How the Other Half Loves by Alan Ayckbourn, a witty look at modern marriage, has its closing weekend at Church Hill Theatre on January 31, Feb.1 &2, 2914.
Peter Heck, in the Kent County News, called the play “a nostalgia trip for those who remember the swinging ‘60s… but you don’t need to have been there to enjoy the sometimes wacky humor of the play…. Do your funny bone a favor and see this one!”
There are three couples in this play, the husbands all working for the same firm. To cover up an affair, suspicions and stories surface about other possible relationships. The living rooms of two of the couples are part of the same scene, and a common dining room takes on a character of its own as dinners are served simultaneously but on two different nights. Of course, the third couple shows up to stir the pot, but that complication only adds to the fun of this famous farce.
Directed by Pat Patterson, who has has acted in a number of CHT productions and is CHT’s Acting Executive Manager, “How the Other Half Loves’” cast includes Darlene Greer as Fiona Foster with Howard Mesick as her husband, Frank; Michelle Christopher as Theresa Phillips with Steve Hazzard as her husband, Bob; and Rebekah Becraft as Mary Detweiler with Curtis Hammer as her husband, William. Among many CHT volunteers involved behind the scenes: Sylvia Maloney, Producer; Michael Whitehill, Sets; Doug Kaufmann, Lighting; Steve Payne, Sound; Juanita Wieczorek, Costumes; and, Stacey Faust, Stage Manager. They are assisted by Sheila Austrian, Assistant Director; Jusden Messick, Props and Ass’t Stage Manager.
How the Other Half Loves final weekend run January 31 to February 2 with shows at 8 pm on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 pm on Sundays. Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for CHT Members and $10 for students. Reservations can be made by calling the box office at 410-758-1331 or online at www.churchhilltheatre.org
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