The secrets of stardom are explored in comedic fashion as the Arts Barn presents a Montgomery Playhouse production of Stones in His Pockets by Marie Jones. The show runs from March 4 through 20, 2011, with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Admission is $15, $13 for City residents. The comedy contains some adult language and themes, recommended for audiences 13 and older.
A Hollywood film crew descends on the peaceful Irish countryside; havoc ensues as the locals try to get a piece of the action as ”extras” in the movie that is being shot. Jake and Charlie find out that mixing with the cream of the film industry is not all it’s cracked up to be as their dream job becomes more challenging than they had ever bargained for! Over 15 characters are played by the two talented and energetic actors in this comedy.
In 1999 Stones in His Pockets won the Irish Times/Irish Theatre Award for Best Production and in 2001 it won two Olivier Awards (the British equivalent of the Tony Award) for Best New Comedy as well as Best Actor. It was also nominated for three Tony Awards in 2001.
