The beloved tale about a fisherman who catches a magic fish who can grant him
anything he desires. The fisherman asks for better homes, clothes, and riches,
hoping to make his wife happy, yet it appears that she will not be pleased no
matter how much she receives.
Opening the 17th season, the Elden Street Players Theatre For Young
Audiences will present The Fisherman and His Wife, written by Ruth
Newton and produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. The show
opens November 1, 2008 at the Industrial Strength Theatre in Herndon,
Virginia and runs through November 16.
In approximately one hour of fun shared by cast and audience, this play
presents the beloved tale of a fisherman who catches a magic fish, who can
grant him anything he desires. The fisherman asks for better homes, clothes,
and riches, hoping to make his wife happy, yet it appears that she will not
be pleased no matter how much she receives.
The Fisherman and His Wife features a talented cast with Elliot
Dondero-Pettit (No Exit, Leesburg Theatre Company; Children’s Hour,
CCT); Jane Yurechko (Snow White, ESP); Brian Garrison (Fifth of
July, CCT and bare-a pop opera, CCT with 2nd Flight Theatre
Company); Betsy Eames (Sleeping Beauty, The Velveteen Rabbit,
ESP); and Sue Klein (Once Upon a Clothesline, Puss and Boots,
ESP). The Ensemble includes newcomer Annie Durkin, plus Richard Durkin (The
Iceman Cometh, Snow White, ESP) and Faqir Qarghah (The
Foreigner, CCT and The Closer, 2nd Flight Productions).
directed by John Shea
produced by Richard Durkin
About the Director: John Shea is excited about this opportunity to direct
his first show for the Elden Street Players Theatre for Young Audiences. He
has appeared in many of the TYA plays over the years and feels inspired to
put on the best show possible for his favorite audience. In addition to
acting, John has done a lot of work in the technical crafts, especially for
main stage productions. Among his credits are stage manager, sound designer,
master carpenter, and assistant lighting designer.
For additional information, reservations and directions call (703) 481-5930 Box #3.
Audition Dates:
September 2 & 3, 2008
Production Dates: November 1-16, 2008
Sign Interpreted Performance Sunday, November 9 - 2pm (signed by Sign
Language Associates)
Produced by special arrangement with
Samuel French, Inc.
ESP Productions are partially supported by grants from the
The Town of Herndon, The Nelson and Katherine Post Foundation, the Virginia
Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.
