The Owl and the Pussycat
by: Bill Manhoff
February 2-5, 9-12, 16-19
God's Favorite
by: Neil Simon
Cape Fear Playhouse, 613 Castle Street
February 13 & 14, 2012

Bill Manhoff
directed by Tamica Katzmann
February 2-5, 9-12, 16-19

When aspiring author Felix notices a neighboring prostitute plying her trade, he complains to the landlord, who has her evicted. He soon has Doris, not a prostitute but an aspiring "model and actress, thank you very much," pounding on his door. She figures he owes her a bed for the night, an arrangement that leads to comedic complications.


Neil Simon
directed by Tony Moore
April 12-15, 19-22, 26-29

Successful Long Island businessman Joe Benjamin is a modern-day 'Job' with a high-maintenance wife, ungrateful children and wise-cracking household help. Just when it seems things couldn't get any worse, he is visited by "a Messenger from God" with a mission to test Joe's faith and report back to "the Boss." The jokes and tests of faith fly fast and furious as Neil Simon spins a contemporary morality tale like no other.


Larry Shue
directed by Pamela Grier
June 7-10, 14-17, 21-24

Sergeant "Froggy" LeSeuer arrives at a rural Georgia fishing lodge along with his friend, a pathologically shy young man named Charlie who is overcome with fear at the thought of making conversation with strangers. So "Froggy" tells everyone that Charlie is from an exotic foreign country and speaks no English. Assuming he cannot understand their conversations, the other guests speak freely in front of Charlie, revealing more than they probably should.


Jones, Hope, Wooten
directed by Ken Cressman
August 2-5, 9-12, 16-19

Five Southern women, whose friendships began many years ago on their college swim team, meet for a long weekend every August to catch up, laugh and meddle in each other's lives. Their lives unfold over a period of thirty-three years as they rely on one another to get through the challenges that life flings at them. And when fate throws a wrench into one of their lives, these friends rally 'round their own with the strength and love that takes this comedy in a poignant and surprising direction in this hilarious and touching comedy about friendships that last forever…


James Goldman
directed by Robb Mann
October 4-7, 11-14, 18-21

King Henry II of England has three sons by Eleanor of Aquitaine. He wants the kingdom to stay united after his death, but all three sons want to rule and it is likely the country will be torn apart by revolution. Henry favors the youngest John, while Eleanor favors the eldest, Richard. Middle son Geoffrey hopes to play both ends against each other and come out on top. Uneasy is the head on which the crown lies, and uneasy the truce between a matchless king and queen.


Joe Landry
directed by Doug Dodson
Nov 29-Dec 2, Dec 6-9, 13-16

This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve.