[NEohioPAL] The Philadelphia Story at Coach House "uniformly excellent"

[nancycates at ohioshakespeare.com]

Don't miss it---tickets going fast for this holiday hit!
Now playing at Coach House Theatre
Through December 18th
[http://www.coachhousetheatre.com/] http://www.coachhousetheatre.com/
 
 
The Philadelphia Story, by Philip Barry

Directed by Nancy Cates
Starring Tess Burgler and Joe Pine
Featuring  Jeremy Jenkins, Holly Humes, Amelia Britton, Derrick Winger, Scott  Shriner, Henry Bishop, Dede Klein, Richard Worswick and Robert Showalter
 

"The  willowy Tess Burgler is lovely as socialite Tracy Lord, who goes on a  journey from judgmental to more fully human in The Philadelphia Story at  Coach House Theatre.
In  Akron, director Nancy Cates’ cast ushers us into an upper-crust world  of charm, elegance and plenty of wisecracking. Joe Pine makes a notable  turn as the debonair, mildly insulting Dexter. He and Burgler, who is  his real-life love, make plenty of sparks fly onstage as this sparring  former couple.
Firestone  High School junior Amelia Britton’s spunky Dinah keeps track of all the  crazy proceedings as Tracy’s know-it-all teen sister … In one of the  funniest roles, Henry Bishop is wonderfully lecherous as old Uncle  Willie, who develops an infatuation for young photographer Liz Imbrie.  Holly Humes plays this career girl with a nice balance of brassiness and  wistfulness.
Coach House cast pulls off the period piece with style, verve and well-timed humor."
Akron Beacon Journal

"The cast is uniformly excellent … Some of the best actors in our area show the audience just how screwball they can be.
Burgler carries most of the show on her shoulders … Pine creates a mischievous, likable Dexter. 
Most  loyal theater-goers will enjoy seeing some of the performers who often  play leading roles get a chance to play comic supporting roles. Dede  Klein (Margaret Lord), Richard Worswick (Seth Lord), Scott Shriner  (Sandy Lord), Humes and Henry Bishop (Uncle Willie) are appropriately  madcap in excellent supporting roles.
The set is appropriately pre-World War II. The costumes are perfect … worth the price of admission."
West Side Leader

"Burgler  plays Tracy as a smart, dignified woman with a sharp tongue … The  resulting action is comic gold, especially in the hands of this cast.  The comedy is crisp and clean, and there was plenty of laughter from the  audience throughout."
Stow Sentry

 
 Coach House Theatre: 330-434-7741
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