The North Fork Community Theatre is set to raise the curtain on its spring production, “One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest.”
The show, based on Ken Kesey’s novel, is about a young rebel who,”upon admittance to a mental institution . . . rallies the patients to take on the oppressive head nurse, a woman he views as more dictator than nurse. This comically sharp indictment of the establishment continues to be relevant today as it explores what is ‘normal'”, according to the NFTC.
Directed by Bob Kaplan and produced by Deanna Andes, cast members include Alan Stewart, Rebecca Edana, Wade Karlin, Rusty Kransky, Peter Peterson, Dave Markel, Derek Hoffman, John Hudson, Ken Rowland, Lena Trbojevic, Jim Pearsall, Robert Wesson, Laura Pace, Tara O’Shea, Jennifer Eager and Jose Coropuna.
Show dates are March 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 and 30. All shows are at 8 p.m. excited for Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m. A free reception will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 14 and Saturday, March 22, with an 8 p.m. curtain.
In addition, the audience will have a chance to chat with actors during two “talk-back” sessions, held on Sunday, March 23 and Sunday, March 30, right after the matinees. Actors will engage in question-and-answer sessions about their roles and “what it takes to get into their character’s skin,” according to a release by the NFCT.
Tickets cost $15 and can be purchased at 631-298-NFCT or www.nfct.com. For more information call the NFCT information line at 631-298-4500. The show contains adult themes and strong language.
Student Rush: Student tickets will be available for $12 at the box office beginning 10 minutes before each performance. The rush tickets are subject to availability and cannot be reserved ahead of time.
The NFCT is located at 12700 Sound Avenue in Mattituck.
