Sondheim's COMPANY Performed July 10-19

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Stephen Sondheim once said: “I prefer neurotic people. I like to hear rumblings beneath the surface.” In Sondheim’s play COMPANY, confirmed bachelor, Robert, on the night of his 35th birthday, contemplates his unmarried state. Over the course of a series of dinners, drinks, and even a wedding, his friends “those good and crazy people [his] married friends” explain the pro’s and con’s of taking on a spouse. The habitually single Robert is forced to question his adamant retention of bachelorhood during a hilarious array of interactions.

“Sondheim’s musical “Company” debuted on Broadway April 26, 1970 and was a trailblazer of dark comedy. It was groundbreaking in its time in that it brought the subjects of sex, alcoholism, drugs and homosexuality to the stage. Company is a dissection of marriage and relationships and how they work… it looks at what one might call the “gross generalizations” that resound in daily life of upper middle class America, yet they are not really gross generalizations, they really happen! The play pokes fun at the little jabs couples give to each other. Every audience member will see a reflection of themselves in at least one of the characters on stage. The original production was nominated for fourteen Tony Awards and won six including Best Musical, Best Score and Best Lyrics” Greg Warwick, Co-Director

“This show was groundbreaking in its time because it turned the spotlight on the audience. New Yorkers heading to Broadway in 1970 expected to see something that would transport them to another world. Instead, Company illuminates the humor and idiosyncrasies within our own worlds. It’s very funny . . . and it just might make you squirm a little.” Hannah Lynn Mell, Co-Director

The Community House Theater continues to expand its boundaries with the production of this rarely seen musical attracting actors from far and wide.

Company is co-directed by Hannah Lynn Mell and Greg Warwick. Hannah has directed theater at The Community House since its inaugural production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in 2008. She loves bringing people together of different backgrounds to tell stories together. Hannah teaches music and theater at River Valley Charter School in Newburyport.

Greg Warwick has been professionally dancing and teaching for three decades. As a singer, dancer, actor and choreographer, Greg has performed locally, nationally and internationally… Summer Stock, Broadway, Vegas, Playboy Clubs, Bahamas, Europe, Movies and Television. Professionally, Greg has taught Jazz, Ballroom and Musical Comedy. He continues to choreograph for community theatre and local schools as well as teach Ballroom dancing.

COMPANY - Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and Book by George Furth - Performances at The Community House 284 Bay Road Hamilton, MA on Fridays, July 10 & 17 and Saturdays, July 11 & 18 at 7:30pm and Sundays, July 12 & 19 at 4pm. Tickets are $15.00 in advance and $20 at the door. Tickets may be purchased through www.communityhouse.org or calling 978-468-4818 x10.

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Photographs by George Blaney