This funny, touching, hour-long show introduces us to a rag doll (Angela Dill) and a teddy bear (Chris Klaver) who meet for the first time when they are put up for sale in a two-family garage sale. These seemingly incompatible toys romp through dilemmas of love and loss that are decidedly grown-up, as they face life’s challenges and barriers to intimacy. Up for debate are such topics as the existence of Santa Claus and what it means to be “anatomically correct.”
Original production in 1996 - Lansing State Journal Review: "Garage Sale is a remarkable mini-gem. It's just about perfect in everything - its writing, direction, performances and length...The action takes place on one table of a garage sale...Tuxedo Teddy has a lofty price tag and immaculate condition. He has spent most of his life on a shelf, encased in his original box. Rag Baby has lived big and shows it. She's a tattered mess, with great memories. These two manage to bond - quite literally, thanks to Zussman's clever ending. You could sum up the show in a cliche: It is better to have loved and lost (an arm, some stuffing, etc.) than to never have loved at all. Still, Garage Sale is more. It has moments of great heart and humor." See our season brochure for Season 10 for details on times and prices. Cast
Tuxedo Teddy: Chris Klaver
Rag Baby: Angela Dill Technical Staff & CrewDirector & Producer: Linda M. Granger
Production Advisor: Jane Zussman Stage Manager: Mary Pomeroy Technical Director: Jim Lorenz Set Design: Linda Granger Set Construction: Doug Vorce Set Painting: Linda Granger Set Transportation: Chris Klaver, Philip Benedict Lighting Design & Engineer: Jim Lorenz Sound Design: Steve Scarborough Sound Engineer: Jim Lorenz and John Gross Costumers: Angela Dill and Jamie Wakley (some pieces from the original 1996 production, built by Mary Job) Props: Angela Dill, Linda Granger, Sherin Grossi, Jan Ross and Cathy Wotring (silverware set from the original 1996 production, built by Bruce Bennett) Dining Room and Backstage Crew: Jan Ross, Sherin Grossi, Mary Pomeroy Photographer: Steve Scarborough Publicity, Reservations: Linda Granger Program: Jane Shipley Zussman Box Office: Christine Kennedy, Terri Minor, LeAnn Dethlefsen Dining Room Manager: Elizabeth Todd Assistant Dining Room Manager: Jan Ross Table Centerpieces: Linda Granger |
Dessert MatineeA dessert buffet with a variety of tasty pies, cheesecakes, cakes, cream puffs, decadent brownies and more!
BEVERAGES: Coffee, hot tea, lemonade and bottled water 
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