ACTA Theatre presents…Frank B. Gilbreth, Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey’s “CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN”

Dramatized by Christopher Sergel
Directed by Michael R. Bridges

Efficiency engineer, Frank Gilbreth, is an unusual parent. Frank takes every opportunity, while raising his twelve children, to study motion and increase efficiency. But his unorthodox methods don’t always achieve the desired effect, as it causes continual clashes between the children and himself, not to mention the loss of several potential boyfriends. Oldest daughter, Ann rebels, but the children soon learn to appreciate all that they have.