The Glass Menagerie

Overview

The Glass Menagerie tells the story of a family in turmoil. Laura Wingfield is pathetically shy, her mother Amanda particularly domineering and wistful of youth, and our firecracker narrator Tom dreams of a life of creativity rather than supporting his sister and mother. A product of their broken home and poor living circumstances, they struggle to survive and move on with the adult chapters of their lives, and through disagreeing personalities, hilarity and drama is sure to ensue.

This is the prized play from great American playwright, Tennessee Williams, and with the modern touch of director David Berthold, this timeless classic of family dynamics is brought to life. This presentation of The Glass Menagerie is in partnership with The University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee.

This is the latest of La Boite’s classic re-tellings, following such tales as Julius Caesar, As You Like It and Hamlet, to name only a few. They have a knack for presenting old stories for new imaginations, to bring greater appreciation to the stories that have helped shape the stage.