The Oswego Player’s to Present “Father Knows Best” in September

by Contributor | August 20, 2008 5:25 am

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This September, The Oswego Player’s will present the family comedy, “Father Knows Best” adapted for stage by Kirsten Sergel based on a radio play written by Edward James. The show is based on a classic radio and television series of the same title.

Jennifer Snow will direct this production. This will be the second feature length production that Jennifer has directed for the Oswego Players this season. Snow will lead a large cast of area children and adults in show suitable for all ages.

The story, set in the 1950’s, opens with teenager Betty Anderson being asked out on a date for the by Ralph. However, After reading a newspaper story about teenage elopement, her father has decided that he’d better get acquainted with the young man first, so he asks the family “what’s so awful about spending an evening at home?” Nothing—but it seems that Bud, Kathy and even Mother have made plans to go out. Aggravated, Father puts his foot down and they all stay home. The town’s social life is suddenly centered on the Anderson household. The excitement and humorous complications grow and then, in the final scene, Father discovers that while he may know best, the young people know a little, too.

The show is slated to be presented on September 12, 19, and 20, at 8 p.m. and September 21 at 2 p.m at the Frances Marion Brown Theater. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for Seniors and $7 for Students. Reservations can be made by calling the Oswego Players box office at 343-5138 or tickets can be purchased in person at the Downtown Box Office located in the Discover Oswego Shop in the Canal Commons in Downtown Oswego. Credit cards are accepted at this location only. “Father Knows Best” is presented by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing of Woodstock Illinois.

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