*Western Reserve Playhouse* *presents:* *“BLITHE SPIRIT”* A Comedy by Noel Coward Directed by August Scarpelli Show Dates: January 24th – February 8th, 2020 *SYNOPSIS: * This farce is arguably Noel Coward’s most recognized work, and the show seeps as much in comedic timing as it does in the “otherworld.” First produced in 1941, this much-revived classic “improbable farce” from the playwright of *Private Lives* and *Hay Fever* offers up fussy, cantankerous Charles Condomine. After his first wife, Elvira, died, Charles married Ruth, and they appear to live a pleasant, if uneventful and conventional, life. Charles is writing a book about spiritualism, and invites Madame Arcati, a medium, to join them and their friends, the Bradmans, for a séance, so that he can acquire the suitable “local color” an author needs. As (worldly and un-) personalities clash, Ruth, and the dead Elvira, haunt the hapless Charles into perpetuity. Western Reserve Playhouse is excited to welcome some returning actors to our stage, as well as some new talent. You may recognize these actors: Jim Fippin (*Tartuffe*), Shani Ferry (*Lost in Yonkers*), Victoria Kirgesner (*Happy Hollandaise!*), Kaitlyn Poschner (*Emma*), Zach Manthey (*Anne of Green Gables*), and Mia Radabaugh (*Happy Hollandaise!*). WRP welcomes our newest actor, Valerie Young! Director – August Scarpelli * Assistant Director – Kyle Huff * Stage Manager – Hannah Hilty Costume Design – Jasen Smith * Light Design – Daniel Hunsicker “Blithe Spirit” by Noel Coward. Shows run from January 24th to February 8th, 2020. Tickets are $20.00 for Adults and $17.00 for Students & Seniors. Tickets can be purchased online at www.thewrp.org or at the door. *TITLE*: Blithe Spirit *BY*: Noel Coward *VENUE AND ADDRESS*: 3326 Everett Road, Bath, Ohio 44268 *RUN DATES*: January 24th – February 8th, 2020 *TIMES OF SHOWS: *Fridays and Saturdays 8:00PM * February 2nd, 2020, at 2:00PM *TICKETS*: $20.00 for Adults and $17.00 for Seniors/Students *BOX OFFICE*: 330-620-7314 *WEB*: www.thewrp.org -- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited.