Photo Flash: First Look at AD Players' CHARLEY'S AUNT

In Charley's Aunt college students Charley and Jack Pressure a fellow student to pose as Charley's Brazilian Aunt Donna Lucia in order to have a chaperon for their amorous visits with Amy and Kitty, niece and ward of crusty Stephen Spettigue. Confused identities and misguided amorous intentions lead to hilarious complications in this stellar comedy. With an original London run of 1,466 performances, it broke all historic records for plays of any kind, and has continued to be produced around the country, last appearing at A. D. Players in 2002.

The cast of Charley's Aunt includes A. D. Players company actors Linford Herschberger as Brassett, Marty Blair as Charley Wykeham, Kevin Dean as Lord Fancourt Babberly, Katharine Hatcher as Kitty Verdun, Leslie Reese as Amy Spettigue, Ric Hodgin as Colonel Sir Francis Chesney, Chip Simmons as Stephen Spettigue, and Patty Tuel Bailey as Donna Lucia D'Alvadorez. Rounding out the cast are A. D. Players' intern Blake Weir as Jack Chesney and guest artist Leslie Lenert as Ela Delahay.

The production staff for Charley's Aunt includes Director Jennifer Dean, Christy Watkins as Assistant Director, Scenic Design by Robin Gillock, Properties Design by Katharine Hatcher, Lighting Design by Mark A. Lewis, Costume Design by Donna Southern Schmidt, and Hannah Smith as Production Stage Manager.

Charley's Aunt runs July 4 - August 26, 2012. Performances are Thursdays at 7:30pm, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm, and Sunday matinees at 2:30pm. Additional performances July 4th at 2:30pm, Wednesdays (7/11, 7/18) at 7:30pm, and Saturday (7/28) at 2:30pm. A $2 convenience fee applies to online ticket purchases.  Patrons are invited to stay after the performance every Thursday for a Talk Back with the Artistic Staff and Actors. No additional charge. A caption and audio described performance will be held Sunday, July 29 at 2:30pm

Tickets are $32-41. Groups of 10 or more, Seniors, and Students can receive special discounts. For more information about group pricing, contact the Box Office at 713-526-2721 or visit www.adplayers.org/tickets-group.

Tickets to Charley's Aunt may be purchased online at www.adplayers.org, at the A. D. Players Box Office, 2710 W. Alabama, or by calling 713-526-2721.

Photo Credit: Bara Photography 

Marty Blair, Kevin Dean, and Blake Weir

Blake Weir, Kevin Dean and Marty Blair

Chip Simmons, Leslie Reese, Kevin Dean, and Katharine Hatcher

 Kevin Dean 

Ric Hodgin and Blake Weir

Blake Weir and Kevin Dean