by CHARLES BUSCH

MARCH 18-19, 25-27, 31 and APRIL 1-2 | 2011

COMEDY | An Award-winning hit on Broadway. Marjorie Taub, the wife of a philanthropic allergist, is engulfed in a life crisis of Medea-like proportions. Her spirits soar when a fascinating friend from her childhood appears and soon becomes a sinister guest.

photos by SUSAN J ROCHE | Click on thumbnail to see larger image

directed by CELIA FRANK
stage managed by BETH CAUDELL

with GRETTA RUSSE as Marjorie Taub  •  DIEGO ARAGONA as Mohammed  •  LEONARD ALTERMAN as Ira  •  PHYLLIS RICE as Frieda  •  LIBBY MAXWELL as Lee

REVIEWS & ARTICLES

Tamara McClaran, SHORELINES: “Frank’s casting is excellent. Gretta Russe is convincing as the frustrated Marjorie Taub… Leonard Alterman delivers great comic timing as Marjorie’s husband, Ira… Libby Maxwell gives an energetic performance as Lee… Phyllis Rice as Marjorie’s mother, Frieda, provides the most laughs of the show… Diego Aragona is a newcomer to Beaches-area stages, but he demonstrates his talent as Mohammed the doorman.” … READ FULL REVIEW

Dick Kerekes & Leisla Sansom, EU JACKSONVILLE: “This is probably the most demanding role for Gretta Russe in her many performances on local stages and she is marvelous as Marjorie. Ms Russe captures the vacillating emotional rollercoaster ride of this character… Phyllis Rice’s performance as the Jewish mother Frieda was award-winning… Rice says as much with her delightful facial gestures as she does with words… This is a very funny play and Director Celia Frank has done a noteworthy task of directing.” … READ FULL REVIEW

Tamara McClaran, SHORELINES: “I hope it will be like a mini-trip to New York for our audiences,” Frank said. “The script is wonderful and the characters are very rich. The play is very funny, and there is also some intrigue with a lot of twists and turns.” … READ FULL ARTICLE