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Thursday, July 17

'Mama' on stage

WILLIAMSTOWN - The Starlight Stage Youth Theatre will present "I Remember Mama" by John Van Druten as its 33rd season production at the First Congregational Church from July 23-26 at 8 p.m.

Based on the delightful 1943 memoir "Mama's Bank Account" by Kathryn Forbes, "I Remember Mama" details the trials and tribulations of a Norwegian immigrant family as they adapt to American life in 1910 San Francisco. Financial hardships, childhood illnesses, the near-death of a beloved pet and normal family disputes as the older generation and old country ways give way to the new generation and the future highlight this heart-warming comedy beloved by generations.

Members of the 2008 Starlight Company come from a wide variety of local cities and towns:

*North Adams and Clarksburg: Chris Donovan, Emma Gregory, Leah Miller, Brianna Richardson and Thalia Rossitter.

*Williamstown: Aaron Burns, co-director Brandon Burns, Maggie Crane, Lauren Diamond, Alina Fein, Molly Hynes, Sarah Kelly, Jeremy Mossoliani, Andrew Overstreet, Rebekah Packer, Damien Sharp, Grace Singleton and Christian Trotter.

*Stamford, Vt.: Evan Schueckler.

*New York City: Stella Bernstein.

Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for children. The church is located at 906 Main St. Info: 413-458-4246 or starlightstageyouththeatre.com.