by NEIL SIMON

APRIL 30 and MAY 1, 7-9, 13-15 | 2010

COMEDY | Brand-new Neil Simon comedy in its Jacksonville premiere. This touching, funny and unpredictable romantic frolic by America’s favorite Pulitzer-prize winning writer of comedies follows two great literary figures and the depth and consequence of their enduring love.

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directed by CELIA FRANK

with PHERBIA ENGDAHL as Rose Stern  •  LARRY FAIRALL as Walsh McLaren  •  MAGGIE MARTIN as Arlene  •  JAMES BENNETT as Gavin Clancy

REVIEWS & ARTICLES

Tamara McClaran, SHORELINES: “It’s easy to understand why Celia Frank.. said she was thrilled to cast Pherbia Engdahl as Rose Stern. Engdahl exudes passion as Rose, which can be seen as she travels through her real and imaginary worlds. Larry Fairall might play a ghost, but his performance is full of life.” … READ FULL REVIEW

Dick Kerekes, EU JACKSONVILLE: “James Bennett is perfectly cast as Clancy. This talented actor did his first stage role ever in 2007 and already has done three shows.. Maggie Martin is back on the ABET stage for a second time.. The role of Arlene really shows off her talents, especially in ACT II, she has some very good dramatic moments as she reveals secrets of her past.” … READ FULL REVIEW

Tamara McClaran, SHORELINES: “Rose’s Dilemma is a funny and interesting story with a lot of twists and turns, Frank said. It’s the perfect show to end our season.” … READ FULL ARTICLE