“On Golden Pond” is a classic American comedy and drama that concerns retired Ethel and Normal Thayer, who spend every summer at their home on Golden Pond, Maine. This year, their adult daughter and her fiancé visit, brining along his 13-year old son. The turbulent relationship between father and daughter, the generation gap between young and old and the difficulties, joys and fears facing a couple in the twilight years of a long marriage all combine to give this play a unique insight into the modern family. In the end, they all learn from one another.
The show will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, Nov. 20-21; 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Nov. 22-23; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24. A school matinee will be performed at 10 a.m. Nov. 21.
Cast members include: Dennis Mahlin, of St. Charles, as Norman Thayer, Jr.; Tricia Wallace, of St. Charles, as Ethel Thayer; Hayden Hays, of O'Fallon, as Charlie Martin; Kim Avants, of O'Fallon, as Chelsea Thayer Wayne; Grayson Schiff-Clark, of Wildwood, as Billy Ray; and Justin M. Spurgeon, of O'Fallon, as Bill Ray.
Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and non-SCC students, and free for SCC students with ID. Tickets will be offered at a special reduced price of $5 for everyone on Budget Wednesdays. To purchase tickets, visit www.stchastickets.com or call the SCC Box Office at 636-922-8050. For additional information, visit www.stchas.edu/centerstage. St. Charles Community College is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville.
Debra Phillips is the costume designer, scene design is by Lonna Wilke, and technical direction is by Jeff Roop. The stage manager is Aaron Boyle, and the assistant stage manger is Miriam Hannibal.
For accommodations information, email accessibilityservice@stchas.edu.
St. Charles Community College is a public, comprehensive two-year community college with associate degrees and certificate programs in the arts, business, sciences and career-technical fields. SCC provides workforce training and community-based personal and professional development as well as cultural, recreational and entertainment opportunities. For more information, visit www.stchas.edu.