September 13 — 14
Jim and Carolee are in their 60’s. She owns a used book store; he’s crazy about books. When he comes in the store for the first time, they immediately like each other and begin to form a friendship. Their relationship grows as they discover a mystery in an old book, set out to solve it, and in the process, discover things about themselves and each other. It’s warm, it’s funny, it’s poignant. And if you’re in your “senior” years, you’ll probably see a bit of yourself in Jim and Carolee.
Meet our director and cast
Jerry Colbert (Jim) retired from the theatre faculty of Queens University of Charlotte after a 30-some year career as a performer. His travels as an actor/singer have taken him to fifteen states and the nation’s capital. He has performed with theatre companies ranging from the Alliance Theatre (Atlanta) to Charlotte Repertory Theatre, Southern Stages, and the North Carolina Stage Company. He’s worked in a dozen films and television shows, and has appeared in over 100 commercials. He has been a regular (as actor and director) at the Storefront Theatre and continues to seek acting and directing opportunities in the area. Jerry has two grown children and lives in Matthews, NC with his wife, Tobi.
Judy Simpson Cook (Director/Carolee) is an actor, director, producer and award-winning playwright whose work has been produced by theatres across the country. She is a member of The Dramatists Guild. In 2003, she was named an NC Playwriting Fellow by the NC Arts Council. As an actor, she has appeared in numerous stage productions as well as television and films such as American Gothic and Brainstorm (with Jerry Colbert). Judy grew up in Waxhaw, spent many years in Charlotte, then, in 2005, returned with her husband, Ron, to the house where she grew up. As Executive/Artistic Director of The Storefront Theatre, she is thrilled to welcome you to the beginning of our 18th season
Pat Heiss (Narrator) is pleased to return to The Storefront Theatre stage where it’s always fun to perform
for its appreciative audiences. She has been part of the Charlotte and regional theatre scene for years, and recently performed in Shakespeare in Love at CPCC, Sister Act at Matthews Playhouse, and in Bob’s Your Elf at Storefront. She has been the Board President at Theatre Charlotte, and has received numerous awards for her theatrical appearances and contributions to the arts.