2009 Season

Marin Summer Theater 2009 Season

In its premiere season, Marin Summer Theater presented three outstanding shows.  For production details, click one of the links below.

The Beaux Stratagem
Bernstein on Broadway
Sweeney Todd

Here are the 2009 season numbers:
3  Performances each of Beaux Stratagem, Bernstein on Broadway and Sweeney Todd
20  Parent and community voluntees
23  Different schools and universities represented by company members
57  Company members
200  Total hours of rehearsal
1,000  Audience members

The staff of Marin Summer Theater would like to thank company members and volunteers for their hard work and the community for their support.  Special thanks go to to Dr. Robert Veith, San Marin High School, Novato Unified School District, Ross Valley Players,  and Fairfield College for helping to make our first season so successful. 
  • The Beaux Stratagem   ( 1 Article )

    The Beaux Stratagem

    Presented July 10, 11 and 12, 2009

    By George Farquhar
    Adapted by Thornton Wilder
    and Ken Ludwig

    After squandering their fortunes on food, drink and gambling, Tom Aimwell and Jack Archer, two ”beaux” (gentlemen), seek refuge and rich wives in the country.  Down to their last few pounds, their stratagem for seducing ladies of stature and wealth runs a-foul of true love and a colorful collection of rogues, thieves, dunces and strong women who give as good as they get.

  • Bernstein on Broadway   ( 1 Article )

    Presented July 17, 18 and 19, 2009

    Music by Leonard Bernstein
    Lyrics by Leonard Bernstein, Betty Comden & Adolph Green, Stephan Sondheim, Stephen Schwartz, Richard Wilbur, John LaTouche, Dorothy Parker, Lillian Hellman

    A celebration of Leonard Bernstein, one of the most gifted musicians of the twentieth century.  Showcasing songs from On The Town, Wonderful Town, Candide, West Side Story and Mass, this review is a tribute to the brilliant art of Bernstein, who elevated Broadway musical theater forever. 

  • Sweeney Todd   ( 1 Article )

    Presented July 31, Aug. 1 and 2, 2009

    Book by Hugh Wheeler
    Music by Stephen Sondheim
    Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

    Based on a version of Sweeney Todd by Christopher Bond

    This chilling, suspenseful, heart-pounding masterpiece of murderous barber-ism and culinary crime tells the infamous tale of the unjustly exiled barber who returns to 19th century London seeking revenge against the lecherous judge who framed him and the resourceful proprietress of the pie shop downstairs.