COLLECTED STORIES, by Donald Margulies
Directed by J Chachula.

July 21- Aug 5, 2006

A rich, affecting character study in which a young fan of a famous writer becomes a protégé, disciple, colleague, friend, and ultimately, a threatening rival.

Incisive Direction and Splendid Performances Make Collected Stories a Very Fine Production Indeed

By Scott Ross, Triangle Theater Review

Donald Margulies is one of our most interesting and accomplished playwrights, and any production of his work promises-at the very least-distinctive and full-bodied characters and dialogue of great wit, insight, and empathy. The only thing in question will be: Does the producing company do it justice?

In the case of Collected Stories, the Flying Machine Theatre Co. goes well beyond that minimal requirement. Under the incisive direction of company co-founder Julian "J" Chachula, Jr. and with the splendid performances of Mary Rowland and Whitney Griffin, Margulies’ affecting two-hander receives a production about as fine as it is possible to imagine... This is the sort of play, and production, that can lead to spirited, even contentious, discussion afterward-which seems to me the very best kind of art.

Cast

Ruth: Mary Rowland
Lisa: Whitney Boreiko

Crew

Director: J Chachula
Stage Manager: Martha Buchta
Production Manager: Robin Montieth
Set Design: Danielle MacMonagle
Lighting Design: Andy Parks
Costume Design: David Serxner
Sound Design: Kevin Silva
Propsmaster: Amy Massey
Publicity/Media Management: Dina Law
Graphic Design: Andy Cutler
Photography: Ken Kuzenski
Deck Crew Head/Props Assistant: Melissa Fisher
Scene Painter: Jeff Alguire
Build Crew: Joanna Bunnell, Eszter Julian

$10 for students, seniors and teachers.
$14 for adults.

LOCATION:

Common Ground Theatre
4815-B Hillsborough Road
Durham, NC

Directions to the theatre

July 21 & 22
July 27, 28, 29
August 3, 4, 5.
All performances at 8pm (except matinee).

*Special Matinee on Sunday July 30 @ 3pm.

For reservations call 919.594.2615 or buy tickets online at etix.com.