An evening of one-act comedies at the Candy Factory in Old Town Manassas

The Center for the Arts’ Rooftop Productions will present two one-act comedies, For Whom the Southern Belle Tolls, and A Blooming of Ivy, at the Center for the Arts, Kellar Theater, 9419 Battle St., Old Town Manassas on Saturday, June 15 at 8 p m. 

For Whom the Southern Belle Tolls written by Christopher Durang is a modern day parody of Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie.  A fading southern belle, Amanda, (Lori Muhlstein), tries to prepare her son, Lawrence (Greg Crowe), for a female caller.  Lawrence is a hypochondriac who has a passion for collecting glass swizzle sticks.  Greg Powell and Holly Czuchna round out the cast as Tom and Ginny in this madcap comedy.  For Whom the Southern Belle Tolls is directed by award winning actor and director Ted Ballard.

A Blooming of Ivy by Garry Williams and directed by Sallie Willows features actors Mona Kay Helper and Larry Keeling as Ivy Taylor and George Thomas.  Ivy is a widow of 20 years and has been friends with George since high school.  George is a recent widower and owns the farm next door.  When George appears at Ivy’s door with unexpected thoughts of a late in life romance, Ivy’s reaction makes this a delightful romantic comedy you will want to see.

Get modestly priced tickets online at http://www.center-for-the-arts.org