WHAT THE BUTLER SAW Ends Marin Theatre Company's 2009-09 Season, Begins 6/4

Marin Theatre Company presents the final show of its highly successful 2008-09 season with a seminal work of modern comedy, Joe Orton's uproarious farce What the Butler Saw in MTC's Boyer Theatre beginning June 4.

The all-star cast includes Charles Shaw Robinson (seen recently in Gore Vidal's The Best Man at Aurora Theatre) and Stacy Ross (who just appeared in Sarah Ruhl's In the Next Room at Berkeley Rep) as Dr. and Mrs. Prentice. Andy Murray, last seen at MTC as Sharky in the acclaimed production of The Seafarer, appears as Dr. Rance. The cast also includes Bay Area favorites Rowan Brooks as Nicholas Beckett, Kevin Rolston as Sargeant Match, and Cat Walleck as Geraldine.

When psychiatrist Dr. Prentice tries to seduce an aspiring secretary, his botched efforts lead to comic bedlam involving his insatiable wife, a randy bellhop, a befuddled police officer, and ultimately, the formidable manhood of Sir Winston Churchill. Wild, risqué, and ferociously playful, What the Butler Saw has been delighting audiences since it was first produced on the London stage in 1969.

"I love Joe Orton and am thrilled to be reviving one of his great comedies this season. We welcome back Amy Glazer, who has directed many hit productions at MTC over the years, to work with some of the Bay Area's best comedic actors. I promise that this hilarious play will put you in stitches!" says MTC Artistic Director Jasson Minadakis.

THE FACTS
For more information visit www.marintheatre.org or call 415.388.5208.
Marin Theatre Company is located at 397 Miller Ave, Mill Valley CA 94941.

Previews-Thursday, June 4 through Sunday, June 7, 2009

Opening Night Gala-Tuesday, June 9 at 8:00 pm

Performance Schedule
Tues, Thu, Fri and Sat 8:00 pm
Wed 7:30 pm
Sun 7:00 pm
Matinees: Thu 1:00 pm | Sat and Sun 2:00 pm

Please check www.marintheatre.org or call box office at 415.388.5208 for exact performance dates and times.

Ticket Prices $20-51
Previews: Thu through Sun: $31
Tues: $31 in advance or Pay-What-You-Can (excludes Opening)
Wed, Thu, & Sun Evenings: $34 & $41
Fri: $39 & $46
Sat Evenings: $44 & $51
Wed, Thu, Sat & Sun Matinees: $34 & $41
Opening Night (Tues) with Cast Reception: $44 & $55
Student tickets: $20, all performances
Senior discounts available
Rush tickets $10, available one-half hour prior to show, based on availability

 

 

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