Event

Lettice and Lovage

Lettice is a tour guide at Fustian House,
the "least interesting" tourist attraction under the
aegis of the Preservation Trust. Using her creative
imagination and adventurous spirit she embroiders
on the true history so as to make the tourists
experience more enjoyable. This embellishment,
however, draws the wrathful attention of Lotte
Schoen, an officer of the Preservation Trust. Lettice's
indomitable spirit, and her refusal to succumb to
life's mediocrities lead to her pursuit of a conversion
of Lotte's grim outlook on life.

The Merc production will introduce Jane Pappidas
in the title role in her first appearance on the Merc
summer stage. Jane has enjoyed a long career in
theatre, and has directed and appeared in numerous
staged readings at the Merc. Lotte Schoen will be
played by Carolanne Steinebach, and the production
will be directed by Gregg W. Brevoort, who directed
The Drawer Boy for the Merc in 2006.