Fireflies

by Matthew Barber
From the novel Eleanor and Abel by Annette Sanford

Directed by James F. Petsche

May 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, & 17, 2025 at 8:00PM
May 4 & 18, 2025 at 2:00PM
Pay-What-You-Will Preview: May 1
Featuring:

Randy Benge (Abel Brown), Bronwynn Hopton (Eleanor Bannister), Jeff Kemeter (Eugene Claymire), & Molly Watson (Grace Bodell)

Retired schoolteacher, Eleanor Bannister, lives a quiet life alone in tiny Groverdell, Texas, set in her routines and secure in her position as the town's most respected woman - until a hole in her roof draws the attention of Abel Brown, a smooth-talking drifter intent on renovating Eleanor's house, and possibly her life. Can the unexpected sparks of late-life romance be trusted, or is there truth in the gossip that Abel isn't all that he seems to be? Either way, the whole town is talking.

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The Curtain Players board is now accepting nominations for both the Volunteer of the Year and the Richard D. Near Award.

The Volunteer of the Year award recognizes individuals who have contributed significantly to the success of Curtain Players during the current season.

The Richard D. Near Award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated significant and ongoing commitment to the success of the theatre over multiple years. It is the highest recognition that Curtain Players offers, and is not necessarily awarded each season.

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