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Great Expectations At SLCA

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The Sand Lake Center for the Arts Circle Theatre Players presents Great Expectations. This classic Dickens novel is about a young man’s coming of age and how life is shaped by a series of mysterious events and people. This fast paced drama serves up mystery, romance, betrayal and more. Adapted for the stage by Neil Bartlett and directed by Paul Trela, it opens on May 30 and continues May 31, June 5, 6 and 7 at 8 pm and Sunday, June 1 and 8, at 2:30 pm. Tickets cost $16 for adults, $10 for those under 18. Reservations can be made at 518-674-2007 or www.slca-ctp.org. SLCA is located at 2880 NY 43, Averill Park, and is fully handicapped accessible with plenty of free parking.

Miss Havisham (Wendy Spielmann of Kinderhook) gives Pip (Steve Keller of Averill Park) sage advice, “If she tears your heart in pieces, love her, love her,” in the Circle Theatre Players’ production of Great Expectations. The object of Pip’s affection is Estella (Brooke Hutchins of Valley Falls). Photo courtesy of Sand Lake Center for the Arts.
Miss Havisham (Wendy Spielmann of Kinderhook) gives Pip (Steve Keller of Averill Park) sage advice, “If she tears your heart in pieces, love her, love her,” in the Circle Theatre Players’ production of Great Expectations. The object of Pip’s affection is Estella (Brooke Hutchins of Valley Falls). Photo courtesy of Sand Lake Center for the Arts.