Ensemble farce "Noises Off" will play for two weekends in February. From left, Tony Lee, Ron Herman, Cele Westlake, Dov Dingman and Frank Michels.
Contributed by the Actors Theater of Orcas Island
The Actors Theater of Orcas Island announces six performances of the play “Noises Off’ by Michael Frayn. “Noises Off” is about a theater company presenting the play “Nothing On.” You will see the dress rehearsal, the same production a month later and again at the close of the run two months later. See what really happens backstage!
Noises Off is considered by many to be the best farce written in the past hundred years. The New York Times called it: “The most dexterously realized comedy ever about putting on a comedy. A spectacularly funny, peerless backstage farce. This dizzy, well-known romp is festival of delirium.” The New York Post said: “The funniest farce ever written!”
The Actors Theater production of “Noises Off” has a wonderful mix of well known Orcas actors as well as a number of actors new to The Actors Theater with Patty Monaco in the role of Dotty Oakley, Frank Michels as Lloyd, the Director, Nick Hershenow as Garry, Kaitlyn Richards as Brooke, Dove Dingman as Poppy, the Assistant Stage Manager, Freddy Hinkle as Tim, the Stage Manager, Ron Herman as Frederick, Cele Westlake as Belinda and Tony Lee as Selsdon Mobray. “Noises Off’ is directed by Doug Bechtel.
Frank Michels, left, and Freddy Hinkle in "Noises Off"
There will be a “Sneak Preview” presentation of “Noises Off” on Thursday, February 18th with all proceeds going to Kaleidoscope. Tickets for the “Sneak Preview” are $25 including beverages and dessert and are available from Kaleidoscope Board Members and at Darvill’s.
“Noises Off” will also have performances on Friday and Saturday, February 19th and 20th, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, February 26th, 27th and 28th. Tickets are $10 at Darvill’s and at the door. All performances start at 7:30 at the Grange.
For additional information contact Doug Bechtel at 317-5601
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