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The Odd Couple
(Female Version) |
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A play by Neil Simon |
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Synopsis: The female version of Neil Simon's classic comedy in
which two recently divorced women decide to share an apartment
and discover the misery of living together. |
Inia Jean Plumb will be directing this show, with Susan Vickers
acting as her Assistant Director:
News Herald Reviews:
The Entertainer, Feb. 18, 2000
The Entertainer, Feb. 25, 2000 |
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Director's Notes:
Q: What did you like about this
play to make you want to direct it?
Inia Jean: Like so many of Neil
Simon works, I know these people. They are my friends and even
though sometimes they do things that make me crazy, I love them.
This play presents a comic view of how friendships endure such
minor irritations and some major conflicts. Each character is
someone you know -- a friend, a relative, the person who looks
back at you in the mirror each morning. You may not be able to
pin point exactly who it was in your past, but you are reminded
of someone, and you nod or laugh in recognition. That familiarity
brings a feeling of community to the audience.
Q: Is there anything especially
challenging in this production?
Inia Jean: The challenge of this
production will be in the casting. Neil Simon’s writing
is like a musical score. It has a cadence that must be honored.
The actors have to be true to the written word; aware of pace
while capable of holding for laughs; and willing to bring their
own special talents to flesh out the character in a personal
way.
Q: Do you have any comments
on the show itself?
Inia Jean: Given the long run of
the men’s version of the play, the movie, and television
series, some may view this as a vehicle for two leads. I consider
it an ensemble piece. What contributes to the truth of the play
is the sincere friendships that withstand verbal jabs, idiosyncratic
behaviors, dissimilar interests, and disparate lifestyles of
all the people involved.
It is an uproariously funny play and we are definitely going
to have fun!
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Cast:
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Sylvie |
Kerry Casey |
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Mickey |
Alisa James |
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Renee |
Normandy Cooper |
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Vera |
Barbara Haag |
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Olive Madison |
Meg Grimes |
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Florence Unger |
Ann Newman |
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Manolo Costazuela |
Bill Meizner |
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Jesus Costazuela |
Travis Johnston |
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Backstage and Technical Crew:
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Stage Manager |
Susan Vickers |
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Stage Crew |
Sue Bright, Murt Jones, Joshua Harris, Sue Webb, Sylvia
Payne |
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Lighting Design |
Martin Hendrickson |
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Lighting Technician |
Heather Sheets |
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Sound Design |
Bart Barthelemy, Susan Vickers |
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Sound Technician |
Barbara Monachelli |
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Others who have contributed time, labor and skills to the
successful completion of this play:
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Set Design |
Inia Jean Plumb, Charles Wilson |
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Set Construction |
Charles Wilson, Inia Jean Plumb, Sharon Harvey, John Yingling,
Ruth Yingling, Evette Tanguay, Billie Christopher, Joel Turner,
Lillie Newman, Ann Newman, Susan Vickers, Evan Vickers, Sandy
Wilson, Bill Plumb |
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Costumes |
the cast, Sharon Harvey, Bille Christopher, Ruth Yingling |
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Properties |
Inia Jean Plumb |
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Photography |
Joel Turner |
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Special Thanks To |
Lance Lavery, Fred Lewis, Brenda's Furniture, From Around
the World, the Najjar Company, Admiral Ice Company, Gene Griffin,
Bob Cooper |
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