DELAWARE THEATRE COMPANY
2009-2010 SEASON

 FIRE ON THE BAYOU

Written and directed by Kevin Ramsey

October 14 – November 1, 2009

Kevin Ramsey (creator/director of Sam Cooke: Forever Mr. Soul and star of last season’s No Child…) returns to DTC with his musical extravaganza, Fire on the Bayou. We’re opening our season with this history of the jazz of Kevin’s hometown, New Orleans, as told through the lens of Hurricane Katrina survivors. A celebration of the musical style that defines Louisiana, and the spirit of its people, Fire on the Bayou is sure to spice up the DTC stage. (Best enjoyed by audiences ages 10 and up.)

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE

A Live Radio Play

By Joe Landry | Directed by Anne Marie Cammarato

December 2 – December 20, 2009

The classic Frank Capra film is re-told in the format of a 1940s radio show, complete with man-made sound effects, old-style commercials and live music. An ensemble of performers bring the characters of this beloved holiday favorite to life, and remind us why every life has an impact on its community. Great holiday fun for the whole family, this timely play is a wonderful holiday treat, which celebrates a wonderful life.
(Best enjoyed by the whole family.)

 MY NAME IS ASHER LEV

Adapted by Aaron Posner | From the novel by Chaim Potok | Directed by Jeremy Skidmore

(Co-production with Round House Theatre)

February 10 – February 28, 2010

Exploring the questions of art, family, religion and loyalty, this adaptation of Chaim Potok’s novel is a powerful coming-of-age story. Asher Lev, born into a Hasidic Jewish family, tries to balance his artistic genius with the demands of his family. A poignant and elegant drama, The Philadelphia Inquirer called this play “exquisite” and Talkin’ Broadway labeled it “a truly theatrical experience.” (Due to brief nudity and adult subject matter, this play is best enjoyed by audiences ages 15 and up.)

10 MONTHS

The Wilmington Voices Project

Conceived and directed by Anne Marie Cammarato

March 17 – April 4, 2010

As began with last season’s No Child…, DTC continues its Community Series exploring the voices of Wilmington on our stage. 10 Months asks, “How does our city define itself? What can happen to a community in ten months’ time?” Through interviews, video and live actors, DTC will explore ten months in the life of Wilmington, both in the past and present. Audiences will follow stories of their neighbors, community leaders – and sometimes those of forgotten voices – through ten-month time periods in Wilmington’s early history, the occupation by the National Guard in 1968, and in present-day Wilmington. (Best enjoyed by audiences ages 15 and up.)

THE FOOCY

By Anthony Lawton | Directed by Matt Pfeiffer

April 28 – May 16, 2010

Philadelphia artists (and DTC favorites) Anthony Lawton, Matt Pfeiffer and Aaron Cromie return in this funny folktale and theatrical event full of surprises and thrills for adults and children alike. A puppet comedy with masks and music, this fascinating approach to storytelling is a wondrous tale of good against evil. A hideous witch travels the Russian countryside and lands in the village of Vrinsk, where the citizens devise a number of ways to appease her. This playful and creative comedy is theatre at its best. (Best enjoyed by audiences ages 10 and up.)