Treacherous. Steamy. Unpredictable. The Irish Classical Theatre Company today announced its 2002-2003 Main Season and Summer Special productions. All plays will be presented at the Company’s home, the Andrews Theatre, 625 Main Street, Buffalo, New York. The Season was chosen with an eye to presenting a wide variety of exciting and diverse plays, classic and contemporary, by authors of international stature, said Vincent O’Neill, the Company’s Artistic Director. The 2002-2003 Season includes:

Lady Windermere’s Fan by Oscar Wilde

September 12, 2002 — October 20, 2002

The sensitive and innocent Lady Windermere is driven to the brink of scandal and ruin as a mysterious woman, new to society and stained with a bad reputation, blackmails her husband with a dangerous secret. As in ICTC’s critically acclaimed production of The Importance of Being Earnest, Wilde’s witty and intelligent dialogue is a joy to the ear. Directed by ICTC Associate Artistic Director Fortunato Pezzimenti, Lady Windermere’s Fan features Kristen Tripp Kelley as Lady Windermere and ICTC Artist in Residence Josephine Hogan as Mrs. Erlynne.

The Island by Athol Fugard

October 31, 2002 - November 24, 2002

Incarcerated in the infamous Robben Island maximum security prison, John and Winston endure suffering and humiliation by day. At night, laughter serves as a powerful antidote as they create an ironic and scathing indictment of the government of South Africa, their own version of Antigone. While they squabble, the bonds of friendship are forever forged.

What the Butler Saw by Joe Orton

January 9, 2003 — February 16, 2003

In the glorious tradition of high English comedy, this play follows the mutual indiscretions of a randy psychiatrist and his flirtatious wife. Replete with disappearances and disguises, twists and turns, seductions and screwball antics, Orton’s work of lunatic logic has been acclaimed a comic masterpiece. Directed by ICTC Director in Residence Paul Todaro, What the Butler Saw stars ICTC Artistic Director Vincent O’Neill and Artist in Residence Josephine Hogan as the zany couple, Dr. and Mrs. Prentice.

My Sister in this House by Wendy Kesselman

March 6, 2003 — April 6, 2003

This playbill award winner chronicles the actual events leading up to the sensational 1933 case involving two sisters and the women they serve in Le Mans, France. A subtle and tender yet unflinching tale that will fascinate and intrigue you until the inexplicable final shocking scene. Directed by ICTC Associate Artistic Director Fortunato Pezzimenti, the play stars Kristen Kos and Abby Huston.

Mrs. Warren’s Profession by George Bernard Shaw

April 17, 2003 — May 18, 2003

Vivie Warren, a bright, ambitious Cambridge graduate is shocked to discover that her resourceful mother has provided for her education and comfortable lifestyle by managing several European houses of ill repute. Through Vivie’s struggle to come to terms with this knowledge, Shaw strips the mask off Victorian society and exposes its hypocrisy. ICTC Associate Director Derek Campbell directs a stellar cast including Paul Todaro and Neil Garvey. Appearing in her ICTC debut is Elizabeth Laidlaw as Vivie. ICTC Artist in Residence Josephine Hogan stars as Mrs. Warren.

One For The Road by Willy Russell

May 29, 2003 — June 22, 2003

On the eve of his 35^th birthday, Dennis Cain is suffering from a mid-life crisis. The dreams and desires of his youth have been shattered by the boredom of a middle class existence in an English housing estate. Surrounded by Tupperware parties, Weight-Watchers and wife-swapping, David’s eclectic and erratic behavior serves only to highlight the depths of his spiritual malaise.

Season Subscriptions are now available for the Irish Classical Theatre Company’s 2002-2003 Season. Season Subscribers save up to 16% off regular single ticket prices and enjoy other exclusive Subscriber benefits throughout the Season, including discount tickets for the Summer Special.

Curtain Times for all Regular Season performances will be Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30PM with Matinees on Saturdays at 3PM and Sundays at 2PM. Single ticket prices range from $25 to $32 with special pricing available for students, seniors and groups of fifteen or more.

Call 853-ICTC for more information.