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‘Noises Off’
Opens Palm Canyon Theatre’s 20th Season
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alled the funniest farce ever written, Noises Off presents a manic menagerie as a cast of itinerant actors rehearses a flop called Nothing’s On. The play opens the Palm Canyon Theatre’s 20th season, Sep. 15-18. The ensemble cast includes Andrea Bellato, Eric Coleman, Phillip Hubler, Marjy Lewis, Leanna Rodgers, Garnett Smith, Scott Smith, Tom Warrick and Yo Younger. Scott Smith plays the director of the play within a play, called Nothing’s On, and to complicate this frenzied show, he is co-directing PCT’s rendition of Noises Off with
Cast of “Noises Off” Michael Shaw. Sets and lighting are by J.W. Layne, with costume designs by Derik Shopinski, and stage management by Justin Joseph. Noises Off was written by English playwright Michael Frayn who had the idea for the play while watching another farce of his creation. He noted, “It was funnier from behind than in front, and I thought that one day I must write a farce from behind.” With girls running around in their underwear, old men dropping their trousers, and doors continually opening and slamming, this hilarious play unfolds with on
and offstage intrigue. Noises Off runs Sep. 15-18. Show times are 7 p.m. on Thursday; 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Tickets are $29.50. Student tickets are $15, with valid ID; student tickets must be purchased at the Box Office. Tickets are now on sale for all shows slated during the Palm Canyon Theatre’s 2016-2017 season. The “Broadway Series” this season includes: The Music Man, Sep. 30Oct. 9; Jekyll & Hyde, Oct. 21-31; Meet Me In St Louis, Dec. 2-18; Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jan. 20-Feb. 5; Evita,
Feb. 17-March 5; Sweet Charity, March 31-April 16; Rock of Ages, May 12-21; In The Heights, July 7-16. The “Classic Series” this season includes: Noises Off, Sep. 1518; Sordid Lives, Nov. 11-20; You Can’t Take It With You, March 1619; Deathtrap, April 27-30. Theatregoers can purchase individual tickets, or choose a ticket package. People can choose all eight Broadway shows for $210 per person, or choose four of the Broadway productions for $120. A package to the “Classic Series” includes all four shows for $100. Or, select the “Patrons Choice” package, and choose any 10 shows for $295. For tickets, call the Palm Canyon Theatre Box Office at (760) 323-5123 or purchase tickets online at www.PalmCanyonTheatre. org. The Palm Canyon Theatre is located at 538 North Palm Canyon Drive, at the corner of Alejo Road and Palm Canyon Drive, across from Koffi inside The Corridor. Box Office hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call (760) 3235123.