'She Stoops To Conquer' at the Irish Repertory Theater

The Irish Repertory Theater presents She Stoops To Conquer by Oliver Goldsmith, opening at the Irish Repertory Theater on the 12 May, following previews from the the 5 May. The show is scheduled to close on the 26 Jun 2005.

Synopsis: Young Marlowe and Kate Hardcastle, are a couple who have never met but whose parents have arranged for their marriage. Young Marlow, literally struck dumb in Kate's presence mistakes her for a barmaid and her father's house for an inn. Kate takes advantage of the misunderstanding to break down his reserve. Inept servants add to the mix-ups, and the mistakes of the night are pleasantly corrected at the final tableau.

The cast features Remak Ramsay, Patricia O'Connell, Tim Smallwood, Danielle Ferland, Jennifer Bryan, Tommy Schrider, Donald Grody, Brian Hutchison, and Lucas Caleb Rooney.

She Stoops To Conquer is directed by Charlotte Moore, with design by James Morgan, costumes by Linda Fisher, and lighting by Mary Jo Dondlinger.

The Irish born playwright Oliver Goldsmith (1728-1774) is the author of 'The Deserted Village' and 'The Vicar of Wakefield'. Through the publication of 'The Bee' and the 'Life of Beau Nash', Goldsmith achieved considerable popularity. His first play 'The Good Natur'd Man', opened in 1768.

Charlotte Moore, Artistic Director of the Irish Repertory Theatre, has most recently directed 'Endgame' and adapted/directed ;Finian's Rainbow', which was just nominated for the 2005 Lucille Lortel Award for Best Revival. The Irish Repertory Theatre was also named the recipient of the 2005 Lucille Lortel 'Outstanding Body of Work' Award.