7/9/2008:

This weekend and next, over at Sinatra Park. Free for everyone!

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Bartholomew Fair, NJ

Originally written by Ben Jonson in 1641, Bartholomew Fair took place at one of London’s most popular summer fairs and brought together the lower masses and upper classes in a twisting, comedic knot of deceit, disguise, marriage licenses and a puppet show.

Nearly 400 years later, Billy Mitchell adapts Mr. Jonson’s great comedy, in modern verse featuring only five performers taking on nearly 20 characters in an under 90-minute show. Bartholomew Fair, NJ owes as much to Monty Python and Carol Burnett as it does to Ben Jonson’s original script, bringing a contemporary sensibility to the classic comedy suitable for all ages.

The Theater Company’s 2008 summer production will be the premiere of this new work.

Performances will be: July 11-13 & 18-20, 2008
Fridays at 7pm, Saturdays and Sunday at 4pm & 7pm


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