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THE LILIES OF THE FIELD adapted to the stage by F. Andrew Leslie
Having decided to travel about the country after his honorable discharge from the Army, staunch Baptist Homer Smith is headed west, stopping here and there for a day's work and wages. Driving through a deserted valley in the Southwest, he encounters a group of East German and Austrian nuns working the dusty fields. His offer to help is quickly accepted. But when it comes to payment, Mother Maria Marthe appears to understand less English.
As Homer continues to work in exchange for English lessons, Mother Maria's vision from God of building a chapel soon becomes a reality-- instilling gratitude in the hearts of the nuns and farmers for a man who saw their need and gave unselfishly of himself. The title comes from Matthew 6:27-33, a portion of the Sermon on the Mount in the New Testament and its parallel scripture from Luke 12:27-30.
The inspirational comedy/drama features Waypoint regulars Burney Starks (Homer Smith) and Elizabeth von Isser (Mother Maria)with other Waypoint company actors and is directed by Waypoint's artistic director, Melanie David.
Running time is 90 minutes plus one intermission. Doors open 1/2 hour prior to performance. Reserved seats held up to 10 minutes before performance, then released. Excellent for family audiences (however,we recommend that no children under 5 attend, please).
PERFORMANCE DATES
Preview: Thu, Sept. 20 @ 7pm (doors open @ 6:30pm)
Recptn/Benefit: Thu,Sept.27 @ 6:30pm (doors open @ 6:15pm
with Macayo's hosted Mexican buffet, table reserved
seating (8 per table). Limited seating!
Fri, Sept. 21 & 28 @ 7:30pm (doors open @ 7pm)
Sat& Sun, Sept. 22, 23, 29 & 30 @ 2pm (doors open at 1:30)
TICKET INFORMATION:
Preview, Thu, Sept. 20 $12pp
BENEFIT RECEPTION/PERFORMANCE, Thu, Sept.27 @ 6:30p $30pp* Doors open at 6:15pm:
*50% of sales to benefit Habitat For Humanity Tucson
Reception hosted by Macayos del Este with buffet
and tea/coffee served at 6:30pm with limited,
reserved table seating. Performance @ 7pm.
Special guest, Fran Jarvis, who appeared in the 1963
film, Lilies of the Field, will share her memories
immediately after the Benefit performance with David
Ashcraft, whose family hosted the cast/crew from the
film and worked in finding location shots including
Sassabe, where the chapel was built. A few of the
remaining adobe bricks will be available for purchase
to benefit Waypoint Theatre's capital improvement
program.
Patrons are encouraged to bring a tool from Habitat's
Wish List- available online at www.waypoint-theatre.org
New tools to be collected/given to Habitat.
$18 Adults $16 Seniors/Military (ID req'd)
$12 Students (12-22yrs, ID req'd) $9 Children 7-11 yrs
$15pp Groups of 10 or more, includes reserved seating**
** contact Melanie David @ 520-742-9079
RESERVED SEATING: Groups of 10+ will receive reserved seating on a first come, first available basis. All Waypoint Benefactors giving an annual financial gift of $100+ will receive priority reserved seating.
Please visit Waypoint's website at: www.waypoint-theatre.org for more information on 501 (c) (3) tax deductible donations.
Please note there are NO EXCHANGES OR REFUNDS.
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LocationAtria Bell Court Gardens Academy Hall Theatre
6653 E. Carondelet Drive
Tucson, AZ 85710
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 7 |
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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