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A Drama by Lillian Hellman
Directed by Peter Kates
Produced by Marguerite Copel & Steve Doherty
Performances in the Auditorium of the
Kingston Intermediate School
March 26 & 27 and April 2 & 3, 2004 at 7:30 p.m.
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Cast and Production Staff
Directions and Ticket Information
Patriot Ledger Review
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Synopsis
Lillian Hellman's first play, "The Children's Hour", is set in the 1930's at a private boarding school
for girls. The school was established by two young and able teachers, Karen Wright and Martha Dobie.
A spoiled, manipulative student, Mary Tilford, accuses the two teachers of having an "abnormal attachment" for one another.
Acting in what she believes to be the students' best interests, Mary's grandmother and major financial
supporter of the Wright-Dobie School destroys the school along with the teachers' self-worth.
Later it is discovered that the gossip was pure invention, but by that time irreparable damage
has been done.
Based on an early 1800's case in Scotland, few contemorary scripts equal Hellman's portrayal of pure evil.
Introduced in 1934, "The Children's Hour" shocked and fascinated Broadway audiences with its frank
treatment of lesbianism and enjoyed a run of 691 performances. It also spawned two film adaptations
including "These Three" (1936) penned by Hellman herself.
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Cast & Production Staff
| CAST LIST |
| Catherine | Erica Nichols |
| Evelyn | Hannah Bailey |
| Helen | Jamie Justice |
| Janet | Erin Hannigan |
| Lois | Kayla Kane |
| Peggy | Haley Reddington |
| Rosalie | Kristina Harris |
| Mary Tilford | Holly Ordway |
| Agatha | Sarah McLean |
| Mrs. Amelia Tilford | Pat Peterson |
| Dr. Joseph Cardin | Doug Macaskill |
| Karen Wright | Stephanie Gallagher |
| Mrs. Lily Mortar | Chris Bailey |
| Martha Dobie | Martianne Sullivan |
| A Grocery Boy | Darren Fitzgerald |
| PRODUCTION STAFF |
| Director | Peter Kates |
| Producer | Marguerite Copel |
| Co-Producer | Steve Doherty |
| Stage Manager | Christine Ordway |
| Costume Coordinator & Makeup | Aida Harris |
| Set Construction Lead | Ricki Bowser |
| Set Design | Peter Kates |
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Directions & Ticket Information
The Kingston Intermediate School
65 Second Brook Rd.
Kingston, MA
From Rt 3 (north or south), take Exit 9 and turn right onto Main St (Rt 3A).
Take a left at the first light onto Hilltop Rd (across from the Bickford's entrance).
Continue on Hilltop past the Kingston Elementary School.
Hilltop turns into Second Brook. Turn left into the Intermediate School.
The auditorium entrance is the rightmost door of the school.
Map to the Kingston Intermediate School
For reservations, call 1-800-290-6825 and leave a message.
Your tickets will be held at the box office.
Tickets are $12 for seniors and students, and $14 for general admission.
Tickets can be purchased at the door without reservations.
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