The Anamnesis of Dihydrogen Monoxide

More details on the Memory of Water (opening this Friday!). I take no credit for the following, as it was taken directly from a posting to a local theater newsgroup (so some of you may have seen it before). I would credit the author, but I don't know who it is.

The Memory of Water humorously examines what normal people do in abnormal times. This touching and hugely entertaining comedy provides an insight into the lives of three sisters who are reunited for their mother’s funeral. A neurotic maternal sister (Lanie Brown of Joliet), a paranoid doctor (Carol Townsend of Carol Stream) and a brattish youngest sibling (Kathryn Meiners of Chicago) recall their childhood, but find that personal grievances have clouded their memories, memories which differ greatly and cause immense friction. One dead mother, three living daughters, and two hapless male companions wrangle with their expectations and disappointments when they are brought together for a few bitterly cold days on the English coast.

The cast also includes Marilyn Weiher of Downers Grove, Robert Plowman of Westmont and Tony Shannon of Joliet. The Memory of Water is written by Shelagh Stephenson and directed by Jorge Bermudez of Rolling Meadows and assistant directed by Dave Docekal of Downers Grove and Katie Libby of Lemont. The show is produced by Downers Grove resident Marilyn Ludwig.

The Memory of Water runs for 2 weekends, February 9, 10, 11 and February 16, 17, 18. Friday and Saturday night performances begin at 8pm; Sunday matinees begin at 2pm. All performances will be held at Lincoln Center, 935 Maple in Downers Grove.

Ticket prices are $14 for Adults; $11 for Senior Citizens and $8 for Students. Tickets may be purchased in advance at Consider It Done, 5133 Main Street in Downers Grove, or reserved by calling the Grove Players Box Office at 630-415-3682. For further information, call the Box Office or visit www.groveplayers.org.