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Page 12 The Bay Times December 26, 2018 CHURCH HILL Mary James will direct Church Hill The- first 2019 show, Lillian on the Life magazine called it a anti-Nazi statement and audiences responded favorably to the 1941 play and the 1943 film version starring Bette Davis. Seventy-five years later, the play is experiencing re- newed appreciation for its gripping plot and support for democratic values, a news release states. on the takes place near Washing- ton, D.C., just before the outbreak of World War II, at the wealthy Farrelly home. Tensions arise when Fanny visiting daughter and her German anti-fascist husband interact with a titled Romanian houseguest. on the re- ceived the 1941 New York Drama Circle award for the best play and was widely praised for its anti- Nazi theme.

Mary James, with substan- tial experience at St. Mar- Community Theatre and the Colonial Players, has chosen a cast of experi- enced Church Hill Theatre actors and a few newcomers for the CHT production. Jane Copple takes on the role of Fanny Farrelly, a wealthy and well-connected Washington, DC matron who is perhaps too used to getting her own way. daugh- ter, Sara Mueller, portrayed by Darlene Greer, has re- turned with her German hus- band and children, visiting for the first time in 20 years. Robert McGrory plays Kurt Mueller, a former en- gineer and anti-Nazi activ- ist.

Their children, Joshua, Babette and Bodo, are por- trayed by Lisa Wojehowski, Calla McCluskey and Con- nor Christopher. Complicating matters are houseguests, the sinisterly attractive Count Teck de Brancovis, played by Will Robinson, and his American-born wife Mar- the, played by Genevieve Croker. Howard Messick por- trays lawyer son David, a man whose com- fortable world is rapidly changing. Sheila Austrian plays French Anise and Jim Johnson plays the butler Joseph. on the will open on Jan.

18 and run until Feb. 3. Performances are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. Sundays.

Reservations can be made online at church- hilltheatre.org or by calling 410-556-6003. on the to lead off Church 2019 season CONTRIBUTED PHOTO on the opens Jan. 18 at Church Hill Theatre. Cast members, from the left, are, standing, Robert McGrory, Darlene Greer and Will Robinson; seated, Howard Messick, Lisa Wojehowski and Jane Copple. CHESTERTOWN For the eighth time since the organization was formed in 2012, RiverArts will dedicate a month solely to celebrating and enjoying the fine work of its talented commu- nity of member artists.

The show, curated by Marti Hawkins and Linda Kramer, will be on view Jan. 4 to Jan. 27. Although members exhibit all year long, this show is reserved for members only. Members are still being accepted.

is no theme other than your own cre- ativity and a news release states. Submit one or two pieces of your favorite work in any medium. Artists are encouraged to register online at chestertownriverarts.net/call-and-regis- tration-for-annual-members-show. Drop off is Sunday, Dec. 30, and Monday, Dec.

31. The show opens First Friday, Jan. 4, to celebrate art, creativity and community. Additionally, there will be a on Thursday, Jan. 10.

For more information, call 410-778-6300, email or visit chestertownriverarts.net/exhibitions. RiverArts Show issues call for artists CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Shown is a work by artist Marti Hawkins. Hawkins and Linda Kramer will curate the Members Show on view Jan. 4 at River- Arts. PHOTOS BY DOUG BISHOP Kent Island Federation of Arts held its Quarters for the Arts Auction Nov.

2 at Kentmorr Res- taurant in Stevensville. Some of the members of the fundraising committee are shown, from the left, Nancy Penny Purcell, KIFA President Judy Wolgast, Joel Purcell (seated), Susan Ayres, Margaret Tessier, and Georgette Toews. This pet portrait titled paint- ed by local artist Cathy Cole, was auctioned during the Kent Island Federation of Arts fundraiser at Kentmorr Restaurant Friday evening, Nov. 2. At the Quarters for the Arts Auction Nov.

2, from the left, Kentmorr Restaurant owner Tammy Harper, Kent Island Federation of Arts President Judy Wolgast, and event committee member Penny Purcell. Wolgast said the event was successful and of With many local businesses and members donating gift certificates, art and photography works, and other unique items, KIFA raised nearly $7,000, she said. She added that KIFA is grateful to have Harper sponsor the annual fundrais- er at Kentmorr. Auction raises funds for the arts This chair hand painted by longtime Nancy past Kent Island Federation of Arts president, was among many items in the Quar- ters for the Arts Auction at Kentmorr Restau- rant in Stevensville, Friday evening, Nov. 2..