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Mark Twain's "Diary of Adam & Eve"

Sheldon Harnick and Jerry Bock

John Carroll University's Little Theatre Society presented "The Diary of Adam and Eve" from The Apple Tree by Sheldon Harnick and directed by Tim Donovan, and Spoon River Anthology directed by Ramona Di Mio in November, 1976.
Holiday

Phillip Barry

Holiday is a play about love and materialism. Presented by John Carroll University's Little Theatre Society in the Fall of 1976.
There's Always Spring; Growing Up; "Diary of Adam & Eve"

Arthur Lovegrove, Angela Mitchell, Sheldon Harnick, and Jerry Bock

JCU Little Theatre Workshop presented 3 one-acts: There's Always Spring, by Arthur Lovegrove, directed by Therese Trimarco; Growing Up, written and directed by Angela Mitchell; Mark Twain's Diary of Adam & Eve, from The Apple Tree by Sheldon Harnick and Jerry Bock, directed by Barbara Nagel. April, May, 1976.
I Do! I Do!

Tom Jones

I Do! I Do!: a musical about marriage, is based on The Fourposter by Jan de Hartog and was produced by John Carroll University's Little Theatre Society in February and March of 1977.
The Mousetrap

Agatha Christie

Agatha Christie's long running play was produced by the John Carroll Little Theater Society in November of 1975. It was directed by Carol Dougherty and the cast included Mary Catherine O'Mally, Ernest Weninger, Mike Powers, Marce DeNiso, Jim Newton, Debbie Pitts, Joe Parise, and Tim Donovan. No program is available.
6 Rms Riv Vu

Bob Randall

Two strangers meet when they both apply for a New York apartment advertised as "6 Rms Riv Vu" in this lighthearted comedy. Presented by LTS Workshop, April and May, 1975
Black Theatre

Janet Kern and Pauline Tarver

Black Theatre is an original portrayal of Black Culture written and directed by John Carroll University students Janet Kern and Pauling Tarver and performed by the LTS Workshop in March/April, 1975.
Some Call It Love

Mike Pojman

The John Carroll University LTS Workship presented a script and music written by John Carroll students, Mike Pojman and Mike Mesner in March, 1975.
Dracula

Bram Stoker

Bram Stoker's novel was adapted and directed by Ben Hunsinger for the LTS 1974 Workshop. November, 1974.
A Tribute to Eugene O'Neill, the Man and the Playwright

unknown

The LTS Workshop play of 1974 was a bare-bones dramatic journey into the restless spirit of O'Neill. November, 1974.
Let Us Entertain You

various

John Carroll University's Little Theatre Society presented a medley of Broadway scenes, each depicting a male/female interaction in May 1974.
You Know I Can't Hear You When the Water's Running

Robert Anderson

The LTS Workshop brings together three short plays by Robert Anderson, under the title You Know I Can't Hear You When the Water's Running. They are "the Footsteps of Doves," "I'll Be Home for Christmas," and "The Shock of Recognition." November, 1973.
Crito

Plato

An LTS Workshop production, Plato's conversation between Crito and Socrates probes responses to injustice. September, 1973.

The LTS Workshop is a special project of the John Carroll University Speech Department to encourage original and creative work in the theatre arts.
With Best Regards, Broadway

Assorted

This production of the LTS Workshop was comprised of a dozen songs from Broadway musicals. April, 1973.

The LTS Workshop is a special project of the John Carroll University Speech Department to encourage original and creative work in the performing arts.
Luv

Murray Schisgal

Presented by the LTS Workshop, Luv is about two college friends - misfit Harry and materialistic Milt - who are reunited when the latter stops the former from jumping off a bridge, the play's setting. Each discovers the other is equally miserable as they share hard-luck stories.

The LTS Workshop is a special project of the John Carroll University Speech Communication Department to encourage original and creative work in the theatre arts.
Lovers: I'm Herbert

Brian Friel and Robert Anderson

Two short plays; Lovers, by Brian Friel, and I'm Herbert, by Robert Anderson, presented by the LTS Workshop. February, 1973.

The LTS Workshop is a special project of the John Carroll University Speech Communications Department to encourage original and creative work in the theatre arts.
Apology

unknown

Based on Plato's Apology, an account of Socrates' dialogue in his own defense during his trial, this play has three characters: a narrator, Socrates, and the prosecutor Meletus. December, 1972.
O'Flaherty V.C.

George Bernard Shaw

A one-act comedy by George Bernard Shaw, this play follows an Irish soldier in the British army returning home after winning the Victoria Cross. October, 1972.

The LTS Workshop is a special project of the John Carroll University Speech Department to encourage original and creative work in the performing arts.
The Black Man, Past, Present, and Future: Day of Absence

Douglas Turner Ward

A series of performances presented by the JCU Afro-American Society. Among them is the production of "Day of Absence" by Douglas Turner Ward. This is a satire about an imaginary Southern town where all the black people have suddenly disappeared and won the Vernon Rice and Obie awards. May, 1972.
Your Own Thing: a Rock Musical

Hal Hester and Danny Apolinar

Your Own Thing: a Rock Musical is loosely based on Twelfth Night and was written by Hal Hester and Danny Apolinar. April, 1972.

The LTS was a special project of the John Carroll University Speech Department to encourage original and creative work in the performing arts.
Hughie

Eugene O'Neill

Hughie is a short, two-character play by Eugene O'Neill set in New York in 1920. February, 1972.

John Carroll University's Little Theatre Society (LTS) is a special project of the John Carroll University Speech Department to encourage original and creative work in the performing arts.
Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance

various

Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance, a musical revue of songs from a dozen Broadway shows was presented in November of 1971.

A notice of this appeared on page 3 of The Carroll News, November 19, 1971.
Second Genesis

Dominic L. Scoccola

A play written and directed by John Carroll University senior, Dominic L. Scoccola. November, 1971.
Brecht on Brecht

George Tabori

An interpretation of Bertold Brecht, "Don't write that you admire me! Write that I was an uncomfortable person, and that I intend to remain so after my death. Even then there are certain possibilities." April, 1971.
Prometheus Bound

Aeschylus

Prometheus was the archrebel and archmartyr of Greek mythology. For his championing of humanity, Prometheus was nailed by Zeus to a mountainside where an eagle daily fed on his flesh. As a Titan Prometheus had immortality but no immunity to suffering. This is Aeschylus' powerful tale of force and violence pitted against compassion. November, 1970.