Fleetwood Community Theatre is staging the play version of “A Few Good Men.” It is the script by Aaron Sorkin that went on to be the 1992 blockbuster, which starred Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, and Demi Moore.
Back in 1986, two young Marines, PCF Downey and Lance Corporal Dawson, were following an order to discipline a fellow platoon member, PFC Santiago, with a “Code Red.” Something went wrong and Santiago died of acute acidosis.
Enter Joanne Galloway, the Lieutenant Commander from Navy Internal Affairs who wants to see that the two marines are cleared of the murder charges they are facing. Unfortunately, her career as a lawyer has been short and so far not successful. She is not chosen to represent Dawson and Downey, but Lieutenant Daniel Kaffee has been. Kaffee is a successful lawyer when it comes to plea bargains, but has zero trial experience. As the evidence is uncovered, there is a moral dilemma. Did these boys commit murder by following an order? Are they really the ones to blame for Santiago’s death, or does that responsibility fall to the Guantanamo Base Commander, Colonel Nathan Jessup? The only one who could answer the question, Capitan Matthew Markinson, commits suicide before they can even ask him to testify.
Fleetwood Community Theatre is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) volunteer organization of theatre lovers currently in their 28th season. FCT is committed to the education and development of their membership within the theatre arts program by offering opportunities to all ages both on-stage and behind the scenes. As an outlet of quality musical, dramatic and ensemble productions, it encourages and supports local youth to pursue performing arts opportunities through school, church, collegiate or other local productions.
Fleetwood Community Theatre’s production of A Few Good Men is happening at St. Paul’s UCC, 5 W. Arch Street, Fleetwood. Six performances are scheduled: evening performances on Friday April 10 and 17 at 7:30 p.m. as well as Saturday performances, April 11 and 18. Saturday April 11 also offers a Dinner & Show performance – dinner at 6 p.m. and show at 7:30 p.m. Sunday performances are matinees at 3 p.m. April 12 and 19. Can purchase tickets for show only or purchase tickets for Dinner & Show option. Tickets can be purchased with credit cards at http://fctsafewgoodmen.bpt.me or by calling 1-800-838-3006. Dinner & Show tickets must be made in advance by Tuesday April 7. Show only tickets can be purchased at the door.
To speak to someone from FCT or for more information please call 610-763-9660.
