Lettice Duffet, an enthusiast of history and theatre, lectures as a tourist guide at Fustian House - one of the least stately, least interesting of Britain's stately homes. Lettice begins to romanticize the story of its historical past; and as time progresses, her lecture grows in theatricality and romance, as it strays further and further from the truth.

Soon, this becomes of grave concern to Lotte Schoen, an inspector from the Preservation Trust, who is not at all impressed or entertained by Lettice's uninhibited "history lessons". Lettice is dismissed from her position; but gradually, Lotte becomes fascinated by Lettice's unusual past and her romantic world-view, her refusal to accept the mediocre and the second rate. Eventually, the two women become bosom buddies, and forge an alliance to awaken their fellow citizens from the dreariness of their lives.

the CAST:

Lettice Duffet - Sonia Smith

Lotte Schoen - Barbara Cary

Stage Manager, Barthold the

Lawyer, Secretary, Felina-Queen of Sorrows - Mike Lacy

behind the scenes:

DIRECTOR:
Dan Pruitt

LIGHTING/SOUND:
Louis & Sandy Schubert

PRODUCERS:
Mike & Shannon Fleeman

lettuce and lovage

by Peter Shaffer

april 6