A small Lutheran choir in its death-throes provides the backdrop for this Chekhovian warning of the impending doom of mainline Protestantism in America. Laughter through tears with nice lemon bars. Critic’s Choice in the Los Angeles Times.
Cast:
PETER TURNER, 30s-40s, an organist
LARRY YOSHITOSHI, 30s, a software expert (sings bass)
LOTTIE BERMAN, 30s-40s, the church office manager (sings soprano)
YOLANDA OLAFSON, 20s, an aspiring opera singer (sings soprano)
VERONICA RICHARDS, 40s-60s, a nurse (sings alto)
GUSTAFINA LIEDTKE, 90s, a widow (sings alto)
PASTOR, 40s-60s, a genial tenor
SIMON CARPENTER, 20s-40s, a homeless tenor
NORBERT BRANMOE, 50s-60s, the congregational president (sings bass)
