if his path had not been crossed by a being that causes more perplexity to mortal man
than ghosts, goblins, and the whole race of witches put together. . ."
- Washington Irving, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Kindertransport
Diane Samuels’ play tells the story of 9-year-old Eva, sent to England to escape the Holocaust, who tries to remain true to her German Jewish heritage, and the adult Evelyn who has put the past behind her and become “English.” A moving story of family, the transition from past to present, and love between mothers and daughters.
With Laura Crook, June Lewin, Elise Manning, Robert D. Murphy, M. Lynda Robinson and Emily Sinagra. Directed by M. Lynda Robinson
"A poignant play
which nears modern classic status."
-Curtains Up, London
Performed under an Actors' Equity Members' Project Code
Friday,
October 5
8:00 pm
Matinee Added!
Saturday, October 6
3:00 pm & 8:00 pm
Sunday, October 7
5:00 pm
Suggested Donation
$15
$12 for seniors & children under 16
Plus Susan Erony & Erika Marquardt's collaborative work, “Have We Gone Too Far?” in the WET Gallery, paintings addressing the history and legacy of the Holocaust.
The Ventriloquist & The Dummy
John Hyde & Gordon Baird: One plays; the Other sings
Duets, Solos & Jazz
Funny, Sad & Old
Friday & Saturday
October 12 & 13
8pm
$15
CD Release Party for John Speziale's newest release Some things have happened since we last spoke.
Speziale's music is a blend of rock, folk and country
as well as a blend of illustrious sidemen
from name bands.
Sunday,
October 14
3:00 pm
Tickets $5
featuring
Dave Mattacks of Fairport Convention; Kevin Barry of Mary Chapin Carpenter's band; Larry Luddecke from John Hammond; Richard Gates from Suzanne Vega, plus some local jazz luminaries including
Alek and Rik Razdan and Pat "The Mailman" Conlon
Rock 'n' Roll
Dance Party
Cape Ann's garage-rockers play a wildly eclectic blend of classic garage rock favorites, British Invasion, soul, surf, New Orleans, and blues music.
Come to the party for some serious dancing in
the West End's big room. The chairs will be
pulled back to maximize the dance floor!
8pm
Tickets
$10
Stephen Mallatratt's adaptation of Susan Hill's best selling novel combines the power and intensity of live theatre with a cinematic quality inspired by the world of film noir.
J.T Turner as the lawyer obsessed with a curse
and his son as the young actor
who helps him exorcise the fear that grips his soul.
October 25-28
7:30pm
Tickets
$15
Call for reservations
1-888-415-8055 or
978-281-0680
May be too intense
for young children.
The Headless Horseman Rides Again! J.T. Turner tells the story as author Washington Irving and plays all the roles in this Halloween tale. Running under an hour, adapted to keep all ages entertained.
Story theatre at its best.
October 27, 28
3:00pm
Tickets $12
(may be reserved at
978-281-0680)
THE WEST END THEATER 1 WASHINGTON STREET GLOUCESTER, MA 01930
Call anytime 978-281-0680
Reservations preferred but not necessary. Come on a whim. Do the pop-in.
Box office opens one hour before showtime.