Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: TUESDAY, April 25, 1995 TAG: 9504250125
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Widely considered to be Williams' signature play, ``Menagerie'' is set during the Depression and seen through the eyes of a young man described by the playwright as ``a poet and a dreamer working in a warehouse.''
Barter will follow with Williams' "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof." up the cast.
``Menagerie'' is being directed by Fontaine Syer, the associate artistic director of Oregon Shakespeare Festival. The play's ``talk back'' date, when the audience gets to discuss it with the actors, will follow the Sunday performance.
``Pay what you can'' performances, where theater-goers are admitted for whatever price they feel they can afford, will be on Sunday and May 7.
Reservations and further information are available by calling 628-2281 or toll-free 1-800-368-3240.
by CNB