Norman (Roger Boss), a crotchety curmudgeon and his
adoring wife Ethel (Nancy Nickerson) relive the wonder of years past
while capturing each glorious present moment summering at the family
cottage on a lake.
Arriving at the family cabin that holds memories of two generations,
Ethel Thayer examines a much treasured doll from her childhood.
Ever efficient and responsible, patriarch Norman Thayer takes care
of making sure the landline to the remote cabin is functioning as he
speaks with the local operator (Jill Voyles ).
One of the first special moments the couple shares is
the excitement of seeing the loons. You can almost imagine the
haunting call of the loons.
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Soon their only child a daughter, Chelsea, her
soon-to-be husband, Bill, and his son Billy will arrive, and with
Chelsea comes complexities of parent/adult-child relationship
issues.
The days on the lake while away time and mends old hurts. As each
day unfolds, you come to understand the depth of love for family
created over many years, and how this couple celebrates the wonders
found in each day while leaving room for personal differences.
Soon the family will arrive: Daughter Chelsea, played by Cari
Roberson Keysear Wilmert; Chelsea's finance' Bill played by Robert
Kinsella; and Bill's son Billy played by Donnie Gregory.
Charlie is played by Nathan Brandon Gaik.
Lincoln Community Theater's production of On Golden Pond runs June
27th - 29th at 7:30 and June 30th at 2 p.m. at the Johnston Center
on the Lincoln College campus.
[Jan Youngquist] |