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The Alpha Players\u2019 57th<\/sup> season mixes classic theatre and new works filled with music and comedy. In addition to announcing the upcoming season\u2019s shows, The Alpha Players have also announced that their evening performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. Janet Maneikis, President of The Alpha Players, explained, \u201cWe have seen a lot of groups going to the earlier start time and it seems to make sense for our audience and actors.\u201d The earlier start time will allow most people to be home by 10 p.m.<\/p>\n

The musical Oliver!<\/em><\/strong> opens the season September 25 <\/strong>and is based on the Charles Dickens classic novel \u201cOliver Twist.\u201d<\/em> The large cast carries the audience through the drama and heartache of the orphan Oliver as he finds himself surrounded by a gang of young pickpockets led by the conniving Fagin. The Florissant Civic Center theatre will ring with tunes such as \u201cFood, Glorious Flood,\u201d \u201cConsider Yourself\u201d and \u201cWho Will Buy?\u201d<\/p>\n

In January, David Lindsay-Abaire\u2019s semi-autobiographical play Good People<\/em><\/strong>. Unlike some of his other plays, Good People<\/em> is a lightly comedic look at his Boston neighborhood. The play tells the story of Margie Walsh, who recently lost her job at the Dollar Store and goes looking for an old ex-boyfriend to ask for employment. Instead she finds herself in the \u2018burbs, in the home of a doctor and out of her element, facing the question, \u201cIs opportunity granted or earned?\u201d Nominated for a 2011 Tony Award for Best Play, Good People<\/em> affectionately explores the \u201chaves\u201d and \u201chave nots.\u201d \u201cThis will be a great reason to get out of the house at the end of January!\u201d said Director Laura Kracht.<\/p>\n

The final show debuts in May and is David Bottrell and Jessie Jones\u2019 outrageous comedy Dearly Departed.<\/em><\/strong> \u201cI usually don\u2019t laugh out loud when I read a script, but this one had me doing just that. It reminded me of the skits on the old Carol Burnett Show\u201d commented director Tanya Burns. This show visits the Baptist backwoods of the Bible belt and the beleaguered Turpin family as they prepare for their father\u2019s funeral. Nothing is ever easy with some families and Bud\u2019s funeral is no exception.<\/p>\n

Season tickets are now on sale. A ticket to all three shows is $38 for an adult and $34 for a senior\/student, 25% less than individually purchased tickets. Tickets may be ordered by calling 314-258-3018 or 314-921-5678.<\/p>\n

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