3pm
Dog Story Theater
7 Jefferson Ave.
Grand Rapids MI 49503
The husband and wife acting team of GEM Theatrics is premiering My Dearest Friend, by Mary G. Kron with original music by Todd M. Lewis, on November 11, 2011 at the Dog Story Theater. My Dearest Friend chronicles the true love story of John and Abigail Adams. This stunning new play begins as John writes to their son John Quincy Adams on the death of Abigail. In a poignant flash back, Abigail comes back to life and the two re-live the high points of their lives together.
Feel the anxiety as Abigail witnesses the war at her doorstep, while John is in Philadelphia stubbornly trying to get Congress to agree to declare independency. Learn of their love for each other and the struggles of their many and long separations while John was making history at home and abroad and Abigail kept the farm together and raised their children. Discover new insights into this most modern of historical couples as American history comes to life with Gary E. Mitchell and Mary Beth Quillin portraying these larger-than-life characters as real, loving, conflicted human beings.
Biographical Background
Mary G. Kron is a Grand Rapids-area playwright whose works have been produced in community theatres and schools around the country, including the Theatre School productions at the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre. Todd M. Lewis is a local actor, director, playwright and composer whose works have been produced at Actors’ Theatre and the Heritage Theatre Group. He is also owner of Ransom Note Entertainment, a company that produces murder mysteries for corporate entertainment. GEM Theatrics was formed by Gary E. Mitchell and Mary Beth Quillin, real-life husband and wife, out of the frustration they felt at not being able to perform together. In commissioning My Dearest Friend, they share two loves – American history and live theatre. It is their hope to tour this production to schools, libraries and museums in order to bring American history to life for audiences of all ages. Both Quillin and Mitchell have appeared on the stages of the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre, Actors’ Theatre, Jewish Theatre Grand Rapids, Circle Theatre and the Heritage Theatre Group.
Ticket Information
Performances are Friday, November 11, at 8:00 pm, Saturday, November 12 at 3:00 and 8:00 pm and Sunday, November 13 at 3:00 pm. A talk back with the playwright, composer and actors is scheduled to take place after the opening night performance. The Dog Story Theater is located at 7 Jefferson SE, Grand Rapids. Tickets prices are $15 for adults and $8 for students and seniors. Students and seniors must show ID at the box office whether ordering online or in person. For more information call the Dog Story Theater, (616) 894-1252, or logon to their website www.dogstorytheater.com . For more information about GEM Theatrics, go to their website at www.gemtheatrics.com
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