The MAC Theater will present its first play of the 2021 season, “Native Gardens,” written by Karen Zacarías and directed by Kate Fishman. The cast includes Gary Sousa as Pablo, Mia Vaughn as Tania, Suzie Kokkins as Virginia, and Donn Tyler as Frank. The MAC’s sound and lighting technician is Steve McManus.
Director Kate Fishman is seeking extras to fill four nonspeaking roles for this production. To find out more, please email mactheater1957@gmail.com with “Extra for Native Gardens” in the subject line. If you’ve always wanted to get involved with theater but don’t have experience, this is a great way to give acting at try!
Synopsis: Pablo, a high-powered lawyer, and doctoral candidate Tania, his very pregnant wife, are realizing the American dream when they purchase a house next door to Washington, D.C. stalwarts Virginia and Frank. But a disagreement over a long-standing fence line soon spirals into an all-out war of class, privilege, and entitlement. The hilarious results guarantee no one comes out smelling like a rose.
This is the MAC’s second outdoor live theater event that will take place in Bicentennial Park across the street from the MAC on Main Street in Marion. Six show dates are scheduled June 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, and 20. Friday and Saturday productions will begin at 6:00 pm, while Sunday matinees will begin at 2:00 pm. In case of rain, dates will not be rescheduled. Guests may choose another date, donate tickets, or receive a refund only if the performance is cancelled. Guests must bring their own lawn chairs. All attendees must follow state safety guidelines, including mask-wearing and social distancing. Please wear a mask when not seated, while inside the MAC, and when adequate distance from others cannot be maintained.
Tickets are now on sale to MAC members, by phone at 508-748-1266 or in person at the Marion Art Center at 80 Pleasant Street, Marion, MA. Tickets will go on sale online and to nonmembers on Friday, May 21, at marionartcenter.org/events.