Western Reserve Playhouse Presents
Happy Hollandaise!
By Tim Koenig
Directed by Ian Atwood
Synopsis: All Claire Finley wants is the perfect Christmas. She’s hired the celebrated gourmet chef, Vilma Hasenpfeffer, to prepare her famous Hasenpfeffer Hollandaise Sauce for her dinner guests — the new vicar, Father Abbott, and his very pregnant wife, Mary. Unfortunately, however, the chef is late, the guests are too early, and there are burglars loose in the neighborhood. To top it all off, Claire’s father has been hit on the head (with the crèche, no less!) and thinks he’s the leading man in all of the West End theatre productions of the last 30 years! With the help of her quirky brother George, Claire tries to keep everything together as it continues to unravel in this sidesplitting British farce, reminiscent of Arsenic and Old Lace. But once the mayhem dies down and the mixed-up identities unscramble, the true Christmas spirit shines bright in a surprise ending, which involves transformation, forgiveness, and a beautiful new beginning.
This cast is filled with new talent on our stage as well as some fan-favorites. This ensemble cast features Ben Arrington (Assassins), Victoria Kirgesner (Emma), Kayla Lehman (Emma), Mia Radabaugh (Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf), Dennis Runkle (Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf) and, new to our stage: Christian Achkar; Kristina Rivera; Shane Stahl; and Leah Thompson!
Directed by Ian Atwood (WRP’s award-winning musical, Tomorrow Morning); Stage Managed by Hannah Hilty (Assassins); Costume Design by Michael James (Tartuffe); Light Design/Set Design by Daniel Hunsicker (Heathers); Props by Brianna Joi (Anne of Green Gables); and Set Construction by our wonderful Jim Gremba.
Happy Hollandaise by Tim Koenig runs from December 6-22, 2019. Tickets are $17.00 for Adults and $15.00 for Students and Seniors. Tickets can be purchased online at www.thewrp.org or at the door.
TITLE: Happy Hollandaise
BY: Tim Koenig
VENUE AND ADDRESS: 3326 Everett Road, Bath, Ohio 44268
RUN DATES:December 6-21, 2019
TIMES OF SHOWS: Fridays and Saturdays 8:00PM - Sunday, December 15, 2019 @ 2PM TICKETS: $17.00 for Adults and $15.00 for Seniors/Students
BOX OFFICE: 330-620-7314