Angered Ayckbourn director rejects farce label at Kennedy Center
Eric Thompson directs Alan Ayckbourn's Absurd Person Singular at the Kennedy Center where critics and audiences crown it as a comedy. He denounces calls it a farce and distinguishes it by focusing on human behavior rather than improbable scenarios. Thompson recalls arriving in Washington after directing Journey's End and meeting Ayckbourn through a London producer.
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Ayckbourn’s Absurd Person Singular in United States
Director Eric Thompson discusses Alan Ayckbourn’s writing style, fast drafting, and sharp dialogue. He notes Ayckbourn’s universal humor, the play’s tight frame, and Ayckbourn’s popularity in England versus America. Absurd Person Singular closes Sept. 28 at the Kennedy Center before Broadway.
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Tasker's Chance Garden Club Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Tasker's Chance Garden Club marks a 25th anniversary with a gala luncheon at Comus Inn attended by charter members and former members from 1949. The event honored past leaders, noted key achievements in landscape projects and garden shows, and announced plans for an Operation Town Action to revitalize Market Street with upcoming Federated Garden Club talks and a Frederick house tour.
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Federated Garden Clubs Set Key Dates for District V
September meeting at Rose Hill Manor Frederick stressed upcoming events. Members urged entry in the State Flower Show in Annapolis October 16 and 27. District Horticulture Day September 17 at Rose Hill. Semi Annual Meeting October 1 at Fountainhead Country Club with chairmen reports and luncheon. Reservations due September 23 to Mrs Kinsey. District Board meeting November 5 at Rose Hill.
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What's In The Deck What’s In The Deck Bridge Club Winners
Frederick Bridge Club held a charity game with overall winners listed by name and pairings. First place went to Mrs. Robert Swanson with Capt. Leon Eisman, followed by runners up Mrs. Kenneth Palmer, Mrs. Charles Arotsky and others. Section placings include east-west third for Mrs. Everett Neff and Augie Schou. Catoctin Bridge Club results show Dr. Harry Gray and Colyn Phillips as winners, with second to Mrs. Weldon Harper and Mrs. Dorsey Shipley. Regular games planned at Fort Detrick and Thurmont American Legion at 7:15 and 7:30 p.m. respectively.
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