Invaded by the Marvelous at Acacia
The House by the Stable is a cosmic tale, with comedy, depth and imagination
“[Charles Williams writes] that sort of [story],” C.S. Lewis remarked, “in which we begin by saying, let us suppose that this everyday world were at some one point invaded by the marvelous.” Two of Williams’ short plays, The House by the Stable and its sequel, Grab and Grace, dramatize the struggle of good and evil, personifying the forces that grapple for an upper hand—including Man, Pride, Faith, Hell and Grace. They’re fantasies of truth, told with humility, by a 20th century master of the genre. Rarely staged, both plays are being presented as one production at Acacia Theatre under the title The House by the Stable.
A member of the Inklings—the distinguished writing group that included C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien—Williams was a prolific writer who excelled in a range of styles, admired by W.H. Auden and T.S. Eliot. The House by the Stable is “perfectly controlled allegory,” writes Williams scholar Dr. Sørina Higgins. “[It] works smoothly and totally on either of the two levels, and also entirely at both levels together…[full of moments that are] funny and light and thoughtful all at once.”
Featuring performers fresh from Acacia’s “first-rate” (Shepherd Express) staging of the Jane Austen tribute Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley, this production promises to be a rare and thrilling voyage through fantasy, comedy, drama and allegory.
In keeping with Acacia’s commitment to make theatre more accessible, all tickets for The House by the Stable are Pay-What-You-Can and can be purchased at www.acaciatheatre.com or by calling 414-744-5995. Performances will be given in The Norvell Commons at St. Christopher’s Church, located at 7845 North River Road, River Hills, WI 53217.
Performances
Fri., March 1 at 7:30 PM, Sat., March 2 at 7:30 PM, Sun., March 3 at 3:00 PM, Thu., March 7 at 7:30 PM, Fri., March 8 at 7:30 PM, Sat., March 9 at 4:00 PM, Sun., March 10 at 3:00 PM, Fri., March 15 at 7:30 PM, Sat., March 16 at 4:00 PM, Sun., March 17 at 3:00 PM
Ticket Information
All performances of The House by the Stable are Pay-What-You-Can. Tickets can be purchased at www.acaciatheatre.com or by calling 414-744-5995.
About Acacia Theatre Company
Founded in 1980, Acacia Theatre Company is an independent, non-profit, interdenominational group of dramatic artists who share a common desire to integrate art and faith by presenting theatre from a Judeo-Christian worldview. Through uplifting, quality entertainment, Acacia provides occasion for thanksgiving, growth and enjoyment, and the opportunity for Christians and non-Christians to consider their lives in relation to God. More information is available at www.acaciatheatre.com.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. It has not been verified for its accuracy or completeness.
Mentioned in This Press Release
Recent Press Releases by Acacia Theatre Company
