As kids, we can’t wait to get older and be able to do grown-up things like drive, stay up late, or have ice cream for breakfast. Yet, somewhere in all the excitement of spreading our wings, we forget that as we age, so do our parents. This role reversal is at the heart of Harry Townsend’s Last Stand, running until Sunday, April 16, 2023, at Meadow Brook Theatre (MBT) on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester Hills, MI. Written by George Eastman, Harry Townsend’s Last Stand focuses on … [Read more...]
‘Harry Townsend’s Last Stand’ at Meadow Brook Theatre
Touching drama runs March 22 through April 16, 2023, on the campus of Oakland University. Harry Townsend likes his life just the way it is and doesn’t see any need for things to change. When his son, Alan, comes to visit, that’s all he seems to want to do. Harry Townsend’s Last Stand explores the relationship between father and son, displaying the complexities of family life with wit and wisdom to make the audience feel that they’re part of the relationship. Harry Townsend’s Last Stand, … [Read more...]
Filed Under: The Community Edge, Theater and Stage Tagged With: George Eastman, Harry Townsends's Last Stand, Meadow Brook Theatre (MBT), Meadow Brook Theatre Guild, Oakland University, Rochester Hills, The Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation, The Michigan Arts and Cultural Council, The National Endowment for the Arts, The Shubert Foundation