Geneva Playhouse 38 comedy promises laughs, love among 1920s movie hopefuls
Tickets are now on sale for the adult production of “Laugh” at Playhouse 38, Geneva Park District’s community theater.
The West. The 1920s. Mabel’s had a hard few weeks. A dynamite accident at a gold mine has left her wealthy but orphaned; she’s shipped off to a calculating aunt, whose nephew is charged with seducing her to control Mabel’s fortune. This hapless courtship reveals a shared love of silent movies and a plan for greater things. A story of mishaps and moxie, the romance of Hollywood and ultimately a Hollywood-caliber romance.
The cast includes Amy Bruederle, John Button, Antoine Carpentier, Ben Sanchez, Jacqueline Schiro, Alex Simko, Alexander Wisniewski, Paula Wisniewski, and Lilly Zuniga.
“Maybe it’s because I grew up in the ‘Internet age’ where the most frequent place to interact with strangers is online, and so the rarity of finding common ground with strangers in public is that much more profound in my eyes,” said director Carolyn Goldsmith. “But I find that brief, gleeful moment to be the reason why we go to the theater: to find a collective joy between us and the people around us.”
As the title suggests, the most important thing about the experience at Playhouse 38 is to have a fun time, and hearing others around you do the same, according to Goldsmith.
“I can safely say this wonderful cast of ‘Laugh’ found lots of shared laughter during the course of the rehearsal period. We had a blast coming up with the silliest concepts we could muster, and we can’t wait for you to join us in this slapstick, quirky, madcap journey through the ’20s and ’30s.”
Performances are at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, April 17-18; and 3 p.m. Sunday, April 20. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 day-of. Concessions will be available for purchase, including alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, popcorn and candy.
“Laugh” is recommended for audience members ages 16 and up. Individuals are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance at GenevaParks.org/Playhouse or in person at Sunset Community Center or Stephen Persinger Recreation Center.
Information about group sales discounts is available by calling the park district at (630) 232-4542.
About Playhouse 38:
For more than 10 years, Playhouse 38 has been the cultural arts facility of the Geneva Park District. Located in downtown Geneva at 321 Stevens Street, Suite P, this intimate theater is committed to providing quality community entertainment, and outstanding cultural arts programming for all ages and experience levels. For more information on Playhouse 38, call (630) 232-4542 or visit GenevaParks.org/Playhouse.