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The Savannah Disputation

Presented by SpeakEasy Stage Company at Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA

September 18-October 17, 2009

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New England Premiere! A Pentecostal missionary gets more than she bargained when she drops in on two Catholic spinsters and sparks a crisis of faith. To fight back, the sisters enlist the help of their unsuspecting parish priest, setting the stage for a theological showdown about what it means to truly believe. Nancy E. Carroll and Paula Plum star in this touching and funny new play.

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  • Venue Info

    Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA

    527 Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02116

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  • Admission Info

    Tickets: *Reg Adult tickets: $47 Tuesday-Friday *Reg Adult tickets: $50 Saturday & Sunday *Students/Seniors: $5 off at all times *Flat rate $30 gallery seats (row K) *Student rush: $14, 1 hour before curtain with a valid student ID

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  • Dates & Times

    Dates:
    September 18-October 17, 2009

    Times:
    Wednesday & Thursday : 7:30pm
    Friday : 8:00pm
    Saturday : 4:00pm and 8:00pm
    Sunday : 3:00pm
    **Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 7:30pm**

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    • Event Name: The Savannah Disputation
      "Unexpected"
      Review posted by: Ed F from Cambridge, ma, Oct 21, 2009
      

      I went to see this show with low expectations and was more than pleasantly surprised at how entertained I was. It was thought provoking, humorous and well acted.It was far better than many Broadway or... Expand

      I went to see this show with low expectations and was more than pleasantly surprised at how entertained I was. It was thought provoking, humorous and well acted.It was far better than many Broadway or Broadway in Boston shows I've seen. Collapse

    • Event Name: The Savannah Disputation
      "Carroll and Plum again."
      Review posted by: L.S. Jacobs from Methuen, MA USA, Oct 19, 2009
      

      Nancy Carroll and Paula Plum are acting again at the Speak Easy. This time the ladies play sisters in The Savannah Disputation. Nancy had the cynical sister down pat while Paula played the... Expand

      Nancy Carroll and Paula Plum are acting again at the Speak Easy. This time the ladies play sisters in The Savannah Disputation. Nancy had the cynical sister down pat while Paula played the innocent who first has doubts about her religion. Let's not forget Timothy Crowe and Carolyn Charpie as the priest and the evangelical who held their own with these two Boston favorites. The play was a funny evening of doubt, friendship and eventual redemption. One of our group went back the next week with her family and everyone laughed. Collapse

    • Event Name: The Savannah Disputation
      "Still chuckling"
      Review posted by: Trish from Duxbury,Ma., Oct 19, 2009
      

      I found myself still chuckling the next day and I haven't brought myself to discard the program. All 4 actors were superb but I must say that Nancy Carroll knows how to inhabit a role. Better than... Expand

      I found myself still chuckling the next day and I haven't brought myself to discard the program. All 4 actors were superb but I must say that Nancy Carroll knows how to inhabit a role. Better than Late Night Catechism in terms of "Catholic Humor" due to the 4 marvelous talents. I organized the outing for 3 ladies and myself and I'm still being thanked. Collapse

    • Event Name: The Savannah Disputation
      "A fun Play"
      Review posted by: Marge Callahan from Salem, MA, Oct 19, 2009
      

      Just loved it. Was nervous that it would trash the chuch. Au contraire. Funny and best play I've seen in awhile. Kudos to the actors..I'm a little prejudiced being a St Mary's High and BC grad

      Just loved it. Was nervous that it would trash the chuch. Au contraire. Funny and best play I've seen in awhile. Kudos to the actors..I'm a little prejudiced being a St Mary's High and BC grad

    • Event Name: The Savannah Disputation
      "Very Entertaining"
      Review posted by: sp from boston, ma, Oct 19, 2009
      

      Good production and acting. Very amusing play and thoroughly enjoyed the show.

      Good production and acting. Very amusing play and thoroughly enjoyed the show.

    • Event Name: The Savannah Disputation
      "A must-see!"
      Review posted by: janet243 from Boston, Sep 26, 2009
      

      The Savannah Disputation is one of those rare plays that is complex and thought-provoking -- and at the same time is laugh-out-loud hilarious. The cast is uniformly excellent. See it!

      The Savannah Disputation is one of those rare plays that is complex and thought-provoking -- and at the same time is laugh-out-loud hilarious. The cast is uniformly excellent. See it!

    • Event Name: The Savannah Disputation
      "Are you ready to talk about JESUS?!?!?!"
      Review posted by: Andrew Broussard from Chestnut Hill, MA, USA, Sep 25, 2009
      

      A thoroughly enjoyable show! All four actors are terrific, especially Ms. Carolyn Charpie in her SpeakEasy debut - her accent is the tightest of the bunch and her bubbly attitude is side-splitting.... Expand

      A thoroughly enjoyable show! All four actors are terrific, especially Ms. Carolyn Charpie in her SpeakEasy debut - her accent is the tightest of the bunch and her bubbly attitude is side-splitting. The play deals with some heady topics involving religion and only at the end does it ever get too heavy. In fact, that was the only real detraction from the play - the script's ending. It leaves two major points (I won't spoil them) somewhat unresolved and while the performances are what you're talking about when you leave, the questions left open have caught up to you by the time you've reached your car. Regardless, a great time at the theater: fun, intelligent, and a solid way to spend 100 minutes. Collapse

    • Event Name: The Savannah Disputation
      "Comical and entertaining"
      Review posted by: TS from Boston, MA, Sep 20, 2009
      

      I loved this performance. All of the actors deliver amazing and convincing characters. I'm not very religious and found numerous things informative, interesting and comical about this play. Check... Expand

      I loved this performance. All of the actors deliver amazing and convincing characters. I'm not very religious and found numerous things informative, interesting and comical about this play. Check it out! Collapse

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    • Event Name: The Savannah Disputation
      "Unexpected"
      Review posted by: Ed F from Cambridge, ma, Oct 21, 2009
      

      I went to see this show with low expectations and was more than pleasantly surprised at how entertained I was. It was thought provoking, humorous and well acted.It was far better than many Broadway or... Expand

      I went to see this show with low expectations and was more than pleasantly surprised at how entertained I was. It was thought provoking, humorous and well acted.It was far better than many Broadway or Broadway in Boston shows I've seen. Collapse

    • Event Name: The Savannah Disputation
      "Carroll and Plum again."
      Review posted by: L.S. Jacobs from Methuen, MA USA, Oct 19, 2009
      

      Nancy Carroll and Paula Plum are acting again at the Speak Easy. This time the ladies play sisters in The Savannah Disputation. Nancy had the cynical sister down pat while Paula played the... Expand

      Nancy Carroll and Paula Plum are acting again at the Speak Easy. This time the ladies play sisters in The Savannah Disputation. Nancy had the cynical sister down pat while Paula played the innocent who first has doubts about her religion. Let's not forget Timothy Crowe and Carolyn Charpie as the priest and the evangelical who held their own with these two Boston favorites. The play was a funny evening of doubt, friendship and eventual redemption. One of our group went back the next week with her family and everyone laughed. Collapse

    • Event Name: The Savannah Disputation
      "Still chuckling"
      Review posted by: Trish from Duxbury,Ma., Oct 19, 2009
      

      I found myself still chuckling the next day and I haven't brought myself to discard the program. All 4 actors were superb but I must say that Nancy Carroll knows how to inhabit a role. Better than... Expand

      I found myself still chuckling the next day and I haven't brought myself to discard the program. All 4 actors were superb but I must say that Nancy Carroll knows how to inhabit a role. Better than Late Night Catechism in terms of "Catholic Humor" due to the 4 marvelous talents. I organized the outing for 3 ladies and myself and I'm still being thanked. Collapse

    • Event Name: The Savannah Disputation
      "A fun Play"
      Review posted by: Marge Callahan from Salem, MA, Oct 19, 2009
      

      Just loved it. Was nervous that it would trash the chuch. Au contraire. Funny and best play I've seen in awhile. Kudos to the actors..I'm a little prejudiced being a St Mary's High and BC grad

      Just loved it. Was nervous that it would trash the chuch. Au contraire. Funny and best play I've seen in awhile. Kudos to the actors..I'm a little prejudiced being a St Mary's High and BC grad

    • Event Name: The Savannah Disputation
      "Very Entertaining"
      Review posted by: sp from boston, ma, Oct 19, 2009
      

      Good production and acting. Very amusing play and thoroughly enjoyed the show.

      Good production and acting. Very amusing play and thoroughly enjoyed the show.

    • Event Name: The Savannah Disputation
      "A must-see!"
      Review posted by: janet243 from Boston, Sep 26, 2009
      

      The Savannah Disputation is one of those rare plays that is complex and thought-provoking -- and at the same time is laugh-out-loud hilarious. The cast is uniformly excellent. See it!

      The Savannah Disputation is one of those rare plays that is complex and thought-provoking -- and at the same time is laugh-out-loud hilarious. The cast is uniformly excellent. See it!

    • Event Name: The Savannah Disputation
      "Are you ready to talk about JESUS?!?!?!"
      Review posted by: Andrew Broussard from Chestnut Hill, MA, USA, Sep 25, 2009
      

      A thoroughly enjoyable show! All four actors are terrific, especially Ms. Carolyn Charpie in her SpeakEasy debut - her accent is the tightest of the bunch and her bubbly attitude is side-splitting.... Expand

      A thoroughly enjoyable show! All four actors are terrific, especially Ms. Carolyn Charpie in her SpeakEasy debut - her accent is the tightest of the bunch and her bubbly attitude is side-splitting. The play deals with some heady topics involving religion and only at the end does it ever get too heavy. In fact, that was the only real detraction from the play - the script's ending. It leaves two major points (I won't spoil them) somewhat unresolved and while the performances are what you're talking about when you leave, the questions left open have caught up to you by the time you've reached your car. Regardless, a great time at the theater: fun, intelligent, and a solid way to spend 100 minutes. Collapse

    • Event Name: The Savannah Disputation
      "Comical and entertaining"
      Review posted by: TS from Boston, MA, Sep 20, 2009
      

      I loved this performance. All of the actors deliver amazing and convincing characters. I'm not very religious and found numerous things informative, interesting and comical about this play. Check... Expand

      I loved this performance. All of the actors deliver amazing and convincing characters. I'm not very religious and found numerous things informative, interesting and comical about this play. Check it out! Collapse

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    • Event Name: The Savannah Disputation
      Article: We lift our hearts in praise
      The Boston Metro - Oct 01, 2009
      By Nick Dussault

      "With seemingly endless side-splitting moments, The Savannah Disputation may well be the funniest play of the season." Expand

      "With seemingly endless side-splitting moments, The Savannah Disputation may well be the funniest play of the season." Collapse

    • Event Name: The Savannah Disputation
      Article: In a theological tug of war, the laughs win
      The Boston Globe - Sep 24, 2009
      By Don Aucoin

      "Faith is a complicated business — and even sometimes, as Disputation shows, a funny business too." Expand

      "Faith is a complicated business — and even sometimes, as Disputation shows, a funny business too." Collapse

    • Event Name: The Savannah Disputation
      Article: Thank Heaven for the Savannah Disputation
      The Hub Review - Sep 24, 2009
      By Thomas Garvey

      The Savannah Disputation is about as smart a play as you're likely to see this year (unless Tony Kushner suddenly pulls together The Intelligent Homosexual, etc.). Indeed, the show all but crackles with genuine wit (the kind that leaves Catholic catn… Expand

      The Savannah Disputation is about as smart a play as you're likely to see this year (unless Tony Kushner suddenly pulls together The Intelligent Homosexual, etc.). Indeed, the show all but crackles with genuine wit (the kind that leaves Catholic catnip like Nunsense in the dust), and it's quite serious in its intentions - to thoroughly dismantle the premises of both the Protestant and Catholic faiths, while actually charming the members of said churches in the process. Collapse