WBAF Summer Theatre – 3^rd Annual Production

The West Boylston Arts Foundation (WBAF) is proud to announce the continuation of Summer Theatre in West Boylston. This year’s production is the musical "A New Brain.” A New Brain is a show about making the most out of life in the face of tragedy. When a neurotic, frustrated composer is confronted with a terminal illness, he finds comfort in the healing power of arts. The show is, in fact, William Finn’s autobiographical account of his own battle for life when he was afflicted with a seemingly terminal illness. As the central character, Gordon Michael Schwinn, struggles to survive, he finds salvation in the healing power of art.

Performed at the West Boylston Middle/High School Auditorium, the show dates are August 12^th, 13^th, 14^th. For more information send an email to theatre@wbaf.org or call Kristina at 508-450-1672 with any questions.

Character Description:

• Gordon Michael Schwinn - A lovable but sarcastic composer
• Mr. Bungee - The slightly tyrannical director/producer/star of his own children’s television show
• Mimi Schwinn - Gordon’s loving yet unstable mother
• Rhoda - Gordon’s agent and best friend
• Roger Delli-Bovi - Gordon’s charming and affectionate lover
• Richard - A kind and compassionate nurse
• Lisa - A homeless lady
• Waitress/Nancy D. - The waitress is overbearing; Nancy is a mean nurse
• Dr. Jafar Berensteiner - An unsympathetic doctor
• The Minister - A somewhat clueless man of the cloth at the hospital

Director: James M. Thibeault
Music Director: Daniel Han
Producer: Kristina Fancy

A NEW BRAIN is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.