GCP's production of

Summer and Smoke

May 11 and 12, 1956

Written by Tennessee Williams

Directed by Herman Shonbrun

Williams' most romantic play examines humanity's struggle betwen the body and the soul. Alma Winemiller, a proper minister's daughter, and John Buchanan, a brilliant but undisciplined young doctor have lived next door to each other all their lives. Summer and Smoke initiates their relationship as they forge a passionate, spiritual and physical union.