The Des Moines Playhouse is presenting two shows in repertory in the John Viars Theatre this fall, Weekend Comedy, through Nov. 8, 2020, and I and You, through Nov. 15, 2020. Seating at these shows is limited. To accommodate those unable to see the show in-person, The Playhouse is offering on-demand viewing of the shows' opening night performances. Weekend Comedy on-demand is available Nov. 6-8, and I and You on-demand is available Nov. 13-15. Streams may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com
Weekend Comedy finds a middle-aged couple (Gina Gedler, Sean Kanuso) and a young couple (Tiffany Liechty, Jobe Fee) accidentally renting the same cottage for a three-day weekend. After the couples decide to share the cottage, a clash of generations ensues. Jeanne and
Sam Bobrick fill their script with laughter and perceptive looks at aging, marriage, and happiness. The Weekend Comedy stream is available for a one-time viewing any time from 7:00 PM, Friday, Nov. 6-Midnight, Sunday, Nov. 8.
In I and You, Anthony (Clifton Antoine), athletic and popular, arrives unexpectedly at classmate Caroline's door with an urgent assignment from their English teacher. Homebound due to illness, Caroline (
Natalie Grote) hasn't been to school in months. As these two let down their guards and share secrets, their seemingly mundane poetry project unlocks a much deeper mystery that has brought them together. The I and You stream is available for unlimited viewing any time from 7:00 PM, Friday, Nov. 13-Midnight, Sunday, Nov. 15.
The Playhouse, now in its 102nd season, is one of the oldest and largest community theatres in the US. Located at the 42nd Street exit of I-235, the theatre has presented a full season of shows since 1919 and also offers a wide variety of educational experiences including classes for ages 4 to adult, theatre trips to New York, and volunteer opportunities onstage and backstage.
For more information about The Playhouse, Weekend Comedy, I and You, and streaming opportunities, contact The Playhouse ticket office at 515.277.6261. Ticket office hours are Noon-3:00 PM, Tuesday-Friday.
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