READERS THEATRE  

Readers Theatre

Readers' Theatre Bleacher Bums

Conceived by: Joe Mantegna Written by: Roberta Custer, Richard Fire, Dennis Franz, Stuart Gordon, Josephine Paoletti, Dennis Paoli, Carolyn Purdy-Gordon, Michael Saad, Keith Szarabajka and Ian Williams

In the bleachers at Chicago's Wrigley Field, die hard Cub fans root for their team. The group includes a rabid cheerleader, a blind man who follows the game by transistor radio and does his own play by play, a bathing beauty, a nerd and various other bleacher denizens. As the game proceeds, they bet among themselves on every conceivable event, go out for frosty malts or beers, try to pick up the bathing beauty and, occasionally, watch the game. The Cubs inevitably blow it in the ninth and the villainous Marvin, who always bets against the Cubs figuring he can't lose, cleans up. The bleacher bums remain undaunted they will be back tomorrow to root for the home team.

Performance: Saturday, August 2, 2008
Where: O’Brien Park in Parker (Across from Baskin Robbins with Gazebo)
If weather is inclement it will be moved to the Mainstreet Center Theatre
19650 E. Mainstreet
Parker, Colorado
Time: 6:00p.m.
Free admission

Please bring a blanket to sit on the grass.

Readers Theatre is used to introduce potential actors to a theatrical setting through interpretive oral reading with emphasis on character portrayal by voice or facial expressions with minimal costumes or props.