The 2014 Season for ARTS

   I had a lovely time this evening at ARTS as that organization unveiled its anxiously-awaited lineup for its 2014 season of shows.

   It was unveiled before a crowd that included the ARTS Board of Directors, the members of the ARTS  Resident Acting Company, and a certain member of the media (ahem).

   It promises to be an exciting, challenging season - kudos to ARTS for their efforts to raise the bar for  community theatre!

   Here's the lineup:

- 12 Angry Men - The drama about a jury making a difficult decision will take the stage Jan. 31, Feb. 1, 7 and 8.

- The Pirates of Penzance - The beloved Gilbert & Sullivan musical comedy will be rock the house March 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 and 30.

- The Boy Friend - The classic musical comedy that made a star of Julie Andrews will be presented May 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 and April 1.

- Much Ado ABout Nothing - The Shakespeare comedy will be staged Aug. 15, 16, 22 and 23.

- Crazy for You - The Geshwin Musical (which is loaded with dancing) will hoof onto the stage on  Oct. 24, 25, 26, 31, Nov. 1 and 2.

- Rabbit Hole - The drama about parents facing a terrible loss will be offered Dec. 5, 6, 12 and 13.

    So mark those calendars - it's an exciting season of shows that will make 2014 a year to remember!