Book by Michael Stewart, Lyrics by Lee Adams, & Music by Charles Strouse

Runs August 10 through September 16, 2007

Directed by Will Shupe
Musical Direction by Paul Taylor
Choreography by Dani Brown

Produced by L.J. Stevens and the High Street Arts Center

BYE BYE BIRDIE is one of the most captivating musical shows of our time. It is a satire done with the fondest affection, and tells the story of a rock and roll singer who is about to be inducted into the army, and a middle-American family who gets pulled into the press event of a lifetime. An English Teacher, What Did I Ever See in Him?, Put on a Happy Face, One Boy, A Lot of Livin' to Do, Kids, Rosie and Spanish Rose are musical theatre classics. This is the tops in imagination and good old fashion fun.

Written by Alistair Faulkner
Based on the classic novel FRANKENSTEIN by Mary Shelley

Runs October 5 through November 3, 2007

Directed by Rolland Petrello

Produced by L.J. Stevens and the High Street Arts Center

Some may recall that the story of Victor Frankenstein and his creature ends in the frozen wastes of the Arctic, but few know what really happened on their fateful journey north…

Excerpted from the 2002 L.A. Times Critic's Choice review by Daryl H. Miller: Approaching this well-known story from a different angle, Alistair Faulkner sets his version on a remote island at the northern tip of Scotland, where, in 1810, the brooding Victor thinks he has found sanctuary with the quietly adoring Agnes; her doctor brother, James; and James' lovely if conceited wife, Freya. The creature will find Victor here, however, and soon, death will haunt a place where the tormented scientist had found such abundant life.

Written by Jeff Goode
Based on the classic novel A CHRISTMAS CAROL by Charles Dickens

Runs November 23 through December 23, 2007

Directed by George Kralemann

Produced by L.J. Stevens and the High Street Arts Center

Before Ebenezer Scrooge learned the true meaning of Christmas, another old miser was haunted by the ghosts of his past, present and future. What could have happened to Jacob Marley, in the seven years since his untimely death, that would convince him to sacrifice everything to save the one man he despises most of all?

Written by Ernest Thompson

Runs February 1 through March 2, 2008

Directed by Rolland Petrello

Produced by L.J. Stevens and the High Street Arts Center

You may remember this remarkable story from the triple Academy Award-winning film (Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Writing).

The loons are back again on Golden Pond and so are Norman Thayer, a retired professor, and Ethel who have had a summer cottage there since early in their marriage. This summer their daughter Chelsea -- whom they haven't seen for years -- feels she must be there for Norman's birthday. She and her fiance are on their way to Europe the next day but will be back in a couple of weeks to pick up the fiance's son. When she returns Chelsea is married and her stepson has the relationship with her father that she always wanted. Will father and daughter be able to communicate at last?

Written by John Patrick

Runs May 16 through June 15, 2008

Directed by Paul Millet

Produced by L.J. Stevens and the High Street Arts Center

“The Curious Savage,” by John Patrick, is the warm-hearted tale of Mrs. Ethel Savage, a slightly eccentric, extremely wealthy widow. Being the recipient of her deceased husband’s estate, she wants to make the best use of it, despite her greedy stepchildren’s selfish attempts to get their hands on it. They commit her to a “sanitarium” in the hopes of shocking her to her senses. There she meets a variety of social misfits, all needing exactly the kind of help Mrs. Savage can provide and who eventually appear more sane that those outside the walls of the institution. These wonderful individuals immediately endear themselves to Mrs. Savage, and with the help of her new-found friends, Mrs. Savage leads her stepchildren on a merry chase which eventually brings them to the pits comic despair even as Mrs. Savage obtains her freedom.