Directed by Rip and
Bonnie Johnson
Friday-Saturday June 17, 18, 24, 25 at 8:00pm
Sunday June 26 at 2:00pm.
CAST:
John Sanchez (Mace & Fred)
Kevin Sherman (Bag Lady & Walter)
John Wotkun (Mr. Wade & Ernest & Bus Dr.)
Joseph P. Bogs (Bobby & Howard)
Eric McCann (Frank & Al)
Andrea Creasbaum (Clara, Audrey & June)
Kim Bernstein (Marsha, Laura & Lorraine)
Linda Slankard (Mrs Evans & Jane)
Scene 1 – Jane and Walter, a disillusioned man and woman, meet in the
station. As they converse, they are convinced they are dead.
Scene 2 – Frank, one of life’s eternal losers, encouraged by his wife
Clara, plans to turn his life around by successfully robbing the bus.
Scene 3 – Fred, a successful businessman, meets Maureen, an old high
school classmate of his, who is now a bag lady. They have a rousing
time together recalling the good old days.
Scene 4 – Ernest, an innocent bystander, suffers outrageous
consequences when he refuses to get involved in a bogus incident that
was set up to reprimand people who refuse to get involved.
Scene 5 – Mrs. Evans, a recently widowed woman, whose husband was
accidentally killed while attending a circus out of town, awaits his
ashes. At the same time she is returning the body of the clown that was
sent to her by mistake.
Scene 6 – June, a not too bright young girl in a wedding dress, who was
just about to marry a man who can give her everything, decides instead
to run off with her old boyfriend, Bobby, who can give her nothing. As
they converse while waiting for the bus, June realizes what a stupid
thing she’s done.
Scene 7 – Mace, a bus driver, asks Laura, the woman behind the ticket
counter to join him in his retirement. Although she knows they would be
perfect for each other, she has to turn him down.
Scene 8 – Four characters from the above scenes find themselves waiting
for the final bus of life.
Doors open 1/2 before curtain, refreshments are provided
Tickets are
$12.00.
Performances are at
Beatniks
on Conkey, 418 Conkey Street, Hammond
Due to limited seating, reservations are strongly suggested. Call
219-852-0848