THE SUMMER LAND, a new play by Kate Royal, directed by Carl Del Buono

Rochester, 1848. Political pioneers and activists fight for the promise of American
democracy. Amidst this social upheaval and enlightenment, on the eve of Civil War, the
Fox sisters begin to speak, carrying a message that would ignite a movement.

The world premiere of an original work written by Chicago playwright and Geneseo grad
Kate Royal and directed by The Company Theatre Artistic Director Carl Del Buono, THE
SUMMER LAND tells the story of the Spiritualism Movement that had its roots in the
Rochester area in the mid-1800s. The play focuses on the Fox Sisters, and features
characters from local history such as Amy Post, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Frederick
and Anna Douglass, among others.

MACBETH, by William Shakespeare, directed by Philip Detrick

The noble Macbeth, beloved and believing, navigates an imperfect world while battling
forces of nature, ambition, fear, and will. What does tomorrow hold, and are the
decisions we make truly our own?

Directed by The Company Theatre Board Member Philip Detrick, MACBETH is
Shakespeare’s tale of ambition, power, guilt, and what drives people to do the
unthinkable. This production will consider the role gender plays in how these characters
are motivated.

GREAT EXPECTATIONS, based on the novel by Charles Dickens, adapted and
directed by Donald Brenner

This world premiere adaptation of Charles Dickens’ most popular novel, “Great
Expectation” is a dynamic new play, told in a daring theatrical style!  “Great
Expectations” is performed by an ensemble of eight actors, who echo Dickens’ haunting
narrative and guide us through this classic tale of Pip’s extraordinary search for
self.  With a brisk running time of 85 minutes, this adaptation maintains the heart of
Dickens’ epic masterpiece while boldly cutting to its essence in a manner that is vivid,
compelling, and entertaining.

Adapted and directed by Donald Brenner, GREAT EXPECTATIONS tells the tale of Pip,
who learns the consequences of ambition, the complexities of identity, and the
importance of personal integrity. It also introduces us to one of the most colorful literary
characters, Miss Havisham.

TARTUFFE, by Molière, directed by Brodie McPherson

Mischievous maids, overbearing fathers, and religious con men go head-to-head in
Molière’s outrageous French comedy! As Orgon’s family struggles to convince him of
his house guest’s hypocrisy, Orgon vows to protect his friend Tartuffe at any cost.

Directed by The Company Theatre co-Technical Director Brodie McPherson,
TARTUFFE is Moliere’s classic French farce about the masks we wear to hide our true
selves.