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'Brighton Beach Memoirs' opens at Lincoln College
on Thursday
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[FEB. 28, 2006]
On Thursday, Lincoln College Theatre Department
opens its third production of the season, "Brighton Beach Memoirs," Neil Simon's
first comedy-drama.
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Demonstrating the strength of family in the face of adversity, this
hilarious theatrical treasure fills audiences with laughter. The
Jerome family's daily affairs are chronicled and filtered through
the eyes of Eugene Morris Jerome, a fickle 15-year-old in the throes
of adolescence who dreams of becoming a writer if things don't work
out with the Yanks. Based loosely on Neil Simon's own life, this
heartwarming coming-of-age story focuses on Eugene and his large,
cantankerous family in their overcrowded Brooklyn home during the
late '30s as they struggle to overcome the effects of the
Depression. Dan McLaughlin, Lincoln College Fine Arts chairman,
says this humorous and touching tale will delight those in
attendance. "We have some talented actors who will give stellar
performances," he said. "The subject matter will make you chuckle as
you empathize with the variety of characters."
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Showtime is at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with a
matinee performance at 2 p.m. Sunday. Ticket prices are $5 for
adults, $4 for children and senior citizens. To reserve tickets call
(217) 732-3155, ext. 280, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
[Lincoln
College news release]
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