Funny, touching great date play - "Boys Next Door" September 20, 2005

THE BOYS NEXT DOOR
by Tom Griffin
Director - Jeff Keenan
Stage Manager - Raymond Watson
Technical Director - Christopher Campanella
Design & Production Crew
Ryann Lee - Set Design
Brian Miller - Lighting and Sound Design
Melanie Dale - Costume Design
Tiffany Fillmore - Properties Design
Cast
Cecil Baldwin (Arnold)
Don Prather (Norman)
Dallas Miller (Lucien)
Michael Propster (Barry)
Deborah Kirby (Jack)
Becky Peters (Sheila)
Barry Abrams (Mr. Klemper)
Aniko Olah (Clara, Mrs. Warren, Mrs. Fremus)
Al Twanmo (Mr. Hedges, Mr. Corbin, Sen. Clarke)
Previews: September 14 & 15 at 7:30pm
Opening Night: September 16 at 8:00pm with Reception following
Performances: Wednesdays at 7:30pm -ALL PWYC
Thursdays at 7:30pm
Fridays at 8:00pm
Saturdays at 2:00pm and 8:00pm
Ticket & Show Information: www.journeymentheater.org
Ticket Cost: $20. Senior, Student and group discounts: $15.
Reservations: Call 202.248.2295
Location: Clark Street Playhouse, 601 South Clark Street
Arlington, VA 22202 (Crystal City)
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SUMMARY
Tom Griffin's poignant and hysterical story features four mentally and emotionally challenged men along with Jack, their social worker. The quintet experience their hopes, problems and frustrations together while offering a supremely human glimpse into their intimate lives and psyches.

The Boys Next Door is a brilliant example of ensemble theatre as it addresses the struggles of mainstreaming mentally challenged individuals into society. It also presents a remarkably vivid portrait of the world in which many mentally handicapped adults live and function.