Jewish Repertory Theatre to Present THE ODD COUPLE, 4/23-5/17

Two suddenly single pals - a sloppy sportswriter and a fastidious news writer - strain their friendship by turning roommates and unconsciously repeating the same mistakes they made in the marriages they just left. This classic comedy opens as a group of men assemble for a card game in the apartment of divorced Oscar Madison. Late to arrive is Felix Unger who has just separated from his wife. Depressed and tense, Felix seems almost suicidal. As the action unfolds, the clean-freak and the slob ultimately decide to room together, with hilarious results.

Beau Jest stars Ray Boucher (Speed), Tim Newell (Felix), Tom Loughlin (Oscar), Lisa Ludwig (Gwendolyn), David Marciniak (Murray), Mike Randall (Roy), Michele Marie Roberts (Cecily) and Doug Weyand (Vinnie). Designers include: Brian Cavanaugh, Lighting; Kari Drozd, Costume; Nathan Elsener, Set/Prop and Tom Makar, Sound. Christina Serio and Tracy Snyder stage manage.

The Jewish Repertory Theatre of Western New York is a program of the JCC of Greater Buffalo. All productions take place at The Maxine and Robert Seller Theatre, JCC Benderson Family Building at 2640 North Forest Road, Getzville, NY. For more information on JRT, productions, dates and tickets, visit www.jewishrepertorytheatre.com. Tickets are available at 688-4114, ext. 391, through Showclix at 1-888-718-4253 (Monday-Friday, 9am-9pm EST) or at either JCC reception desk.