Two people, an old man and an old woman, meet in their doctor's waiting room. They begin a casual conversation, and soon find the friendship and concern for another human being which they both need so desperately.
The "Circus Lady" of the title is a grossly fat woman who has been reduced to living in squalor and on welfare while overwhelmed with fears that the rapist-killer who has terrorized the area is coming for her next. Her son, fed up with their slovenly existence, is about to leave her. In the end she is alone, resigned to her fate, and tragically aware that it is of her own inevitable making.
Victor Spinelli, a frustrated athlete who now works for his domineering father, finds his greatest satisfaction in coaching a little league baseball team. His relationship with his wife, who is preoccupied with acting in amateur theatre, is growing cool, but he finds a kindred spirit in the mother of one of his team members, who comes by to ask that Victor show more concern for her bench-warmer son. As confidences are exchanged, we sense that out of the bitterness and failure that both have known a new and promising liaison is forming for them.
Monday & Tuesday April 30; May 1, 2012
It's a Sin to Tell a Lie
1 man 1 woman
Circus Lady
3 men, 2 women
Lou Gehrig did not Die of Cancer
1 man, 2 women
Oakley Stage seating is limited to around 75 (depending on the show) and no seats are reserved but you may purchase tickets in advance.
Oakley Stage tickets are $7 for all seats. The show starts at 8:00 pm on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday and at 2:30 pm on Sunday.