Local performers are front and centre in a new production by the White Rock Players’ Club.
The club is presenting The Graduate, onstage at the Coast Capital Playhouse from Feb. 10 to 25 (with previews Feb. 8 and 9).
The play, adapted for the stage by Terry Johnson, is based on the book by Charles Webb and on the classic 1967 film. The movie version, of course, stars Dustin Hoffman and Anne Bancroft as the aimless young college grad Benjamin Braddock and the older woman – yes, Mrs. Robinson – who seduces him.
Starring as Mrs. Robinson is a performer who’ll be familiar to New West folks – former school trustee Lori Watt (now a resident of Burnaby). She’s joined by New West resident Katherine Morris as Mrs. Braddock.
Thomas Gage stars as Benjamin, with Janine Guy as Elaine, Kerry Van Sickle as Mr. Braddock and Kimball Finigan as Mr. Robinson.
Tickets are $22, or $19 for students and seniors, with $10 tickets on preview nights. Check out www.whiterockplayers.ca for all the details and ticket information.
