Roxbury Arts Alliance is proud to present The Cemetery Club by Ivan Menchell.  The play features three women who have been friends for many years and explores friendship and the ways in which people deal with loss and changes in their lives.  Lucille, played by Jenn Nobile Colgan of Hopatcong (and at alternate performances by Alison Peters), is flamboyant and flirtatious.  Nancy Doherty of Rockaway plays Ida, who is calm and steady and is thinking that maybe she is ready to start dating someone.  On the other hand, Doris is totally devoted to the memory of her late husband and is prone to making sarcastic remarks.  Doris is played by Verona’s Kristie McClain.  Neil R. Fitzpatrick of Randolph plays Sam, the owner of a butcher shop.  When Sam starts dating one of the women, a conflict ensues that unsettles the relationship among the three women.  Mildred will be played by Alison Peters of Succasunna and at alternate performances by Jenn Nobile Colgan.  

Although there are many laughs as the play progresses, the plot takes a serious turn toward the end.  It will have the audience laughing and also thinking about those they love.

The play is being sponsored by Davis and Hepplewhite Funeral Home and by Monroe Monuments.  The Roxbury Arts Alliance also receives support from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts through the Morris County Arts Council.

There will be performances at the Investors Bank Theater at 72 Eyland Avenue in Succasunna on October 8, 9, 15, and 16 at 8 pm and on October 17 at 2 pm.  Tickets are $10 for RAA members and $15 for nonmembers and may be purchased on the website www.roxburyartsalliance.org.