NHS Alumni Directing

At Brookfield Theatre

BROOKFIELD CENTER — The Brookfield Theatre for the Arts will present The Food Chain, written by Nicky Silver and directed by 1991 Newtown High School alumni Denise Fitzsimmons, as its next production.

Amanda (played by Diane Gallo of New Milford) an anorexic poet of pretensions, has been married for three weeks – two of which her husband Ford (Matt Austin of Danbury) has been missing. Journey with her as she meets crisis volunteer Bea (Debra Johnson of Naugatuck), Serge (Augie Pires of Waterbury) with whom Ford shares a secret, and Otto (Gary Millar of New Milford) with whom each must reckon.

The Food Chain is an adult comedy with strong language and sexual content and is not recommended for children.

Performances open Friday, September 3 at 8 pm, and will continue on September 4, 10-12, 16-18 and 24-25. Friday and Saturday curtain is at 8 pm, Sunday matinees are at 2.

General admission for all seats is $15 and reservations are requested by calling 775-0023.

The playhouse is air-conditioned and is located in Brookfield Center on Route 25, behind Brookfield Library.