Georgetown Palace Theatre presents “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” at the Palace Playhouse through July 31.
Comic Christopher Durang creates what the Palace calls a wildly funny farce about a selfabsorbed movie star — with her 20-something boy-toy in tow — who returns to the family farmhouse to visit her brother and sister. Her arrival, and subsequent announcement, quickly turn this genial reunion into a reportedly hilarious free-for-all. “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” earned the Tony Award, New York Drama Critics’ Circle, Drama League and Drama Desk awards, all for best play of the season.
The production is directed by Emily Taylor. Scenic design is by Justin Dam. Lighting design is by Cheyenne Nash. Emily Taylor also property designer, costume design is by Cynthia Overton and Gretchen Johnston is scenic artist. Mackenzie Vance is production stage manager, and Claire Warkentin is assistant stage manager.
This production will be presented inside at the Palace Playhouse, the Palace’s resident black box theatre off 8th Street and Tin Barn Alley. Performances run Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $34 for adults; $32 for seniors, students and military; and $17 for children. All fees are included in ticket pricing. Tickets are on sale now at http://www.getpalacetickets.com.
The theatre will be seated at 100% capacity. For performances at the Springer Stage and Palace Playhouse, masks will be encouraged for the health and safety of our performers, staff and patrons.
The Palace Theatre is also hosting “The Wizard of Oz” through August 14 on the Springer Stage.
About the theatre
The historic Georgetown Palace Theatre, an entertainment hub of the downtown Georgetown Square, is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Georgetown and Williamson County by providing a venue for quality and affordable entertainment and educational opportunities in the performing arts. The Palace is currently under the leadership of Executive Artistic Director Ron Watson.
The Palace Theatre has three venues: the Springer Stage, which holds 291 patrons within the vintage theatre; the Playhouse Stage, which is an intimate black box theatre off Eighth Street and Tin Barn Alley; and the Doug Smith Performance Center, off Second and Rock streets, which is home to our Palace Theatre Education program and concert series. The education program is currently offering a full calendar of classes for every age.
For more information and an updated schedule, visit https:// www.georgetownpalace.com.
