Ticketing

A.R. Gurney’s

Love Letters

Starring
Gregory Harrison and Linda Purl

Presented by Ray’s Food Place and The Oxford Hotel

Saturday, October 2
8:00 p.m.

A Benefit for the Sisters Schools Foundation

A.R. Gurney's Pulitzer Prize-nominated play Love Letters tells the story of Andrew Makepeace Ladd III and Melissa Gardner, whose poignantly funny friendship and ill-fated romance takes them from second grade through adolescence, maturity, and into their fifties. The production traces their lifelong correspondence and the story of their bittersweet relationship as it gradually unfolds from what is written - and what is left unsaid - in their letters. A smash hit both off and on Broadway, Love Letters captures Andy and Melissa with a precision of detail and depth of feeling that has touched audiences across the globe.

Love Letters brings two acclaimed actors to the Tower Theatre for this special benefit performance.

Gregory Harrison is a veteran of many stage and television roles, who is perhaps best known for his role as Dr. Gonzo Gates on the series “Trapper John, MD and his lead role in the mini-series “Centennial” based on the book by James Michener. On Broadway, he has performed in such plays as “Follies” “Steel Pier” and “Paper Moon,” and has played the lead role of Billy Flynn in over 1,000 performances of the hit musical “Chicago,” both on Broadway and in the national touring company.

Linda Purl, currently seen in the recurring role of Pam Beasely on “The Office, is an actress, singer and dancer whose credits include lead roles in more than 40 television movies. Her extensive theater credits include the Tony-nominated Broadway production of “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,” the Mark Taper Forum productions of “The Real Thing” and “Hedda Gabler” and the Williamstown Theatre Festival productions “Nora” with Michael York, “The Three Penny Opera” with Betty Buckley, and “The Road to Mecca” with Julie Harris.

Tickets: $75, $50 and $35 - available starting June 24 to Tower Theatre members & to the public on July 1.

Love Letters is a benefit for the Sisters Schools Foundation, raising funds for the schools of the Sisters School District. The Sisters Schools Foundation was formed in 1996 in response to the economic crisis that continues to affect public schools across the state of Oregon. The Sisters School District must cut $2.5 million from its budget in the next two years and the need for community support is greater than ever. Love Letters and the Sisters Schools Foundation will help Sisters Schools maintain critical classroom and co-curricular programs and activities. We appreciate the support of our Love Letters patrons!

Special thanks to our Presenting Sponsors Ray’s Food Place and The Oxford Hotel, and to contributors X-Press Printing, Central Oregon Magazine, Murray and Holt Motors, Bank of the Cascades and our generous silent auction donors Mockingbird Gallery, Norma Holmes, Jean Wells and The Stitchin’ Post.

Please note that Love Letters contains adult language and situations, and is not recommended for children.

A Sisters Starry Nights Production