“Those who always speak well of women do not know them enough; those who always speak ill of them do not know them at all.” — Pigault-Lebrun
The Marion Art Center presents its newest production, Belles, written by Mark Dunn and directed by Kate Sorensen-Young. Show dates are June 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 23, 24, 25 with Friday and Saturday shows at 7:30 pm and Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm. Tickets, available now, are just $20 for MAC members and $23 for nonmembers and can be purchased online at marionartcenter.org/events. The cast includes Michele Letourneau, Annemarie “Am” Fredericks, Laura Stevens, Jess Wilson, Ellie Williams, Bethany Whitehead, Rosalie Fry, with Oliver Asker. Gary Sousa is the stage manager, and Steve McManus is the sound/lighting technician.
Show synopsis: Told in “two acts and forty-five phone calls,” Belles visits six southern sisters, who over the course of an autumn weekend, seek to bridge the physical and emotional distance between them via the telephone, and in the process come to terms with their shattered family history. The gold standard among Mr. Dunn’s many plays about southern women and offering very strong roles for an ensemble of six actresses, Belles continues to pack an emotional punch after all these years.
Additional Information: Tickets are nonrefundable. The MAC will accommodate date changes, depending on availability, if requests are received at least 48 hours in advance. Accessibility: There are three small steps plus a raised threshold to enter the Marion Art Center. There are four steps and a handrail at the entrance to the MAC Theater. Audience: Performances are recommended for a general audience. Food and Beverages: There are no concessions for sale, but light refreshments may be provided at intermission. Guests may bring their own refreshments to enjoy during the performance.