Present Laughter
by Noel Coward / directed by Beth Bonnabeau
Main Stage | December 2,3 9,10,11 16,17,18 30,31 January 6,7 2012
This classic audacious comedy by the legendary Noel Coward centers on Garry Essendine, a popular, pampered actor – modeled after Coward himself – busily making preparations for an extended overseas tour with his devoted secretary Monica. His plans are complicated first by Daphne, a beautiful stage-struck ingenue, as well as an absurdly eager and aspiring playwright, Roland Maule, who insist on his attentions. When his wife, his agents, and his numerous admirers arrive, Garry is hard pressed to escape what quickly spirals into a hilarious farcical game of cat-and-mouse. Typical of Coward’s sparkling dialogue and dazzling wit, Present Laughter was a smashing success in both New York and London with Broadway revivals starring George C. Scott, Frank Langella, and Victor Garber in 2010. “Sharp, withering, and funny.” – The New York Times
Cast
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Jonathan JacobsonGarry
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Janice ConnorMonica
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J. Scott WilliamsMorris
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Tony SaracinoHugo
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LuAnn LeonardJoanna
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Chris BolsterRoland
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Gloria AntoniosDaphne
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Sheila EchevarriaLady Saltburn
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Jacky SaulnierMiss O'Doyle
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Glenn R. CoutureFred
Production & Staff
- Director - Beth Bonnabeau
- Stage Manger - Collette Nadeau
- Costume Design - Glenn R Couture, Susan Pettibone
- Set Design - Glenn R Couture
- Lighting Design - Richard Pettibone, Scott Wyshynski
- Sound Design - Thomas Libonate
- Builders - Scott Wyshynski, Rich Pettibone, Frank Russo, John Bolster, Jason Callahan, Bill Johns, Robyn Maitland, Dan Knowlton, Jonathan Ross, Glenn R Couture
- Hair Design - Joe Russo
- Running Crew - Marc Polanksi, Emma Nissenbaum
- Publicity - www.Concept2Copy.net
- Photography - Richard Pettibone
- Web Site Design - www.printplusdesignllc.com
- House Manager - Jill Fay
- Producer - Richard Pettibone
Special Thanks To
Norwalk High School, Jane Farnol, Forman School of Litchfield, Dionne Miller Couture
Set Design
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