Buntport Theater

A man and a woman are seated on the side of a large bed that’s been made to look like the interior of an old car. The man holds a circular part of the headboard like a steering wheel.

“…and this is my significant bother.”

THURBER’S RELATIONSHIP STORIES

A period show based on nine short stories by the marvelous James Thurber.

The show is comprised of eight vignettes that revolve around the trials and tribulations of married life: the flailing Mr. Monroe attempts to valiantly fight a bat in order to impress his off-stage wife, a silent couple have vivid imaginary arguments spurred by a magazine advice column, a wife drags her husband to divorce court because his habit of holding his breath is driving her crazy as he “looks like a perfectly swollen eye-popping goop”…and on….The scenes range in mood and style, mirroring Thurber’s ability to paint pictures both funny and touching, outlandish and true.

Performed 3 times in our 19th Season featuring live music by The Hoagies!