The Cocktail Hour

Opening the day after Thanksgiving – thankful for that!
This will be an open seating show.
No assigned seats means social distancing is maintained while enjoying the show.
Masks and proof of vaccination required.
Call 541-994-5663 for your tickets today.

We are extremely happy to bring back the pandemic-interrupted show, The Cocktail Hour by A. R. Gurney, directed by Bryan Kirsch for your first live theatre experience in 2021.

Written by: A.R. Gurney
Directed by: Bryan Kirsch

The Story: The time is the mid ’70s, the place a city in upstate New York. John, a playwright, returns to his family’s house, bringing with him a new play which he has written about them. He wants to obtain their permission to proceed with production, but his wealthy, very proper parents are cautious from the outset. For them, the theatre is personified by the gracious, comforting era of the Lunts and Ina Claire, and they are disturbed by the bluntness of modern plays. There is also John’s sister, Nina, to contend with, although her reservations have to do with the fact that John has given her character such a minor role! Their confrontations take place during the ritual of the cocktail hour. As the martinis flow so do the recriminations and revelations. Both funny and poignant, but how are things resolved?