It's the 1980s and the daytime television soap opera set of "The Promising Dawn" is turned upside down as leading lady Gretchen Manning works to avoid the impending doom writers have created for her character.
The daytime soap's ratings aren't as high as they once were and executives have determined it's time for a change. Featuring a cast of quirky characters, the comedy plays out as the cast and crew of "The Promising Dawn" confront the final scene.
The inspiration for the new stage comedy "The Final Scene" comes directly from playwright Gene Abravaya's personal experience working during the late 1970s on the New York City television set of a popular daytime soap opera.
Directed by Tim Kniffin
CAST: Featuring Tice Allison, Kendall Carroll, Peter Downey, Julia Hoff, Paul Huberty, Freddie Lambert, Rebekah Patti, Eric Thompson, Jennifer Weil,* Jacquelyn Wells and Matthew Whitthaus.
WHEN: March 4 to March 27, 2011
8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
2 p.m. Sundays
and 8 p.m. Thursday, March 24
LOCATION: 6th Street Playhouse - GK Hardt Theatre
52 West 6th Street, Santa Rosa
Located in historic Railroad Square
TICKETS: $15 to $32
8 p.m. Fri, Sat and 2 p.m. Sun: General $32, Senior (62+) $25, Youth (13-21) $25, Children (5-12) $15
8 p.m. Thurs and 2 p.m. Sat: General $25, Senior $20, Youth $20, Children $15
PHONE: 707-523-4185
Order tickets by telephone, online or purchase at the door
www.6thstreetplayhouse.com
Photo by Eric Chazankin
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