"The Outsider"- by Paul Slade Smith - Vokes Players at Beatrice Herford's Vokes Theatre (Wayland, MA.)
The Vokes Players
At Beatrice Herford's Vokes Theatre
Presents Paul Slade Smith's
"THE OUTSIDER"
Written by Paul Slade Smith
Directed by Doug Sanders
Vokes Theatre, 97 Boston Post Road (Route 20), Wayland, MA 01778
Performances:
July/August, 2024 (DATES TBA)
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TICKETS:
Contact Vokes Theatre at # 508-358-4034 or email at vokesplayers@gmail.com
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ABOUT THE SHOW
In Paul Slade Smith's "THE OUTSIDER" Ned Newley doesn't even want to be governor.
He's terrified of public speaking.
His poll numbers are impressively bad.
To his ever-supportive Chief of Staff, Ned seems destined to fail.
But political consultant Arthur Vance sees things differently.
Ned might be the worst candidate to ever run for office.
Unless the public is looking for... the worst candidate to ever run for office.
A timely and hilarious comedy that skewers politics and celebrates democracy.
"Funny, timely, and dare we say, entirely possible, 'THE OUTSIDER' is a wonderfully crafted, superbly presented show... It is an insightful, witty satire about modern American politics that will appeal to a vast audience." - Broadway World
ABOUT THE VOKES PLAYERS AT BEATRICE HERFORD'S VOKES THEATRE
Beatrice Herford (1868–1952) was an American actress and vaudeville performer born in England. In 1904, Herford and her friends built a small theater on her husband's property in Wayland, Massachusetts. She named it BEATRICE HERFORD'S VOKES THEATRE, after English actress Rosina Vokes. In 1937, Beatrice gave use of the theater to a group of actors organized as THE VOKES PLAYERS. The group refurbished the theater and continue to perform in it. Beatrice's theatre is a Massachusetts historical site and houses a notable collection of theater memorabilia and photographs, in addition to remaining in vibrant and active use as the home of THE VOKES PLAYERS.
THE VOKES PLAYERS have evolved into one of the premier community theatre companies in New England, drawing many artists who work professionally in theatre elsewhere. The theatre is currently known as one of the region's preeminent local theatres. The group is made up entirely of volunteers, including the Board of Directors who are responsible for running THE PLAYERS and THE THEATRE. VOKES PLAYERS membership is by invitation, and currently numbers more than 150. VOKES presents four major productions a year, generally including one musical, as well as various member and subscriber performances throughout the year.
THE VOKES PLAYERS AT BEATRICE HERFORD'S VOKES THEATRE
Location:
BEATRICE HERFORD'S VOKES THEATRE
97 Boston Post Road (Rt. 20)
Wayland, MA, 01778
Mailing Address:
THE VOKES PLAYERS
P.O. Box 283
Wayland, MA 01778
