Stageworks Brings Clever Twist to Classic Comedy THE ODD COUPLE This Month
By: BWW News Desk Jan. 04, 2017
Stageworks Theatre presents its fourth production of the season, The Odd Couple by Neil Simon, running Jan. 27 - Feb. 19, 2017.
Join Stageworks Theatre for the story of two suddenly single pals-diametric opposites-that strain their friendship by becoming roommates and unconsciously repeating the same mistakes they made in the marriages they just left. See one title with a couple of versions!
Director Chris Gibson presents this classic story of two mismatched friends with a clever twist: alternating casts (one starring female roommates and one featuring male roommates). The male version is the basis for the launch of the 1968 movie, The Odd Couple, which became a franchise name on television in the late 60s and 70s. The female version is staged 20 years later in 1985, and follows the same story line as the male version.
The genius in this staging is comparing the characters in the alternating casts and to how similar they are to each other, even separated by 20 years and, oh yes, as opposite sexes.
"We have assembled two incredibly funny, powerhouse casts and rehearsals have been hilarious," says Gibson. "Personally, I'm having a blast exploring the differences in these two plays, not only between the sexes, but also of these two radically different time periods."
The director adds: "Of course, what both plays have in common is Simon's unmatchable wit. He is truly one of this country's greatest theatrical comedians, and his work stands the tests of time."
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
Friday, Jan. 27th at 7:30 p.m. (Male Cast)
Friday, Feb. 10th at 7:30 p.m. (Male Cast)
Saturday, Jan. 28th at 7:30 p.m. (Female Cast)
Saturday, Feb. 11th at 7:30 p.m. (Female Cast)
Sunday, Jan. 29th at 3:00 p.m. (Male Cast)
Sunday, Feb. 12th at 3:00 p.m. (Male Cast)
Friday, Feb. 3rd at 7:30 p.m. (Female Cast)
Friday, Feb. 17th at 7:30 p.m. (Female Cast)
Saturday, Feb. 4th at 7:30 p.m. (Male Cast)
Saturday, Feb. 18th at 7:30 p.m. (Male Cast)
Sunday, Feb. 5th at 3:00 p.m. (Female Cast)
Sunday, Feb. 19th at 3:00 p.m. (Female Cast)
Stageworks Theatre is a nonprofit organization offering exceptional community theatre productions on its main stage and outstanding education through its Acting Academy. This award-winning theatre was originally founded in 2005 as the Houston Family Arts Center where it has been dedicated to bringing the community together through the arts. The community is enhanced through Stageworks' drive to provide a creative outlet where thespians and theatre-goers alike can enjoy a fun, respectful environment focused on high-quality, affordable entertainment.
THE ODD COUPLE performances are at Stageworks Theatre, Garza Mainstage, 10760 Grant Road at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. on Sundays. For more information, please call 281-587-6100 or visit stageworkstx.org. $18.50. Groups discounts available.
Pictured: Rachel Landon (Florence), Nora Hahn (Olive), Mark Mendelsohn (Oscar), and Patrick Barton (Felix). Photo by Casablanca Productions.
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