Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward’s long and loving association with the Westport Country Playhouse is well known.
Melissa Newman is keeping up that tradition.
The couple’s daughter — still a local resident — says, “in honor of my lovely parents, I encourage everyone you to head to the Playhouse to see ‘Primary Trust.’
“It’s a sweet and thoughtful play, and a lovely production. Please go if you have a chance, and spread the word.
“As my dad once said, ‘Your local theater is like your ball team. You don’t just go when they win.’ To me, this one is a winner.
Theater does not just have to be a diversion. Revivals and classics are its bread and butter, but when you take chances on less familiar plays, you signal to the Playhouse that you support the idea of a communal journey, an opportunity to analyze and discuss, give feedback, and be part of a real theater community.
“So: Make a night of it!”
“Primary Trust” runs through May 2. For show times, tickets and more information, click here.
From left: Alphonso Walker Jr. and Lance Coadie Williams in “Primary Trust.” (Photo/Carol Rosegg)
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Get your seeds!
The Westport Tree Board celebrates Arbor Day with a tree seedling giveaway this Friday (April 24, 3 to 5 p.m., rear of Town Hall near the softball field).
You’ve got your choice of ninebark, blackgum or witch hazel. First come, first served!
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One more sign of spring: The Compo Beach Bookcycle is back!
The free lending library — with a nod to Westport’s beloved 20th-century bookstore — has for several years enjoyed a special spot at the start of Soundview Drive, near the drop-off and pick-up spot.
But this winter, it was damaged by a snow plow.
With its creator, author Jane Green, no longer living nearby, what would happen?
“06880” posted a photo.
Within minutes, Larry Roberts offered to help.
The Remarkable Bookcycle has been repaired. It’s ready for readers.
But remember: It only works if you give, as well as take.
That — along with Larry’s great volunteer efforts — is the Westport way.
(Photo/Totney Benson)
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We’re still enjoying daffodils, all over Westport.
And by “we” I mean Yogi Bear. He posed for today’s “Westport … Naturally” feature photo at Bedford Middle School.
(Photo/Cat Malkin)
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And finally … this is Big Brother/Big Sister Appreciation Week.
Here’s the Big Brother I appreciate:
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Going to the matinee today – I’m looking forward to seeing this play. If you ever get to the Rock & Roll Hall of fame in Cleveland, Janis Joplin’s Porsche is on the main floor. Never was there a singer who could belt it out like JJ!
I know I’m biased. “Primary Trust” is not a play I had seen before, so I went in with no expectations. I was blown away. The audience was on the edge of their seats, breathing in unison as this cast of skillful actors took us on such a moving journey. I urge you, like Lissy and Paul to take a flyer on this one. It won the Pulitzer for a reason. You’ll leave feeling a little better in a fraught world.