The Glass Menagerie
Posted October 6, 2015 at 5:53 am by Tim Dustrude
Beatrice Grauman-Boss, Tyler Ryan, Susan Williams, and James Gull – Keith Busha photo
Yockers Brings American Classic to SJCT Stage
Susan Williams as Amanda – Keith Busha photo
Some 71 years after premiering in Chicago and moving on to winning the New York Drama Critics Circle Award in 1945, Tennessee Williams’ classic, The Glass Menagerie, premieres on San Juan Community Theatre’s Whittier stage Friday, October 9 at 7:30 p.m.
Considered Williams’ first successful play, it is also one of San Juan Island resident Fred Yockers’ favorites and seemed the perfect way for him to return to directing at SJCT. Five years ago, Fred retired from his 19 years as Friday Harbor High School and Middle School drama coach where he directed annual plays presented in the Whittier—popular productions that appealed to the entire community.
“Tennessee Williams is my favorite playwright ever. He is a poet whose dialogue is electric,” said Fred. “The play is nearly perfect in its construction—a classic vignette of hope rising and families dealing with crisis.”
Beatrice Grauman-Boss as Laura – Keith Busha photo
Yockers says he is thrilled with the island actors he cast for the memory play—saying the level of craftsmanship among the actors and crew makes the action on stage “completely engrossing.” The Glass Menagerie cast features Susan Williams as Amanda, Tyler Ryan as Tom, Beatrice Grauman-Boss as Laura and James Gull as Jim. The play continues October 10-11, 15-17 and 22-24.
James Gull as Jim and Tyler Ryan as Tom – Keith Busha photo
The Business Partner for the play is Kings Market. Tickets are $22 for adults and $11 for student reserved; $5 student RUSH at the door if any seats are available; Thursdays, October 15 and 22 are “Pay What You Can Thursdays.” The SJCT box office is open Tuesdays through Fridays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. www.sjctheatre.org or 378-3210.
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