[NEohioPAL]Review: Hudson Players "RUN FOR YOUR WIFE"

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  No shortage of laughs in 'Run For Your Wife'   
  May 13, 2007
  
  by April Helms
  Special Products Editor
   
  One man? Two wives? Only one result: trouble.
   
  The seemingly ordinary John Smith finds himself in trouble over his head in "Run For Your Wife" by Ray Cooney, now on stage at Hudson Players. In this show, which opened May 4, John Smith (played by Justin Brenis), comes across as an average bloke, who drives a taxi for a living. There is one twist in his life: He has two wives. Mary Smith (played by Claudia Lillibridge) lives in a flat in Wimbledon and Barbara Smith (played by Darlene Rocco) lives in a flat in Streatham. John is able to keep these two lives separate due to his irregular driving schedule.
   
  Those two separate lives threaten to come together in a disastrous way after John Smith winds up on the front page of the paper, touted as a hero after he attempts to stop a mugging. The paper lands on the doorstep of both wives. On top of this, John Smith must contend with the persistent police -- Detective Sgt. Troughton (played by Brian Diehl) and Detective Sgt. Porterhouse (played by Michael J. Rogan) -- who always seem to have "one last question" about the incident and other discrepancies. John ropes in his friend Stanley Gardner (played by Kirk Worcester), who reluctantly tries to help keep John's double life a secret. 
   
  Rounding out the cast are Adam Young as Bobby Franklin, Barbara's new upstairs neighbor who likes pink gloves and red paint, and Leonard Peacefull who makes a brief but amusing appearance as a newspaper reporter.
   
  The laughs were virtually nonstop during the May 5 performance, even with a last-minute cast change which threw Lillibridge, who directs, in the role of Mary Smith due to health concerns for the actress previously cast in the role. Brenis' Smith is quiet and reserved at first, but gets more and more frantic as each of his lies and cover attempts backfires. Worcester's ne'er do well Gardner is hysterical -- especially his facial expressions -- as he is dragged along for the ride. Young's over-the-top Bobby Franklin is perfect -- the white smock with the paint marks was a nice touch.
   
  The staging was cleverly done. The small stage at Barlow Community Center had to show both Barbara's and Mary's flats at the same time. But the staging and cast made the tight fit work; indeed, it lead to some of the better comic moments.
   
  Tickets and show information
   
  "Run for your Wife" plays through May 19. Performances are at 8 p.m. at the Barlow Community Theater in Hudson. 
   
  Individual show tickets can be reserved by calling 330-655-8522, by purchasing them in advance at The Learned Owl Bookstore on Main Street in Hudson or by purchasing them at the door on performance evenings. 
   
  Tickets are $12 regular admission and $10.50 For students and senior citizens.
   
  For details, visit www.hudsonplayers.com online.
   
  E-mail: ahelms at recordpub.com
  Phone: 330-688-0088 ext. 3153
     Hudsonhubtimes.com     Letter: Delighted by theater's latest offering   
  May 13, 2007
  
  Last Friday evening, my wife and I had the pleasure of attending opening night at the Hudson Players latest production "Run For Your Wife." What a delightful, well acted comedy. I don't believe I have ever laughed so hard for so long.
  The whole cast was outstanding, with two obvious standouts, Kirk Worchester and Adam Young. As Stanley Gardner, Worchester has to be the second coming of the great Tim Conway. Young comes across as another Paul Lynde in the hilarious role of Bobby Franklyn. Many laughs were generated by these two, along with the rest of the talented cast. The players pull off a very fast-paced show, with unreal timing and constant comedy.
  There was one disappointment, though. The size of the opening night crowd. I suspect there was ample room to be able to double the audience.
  The Hudson Players have been producing outstanding shows for us for more than 60 years. They are a legitimate Hudson treasure. We not only need to better support this group, but we owe ourselves the low cost, high quality entertainment they make available with three or four major productions every year. There is still time to catch "Run For Your Wife" since there will be additional performances at the Barlow Center May 18 and 19. 
  Thanks to the Hudson Players for their time and talents. They make every day a good day in Hudson.
  Frank Youngwerth
  Hudson


       
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<H1>  <H2>No shortage of laughs in 'Run For Your Wife' </H2>  <DIV class=byline></DIV>  <DIV class=dateline><FONT size=4>May 13, 2007</FONT></DIV>  <DIV class=mcopy><FONT size=4></FONT></DIV>  <div><FONT size=4>by April Helms</FONT></div>  <div><FONT size=4>Special Products Editor</FONT></div>  <div><FONT size=4></FONT> </div>  <div><FONT size=4>One man? Two wives? Only one result: trouble.</FONT></div>  <div><FONT size=4></FONT> </div>  <div><FONT size=4>The seemingly ordinary John Smith finds himself in trouble over his head in "Run For Your Wife" by Ray Cooney, now on stage at Hudson Players. In this show, which opened May 4, John Smith (played by Justin Brenis), comes across as an average bloke, who drives a taxi for a living. There is one twist in his life: He has two wives. Mary Smith (played by Claudia Lillibridge) lives in a flat in Wimbledon and Barbara Smith (played by Darlene Rocco) lives in a flat in Streatham. John is able to keep these two lives
 separate due to his irregular driving schedule.</FONT></div>  <div><FONT size=4></FONT> </div>  <div><FONT size=4>Those two separate lives threaten to come together in a disastrous way after John Smith winds up on the front page of the paper, touted as a hero after he attempts to stop a mugging. The paper lands on the doorstep of both wives. On top of this, John Smith must contend with the persistent police -- Detective Sgt. Troughton (played by Brian Diehl) and Detective Sgt. Porterhouse (played by Michael J. Rogan) -- who always seem to have "one last question" about the incident and other discrepancies. John ropes in his friend Stanley Gardner (played by Kirk Worcester), who reluctantly tries to help keep John's double life a secret. </FONT></div>  <div><FONT size=4></FONT> </div>  <div><FONT size=4>Rounding out the cast are Adam Young as Bobby Franklin, Barbara's new upstairs neighbor who likes pink gloves and red paint, and Leonard Peacefull who makes a
 brief but amusing appearance as a newspaper reporter.</FONT></div>  <div><FONT size=4></FONT> </div>  <div><FONT size=4>The laughs were virtually nonstop during the May 5 performance, even with a last-minute cast change which threw Lillibridge, who directs, in the role of Mary Smith due to health concerns for the actress previously cast in the role. Brenis' Smith is quiet and reserved at first, but gets more and more frantic as each of his lies and cover attempts backfires. Worcester's ne'er do well Gardner is hysterical -- especially his facial expressions -- as he is dragged along for the ride. Young's over-the-top Bobby Franklin is perfect -- the white smock with the paint marks was a nice touch.</FONT></div>  <div><FONT size=4></FONT> </div>  <div><FONT size=4>The staging was cleverly done. The small stage at Barlow Community Center had to show both Barbara's and Mary's flats at the same time. But the staging and cast made the tight fit work; indeed, it lead
 to some of the better comic moments.</FONT></div>  <div><FONT size=4></FONT> </div>  <div><FONT size=4>Tickets and show information</FONT></div>  <div><FONT size=4></FONT> </div>  <div><FONT size=4>"Run for your Wife" plays through May 19. Performances are at 8 p.m. at the Barlow Community Theater in Hudson. </FONT></div>  <div><FONT size=4></FONT> </div>  <div><FONT size=4>Individual show tickets can be reserved by calling 330-655-8522, by purchasing them in advance at The Learned Owl Bookstore on Main Street in Hudson or by purchasing them at the door on performance evenings. </FONT></div>  <div><FONT size=4></FONT> </div>  <div><FONT size=4>Tickets are $12 regular admission and $10.50 For students and senior citizens.</FONT></div>  <div><FONT size=4></FONT> </div>  <div><FONT size=4>For details, visit www.hudsonplayers.com online.</FONT></div>  <div><FONT size=4></FONT> </div>  <div><FONT size=4>E-mail: ahelms at recordpub.com</FONT></div> 
 <div><FONT size=4>Phone: 330-688-0088 ext. 3153</FONT></div></H1>  <H1> </H1>  <H1>Hudsonhubtimes.com </H1>  <DIV style="WIDTH: 800px">  <H2>Letter: Delighted by theater's latest offering </H2>  <DIV class=byline></DIV>  <DIV class=dateline>May 13, 2007</DIV>  <DIV class=mcopy></DIV>  <div>Last Friday evening, my wife and I had the pleasure of attending opening night at the Hudson Players latest production "Run For Your Wife." What a delightful, well acted comedy. I don't believe I have ever laughed so hard for so long.</div>  <div>The whole cast was outstanding, with two obvious standouts, Kirk Worchester and Adam Young. As Stanley Gardner, Worchester has to be the second coming of the great Tim Conway. Young comes across as another Paul Lynde in the hilarious role of Bobby Franklyn. Many laughs were generated by these two, along with the rest of the talented cast. The players pull off a very fast-paced show, with unreal timing and constant comedy.</div>  <div>There
 was one disappointment, though. The size of the opening night crowd. I suspect there was ample room to be able to double the audience.</div>  <div>The Hudson Players have been producing outstanding shows for us for more than 60 years. They are a legitimate Hudson treasure. We not only need to better support this group, but we owe ourselves the low cost, high quality entertainment they make available with three or four major productions every year. There is still time to catch "Run For Your Wife" since there will be additional performances at the Barlow Center May 18 and 19. </div>  <div>Thanks to the Hudson Players for their time and talents. They make every day a good day in Hudson.</div>  <div>Frank Youngwerth</div>  <div>Hudson</div></DIV><p> 
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