William Hardy (Front) stars in Laura Hembree's CARPOOL presented by Stages Repertory Theatre from March 14th through April 8th, 2001.
STAGES REPERTORY THEATRE
STAGES REPERTORY THEATRE
OPENS TIMELY NEW PLAY
CAR POOL
Examines America’s Corporate Culture
Houston, Tx - Stages Repertory Theatre is proud to present the Southwest premiere of Laura Hembree’s poignant look at the
corporate workplace, CAR POOL. Directed by Peter Webster, CAR POOL previews March 14 and 15, and opens on
Friday, March 16, 2001. Performances run Wednesday through Sundays through April 8, 2001.
Five men, one car and a daily commute from the suburbs are the elements that ignite CAR POOL, an incisive examination of
how corporate culture impacts the lives of its employees. The effects of a work plagued by downsizing, layoffs and fear are
traced over a six - month period in the conversations of these “grandsons of Willy Loman”, who must cope with crisis not only
in their careers, but in their personal lives as well. Several of the issues raised by the recent spate of corporate and dot-com
layoffs are addressed in this well-timed new production. The New York Times calls CAR POOL “a smart, neatly - tailored
work.”
Laura Hembree is one of off-Broadway’s most promising up - coming playwrights. CAR POOL is her first play. Peter
Webster, whose previous credits include the Cocoanuts for Stages, recently directed Houston Grand Opera’s charming
adaptation of LITTLE WOMEN.
Actor Williams Hardy returns to Stages after his role in the recent Old Wicked Songs as well as appearances in Quills, Funny
Girl, Ascendancy and Dog Opera. A veteran of the Houston stage, he has also served as a director - in - residence at the
Alley Theatre and directed The Moon is Blue at Stages. Also returning to Stages is actor Manning Mott, who has made
appearances in several EarlyStages Children’s Theatre productions as well as the Main Stage play Valley Song. Stages
continues to tap new talent from the Houston Community as actors David Born, Jim Lawrence and Timothy Wrobel all make
their Stages debut.
Single tickets are available at 713-527-8243 or at Stages Box Office, 3201 Allen Parkway at Waugh Drive. Ticket prices
range from $19 to $42 with student and senior discounts available. Performances run Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30pm,
Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 3:00pm
STAGES REPERTORY THEATRE FACT SHEET:
MAINSTAGE: CAR POOL By Laura Hembree
DIRECTOR: Peter Webster
CAST:
RAYMOND........................David Born
ARTHUR.................................Bill Hardy
WILLARD..........................Jim Lawrence
GENE..................................Manning Mott
CARL..................................Timothy Wrobel
DESIGNERS: Set and Lighting Design - John Gow
Costume Design - Margaret Monostory
Sound Design - Tim Thompson
Production Stage Manager - Rebecca Skupin
DATES: Previews Wednesday, March 14 & 15, 2001
Opening Friday, March 16, 2001
Close Sunday, April 8, 2001
TIMES:
Opening Night 8pm
Wednesday and Thursday 7:30pm
Friday and Saturday 8pm
Sunday 3pm
SINGLE TICKETS:
Previews $19 - $23
Standard $32 - $42
(Student and Senior Discounts)
DISCOUNTS: Students and Senior Discounts
BOX OFFICE: 713-527-8243
3201 Allen Parkway at Waugh Drive
Tickets also available online at
www.stagestheatre.com