Opens April 16, 2010!

A Thousand Clowns

by Herb Gardner
Directed by Michael Fusco

April 16, 17, 23, 24 & 30, 2010 at 8:00pm
May 1, 2010 at 8:00pm
April 25 & May 2, 2010 at 2:00pm

We all break the rules once in awhile. For Murray Burns, it's a way of life. Gainfully unemployed, he moves through his day like it's one long Vaudeville routine, happily using the entire population of New York City as his straight man. His partner in comedy is his witty 12-year-old nephew, Nick, whom he's taken care of since his sister left to run a "quick" errand—that ended up lasting seven years. When concerns about Nick's unconventional upbringing lead a pair of social workers to Murray's doorstep, they threaten to take away the two things he values most: his relationship with his nephew and his carefully-crafted, decidedly offbeat lifestyle. The uptight visitors soon get more than they bargain for, however, as Murray's eccentric influence begins to transform their predictable lives into an absurd, screwball comedy. This Tony-nominated show (which is surprisingly clown-free) promises warmth, laughter, charm—and one very large chipmunk.

Suitable for Ages 13 and Up

Spring Food Drive

Curtain Players again will partner with the Westerville Area Resource Ministry (WARM) for a food drive. Buoyed by the success of a similar effort during the run of A Little House Christmas earlier this season, audiences will again have the opportunity to support WARM during performances of A Thousand Clowns April 16–May 2, 2010. Patrons are asked to bring five non-perishable food items, personal care items, or household supplies when they visit the theatre. NOTE: No clothing can be accepted.

Cheryl Wooten, donor services coordinator for WARM, reported that 418 pounds of food and household items were collected during the Little House drive, along with more than $200 in cash donations. Thanks for your generous support!

Learn more about the spring food drive from CP president Jim Petsche.

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