Funky Little Theater Company will kick off its eighth season with a production of "Love Letters" by A.R. Gurney, running for one weekend only from Feb. 14-16 at Historic Palmer Lake Town Hall.
The production follows the theater's recent sold-out performances of "A Christmas Carol" and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."
"Love Letters" tells the story of Melissa and Andrew, childhood friends whose relationship unfolds over decades through a series of handwritten letters. The play explores themes of love, loss, and fate, with the characters' correspondence shaping their connection over the years.
"This show appealed to me because it has a small cast and the opportunity to create a storytelling space for our audiences to join us," director Chris Medina said. "It also appealed to me because sometimes you just have the right people in your midst that are perfect for certain roles."
Written by playwright A.R. Gurney, "Love Letters" premiered on March 27, 1988, at the New York Public Library, with Gurney himself and actress Holland Taylor performing a staged reading. The play's minimalist format, featuring two actors reading letters aloud, quickly gained recognition for its emotional depth and simplicity.
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It made its Off-Broadway debut in 1989 at the Promenade Theatre before opening on Broadway at the Edison Theatre on Oct. 31, 1989, starring Colleen Dewhurst and Jason Robards. The production earned a Pulitzer Prize nomination and has since been performed worldwide, often attracting star-studded casts for limited engagements.
Funky Little Theater Company, an award-winning and Henry-nominated organization based in Colorado Springs, has become a staple of the arts community in Palmer Lake, Colorado. The company is also set to present Tuesdays with Morrie at Palmer Lake Town Hall in August 2025.
Funky's Artistic Director Medina helms the production, with Erin Howard and Patrick Rogers starring in the two-person play. Medina is the founding artistic director of the theater company and has directed numerous productions. Medina is also an actor, producer, choreographer, and activist.
"The sincerity and humor that comes through the letters is nothing short of brilliant," Medina said. "Our audiences will enjoy it because they will get to grow with the story. They get to enjoy letters between the two characters from an earlier time and then through the next five decades.
"Palmer Lake is very special to us and we want to continue to bring quality theatre to town. I think Palmer Lake is the perfect place for this show."