Butterflies Are Free
By Leonard Gershe
Directed by Catherine Davis
Young Don Baker, hero of his mother's children's book series, "Donny Dark" has been blind since birth, his overprotective mother following his every move. Don finally decides to take his own apartment in Manhattan and pursue his songwriting ambitions. When she meets his kooky neighbor, sexy actress Jill, Mrs. Baker's controlling instincts go into overdrive with hilariously touching results.
Fridays & Saturdays at 8pmSundays at 3pm
Prairie Lakes Theater
515 E. Thacker StreetDes Plaines, IL 60016
Young Don Baker, hero of his mother's children's book series, "Donny Dark" has been blind since birth, his overprotective mother following his every move. Don finally decides to take his own apartment in Manhattan and pursue his songwriting ambitions. When she meets his kooky neighbor, sexy actress Jill, Mrs. Baker's controlling instincts go into overdrive with hilariously touching results.
Cast
- Don Baker Reid O'Connell
- Jill Tanner Philena Gilmer
- Mrs. Baker Karen Doyle
- Ralph Aaron Rumack
Creative
- Director Catherine Davis
- Assistant Director Lauren Friedman
- Scenic Design Scott J. Sumerak
- Costume Design Martha Shuford
- Lighting Design Matt Kooi
- Sound Design Tom French
- Prop Mistress Mary Beavers
- Stage Manager Maggie Neumayer
- Assistant Stage Manager Ashley Gronek
- Master Carpenter Jason Clark
- Producer Peter Rasey