An adaptation of Charles Dickens’ novel for one actor.  The play illustrates the insane desire in the theatre to "fix" good stories by trying to make them all musicals.  Alone in the kitchen of her New York City walk-up, determined playwright Jane Penmen proves that less is truly more.  (Spring 2007)
 
Meat & Potato Associate Producer, Enid Atkinson, played the role of Jane.
 
Hard Times
As Gradgrind with his children, Thomas and Louisa.
As the ringmaster, Childers.
As the circus owner Sleary.
As Sleary convincing Cecilia to stay with the circus.
As Bounderby (with Sparsit) shocked by Stephen’s words.
As Mrs. Pegler speaking to Stephen.
As Bounderby introducing his wife to the sexy Mr. Hathouse.
As Stephen at a workers rally
As Jane mocking Thomas.
As the dejected Louisa.
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Cast:  Enid Atkinson.
 
Set Designer:  Maylan Thomas
Costumes:  Enid Atkinson