On the heels of Tennessee Williams’ 100th birthday, Guelph Little Theatre will present one of his best known and most beloved plays, The Glass Menagerie.
It is said to be Williams’ first great memory play, with story and characters closely mimicking his own life. It has many challenges, as memory is notoriously selective, but director Tony de Ciantis rises to the occasion.
Although set amid the 1930s in America, much of Williams’ social comment one escapism and isolation may in fact, be relevant today.
The Glass Menagerie captures some of the seemingly claustrophobic nature of today’s family life with its paranoid concerns over the evils lurking outside the door and overwhelming expectations and desires for children. It also gives audiences a beautiful glimpse of love and hope and the need for optimism in a changing world.
The Glass Menagerie has evening performances April 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27 and 28 at 8pm with matinees on April 15 and 22 at 2pm.
Tickets are $17 at the box office, by calling 519-821-0270 or online at www.guelphlittletheatre.com.
