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by: Bill C. Davis starring... Danny Beason
Brian and Tom ask their liberal and forward-thinking parish priest, Father Raymond, to witness and bless their vows to each other. Although Father Raymond understands their affection for each other, he holds that they must live a celibate life if they wish to be part of the Church. Brian is outraged. Tom becomes reflective, as Father Raymond's words strike a chord in him. Brian's sister, Irene, a concert pianist, is single and pregnant from an affair.
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Brian has convinced her to have the baby, which he and Tom will adopt. Irene, desiring nothing more than her brother's happiness and security, tries to mediate between Brian and Tom and Father Raymond. Much to her surprise she discovers a deep attraction to Father Raymond. The attraction turns out to be mutual, forcing Father Raymond to reexamine his life of commitment and loneliness. In the meantime, Brian and Irene's mother, Rose, works very hard through her confessor, Father Nash (who is also Father Raymond's confessor), to come to terms with her son's and daughter's "exotic" lifestyles. As Tom begins to pull away from Brian, Father Raymond moves closer to Irene. Tom's and Brian's catalytic request creates five separate and linked spiritual journeys, each seeking to balance passion and faith. First produced by BUA in 2001, this timely comedy/drama was revised and updated by its author. Playwright Bill C. Davis contacted our company earlier in the year to ask if we would be interested to read the new version. BUA is proud to be the first theater to present this new adaptation of Davis’ clever and uplifting play.
January 20 – February 11 Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. No performance on Friday, Jan.27th TICKETS: To reserve tickets call: |
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Secrets of the Trade In show business, it's all about who you know. Or is it? Andy Lipman, a smart, ambitious kid from Long Island dreams of a career on Broadway and hopes that his idol, theater legend Martin Kerner, can give his career a boost. Will Kerner open Andy's door to success, or will their complicated relationship force him to question a life in the theater? After a successful run in New York last year with a cast featuring John Glover, BUA presents the WNY premiere of Secrets of the Trade. Tolins’s controversial Twilight of The Golds was presented by BUA in 1995 at TheaterLoft. BUA also presented his play, The Last Sunday in June, at Alleyway’s Main Street Cabaret in 2004. TBA BUA is still looking for the perfect play to end up our special season. Be sure to expect the latest in gay drama or a timeless gay classic. Under consideration are the new plays The Homosexuals and Unnatural Acts. Cabaret Series BUA’s Cabaret Series will return this season with three new shows. On February 24th, Wendy Hall brings her own show to the BUA stage, accompanied by Chuck Basil. On April 27th the series continues with Girls Night Out! starring Kerrykate Abel, Kristin Becker and Leah Zicari. Abel will return in her one woman show Grand Dame. Special Events Jeffrey - a Staged Reading with Original Cast - January 31, 2012 at 7:00 P.M. In January 1995 BUA presented Paul Rudnick’s comedy at the Alleyway Theater. The show was a huge success and went through several replacement casts and different venues (including a tour to Rochester). Original cast members Chris Kelly, Franklin Aqulina, Anne Hartley Pfhol, Anthony Chase, Paul LaDuca, and Sam D’Amato will reunite for this one-time only reading. Ten Percent Revue – Songs from Tom Wilson Weinberg April 2012, date to be announced.In November 1992, BUA presented the local premiere of the gay musical Ten Percent Revue as part of the Ways in Being Gay Festival produced by Hallwalls in their first space on Main Street. The show also went through several cast changes and played in different venues. The Normal Heart – A Staged Reading- March 2012, date TBA Winner of the 2011 Tony Award for Best Revival, Larry Kramer’s play is as powerful as ever. BUA presented a staged reading of the play as a fund raiser in 1995. Other events to be announced, including our 20th Anniversary Party.
All titles and dates subject to change.
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