Marin Theatre Company Presents “Bus Stop” - A Comedy Until 4/17!
In its fourth production of the season, Marin Theatre Company celebrates the 50 year anniversary of Bus Stop, the classic comedy by William Inge (Picnic) that focuses on the relationships formed when a group of bus passengers are stranded at a mid-western bus stop in the middle of a snowstorm. Bus Stop opens in Previews March 17 (Opening Night is Tuesday, March 22, 8PM) and runs through April 17. It is directed by Michael Butler. Bus Stop is centered on the volatile and spirited relationship between Cherie (Kathleen Dobbs), a small-time chanteuse and Bo (Craig Marker), her hopeful cowboy lover, who thinks that ‘kidnapping’ is a sure way to win a woman’s heart. Adding to the relationship stew are fellow travelers Virgil (JD Nelson), Bo’s guitar-strumming buddy, Dr. Lyman (Howard Swain), the charming intellectual whose banter captivates Elma (Lindsay Benner), the very young waitress and Carl (Rhonnie Washington), the bus driver. Will Marchetti plays Will, the stern local sheriff who tries to keep this rowdy bunch under control and Cathleen Riddley plays Grace, who runs the street corner coffee shop with a steady hand – and an eye on Carl.
Performances are Thursday, March 17 through Sunday, April 17. (OPENING NIGHT IS TUESDAY, March 22, 8PM). Regular Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances are at 8PM; Wednesdays, at 7:30pm; Sunday matinees at 2PM with Sunday evening performances at 7PM. There are matinees on Wednesday, March 30 and Thursday April 7 at 1PM and Saturdays, March 26 and April 16 at 2PM. All performances are at Marin Theatre Company, 397 Miller Avenue in Mill Valley. Tickets range from $28-$46 with Pay-What-You-Can on Tuesdays, excluding Opening Night, March 22. Senior tickets are half price for weekday and Saturday matinees. Half-price tickets are available for full-time students. Order tickets at 415-388-5208 or online at www.marintheatre.org
