The winter wind howls outside as five passengers and a bus driver take overnight shelter from a bad storm in a small café in Kansas.
The story of the Bus Stop first became a play, a movie and a television series, showing how life is, for learning and loving, with everyday people in everyday places.
The North Platte Community College theater department, in partnership with the North Platte Community Playhouse, present Bus Stop at the downtown Fox Theater.
The curtain goes up at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday night, and at 2 p.m. Sunday. The play repeats at the same times next weekend. Nov. 19-21.
The story and the setting capture the nostalgia of the 1950s, when someone without much money could buy day-old donuts at the special price of 2 for 5 cents.
Bus Stop was written by William Inge. The tale delves into a bit of the lives of eight people shut in together because of a freak snowstorm.
There are romantic and comedic elements to the show, according to Ritch Galvan, NPCC theater instructor.
“Audiences will be treated to tales of love from different points of view.” Galvan said.
Dominic Hatch has the central role of Beau Decker, a brash young cowboy who tries to take a beautiful blonde lounge singer away to his ranch in Montana. The singer, Cherie, is portrayed by Skylar Stethem, who is a singer herself. The role belonged to Marilyn Monroe in the Bus Stop movie.
The curtain goes up with Hank Williams and Buddy Holly songs playing on the jukebox.
Galvan directs the play and created the set, which depicts the small town cafe in the colors of baby blue and cream, complete with a pay phone and newspaper rack hanging on the wall.
Jason Sullivan plays the local sheriff. Bea Webster is Grace, the owner/operator of the diner. St. Pat’s student Macie Ebmeier plays Elma, the teenage waitress. George Haws is Carl, the bus driver. Benjamin Hill is Dr. Lyman, a college professor, and Scott King is Virgil Blessing, a mature cowboy and father figure to Beau.
Blessing and the sheriff see to it that Beau learns a thing or two about taking, losing, apologizing and giving.
The dialogue applies to today as much as it did in the 1950s. March weather came in like a lion in those days too. There is talk of the difference between a fighter and a bully. To pass the time, they take turns entertaining each other in a mini-talent show.
Galavan had fun working with actors on the styles and mannerisms of the 50s, when people were generally more reserved. Women stood with their feet together and sat with their ankles crossed. He said the play is relatively short and full of laughs. There is talk about sex, using terms such as making love, having relations and being familiar.
General admission is $18 in advance or $20 at the door. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door for high school students presenting IDs and for those younger than high school age.
Mid-Plains Community College students, faculty and staff will be admitted for free.
Tickets can be purchased ahead of time at northplattecommunityplayhouse.com or from noon to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday at the playhouse box office.
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