented over 228 presentations including children's theatre, concerts, and workshops with attendance of over a quarter of a million people.
2011 - 2012 Season
The COM Community Theatre announces the upcoming 2011 - 2012 season:
- "The 39 Steps" Adapted by Patrick Barlow
- "Skin Deep" by Jon Lonoff
- "Shout! The Mod Musical" Created by Phillip George and David Lowenstein
- "Art" by Yasmina Reza
- "Bill W. and Dr. Bob" by Samuel Shem and Janet Surrey
- "The Wedding Singer" Book by Chad Beguelin and Tim Herlihy, Music by Matthew Sklar and Lyrics by Chad Beguelin
For a schedule and description of each production, continue reading or view the 2011-2012 Season Brochure (PDF)
Skin Deep
October 27 – November 20, 2011
by Jon Lonoff
In this funny and charming romantic comedy, a large, lovable, lonely-heart named Maureen gives romance one last shot on a blind date with amiable but awkward Joe. Hilariously outspoken, Maureen’s sharp tongue masks her insecurity about her age and weight in the quest for love and romance. Add in Maureen’s beauty-obsessed sister and her hunk husband who may have a crush on Maureen, and the result is a show with big laughs and a big heart to match.
SHOUT! The Mod Musical
January 19 – February 12, 2012
Created by Phillip George and David Lowenstein
This delightful journey through London in the "Swinging Sixties" takes the audience on a deliriously funny and nostalgic musical trip. Five women make their way through this "mod musical" delivering rousing versions of such beloved classics as "Downtown," "To Sir With Love," "These Boots are Made for Walking," "Son of a Preacher Man," "Goldfinger," and many more. With its irresistible blend of hip-swiveling hits, eye-popping fashions and groovy dances from the ´60s, this fun-filled musical will make you want to throw your head back and SHOUT!
Art
March 29 – April 29, 2012
by Yasmina Reza
This Tony Award-winning comedy, set in Paris, involves three friends, Marc, Serge and Yvan, who find their friendship stretched to the breaking point when Serge buys an expensive painting that is nothing more than a white canvas with a few white lines on it. Serge expects approval, but their disagreements over whether the painting is "art" become a hilarious focal point exposing the failures and successes of their friendship.
Bill W. and Dr. Bob
May 24 – June 17, 2012
by Samuel Shem and Janet Surrey
This Southwest Premiere tells the compelling, amazing and often humorous story of the two remarkable men who pioneered Alcoholics Anonymous, as well the story of their wives, who founded Al Anon. In 1929, N.Y. stockbroker Bill Wilson crashes with the stock market and becomes a hopeless drunk. Dr. Bob Smith, a surgeon from Ohio, has been an alcoholic for 30 years, often going into the operating room with a hangover. Through an astonishing series of events, Bill and Bob meet and form a relationship, each helping to keep the other sober.
The Wedding Singer
July 19 – August 12, 2012
Book by Chad Beguelin and Tim Herlihy
Music by Matthew Sklar and Lyrics by Chad Beguelin
It´s 1985 and rock-star wannabe Robbie Hart, who still lives in his grandmother´s basement, is New Jersey´s favorite wedding singer. But when Robbie´s fiancée leaves him at the altar, Robbie sets out to make every wedding as disastrous as his own … until he meets Julia, the girl of his dreams. But with Julia set to marry a Wall Street sleaze bag, Robbie has just one reckless shot to win lasting love. Based on the hit movie, this Broadway musical sensation pays loving homage to pop songs of the 1980s and takes us back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were popped, and a wedding singer might be the coolest guy in the room.