Canterbury Summer Theatre concludes its 2025 season with the Southern comedy, Laundry and Bourbon, performing August 6-9.
Written by James McClure, the play takes place one afternoon on a front porch in Maynard, Texas, in the mid-1970s.
Elizabeth and her friend Hattie are whiling away the time folding laundry, watching TV, sipping bourbon and Coke, and gossiping about the many open secrets which are so much a part of small-town life. They are joined by the self-righteous Amy Lee who, among other tidbits, can’t resist blurting out that Elizabeth's husband has been seen around town with another woman.
Shayson Lenee' Hodges, Emilie Richardson and Julia Parr in Laundry and Bourbon at Canterbury Summer Theatre, performing August 6-9
The action centers on the discontent and very funny gossip of three small-town wives whose marriages have turned out to be less than was hoped for.
The production is directed by Canterbury Resident Company member, Devon Baxa.
The cast includes Shayson Lenee' Hodges, Julia Parr, and Emilie Richardson.
Scenic design is by Hodges with lighting by Audrey Johnson. Mady Van Houtte provides costume design and Laurel Greenway will be production stage manager.
The Canterbury Resident Company is comprised of theatre artists hired from throughout the country, which has produced a season of musicals and plays in downtown Michigan City since 1969.
Canterbury performances are at 2:00 PM on Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with Fridays and Saturdays at 7:00 pm. Regular admission price is $22.00, $20.00 for seniors (62 and above), and $11.00 for students and military.
Tickets can be purchased by phone at (219) 874-4269 or e-mail info@canterburytheatre.org
Canterbury Summer Theatre, one of the Midwest's oldest professional summer companies, is produced under the auspices of the Canterbury Guild, a nonprofit arts organization, which also manages the Canterbury Winter Arts Series.