TAKE A PEEK AT 'BOYS NEXT DOOR'.Byline: Daily News LANCASTER - A story of four mentally handicapped men and their supervisor will be presented on stage by Cedar Street Theatre. A reminder of how many things in daily life are taken for granted Adj. 1. taken for granted - evident without proof or argument; "an axiomatic truth"; "we hold these truths to be self-evident" axiomatic, self-evident obvious - easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind; "obvious errors" , ``The Boys Next Door'' encourages tolerance of differences and celebrates life, the play's producers said. ``The Boys Next Door'' will open tonight at 8 at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center A performing arts center, often abbreviated PAC, is a multi-use performance space that can be adapted for use by various types of the performing arts, including dance, music and theatre. , 750 W. Lancaster Blvd. It continues at 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, 8 p.m. March 24, 8 p.m. March 25 and 2 p.m. March 26. Tickets are $12, available at the box office or by calling (661) 723-5950. Director L. Michael Wells has assembled an award-winning cast of local actors and actresses for the play. Joe Barnard, who plays Norman, was honored with a Shining Star Award last year for his appearance as Daddy Warbucks in ``Annie.'' Sidney Saddler, who plays Lucien and who studied at the Negro Ensemble Company The Negro Ensemble Company is a New York City-based theater company. Established in 1967 by playwright Douglas Turner Ward, producer/actor Robert Hooks, and theater manager Gerald Krone, the company focuses on themes in "black life". and the Dramatic Workshop in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. , received a 1999 Shining Star Award for his portrayal of Tom Robinson This article is about the musician. For the fictional character, see To Kill a Mockingbird.
mockingbird Any of several New World birds of a family (Mimidae) known for their mimicry of birdsong. The common, or northern, mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) can imitate the songs of 20 or more species within 10 .'' Bob Brister, who plays Arnold, won a Shining Star for his portrayal of Elwood Dowd in ``Harvey.'' Louis Sacco, who portrays supervisor Jack Palmer, has directed local productions, including ``Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean,'' and has appeared in such plays as ``Kiss Me Kate'' and ``Gigi.'' Charles Schlafke, who plays Barry, is making his second local appearance. He performed last year in ``The Importance of Being Earnest,'' and before that was active in theater in Portland, Ore. Jeanie Caffafa, who portrays Cora and plays other female roles, has appeared in ``Chorus Line,'' ``Cinderella'' and ``Red Hot and Cole.'' Pamela Jackson Pamela Jackson is a Christian writer, public speaker, and novelist. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, and raised in Alpharetta, Georgia, Jackson obtained a B.A. in Communication Arts and Philosophy from the University of Maryland. , who portrays Sheila, has appeared on stage in ``Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean,'' ``Bye Bye Birdie,'' and ``Guys and Dolls.'' CAPTION(S): 2 photos Photo: (1 -- color) The cast of ``The Boys Next Door'' includes, from left, Pamela Jackson, Charles Schlafke, Joe Barnard, Louis Sacco, Bob Brister and Sidney Saddler. The play opens tonight at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center. Jeff Goldwater/Staff Photographer (2 -- color) Joe Barnard plays Norman in the Cedar Street Theatre production. |
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