Vokes Players Announce its Production of 33 Variations

The Vokes Players of Wayland present 33 Variations by Moises Kaufman (inspired by Ludwig van Beethoven’s Diabelli Variations), directed by John Barrett. Performances will be held at Beatrice Herford’s Vokes Theatre, Route 20 in Wayland, MA from July 18 through August 3, Thursday-Saturday evenings at 8PM with a 2PM matinee on Saturdays, July 27 and Aug 3. For tickets and information call 508-358-4034, or order online via our website www.vokesplayers.org. Ticket prices are $19.00 for Thursday evenings and Saturday matinees; $22.00 for Friday & Saturday evenings.

In 33 Variations, Moises Kaufman overlays Beethoven’s obsession with writing variations on a particular theme with the last years of the life of Dr. Katherine Brandt, a Beethoven scholar, as she seeks to understand why Beethoven was so captivated by this theme. In scenes that bounce between Beethoven’s time and the present, we get a glimpse into both Katherine’s fascination, and Herr Beethoven’s, as they each struggle against their health to complete their work. Katherine is aided by the Beethoven librarian in Bonn, and eventually by her daughter Clara, despite their strained relationship. On his side, Beethoven is assisted by his ever-trusty Anton, as he deals with his credit and health issues. It’s a twisted pretzel of a story that speaks to our relationship with music, ourselves, and each other.

The cast for the show includes Jonathan Ashford, Elizabeth Decasse, Karin P Denison, Nancy Gair, Matthew Slepin, Anne Sullivan, Brad Walters, and Robert Zawistowski, and is directed by John Barrett.

The historic Beatrice Herford’s Vokes Theatre in Wayland is one of the truly unique cultural and historical resources in Metrowest. The Vokes Players is a non-profit theatrical organization. 33 Variations is the fourth and final production of our 2018-19 season. The theatre is wheelchair accessible. For more information about the Vokes Players, visit our website – www.vokesplayers.org.

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