Nashville Rep's NOISES OFF Set for October Run at TPAC

When an already unstable cast of actors begins to suffer the slings and arrows of falling in love (as well as falling down stairs) the possibility of a successful performance plummets, but the likelihood of audience delight skyrockets. That's what audiences can expect when Nashville Repertory Theatre opens the second show of its 2016-17 season: Michael Frayn's Noises Off.

Noises Off runs October 15 - November 5 in Johnson Theater at Tennessee Performing Arts Center located at 505 Deaderick Street in downtown Nashville. Preview performances are October 13 - 14.

"Noises Off is a laugh-out-loud, non-stop stampede of craziness," says actor Martha Wilkinson. "The challenge of landing all the jokes and getting physical gags just right is tough, but that's part of the fun, and when it's done well, it's hilarious. (And of course, for this play, coming together "correctly" means deftly making the entire thing fall apart.) Having played this same role of "Dotty" in Nashville Rep's 2005 production, I'm looking forward to once again battling with slamming doors, those damn sardines, and that blasted newspaper!"

Written by Michael Frayn, Noises Off contains a famous second act which highlights the show's comedic brilliance. For Act Two the entire set rotates 180 degrees allowing the audience to watch the backstage calamity during a performance of "Nothing On" as actors struggle to keep the play on track in the face of revenge, missing whiskey bottles, and total lack of control.

Originally staged in London, Noises Off made its Broadway premiere in 1983 when the hit comedy ran for a year and a half. Since then, the title has had two Broadway revivals, one in 2001 and the other just a few months ago with notable actors such as Andrea Martin, Campbell Scott, and Megan Hilty.

In Noises Off a quirky assortment of second-tier British actors try their best to hold together a play called "Nothing On," as unrequited love, misunderstandings, and innumerable sardines undermine rehearsals and performances at every turn. Confusion and vengeance eventually run amok as actors and stage crew spiral deeper into mirthful disaster.

About the Creative Team

Cast in this laughter locomotive is an ensemble of actors able to perform an onslaught of comedic devices timed and executed to perfection. They ar eSteven Kraski, Cori Anne Laemmel, Jenny Littleton (from The Doyle and Debbie Show), Eric D. Pasto-Crosby, Brian Webb Russell, Martha Wilkinson (reprising her role of "Dotty" from Nashville Rep's 2005 production of Noises Off), and Jacob York, as well as Nashville Rep newcomers Morgan Davis and Chase Miller.

The production is directed by Nashville Rep's Producing Artistic Director, René D. Copeland with Matt Parker as Assistant Director. Designers areGary C. Hoff (Scenic Designer), TrisH Clark (Costume Designer), Evelyn Thornhill (Props Master), Kyle Odum (Sound Designer), and Michael Barnett (Lighting Designer).

Opening Night Complimentary Parking and Pre-show cocktails

All ticket-holders to opening night of Noises Off will also receive an invitation to Opening Night Drinks, which includes complimentary parking immediately across from TPAC in Nashville City Center, pre-show cocktails with light bites on the 27th floor, and a great view, weather permitting. Sponsored by Waller, Nashville Rep invites opening night ticket-holders to Opening Night Drinks to celebrate the show's opening with easy parking and pre-show refreshments. Reservations are required.

Tickets

Tickets are $25 for previews and start at $45 for regular run. Tickets can be purchased online at www.nashvillerep.org by calling the Box Office at (615) 782-4040.

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