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The Oxford Hills Music and Performing Arts Association presents

June 14–24Norway Grangewww.ohmpaa.com

VOTE FOR“Honest” Gabe

The Senator Wore Pantyhoseby Billy Van Zandt & Jane MilmoreDirected by Kenn Sawyer

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The Oxford Hills Music and Performing Arts Association presents

Steve Sessions Chauncy Quince, a good-hearted innkeeper

Ian Griffith Gabe Sandalson, an honest politician

Collin Michael Miclon Tom Gordon, a not-so-honest campaign manager

Dennis Boyd, Jr. Rev. Jimmy Takker, a Jim Bakker-type minister

Rachael Leighton Fannie Mae Takker, a Tammy Fay Bakker-type wife

Claire Cummings Nellie, the wayward girl

Chris Alberi Paddy McMutton, an escaped felon

Mike Porter, Jr. Tony Pinella, another bank robber

Ron Blake Dan Blather, a network newsman

Cynthia Reedy Susan Sandalson, Gabe’s wife

The Senator Wore Pantyhose

by Billy Van Zandt & Jane Milmore

Directed by Kenn Sawyer

featuring (in order of appearance)

SettingThe lobby of the Sluckup Inn, Sluckup County, Pennsylvania

TimeThe present

ScenesAct I, Scene 1 Early afternoonAct I, Scene 2 One hour later

Act II, Scene 1 Immediately followingAct II, Scene 2 Midnight

There will be one intermission

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2012 SeasonSeptember 7–8First Congregational Church, South Paris

The Altos (dinner theater)by David Landau; music and lyrics by Nikki Stern

Meet the family that inspired it all, the Altos. It’s Tony’s funeral (or is it?) and his wife Toffee has invited you to the wake. Chris wants you should check your weapons at the door (and if you don’t have any, he’s got extras!), Uncle Senior has a rigged dice game going and Tony’s Ma is, well, just nuts. Tony’s shrink Dr. Malaise is giving free analysis and the Father isn’t sure what he is doing! But one thing is for sure, almost no one seems sad that Tony is gone and they certainly don’t seem happy once he’s discovered alive. Be prepared to dodge bullets, laugh at the songs and see if you can’t figure out who put a contract out on Tony! Directed by Tom Littlefield.

November 8–18Norway Grange, Norway

World Premiere: The Road to Eden’s Ridge: a new musicalby Sally Jones and Steve Jones; based on the novel by M.L. Rose

Tongues in the Oxford Hills are wagging when Lindsey Frost jilts her fiance at the altar. But when Lindsey follows her dreams to make music in Nashville, she also discovers some long hidden truths about her family. This story will come to life in November, when, for the first time ever, OHMPAA will premiere a brand new two act romantic musical, The Road to Eden’s Ridge. This three-year project is the work of Sally Jones and Steve Jones, who secured the stage rights from the book’s authors. We look forward to presenting the The Road To Eden’s Ridge; we hope you’ll make plans to be in the audience. Directed by Sally Jones and Steve Jones.

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Crew: 8

Actors: 10

Board Members: 12

Advertisers: 54

Tickets: 800

Budget: $6,129

A live, one-of-a-kind, non-stop laughing, mistaken identity, political season theatrical farce: Priceless!

Norman Hutchins, Jr. and Terry Cole

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OHMPAA Membership 2012Supporting MembersChris AlberiJamie AlberiNancy J. BrooksHelen E. CliffordAllen & Jacqueline CressySusan DenisonShirley GroverRandy & Linda JackBarbara E. JohnsonMidge LeightonButch & Betsey LenbergHenry & Ellen MaleDon & Judy MayberryColleen & Joseph QuinnNancy RideoutSteve St. PierreGloria SawyerMary SmithDennis Twitchell

Voting MembersJennifer F. Adams*Susan Alberi*Connie Allen*Shirley Allen-HealdDennis Boyd Jr.Terry Cole*Kathryn & Michael DavisMary DeLorenzoJudith M. FosterCarol Huotari*Norman Hutchins Jr.*Ethel LacourseTom Littlefield*Sharon Merrill*Jane MorseJeff Orwig*Richard McIntoshJennifer St Pierre*Kenn Sawyer*Brian & Shelly* ShiblesClaire SessionsFoster & Mickie ShiblesJeanie StoneFlorence Wendell

PatronsHebron E. AdamsMarguerite AlberiDan AllenSusan BatchelderGene & Ellen BennerBecky BurkeAndrea & Hank BurnsMary Lou BurnsKaren ChapmanTerry & Curtis ColeBruce & Pat CookMary DeLorenzoNoreen EdwardsSandy & Leo GeddryKathy Gerrits-LeydenElinor GoodwinBarbara HallBarbara E. JohnsonSally JonesRebecca KendallButch & Betsy LenbergBill & Marge MeddBernice MerrillBob & Joan Moorehead

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Members EmeritusDan AllenShirli Allen-Heald

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Become a MemberMembership in the Oxford Hills Music & Performing Arts Association is open to all those who wish to join and support this non-profit community theater group. Membership will keep you informed of OHMPAA’s productions and plans. We also invite all potential actors and those wishing to help in productions to come join us in this fun! Membership applications are available in the lobby or you may speak with a show producer or board member if you have questions about membership or being a part of a future production.

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Director’s NoteWell, here we are again. This season, OHMPAA is providing you with a varied selection. Jake’s Women was a fairly serious play about the inner working of a writer’s mind. This fall, The Altos will be our dinner theater offering, and later, we will present the world premiere of an original musical, The Road to Eden’s Ridge.

The Senator Wore Pantyhose is a political farce, just in time for election season. We’ve had a terrific time putting this show together; there’s been much laughter and the cast has become very close .

As always, we thank you for taking time from your very busy lives to join us. As is often said, without you, there would be no us!

Please enjoy laughing with us—and at us!!

KS

Meet the CastChris Alberi (Paddy McMutton) Chris is happy to be back on the OHMPAA stage after finishing his first year as a music education major at Plymouth State University. Favorite roles for Chris include Hysterium in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and Bobby Child in Oxford Hills School-Community Broadway Show’s Crazy for You. In his free time, you will find Chris practicing his saxophone, living vicariously through Anthony Bourdain, cleaning the undercarriages of old cars and scrubbing white walls. He sends a huge thanks to Kenn for another opportunity to play and to the cast for all the fun!

Claire Cummings (Nellie, the wayward girl) This is Claire’s second show with OHMPAA; she played a hysteri-cal bride in Marriage Can Be Murder last fall. She loves performing with her mother, especially when she loses her script and needs to borrow one! Claire is looking forward to spending all summer outdoors, soaking up sunshine before returning to Wellesley College in the fall.

Collin Michael Miclon (Tom Gordon) Collin, son of Michael Miclon, grew up in the Oddfellow Theater in Buckfield. There he saw and participated in many perfor-mances over the course of fourteen years. In high school, he was part of the drama club all four years, in produc-tions such as Arsenic and Old Lace, Guys and Dolls, Noises Off and many others.

Cynthia Reedy (Susan Sandalson) CCR is delighted to share the stage once more with Steve, Ian, Chris, Rachael and her darling daughter, Claire. She has enjoyed getting to know Ron, Mike, Dennis and Collin in this political “thrillah.” Off-stage, Cindy is celebrating her 25th year at Hebron Academy—go ‘Jacks! Favorite shows include Grand Night for Singing, Almost Maine and the Odd Couple. Favorite roles—Mom to Charlie, Claire and Tom and wife to Brad.

Dennis Boyd, Jr. (Rev. Jimmy Takker) Dennis is happy to be coming back to OHMPAA for his second appearance with the group. After performing in 10 different musicals and music directing four, this is Dennis’s first non-musical ever. By light of day, Dennis is director of choirs, grades 7

through 12 at Oxford Hills Middle School and Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. Dennis would like to thank family, friends, colleagues and students for all of their support. In addition, Dennis thanks fellow cast mates and OHMPAA members for getting him into this! To the audi-ence, get involved in local theater and music and find your passion again!

Ian Griffith (“Honest” Gabe Sandalson) You may recog-nize Ian from his numerous OHMPAA shows, but most recently as John Smith in Run for Your Wife last spring. Other past shows include Man of La Mancha and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Ian would like to thank his parents for, once again, feeding him three times a week, and his girlfriend, Aimee, for putting up with not seeing him that much over the last two months. He would also like to thank his bosses at Office Max for allowing him the time to put into these shows. Last, he would like to thank everyone in the cast and crew—you’re a blast to work with! P.S. This may be the only time you’ll see me in drag! Enjoy it while it lasts!

Judy V. Nyl (Reverend’s Aide) This is Judy’s first appear-ance on the OHMPAA stage and we’re betting that it won’t be the last! No stranger to the entertainment busi-ness, Judy was a movie extra in Spiderman 3, Sea Biscuit and The King’s Speech. Although she has a pathological fear of sharp objects, Judy is an avid balloonist and loves to curl up with a big bowl of hot air popcorn. “Apologies to Norman for that big blowup—love you! Enjoy the show, everyone!”

Mike Porter, Jr. (Tony Pinella) More of a “behind-the-scenes” guy, the character of Tony is Mike’s first acting role! When not dazzling the community with his acting, Mike is the Youth Director at Poland Baptist Church. He has built sets for various community plays, from Bye, Bye, Birdie and The Music Man to most recently, I Do! I Do! He enjoys free time traveling with his new wife, Sarah, play-ing hockey, and shooting sports. Personal thanks to wife Sarah, his parents and to Sally Jones for encouraging him to push himself in new endeavors.

Rachael Leighton (Fanny Mae Takker) Rachael is glad to be onstage again for the fifth time. Some past roles include Pearl in Prisoner of Second Avenue, Maria in Lend Me a Tenor, her favorite, Mary in Run for Your Wife, and most recently as a disembodied voice in Jake’s Women. In real life, she is a records clerk at Maine Correctional Center and she desperately wishes she could play the banjo! Rachael hopes that everyone has as much fun with this show as she has, and thanks everyone who continues to give her opportunities to play.

Ron Blake (Dan Blather) Ron most recently sang with Damn Yankees with the Oxford Hills School-Community Broadway Show group. In the twelve years he’s lived in Maine, he’s sung with the Hillsmen Barbershop group, and with the Christmas for Teens benefit concerts. In Florida, where he grew up, he sang with Carol Dulgar Entertainment where they contracted to Disney World as “The Voices of Liberty” in their resort hotels.

Steve Sessions (Chauncy Quince) When Steve first got involved with OHMPAA in 1996, he never thought he’d still be on stage this many years later. He keeps coming back because this organization has an ethic that he likes. OHMPAA puts on good shows with limited resources, and has a good time doing it! Steve wishes to thank his family for their support, and thanks his friends in OHMPAA who make this a good experience, on and off stage. He hopes you all enjoy the show as much as he has enjoyed doing it for you.

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About the ShowThe Senator Wore Pantyhose previewed under the title Running Mates May 27, 1988, at the Ritz Company Play-house, Hawley, Pennsylvania. It was directed by Marjorie C. Murphy. Technical director was Dick Murphy. Set design was by Ed Buckmaster. Construction was by John Hollister. Costumes were by Katy Scamell. Artwork was by Sara Corrigan. Music director was Florence Krieger. The cast, in order of appearance, was:

Chauncy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kurt ReedTom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sandy GabrielsonGabe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David PughPaddy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John KellyJimmy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ed BuckmasterFanny Mae . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marjorie C. MurphyNellie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Samantha MurphyTony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Skip ScamellDan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill MolloySusan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Susan GabrielsonMr. Hawkins Band . . . Dick Murphy and His One-Man Band

The Senator Wore Pantyhose opened June 2, 1988, at the Henderson Theater, Lincroft, New Jersey. It was produced by Mark Fleming in conjunction with Phoenix Produc-tions and directed by Billy van Zandt. Technical director was Neil Murphy. Stage manager was Jennifer Milmore. Scenic design was by William Lee. Lighting design was by Joseph Rembisz. Sound design was by Scott Wheeler. Photography was by Frank Wojciechowski. House manager was Sally Vold Winters. Costumes were by Jane Milmore and Russell Schiavone. The cast, in order of ap-pearance, was as follows:

Chauncy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jonathan MackTom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Billy van ZandtGabe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glenn JonesPaddy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob ThompsonJimmy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael ChartierFanny Mae . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sherle TallentNellie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jane MilmoreTony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Russ CarthyDan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael TerzanoSusan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Barbara McDaniel

Love theater, but not an actor?Are you drawn to theater even though your acting career began and ended when you played Snowflake Number 3 in the second grade holiday play? Do you like to get things done, make a difference, be involved?

Be a producer!Producers help the director bring his or her creative vision to life. They manage the budget, supervise promotion, coordinate set construction and decoration, find produc-tion staff and handle many other tasks, large and small, that are vital to the success of any show.

OHMPAA policy requires two producers for each show, at least one of whom is a board member. If you would like to learn more, feel free to speak to any board member. This year’s producers are: Kathy Davis, Shelly Shibles, Norman Hutchins, Terry Cole, Jeff Orwig and Susan Alberi.

And you can rekindle your acting career by giving the producers’ welcome speech to start each performance!

OHMPAA’s Theatrical HistorySHOW DIRECTOR YEAR

Get Happy—A Speakeasy** Carol Fiske 1985Maybe It’s Love** Pat Black 1986Sentimental Journey** Pat Black 1987Working* Pat Black 1987The Mikado* Pat Black Alison Whitney 1987Children Of A Lesser God Linda Sturdivant 1988Tears And Laughter** Alison Whitney 1989The Real Inspector Hound Pat Black 1989Side By Side By Sondheim* Linda Sturdivant 1989Harvey Linda Sturdivant 1990HMS Pinafore* Alison Whitney 1992The Mousetrap Linda Sturdivant 1993The Fantasticks* Tom Littlefield 1993Nunsense* Pat Black 1994Mayhem & Merriment** Kathy Burke 1995Butterflies Are Free Linda Sturdivant 1995Steel Magnolias Emmanuel Chaulet 1996Cinderella* Linda Sturdivant 1996Rebecca Linda Sturdivant 1997Guys & Dolls* Linda Sturdivant 1997Moon Over Buffalo Kenn Sawyer 1998Forever Plaid* Linda Sturdivant 1998Rumors Kenn Sawyer 1999Grease* Linda Sturdivant 1999Forever Plaid* (2 runs) Linda Sturdivant 1999Sylvia Linda Sturdivant 2000Nunsense* Pat Black 2000See How They Run Kenn Sawyer 2000The Secret Garden* Linda Sturdivant 2001Love Letters Linda Sturdivant Patrick Dullea 2001Our Town Tom Littlefield 2002Little Mary Sunshine* Kenn Sawyer 2002The Foreigner Sally Jones 2002Arsenic & Old Lace Tom Littlefield 2003A Grand Night For Singing* Linda Sturdivant 2003The Nerd David Lock 2003

SHOW DIRECTOR YEAR

1940’s Radio Hour* Linda Sturdivant 2003You Can’t Take It With You Linda Sturdivant 2004OHMPAA’s Retrospective Show** Linda Sturdivant 2004The Odd Couple Sally Jones 2004Don’t Drink The Water Kenn Sawyer 2005The Music Man* Linda Sturdivant 2005Swingtime Canteen* Linda Sturdivant 2005And Then There Were None Tom Littlefield 2006tick, tick…BOOM!* (2 runs) Linda Sturdivant 2006Something’s Afoot* Sally Jones 2006A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum* Kenn Sawyer 2007Cinderella’s Glass Slipper* Robin Galley 2007Don’t Dress For Dinner Linda Sturdivant 2007The Glass Menagerie Tom Littlefield 2008Almost, Maine Kenn Sawyer 2008Man Of La Mancha* Sally Jones 2008All This Talk Is Killing Me† Kenn Sawyer 2009The Prisoner Of Second Avenue Tom Littlefield 2009Never Too Late Andrew Scott Turner 2009Murder At Cafe Noir† Tom Littlefield 2009How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying* Kenn Sawyer 2009Enchanted April Linda Sturdivant 2010Bus Stop Tom Littlefield 2010Witches, Britches, Rings ’n’ Things Carol Brown 2010Murder Rides Again † Kenn Sawyer 2010Roles of a Lifetime: Norman Hutchins, Jr. a musical journey** Jeff Orwig 2010Run For Your Wife Kenn Sawyer 2011Lend Me A Tenor Tom Littlefield 2011Large Window on a Small World Rob Kilgore 2011Marriage Can Be Murder † Kenn Sawyer 2011I Do! I Do!* Sally Jones 2011Jake’s Women Tom Littlefield 2012The Senator Wore Pantyhose Kenn Sawyer 2012

*Musicals **Musical Reviews †Dinner Theater

For more about each show, visit the scrapbook section of our website atwww.ohmpaa.com

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2012 Advisory Board

Norman Hutchins, Jr., presidentTerry Cole, vice president

Connie Allen, treasurerJennifer St.Pierre, secretary

Shelly Shibles • Kenn SawyerJeff Orwig • Sharon Merrill

Tom Littlefield • Carol HuotariSusan Alberi • Jenny Adams

Ask any board member for information about becoming a member, getting involved on stage or behind the scenes, sponsoring a show or advertising in our program.

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Thank You• To Erica Jed and her wonderful staff at Books-N-Things

for acting as our ticket agent for many years.

• To the Norway Grange for the use of this wonderful historic facility.

• To our program advertisers for their support.

• To MSAD 17 for the use of OHCHS fence for our banner.

• To the Community Kitchen/Progress Center for providing the refreshments.

• To Norway Laundry for the body (laundry) bag.

• To Androscoggin Savings Bank for the loan of the money bags.

• To the Paris Police Department for the loan of the police hat.

• To the Smilin’ Moose for the antique phone.

• To Claire and Steve Sessions for the antique radio.

• To Connie Allen for the wicker love seat.

• To Shelly Shibles for the green bench.

• To Kyle Jordan for music and costuming assistance.

• To Jim Alberi, Sr. and the Norway/Paris Fish and Game Club for the buck head.

• To Norman, Tom, Steve, Mike and Collin for building a fabulous set in only one week!

• To W.J. Wheeler & Company, Inc. for their generous help in establishing a Costume & Props Workshop.

• A sincere thank you to the families of our cast and crew who shared them with us these many months.

• To OHMPAA Supporting Members, Voting Members, Patrons and those who have donated to OHMPAA.

• And—as always—to you, our wonderful, faithful friends in the audience!

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Production StaffProducers . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Cole and Norman Hutchins, Jr.

Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kenn Sawyer

Stage manager/sound effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom Littlefield

Stage hands . . . . . . . . Cynthia Reedy and Claire Cummings

Set design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Norman Hutchins, Jr.

Set construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Norman Hutchins, Jr.Steve Sessions, Claire Sessions

Mike Porter, Tom Littlefield, Ron BlakeCollin Miclon, Kenn Sawyer, Carol Huotari

Costumer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sharon Merrill

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Norman Hutchins, Jr.Kenn Sawyer

House managers . . . . . . . . . . . . . Susan Alberi and Jeff Orwig

Graphic design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jenny Adams

Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ethan McNerney

Refreshments . . . . . . . Community Kitchen/Progress Center

Get InvolvedWould you like to join in the fun? There are many ways to become more involved in OHMPAA.

Take the stage or work behind the scenesWe are always looking for: actors; directors; readers; musicians; music directors; people to help with costumes, props and publicity; set designers and builders; stage managers; stage hands; technical directors; and house managers.

Direct a show Each year we ask potential directors to submit ideas for shows. Ask any board member for more information.

Become a member Membership in the Oxford Hills Music & Performing Arts Association is open to all those who wish to join and sup-port this non-profit community theater group. Member-ship will keep you informed of OHMPAA’s productions and plans. Membership applications are available in the lobby at each performance, or you may speak with a show producer or board member if you have questions about membership or being a part of a future production.

Sponsor a show or advertise in our program We are fortunate to have many local businesses who sup-port arts in the Oxford Hills by sponsoring shows or ad-vertising in our programs. We are most thankful for their vital help in producing our shows. For information about how you can sponsor a show or advertise your business, please ask for a copy of our advertising rate card.

OHMPAA announces auditions for:

6:30 p.m., August 6 and 7, Norway Grange, 15 Whitman StreetFor a complete list of characters and vocal ranges, please visit the show page at www.ohmpaa.com

The Road to Eden’s RidgeA NEW MUSICAL

by Sally Jones � Steve Jonesbased on the novel by M.L. Rose

OHMPAA presents

The Altosby David Landaumusic & lyrics by Nikki Stern

Murder Mystery Dinner Theater

September 7 and 8First Congregational ChurchEast Main Street, South Paris

Meet the family that inspired it all, the Altos. It’s Tony’s funeral (or is it?) and his wife Toff ee has invited you to the wake. Chris wants you should check your weapons at the door (and if you don’t have any, he’s got extras!), Uncle Senior has a rigged dice game going and Tony’s Ma is, well, just nuts. Tony’s shrink Dr. Malaise is giving free analysis and the Father isn’t sure what he is doing! But one thing is for sure, almost no one seems sad that Tony is gone and they certainly don’t seem happy once he’s discovered alive. Be prepared to dodge bullets, laugh at the songs and see if you can’t fi gure out who put a contract out on Tony! Directed by Tom Littlefi eld.

Bring your friends for dinner and a show that’s guaranteed to have you thinking and make you laugh. Tickets will go on sale in August at Books-n-Things.