September 20, 21, 27, 28 at 3 pm

September 20, 27 at 8 pm

A troubled young parolee yearning for a fresh start follows her dreams to Wisconsin, based on a page from an old travel book, only to find a small town with a gritty heart aching with longing and regret. Unexpectedly discovering the healing power of community while working at the Spitfire Grill, Percy reawakens the entire town’s capacity for rebirth, forgiveness and hope. Set to a melodic folk-inspired score, The Spitfire Grill is a joyous celebration of human kindness.

 

The Spitfire Grill premiered off-Broadway at the Duke Theatre on 42nd Street on September 7, 2001. Presented by Playwrights Horizons and directed by David Saint, the production featured Phyllis Somerville, Garrett Long, Liz Callaway and Steven Pasquale.

 

In 2005, the Island Players opened their first show in their temporary Brunswick location on Newcastle Street, now the Brunswick Actors' Theatre, Dara Pickren-Davis played "Percy" and Joan Harris directed.

 

The 2025 Brunswick Actors' Theatre will feature performances by:  

Allie Kangas, Max Wheeler, Ann Walsh, Melissa Cherry, Carolyn Haller, Brandon Herron, Michael Gallace

 

Directed by Dara Davis-Pickren

assisted by Sandra McLeod

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Music direction and accompanist Amy Miller Bishop

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Producers: Lynda Dalton-Gallagher  and Sandra McLeod