A local theater has asked me to present a show in their new February slot. The space seats approx. 65-70 in a cabaret-type setting and is not conducive to typical theatre presentations.  No wings, no back stage and no room to bring in any lighting other than follow spots. They do have a number of risers.  Last year I jumped into the fray and bailed them out when they had to cancel their previously scheduled event. We presented Love Letters which worked very well in the room. They brought in the desert chef from a local restaurant and offered a variety of sweets along with wine and coffee.  They did quite well and are looking forward to me coming up with another brilliant production. I am out of "brilliant production" ideas for the space, but I don't want to disappoint them as I am trying to get on their main stage schedule for next year. No musicals, please.

Thanks dougb.  Am looking into Three Viewings.  Sylvia recently done by another theatre company in the same building (two other performance spaces in this former retail building, one 60 seat black-box type and a 900+ seat turn-of-the-century (20th that is) proscenium). As to Proof, I try to stay away from properties recently filmed. I liked the movie, but nothing touched live theatre.  Somehow, Hollywood always seems to screw up the film version. 

Excellent point, Tristan.  I particularly like your last paragraph.  I will sort thru scripts again tomorrow.

.....The more I think about your reply, the more I recall many shows I've seen and done with boring up-down lighting and a badly painted set.  The play's the thing. I can do a bad show without bad sets and bad lighting. 

..........seriously,  thanks T B

 "Our Town" has minimal sets. Powerful piece too.I don't think the cast is too big wither (don't recall exactly)

I agree with Tristan as well, a good director makes a WORLD of difference. You can do ALOT with very little. Good direction and willing actors, no limits!

Good luck!

May I suggested a play by Robert Yowell entitled "Montana Love Story."

If "Love Letters" was such a hit, I can assure you "Montana Love Story" will be a hit.  It played in Los Angeles a couple of years ago and consequently has been performed elsewhere.  It is a two-character play: Charles Russell (the American artist) and his wife. Bare stage with scrims and lighting. 

You can reach Mr. Yowell in the Department of Theatre (he is the director of the department) at Northern Arizona University.  His email is robert.Yowell@nau.edu