Local community theater troupe, the BUM Players, will soon be making a return with their annual dessert-theater comedy. The troupe is extremely excited about this upcoming show, since it will be a true World Premiere showing of the sixth full-length comedy script in a row written by a BUM Players member. This one, entitled Return to Draspar, is written and copyrighted by long-time member and founder Gary “Turk” Thomas and is actually a sequel to Lake Effect Blues, performed two years ago.
As always, this play will be performed in the Brockport United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, with performances being May 15, 16, and 17 at 7 p.m. each night and a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. May 18. And, of course, delicious donated desserts and beverages will be available during intermission and are included in the cost of the tickets. Through a special and long-standing partnership, these desserts will be served by members of the Kiwanis Club of Brockport, also serving as co-sponsors.
All action will take place in DeWitt, New York, in the apartment of Marty (Steve Richardson) and Martina Stone (Marcy Miceli). Rex Collins (Turk Thomas) has returned home to attend the funeral of his recently deceased brother, Bob. His disillusion with the song-writing business makes him nostalgic for his DeWitt roots and he contemplates staying. However, Pete Edmunds, his record-exec boss, reminds him of his long-term contract obligations via his attorney. To confuse things, Bob’s widow, Amber (Marita Keys), unable to deal with her loss, reverts to believing she is the Queen of England. Marty and Martina, once fused as one being, are now free to live separate lives, but are ever-searching for a way to return to their beloved home of Draspar, the planet from which they came in the Andromeda Galaxy.
Unbeknownst to them, Draspar’s Supreme Commander has been searching for them, thinking they have deserted. He has sent a spy/bounty hunter, in the guise of a young girl, Taylor Cole (Helen Schofield), to bring them back to Draspar. How will this all end? Will Marty and Martina return to Draspar? Will they be exonerated or found guilty of desertion? Will Rex ever find what he is truly looking for? Will Taylor collect her bounty? Will Amber ever get her mind right? These answers and more are available with the price of admission.
The play will be artistically directed by playwright Turk Thomas. Serving as Co-Technical Directors are Thomas and Richardson.
Tickets are available in the Church Office between 9 a.m. and noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays, or at the door the nights of the show. Tickets may also be reserved by phoning the church office at 585-637-4240 or by calling 585-261-7381. Tickets are $10 general admission, $8 for seniors (age 65+), and $25 per one-family household. For a wonderful night of laughter and fun, don’t miss this show!
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