Foothill College Theatre Arts Department Presents,
THE KNIGHT OF THE BURNING PESTLE
By Francis Beaumont
Adapted by Dr. William R. James, Tom Gough and Lauren T. Mack
Directed by Tom Gough
Scenic Design by Carlos Aceves and Thomas Weaver
Costume Design by Julie Engelbrecht
Lighting Design by Streven Mandoli
Technical Direction by Bruce McLeod
ALERT: THIS SHOW CONTAINS AN ABUNDANCE OF RIBALDRY, SILLINESS AND NAUGHTY INNUENDO!
The Story
When an uncouth grocer brings his family and apprentices to the theatre to see a show,
the group is collectively disappointed by the tired and uninspiring show being performed
that day. As a result, the grocer storms the stage and takes the production the hostage,
demanding to see a play featuring his apprentice in the starring role, thereby forcing
the host company to try and perform the apprentice's play while continuing to perform
their planned show. This delectable mash-up of 17th century nonsense leaves very few
targets untouched by its searing satire. Everything from the Don Quixote legend to
familiar Bible stories to social class divisions to the theater itself gets burned
by this unique, outrageous, slightly bawdy and raucous farce.
Performances Dates:
May 25 through June 10, 2012.
Shows Thursdays at 7:30, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm.
Sundays, June 3 and June 10 at 2:00pm.
(No show Thursday, May 24th or Sunday, May 27th)
Where:
Lohman Theatre, Foothill College, at the bottom of the hill 12345 El Monte Road,
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
Ticket Prices:
$16 General Admission
$12 for Seniors, Students and all District and De Anza employees
$8 for Owl Card holders and Foothill staff (discount only available through in-person purchase)
**Thursday Special: All tickets for Thursday performances are $8.
Ordering Tickets:
For greatest seating choice flexibility and immediate purchase confirmation,
we recommend ordering tickets online at www.foothill.edu/theatre, click the
Ordering by phone and for and discount group purchases call Box Office: (650) 949-7360 after May 17.
Parking:
Parking Lot 8 provides stair and no-stair access to the theatre. Visitors must
purchase the required parking permit for $3. Advanced parking tickets also available
through the box office www.foothill.edu/theatre, click the Buy Tickets Online link.
Foothill College is located off I-280 on El Monte Road in Los Altos Hills.
Featuring:
Jim Johnson as George the Grocer
Lori Grass as Nell the Grocer's Wife
Joshua Messick as Rafe the Grocer's Apprentice
With:
Ivette Deltoro, Nikki Fathi, Barbara Goodkind, Lauren Goodkind, Monica Ho, Gillian Kelleher,
Sarah Kishler, Joshua Krumbein, Nathan Lindley, Inga Manasherob, Nick Mandracchia, Jacob Marker,
Megan McNulty, Mark Merman, Fabienne Miskelly, Mason Nguyen, Emily Ota, Katie Ruppert,
Taylor Sanders, Pratiksha Shah, Erin Southard, Samantha Stidham, Michael Weiland and
Warren Wernick.
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