RedBarnTheatre
Rice Lake, Wisconsin
2023 Season Plays
Lilies of the Field
Directed by: Rick Snyder
By: Adapted for stage by F. Andrew Leslie. Novel by William E. Barrett
Genre: Drama
May 31 - June 10
While traveling, handyman Homer Smith stops by a farm where he is welcomed by a group of Catholic nuns who have emigrated from Germany. At the farm, Homer takes on several repair projects for the women, who are led by the headstrong Mother Maria. Impressed by Homer's kindness and strong work ethic, the nuns come to believe that he has been sent by God to help build them a chapel.
It Runs in the Family
Directed by Nick Sirek
By: Jessie Jones, Nicolas Hope, Jamie Wooten
Genre: Comedy
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June 21 - July 1
Set in a hospital, It Runs in the Family contains the usual assortment of farcical nuts running in and out of doors mistaking everybody for someone else, as Dr. Mortimore tries to fend off a paternity suit, an ex-wife, a punkish daughter and various other lunatics so that he may, at last, deliver the Ponsonby Lecture in an international conference.
Curtains
Directed and Choreographed by Cathy Jones Wolf Musical Director: John Dutmer
By: Books & Additional Lyrics by Rupert Holmes, Music & Additional lyrics by John Kander, Lyrics by Fred Ebb, Book by Peter Stones
Genre: Musical
July 12 - 22
"It’s the brassy, bright, and promising year of 1959. Boston’s Colonial Theatre is host to the opening night performance of a new musical. When the leading lady mysteriously dies on stage the entire cast and crew are suspects. Enter a local detective, who just happens to be a musical theatre fan! Packed with glorious tunes and a witty, charming script filled with delightful characters, CURTAINS is a hilarious journey for both performers and the audience. The Broadway production garnered 8 nominations at the 2007 Tony Awards® including Best Musical."
Directed by Terry Wiesner
by: Ray Cooney
Genre: drama
August 2 - 12
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The sisters of Winedale are at a crossroads. Fanny has an odd reaction to her 60th birthday. Willa is stressed to the point of vodka and speed-knitting. Johnnie Faye is determined to find a man. Together, they find a way to clear the clutter from their lives and prove it's never too late to take another one of life's paths.
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The Wild Women of Winedale
Forbidden Broadway
Directed by: Chris Hopkins-Hile & Jeff Hile Musical Director: Rachel Elbin
By: Book & Lyrics by Gerald Alessandrini
Genre: Musical Comedy
August 23 - September 2
In this long-running Off-Broadway hit musical revue, Broadway’s greatest musical legends meet Broadway’s greatest satirist in this hilarious, loving, and endlessly entertaining tribute to some of the theatre’s greatest stars and songwriters.