I was enchanted by "Talking in the Dark" when the author first brought it to MCCT many months ago. In Chad's words, "Often times, I have felt like in the rush of the deadline, and the actor's desire to know their blocking, the words get lost. Here the words are everything." The concept of taking facial expressions, body language and almost all visual cues out of the picture forces one to concentrate on the dialogue and create one's own visuals in one's mind, much as radio or a good book does. I hope you all enjoy the production as much as I have enjoyed directing it, and want to thank the cast for getting it up and going on short notice.

--Rance Fawbush

I became acquainted with Susan Glaspell's (1882-1948) work during my first MCCT stage performance as the County Attorney in Glaspell's "Trifles". Recalling how much I had enjoyed that piece, I researched Glaspell's other works and chose "Suppressed Desires" for MCCT's Director's Forum IX. That two of my own real life siblings were named Henrietta and Stephen is a coincidence. That the Henrietta and Mabel siblings in today's production are chronologically distant is perfectly natural to this director; my own natural eldest sibling was twenty six years older than myself. I chose this piece for its amusingly wholesome entertaining storyline, circa 1917, when psycho-analysis was just starting to become popular, as are liposuctions and cosmetic surgery today. This comedy is brought to you for your spontaneous laughter. Know that our actors will welcome an abundance of laughter from the audience. Even seemingly serious moments are intended to amuse you and bring a chuckle to your evening.

--Robert Wagner

Many days ago I decided it would be a good idea for Pam Southworth, my co-director, and I to take a Playwrights' Project workshop. Our guru was Russell McGee who introduced us to Phil Addison, our current producer. Hence "The Purple Sink" is in production. Nothing else exists. I was 40 when this all started; now I am 60.

--Fran Record