Fools Season
AWARD-WINNING THEATRE IN THE HEART OF IDAHO
2019 / 2020
This special collection of plays reflects the beauty and complexity of the contemporary world and continues Company of Fools’ commitment to the power and magic of storytelling.
Developed in collaboration with R.L. Rowsey, Company of Fools 23rd Season Producer, and under the leadership of COF’s new Producing Artistic Director Scott Palmer, a natural theme coalesced for the 24th season: “Welcome to the Family.” This season, we consider what family means: the family we are born into, the family we make, the family we find, and the family we choose. The season also reflects Company of Fools’ commitment to excellence — from great American classics to family friendly celebrations, and from new, cutting-edge work to old stories reimagined.
Company of Fools 24th Season Sponsors:
Anonymous (3), Arrow R Storage, Manijeh and Art Brueggeman, Linda and Bob Edwards, Shari Friedman and Andrew King, Carol and Len Harlig, Jodie and Dan Hunt—Roy A. Hunt Foundation, The Kantor Family Fund, Kenneth Lewis, Marcia and Donald Liebich, Rebecca and Jonathan Neeley, Carol Nie, Tedde and Jim Reid, Jane Rosen and Scott Miley—Scott Miley Roofing, St. Luke’s Wood River, Shubert Foundation, Richard Smooke and Family in Loving Memory of Judith Smooke, Mary Ann and John Underwood, Maryanne and Jerry Whitcomb, Jeri L. Wolfson Foundation, Barbara and Stanley Zax, and housing sponsor The Wood River Inn & Suites, media sponsor The Weekly Sun, and Leadership Season Sponsor Stanton Barrett & Barrett Family Wines
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Crimes of the Heart
June 26 – July 15, 2019
Liberty Theatre, Hailey
By Beth Henley
Directed by Scott Palmer
“The Family We Are Born Into”
Cry It Out
September 25 – October 12, 2019
Liberty Theatre, Hailey
By Molly Smith Metzler
Directed by Denise Simone
“The Family We Find”
Miss Bennet:
Christmas At Pemberley
December 11 – 29, 2019
Liberty Theatre, Hailey
By Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon
Directed by Scott Palmer
“The Family We Make”
The Niceties
February 19 – March 7, 2020
Liberty Theatre, Hailey
By Eleanor Burgess
Directed by Scott Palmer
“The Family We Choose”
24th Season 2019-2020
Company of Fools Play Reading Series & Special Projects
• Offers an additional opportunity to engage with The Center’s BIG IDEA projects
• Provides an avenue for Company of Fools and its patrons to hear plays being considered for future production
• Creates an additional opportunity for COF artists to work and practice their craft
• Establishes a forum to explore new work created by playwrights known as well as those new to COF
• Provides another way to engage patrons in the theatrical process through talk-backs with the director, actors and playwright
• Enables COF to offer patrons an additional forum to keep engaged to the work of COF.
Lifestyle of the Richard and Family
Oct 18, 2019, 7pm, Liberty Theatre, Hailey
Oct 19, 2019, 2pm, Community Library, Ketchum
FREE! (Suggested donation $10)
Written by Roslyn Helper in collaboration with SwiftKey Note
Directed by Jana Arnold
The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail
Jan 23, 2020, 7pm, Liberty Theatre
FREE! (Suggested donation $10)
By Jerome Lawrence & Robert E. Lee
Directed by David Janeski
Tiny Beautiful Things
Feb 1, 2020, 7pm, Liberty Theatre
Feb 2, 2020, 3pm, Liberty Theatre
FREE! (Suggested donation $10)
By Cheryl Strayed
Directed by Andrew Alberger
24 Hour Play Festival
May 1, 2020 at 7pm, The Liberty Theatre
Free! (Suggested donation $10)
(participating groups will receive their instructions on Thu, April 30, 2020 at 6pm)
Company of Fools 20th Season Anniversary Souvenir Book
To commemorate its 20th Anniversary, Company of Fools created a beautiful 20th Season Souvenir Book. Featuring Kirsten Shultz’s gorgeous photography, personal tributes, reflections and stories from the Company’s artists, this special book is an entertaining and profoundly personal history of the Fools.
Books may be purchased by calling 208.788.6520 or in person at the Box office. They are also available at the Liberty Theatre in Hailey and The Center museum in Ketchum.
Click here to buy a 20th Anniversary Souvenir Book.
Company of Fools is proud to produce plays that reflect the beauty and complexity of our contemporary world; as such, our productions may contain adult themes, content, and language. If you have questions about the content of any of our shows, or if you are wondering about a play’s appropriateness for younger audiences, please contact the Box Office; we are happy to provide you with any information to help you make an informed decision!
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