Barre Players Presents
Helen’s Most Favorite Day
Written by Mark Dunn
Directed by Jessie Olson
Fridays & Saturdays, May 2,3, 9, and 10 at 7:30pm
Sundays, May 4 & 11 at 2:00pm
Be careful what you wish for... Love at "second sight" and a magic wish doom Helen to repeat the best day of her life ad infinitum, unless she can be rescued by those nearest and dearest to her in this romantic fantasy about love in three tenses, and dreams fulfilled and unfulfilled.
At a trip to the fairgrounds, Helen is swept off her feet by a carnie named Jed, who gives her one of the nicest, most special days of her life. He gives Helen another gift as well: a "wish" proffered to him by his friend, a mystic. Helen, playing along, "wishes" for the chance to repeat this special day forever. Her wish is granted. And with it comes the direst of unforeseen repercussions. Her family and friends rally to assist Helen by wishing themselves back to that same day, to extricate her and to, in fact, save the universe. A gentle comedy wrapped in a beat-the-clock rollick, as science and logic take a back seat to the directives of the human heart.
Featuring
Helen – Elyssa Miller
Ruta – Rebecca Gleason
Lily – Laura Hughes
Jed – Sean Gardell
Herman – Dylan Bowles
Bolivia – Patricia “Sirena” Esper
Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for students, seniors (65+), and children 12 and under.
Tickets may be purchased online or at the door.
Please note there is a processing fee for all credit card purchases that increases the price by $3. There is no added fee for any cash purchase at the door and all proceeds go directly to support Barre Players theater.
If you are a former Barre Players member, we want to see you back at 64 Common Street. We are offering all past members a ticket for $10. This ticket discount is only available for a cash purchase.
On Saturday, May 10 we wish to celebrate the teachers in our community. All teachers will be offered a $5 discount towards the price of their ticket. This discounted ticket can be purchased online or at the door.
Reservations are encouraged and can be made online at barreplayerstheater.com or by email:
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Do you want to enjoy a meal out before the show? Our friends and neighbors at Café on the Common (2 Common Street) is partnering with us during the show. On opening night, May 2 they offer their fine dining menu. On Sunday, May 4 you can have brunch before the show or join us after the show for dinner. Throughout the run, they will offer a signature cocktail inspired from the script.
We strongly encourage you to make reservations, but tell them you are coming to the show and they will make sure you get out in time for curtain.
“Helen's Most Favorite Day” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
We are grateful for the support of the Barre Cultural Council and Massachusetts Cultural Council towards our 2025 season.
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