Western Reserve Playhouse and ORMACO are pleased to announce a joint production of “The Maids” Jean Genet's THE MAIDS Translated from French by Bernard Frechtman Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. Two maids escape their doldrums by entering into a vicious game of role play and fantasy. When they attempt to transcend their position in society and overthrow their mistress, they find themselves reeling out of control. Illusion, deception, and murder collide in this, Genet's taut psychological drama. This dramatic show is full of the most seasoned actresses in Northeastern Ohio, Shani Ferry, Adrienne Jones, and Rose Gabriele Foti. “The Maids” will leaving you breathless and in awe of this classic piece of theater of the absurd. Directed by Dawn Sniadak-Yamokoski and assisted a dream team of, August Scarpelli and Keith Stevens, (from highly acclaimed, Neil Simon’s “Lost in Yonkers”). Stage Managed by Brianna Layborn, Sound Design by Justin Herman, Light Design by Daniel Hunsicker, Set Design August Scarpelli, and costumes by Kelsey Tomlinson. This one weekend show will be a change and one you won’t want to miss. On December 15, 2018 a special gala will be held starting at 6:30PM . Tickets for this exciting event will include tickets to the show, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, a cast meet and greet, and pre-show holiday and operatic music sung, by the award winning, WRP Artistic Director, Dawn Sniadak-Yamokoksi. This unique private event will start at 6:30PM before the doors open for the general public at 7:30PM. Gala tickets are $50 per person and can be ordered online or via the box office. Come dressed to impress! TITLE: The Maids WRITTEN BY: Jean Genet DIRECTOR: Dawn Sniadak-Yamokoski ASSISTED BY: August Scarpelli & Keith Stevens VENUE AND ADDRESS: 3326 Everett Road, Bath, Ohio 44268 RUN DATES: December 14-16, 2018 TIMES OF SHOWS: Fridays & Saturdays @ 8pm, 2pm matinee on Sunday December 16th SPECIAL GALA EVENT: December 15, 2018 @ 6:30PM TICKETS: $17 adults, $15 students BOX OFFICE: 330-620-7314 WEB: www.westernreserveplayhouse.org Western Reserve Playhouse is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization located at 3326 Everett Rd, Bath, Ohio 44268 and is a community theatre whose mission is to provide outstanding theatrical experiences to enrich the lives of our audiences and participants.