Sept. 22 - Oct 8, 2005
Directed by Miriam T. Barnett

Take some time out for one weekend in the life of the ultra-Bohemian Bliss family, as they and their guests pair off. Mother is a retired actress, father a novelist, and the children are spoiled. Every scene becomes a crisis. The N.Y. Times called this "An evening of intoxicating escape."

September 22, 23, 24, 25*M - September 29, 30, October 1, 2*M - October 6, 7, 8, 2005

*M Sunday Matinee. 2 PM curtain. No evening performance.

Suitable for all audiences

The run time for Hay Fever is 2 hours 30 minutes,
including intermission.

It's a quiet weekend at the country house of David and Judith Bliss...that is, until the houseguests begin to arrive. It seems Judith, the retired actress, has invited a young man her son's age. Her daughter Sorel, on the other hand, has invited a man with graying temples. Her son Simon had a guest too, a woman old enough to be his mother, whereas David's guest...well, it's the 1920's and there's a word for short-haired, short-skirted young things like her. Given this cast of characters, you may think you know where the plot is headed, but if so you underestimate the inventiveness of Noel Coward. Our season opener is a madcap visit with a family whose atrocious behavior is redeemed by their never-failing wit.