The Riverside Players present Tennessee Williams' "Hello From Bertha" and "Talk to Me Like the Rain and Let Me Listen," directed Aileen Brenner '09. The shows are April 18 and 19 at 8 p.m. in Middle Basement. For reservations, e-mail drama_tickets@washcoll.edu. Tickets are $2 for students and $3 for adults, at the door.
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Cast and crew:
Back row: Lauren Davenport '10 (Woman), Kelsy Long '10 (stage manager), Jess Dugger '10 (Lena), Chantel Delulio '11 (Girl), Tim Helmer '08 (Man); front row: Amanda Mazzoni '11 (Bertha), Aileen Brenner '09 (director), Rachel Holland '08 (Goldie)

Detail shot of set dressings from "Hello From Bertha."

When threatened by Goldie (Rachel Holland), Bertha (Amanda Mazzoni) retreats to the photo of a lost lover.

Goldie faces Bertha with a difficult decision, which she claims she is too sick to make.

Chantel Delulio as "Girl."

Amanda Mazzoni as "Bertha," too tired to move.

Lena (Jess Dugger) takes down a letter to Charlie, from Bertha, with all her love.

The girl tries to rush Lena, who has been sent to persuade Bertha to make a decision.

Lauren Davenport as "Woman" in "Talk to Me Like the Rain and Let Me Listen."

The man (Tim Helmer) and the woman share a tense and tender moment.

Tim Helmer as "Man" in "Talk to Me Like the Rain and Let Me Listen."

The play climaxes as the woman's story comes to an emotional conclusion.

The final moment in "Talk to Me Like the Rain and Let Me Listen."

The production's promotional poster.