Sense and Sensibility

February 10-25, 2012
An adaptation of the novel by Jane Austen.

When John Dashwood and his snobbish wife, Fanny, inherit his father's estate, his stepmother, along with his half-sisters, are forced to leave their home and live on a reduced income. Elinor bears the move with her usual stoicism, while Marianne's grief seemingly knows no bounds. Their new life, peopled by their eccentric host Sir John Middleton, the brooding Colonel Brandon, the dashing Willoughby and the simpering Lucy Steele, is set to test the bonds of sisterly love and push their sense and sensibilities to the limit.

The 39 Steps

April 13-28, 2012
Adapted by Patrick Barlow from the novel by John Buchan. From the movie of Alfred Hitchcock, licensed by ITV Global Entertainment Ltd.. And an original concept by Nobby Dimon and Simon Corble.

Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

A man meets a thickly-accented woman who says she’s a spy. When he takes her home, she is murdered. Soon, a mysterious organization called “The 39 Steps” is hot on the man’s trail in a nationwide manhunt that climaxes in a death-defying finale! Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theater.

Twelve Angry Women

June 15-29, 2012
By Sherman L. Segel, adapted from the television movie "Twelve Angry Men" by Reginald Rose.
Produced by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois.

A 19-year-old man has just stood trial for the fatal stabbing of his father. It looks like an open-and-shut case until one of the jurors begins opening the others' eyes to details revealed in the courtroom. This exceptional piece of dramatic literature will be staged by an all-female ensemble consisting of Magenta Theater's finest actors. Set, costumes and props will all be black, white and gray to reflect the black and white television era.

Something to Hide

October 12-27, 2012
By Leslie Sands
Produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service.

Set in an English-village weekend home of novelist Howard Holt and his well-to-do publisher wife, Karen, this disarming mystery will keep audiences guessing at each turn. After Karen arrives at the house, unexpectedly, and inadvertently runs over Howard’s young mistress with her car, the couple agrees to dispose of the body. The situation becomes more complicated with the arrival of an unconventional detective and the interference of village residents.

Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and then some)

November 30-December 15, 2012
By Michael Carleton, James Fitzgerald and John K. Alvaraz.
Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc.

Yes, it’s back! Our hugely successful Christmas 2009 production is back by popular demand! Instead of performing Charles Dickens’ beloved holiday classic for the umpteenth time, three actors decide to perform every Christmas story ever told – plus Christmas traditions from around the world, seasonal icons from ancient times to topical pop-culture, and every carol every sung. A madcap romp through the holiday season! (Note: Contents may vary.