WHAT: CPCC Summer Theatre is pleased to bring the romantic comedy “The Rainmaker” to Pease Auditorium during its 2009 Patron’s Choice Season.

Set in a drought-ridden rural town in the West in Depression era America, the play tells the story of a pivotal hot summer day in the life of spinsterish Lizzie Curry. Lizzie keeps house for her father and two brothers on the family cattle ranch. She has just returned from a trip to visit pseudo-cousins (all male), which was undertaken with the failed expectation that she would find a husband.

As their farm languishes under the devastating drought, Lizzie's family worries about her marriage prospects more than about their dying cattle. The arrival of a charming confidence trickster named Starbuck promising to bring rain in exchange for $100 sets off a series of events which enable Lizzie to see herself in a new light.

Don’t miss this opportunity to support local theatre. Reserve your seat today!

WHEN: July 2, 3, 10 and 11; 8 p.m.

July 5, 2:30 p.m.

July 9, 7 p.m.

WHERE: Pease Auditorium, CPCC Central Campus, 1200 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte

CONTACT: Tickets are $17 and may be purchased at the CPCC Box Office from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday – Friday or by calling 704.330.6534. For more information, visit our website at www.tix.cpcc.edu.

Central Piedmont Community College is the largest community college in North Carolina, offering close to 300 degree and certification programs, customized corporate training, market-focused continuing education, and special interest classes. CPCC is academically, financially and geographically accessible to all citizens of Mecklenburg County. In 2002, the National Alliance of Business named CPCC the Community College of the Year for its response to the workforce and technology needs of local employers and job seekers through innovative educational and training strategies.

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This release prepared by Mallory Benz, 704.330.6613. An archive of CPCC news releases is at http://www.cpcc.edu/college-news.