Present Laughter
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 List
Garry Jonathan Jacobson
Liz Robyn Maitland
Monica Janice Connor
Morris J. Scott Williams
Hugo Tony Saracino
Joanna LuAnn Leonard
Roland Chris Bolster
Daphne Gloria Antonios
Lady Saltburn Sheila Echevarria
Miss O'Doyle Jacky Saulnier
Fred Glenn R. Couture
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
Norwalk High School, Jane Farnol, Forman School of Litchfield, Dionne Miller Couture
Set Design
Production Reviews
Noel Coward's romp 'Present Laughter' at TheatreWorks