Jan 25, 2005 — CCT is 20 years old! Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Caribbean Community Theatre presents the musical comedy The Full Monty as the second show of its 2004-2005 season. This production opens on February 4th and will run for three weekends on Friday and Saturday evenings: February 4-5, 11-12 and 18-19, 2005. Curtain time is 8:00 PM. There will also be a matinee on Sunday, February 13 beginning at 4:00 PM. Performances of this musical comedy will be held in the NEW Caribbean Community Theatre, at #18 Estate Orange Grove, Christiansted, St. Croix.
The music and lyrics of this production are by David Yazbek and the book is by Terrance McNally This play is based on the motion picture released by Fox Searchlight Pictures written by Simon Beaufoy, produced by Uberto Pasolini and directed by Peter Cattaneo.
Seeing how much their wives enjoy watching male strippers during their girls' night out," unemployed steelworkers in Buffalo, New York come up with a bold way to make some quick cash in the process, they find renewed self-esteem, the importance of friendship and the ability to have fun. As the guys work through their fears, self-consciousness, feelings of worthlessness and anxieties [over everything from being overweight to child custody, bigotry to being gay], they come to discover that not only are they stranger as a group, but that the strength they find in each other gives them the individual courage to face their demons and overcome them."It's a blockbuster! David Yazbek's music and lyrics work like a charm" – New York Post."Memory-grabbing melodies, outlandish lyrics…" – The New York Times
Directed by CCT veteran, David Richards, The Full Monty features the local talents of Jerome Agean, Ray Arcamo, Michael Armendariz, Bill Butler, Cindy Clearwater, Meg Connell, Lionel Downer, Christian Faust, Bill Griswold, Oceana James, Derek Martin, Alex Nissman, Sarah Strickland, Christine Thomas, Kelly Walton, Carole Well, Glen Wells and Kasey Willard.
The Full Monty is sponsored by Antilles Leasing; Christiansted Apothecary Hall; Computer Solutions; Essentials for the Office; Gotts & Associates Insurance Agency; Island Heritage Insurance Company Ltd..; Marshall & Sterling; Mongoose 104.9, Isle 95 & Sunny FM 99.5; Fran and Jerry Tobin; Toyota of St. Croix; V.I. Cargo; and VI Flying Circus.
The project is jointly supported by a grant from the Virgin Islands Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts in Washington, DC, a federal agency.
Ticket prices are $15.00 for adults; and $8.00 for students ($12.00 and $5.00 for CCT members). This is an adult musical comedy and not recommended for children under 16 yars of age. We are not accepting reservations for this production, but do arrive early for best seating. The box office and bar open at 7:15 PM. For information or directions to CCT, please call 778-1983. Cash or checks only; no credit cards accepted at this time.
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