Left to right: Susan Schlesinger, Kyle Simmons, Jill Ponce, Ginger Henry, Anna McCauley
The cast has been rehearsing for weeks, and they look forward to presenting one of the funniest and uplifting shows Sun Lakes Community Theatre (SLCT) has offered. Opening on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at 6:30 p.m., the show promises to entertain, surprise, and delight its audiences. “This has been a true labor of love,” said director Kate King-Turner. “I am so proud of all the actors, and especially the two who are brand new to the stage,” she said. (Anna McCauley and Jill Ponce) “Veteran actresses Ginger Henry and Susan Schlesinger have gone above and beyond to help the beginners learn the ropes,” she added.
The play takes place in the living room of Connie Harland (played by Schlesinger) on the eve of the funeral service of one of the members of a longtime card-playing foursome. The remaining two (Henry and Ponce) stop by to commiserate with Connie but find themselves amid an unexpected evening of riotous shenanigans, much to the disgust of Connie’s daughter (McCauley). Rounding out the fun (or perhaps causing it) is a young man (Kyle Simmons) who stops by with a hidden agenda that surprises everyone, including himself.
Tickets are on sale at www.slctinfo.com for the show being performed in the Cottonwood San Tan Ballroom in Sun Lakes Nov. 6-10. Performances are at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 6, 7, and 8 and 1 p.m. on Nov. 9 and 10. Doors open at 5 p.m. and 11:30 a.m., respectively. Meals are available for purchase before the shows. For more information, call 480-382-6290.