Historical June 1978 notice. Dates, fees, services and contact information describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
“A Thousand Clowns,” a popular comedy by Herb Gardner, will open June 2 on the Washington University campus, launching the third season of the Edison Summer Stock Company.
The play concerns a cheerful noncomformist who battles the establishment for custody of his twelve-year-old nephew.
It is directed by Marita Woodruff, professor of theatre arts in the Webster College Conservatory.
Other University summer stock offerings are “Gaslight,” a Victorian mystery by Patrick Hamilton to be directed by Richard Palmer, who heads Washington University’s Edison Theatre, and “Man’s Best Friend,” the world premiere of a comedy by Beau Christian, to be directed by Sidney J. Friedman, chairman of the University’s performing arts area.
The three productions, featuring experienced actors from the St. Louis area, will play for two consecutive weekends, with performances on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. Curtain time is 8 p.m.
Season subscriptions to the three-play series are $9.60 for Fridays and Saturdays and $7.80 for Sundays. Single ticket prices are $4.80 for Fridays and Saturdays and $3.90 for Sundays. Special rates for groups and children are available. For reservations, call the Edison Theatre box office at 889-6543.
Originally published in The Paper, June 1978.
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