[NEohioPAL] So, there are lots of Odd Couples out there...

[Noah Budin]

It seems that every local theater and its brother (or whatever) is doing some kind of production of The Odd Couple by Neil Simon. "Hmmm, which one should I see?" you're saying to yourself. (Go ahead. Say it. I'll wait.) 
  
I'm sure they're all good. But here are 16 reasons to see FPAC's (The Fairmount Performing Arts Conservatory) inaugural professional production: 
  
§       Noah Budin shaved off his beard and you won’t believe what was under there. 
  
§       We want your money. Seriously. This is our inaugural production and you should support the arts, especially local businesses. It’s good for the economy and the region. 
  
§       We’ve suffered for our art. Now it’s your turn. 
  
§       Oscar, Felix and the Pigeon sisters all strip…and refinish the coffee table. 
  
§       Brian Zoldessy plays totally against type by portraying the neurotic, obsessive/compulsive, anal-retentive…ok, never mind. 
  
§       Fake cigars. Real smoke. 
  
§       It’s better than watching Cliff Lee give up seven runs in five innings. 
  
§       New staging concept: Greek tragedy in the Old West. 
  
§       Lebron James makes an appearance (in the NBA playoffs. What did you think?) 
  
§       The set has been constructed completely out of leftover Matzah and Peeps. 
  
§       Features music by the rap duo Matza and Peeps. 
  
§       If you come, the Browns will go to the Super Bowl. If they can get tickets. 
  
§       It’s in Mayfield Heights , the theatrical hub of the universe.

 

§       Scott Hankins comes out of “retirement” for his first stage appearance in 18 years (for FPAC’s inaugural professional production!) and discovers that, for him, acting is like riding a bike: he runs out of breath, can’t keep up with the younger actors, and falls down a lot. 
  
§       Neil Simon is no Dave Coulier, but he’s still pretty funny. 
  
§       The cost of a ticket is cheaper than a pound of lox. And - I did the math – that works out to about 14.5 cents per laugh. 
  
For tickets and reservations call 440-338-3171 
  
For information on the web go to:
http://www.fredsternfeld.com/oddcouple.htm 
The Fairmount Performing Arts Conservatory 
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=50703096842
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