HOBSON'S CHOICE

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Hobson's Choice By Harold Brighouse Directed by Jaynie Roberts Henry Hobson, widower and boot-shop proprietor, is much incensed at the ‘general increase of uppishness' amongst his three daughters. The climax comes when he tells Maggie (the eldest and the ringleader) that she is past marrying age. Maggie promptly retaliates by marrying Hobson's boot-hand, Will Mossup, and turns the retiring youth into a sturdy fellow whose new confidence makes him a real business rival to Hobson. Hobson disowns the entire family but finds that he cannot do without them. Bowing to the circumstances, Hobson has no choice but to accept Will as a partner in the new firm of ''Mossup and Hobson.'' This delightful play is first and foremost a Comedy of Character, though it drives home many a wholesome truth. Performances: October 18, 19, 25, 26 at 7pm Matinees October 20, 27 at 3pm Box Office: magentaboxoffice@comcast.net 360/635-4358 http://www.magentatheater.com