Buffalo Theatre Ensemble explores relationships in its new season

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble examines strained relationships between family members and people who are as close as family during its 2019-2020 season, which the DuPage County ensemble announced Thursday.

The season commences Sept. 5 with Jeffrey Hatcher's "Holmes and Watson," which unfolds three years after Sherlock Holmes supposedly fell to his death at Reichenbach Falls. It centers on Dr. Watson, who encounters three men claiming to be the famous sleuth.

That's followed by "The Cake," Bekah Brunstetter's issue play about a famous North Carolina baker named Della who's delighted to bake a wedding cake for Jen, the young woman she considers a goddaughter, until she discovers Jen's intended is a woman. Steve Scott directs the revival, which begins previews Jan. 30, 2020.

The season concludes with the suburban premiere of "Naperville," beginning April 30, 2020. The play is by Naperville native and Waubonsie Valley High School graduate Mat Smart.

Performances take place at the McAninch Arts Center, College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Season subscriptions, which include 20% off the regular ticket price of $42, are available now. Single tickets are available in person on July 20, online through atthemac.org on July 21 and by phone at (630) 942-4000 on July 22.