Brighton Beach Memoirs is a semi-autobiographical award-winning comedy by Neil Simon, written as the first chapter in what is known as his Eugene trilogy. It's set in the Brighton Beach section of Brooklyn, New York, in 1937. Brighton Beach Memoirs is a coming-of-age comedy that focuses on Eugene Morris Jerome, a Jewish American teenager who experiences puberty, sexual awakening, and a search for identity while also dealing with the dynamics of the cast of strong characters whom are his extended family. Don't miss it! Parent Guidance is strongly suggested. No one under 7 years will be permitted in our intimate Black Box Theatre.
Production info:
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Directors – David Roth and Kerry Long
Technical Director/Set Design – Dave Seltzer
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Costume Designers – Marjorie Watt and Priscilla Stampa
Lighting Designer – Peter Petrino
Performance/Ticket info:
Staples Players Presents a Major Black Box Production:
Brighton Beach Memoirs
By Neil Simon
In the Staples High School Black Box Theatre
70 North Ave., Westport, CT
March 4, 5, 10, 11, 12 at 7:30 PM
March 6, a matinee at 2:00 PM
$10/Students $15/Adults
*Parental Guidance is strongly suggested*
Purchase tickets online at staplesplayers.com or at the door as available, beginning 30 minutes before curtain; cash or check only.
Seating is extremely limited. No one under the age of 7 years will be admitted.
All tickets ordered online will be held at will call and must be claimed 10 minutes before curtain. All ticket orders remaining at curtain time will be released to those waiting to purchase at the door.
To enter our Black Box theatre, park in the lots nearest the tennis courts or Field House entrance and enter through the side doors in the theatre/music building.
Snow date for performances on March 4, 5, 6: March 9, 7:30 PM
Snow date for performances on March 10, 11, 12: March 13, 2:00 PM
Visit staplesplayers.com or call 203-341-1310 for more info or in the case of inclement weather.