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Present Laughter
by Noel Coward
directed by Jennifer Hargis
Underwritten by Alan Bryant
Performances
August 1 - 17
Sunday Matinee August 11 at 2pm
Auditions
June 3 & 4
Noël Coward’s Present Laughter follows a self-obsessed actor in the
midst of a mid-life crisis. Juggling his considerable talent, ego and libido,
the theater’s favorite leading man suddenly nds himself caught
between fawning ingénues, crazed playwrights, secret trysts and
unexpected twists. At the center of his own universe sits matinee idol
Garry Essendine: suave, hedonistic and too old, says his wife, to be
having numerous affairs. His line in harmless, infatuated debutantes is
largely tolerated but playing closer to home is not. Just before he
escapes on tour to Africa the full extent of his misdemeanors is
discovered. And all hell breaks loose.
"Sharp, withering and funny." -The New York Times
"Sharpness and wit...in each succeeding act." -New York Post
“...Noel Coward's sublime comedy of manners is as delightful, delicious,
and ‘delovely’ as ever.” -NY1
“Present Laughter” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals
on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
by Noel Coward
directed by Jennifer Hargis
Underwritten by Alan Bryant
Performances
August 1 - 17
Sunday Matinee August 11 at 2pm
Auditions
June 3 & 4
Noël Coward’s Present Laughter follows a self-obsessed actor in the
midst of a mid-life crisis. Juggling his considerable talent, ego and libido,
the theater’s favorite leading man suddenly nds himself caught
between fawning ingénues, crazed playwrights, secret trysts and
unexpected twists. At the center of his own universe sits matinee idol
Garry Essendine: suave, hedonistic and too old, says his wife, to be
having numerous affairs. His line in harmless, infatuated debutantes is
largely tolerated but playing closer to home is not. Just before he
escapes on tour to Africa the full extent of his misdemeanors is
discovered. And all hell breaks loose.
"Sharp, withering and funny." -The New York Times
"Sharpness and wit...in each succeeding act." -New York Post
“...Noel Coward's sublime comedy of manners is as delightful, delicious,
and ‘delovely’ as ever.” -NY1
“Present Laughter” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals
on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
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