Flying Machine Theatre Co. presents

Lonely Planet by Steven Dietz
Directed by Bruce Evans

March 3- March 18, 2006

Lonely Planet is a story of a friendship that survives and thrives in the shadow of an unnamed epidemic. With warmth and humor, Steven Dietz tells the story of two friends who've taken refuge in a map shop on a forgotten street of a large metropolitan city. Jody's Maps is a place where, in uncertain times, Jody seeks the solace he finds in the certitude of maps. Jody's solace and isolation are frequently interrupted by Carl, his enigmatic friend. And upon each visit, Carl brings with him chairs that he begs Jody to keep. As the shop fills up with chairs, Jody and Carl duel, lie about who they are, play “truth” games, and share fantastical dreams. The play unfolds and we come to realize what these chairs represent for Carl and Jody. Carl an extrovert, and Jody an introvert, have come together to reflect on life, share their fears, and ultimately to love each other.

“Lovers are easy, friends are hard. The right combination of small talk and clothing will land you a lover. Friends though, are a mystery.” - Lonely Planet

DATES: March 3 & 4, 9-11, and 16-18
Matinee performance Sunday, March 12

TIMES: Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 8 pm , Sunday Matinees, 3 pm

TICKETS: $10 Students, Teachers, Seniors and $14 Adults

LOCATION:

Common Ground Theatre
4815-B Hillsborough Road
Durham, NC

Directions to the theatre

CAST:

Carl: Jerome Johnson
Jody: J. Chachula


CREW:

Director: Bruce Evans
Assistant Director: Stephanie Maysonave
Stage Manager/Board Operator: Joanna Bunnell
Production Manager: Mark Zumbach
Costumes: Marta King
Props Master/Running Crew: Bing Cox
Props Assistant/Running Crew: Melissa Fisher
Sound Design: Adam Sampieri
Graphic Design: Eric Morales
Publicity: Dina Law
Photography: Ken Kuzenski
Box Office: John Honeycutt, Marta King, Pete Rizzolo, Robin Monteith

Special Thanks to

Meredith College, Wake Technical Community College, Steve Tell, Cheryl Chamblee, Adam Sampieri, Cliff Garrett, Both Hands Theatre Co., Joe Rizzolo, John Honeycutt, Pizza Palace, Theatre in the Park, Merry Noyes, and Mark Perry.