Photo Courtesy Periscope Playhouse
The Periscope Playhouse players have the first performances of their premiere production, "Smart Ass", under their belts. During a Saturday evening viewing, all of the actors appeared to be putting heart and soul into their parts in Patrick Harding’s play which touches on (and sometimes trounces on) politics, romance, community and comedy in a small Port town. All of the actors, Director Jeff Rogers (who also plays one of the roles), Producer Marion Rogers, and everyone else who has supported getting the fledging group off the ground is to be congratulated.
Shows took place Friday July 27 and Saturday July 28 – final performances will run Friday August 10 and Saturday August 11.
"Smart Ass" was worth the price of admission just for the series of vignettes of the characters on the campaign trail. As they knocked on doors, the encounters, quips and naughtiness depicted were hilarious.
Though everyone rose to meet them, this play did offer particular challenges related to staging intricacy and length. With the task of putting together a premiere show, the group may have had an easier time of it with a play requiring simpler staging and, perhaps, with one which was tightened up a bit in length.
"Smart Ass" was worth the price of admission just for the series of vignettes of the characters on the campaign trail. As they knocked on doors, the encounters, quips and naughtiness depicted were hilarious.
Though everyone rose to meet them, this play did offer particular challenges related to staging intricacy and length. With the task of putting together a premiere show, the group may have had an easier time of it with a play requiring simpler staging and, perhaps, with one which was tightened up a bit in length.
Bob Smolders gave a lovably oblivious performance as Ray the street/beach guy. Tim Wells played “despicable” very well, winning heartfelt boos from the audience. (He did point out in the show program that “in real life he is nothing like Lance”.)
The audience seemed appreciative of the considerable efforts poured into Periscope Theatre's first play. Community members will no doubt be looking forward to future performances, whether that be in an active role or in the audience.
Remaining performances are Friday August 10th at 8pm, Saturday August 11th at 2pm & 8pm.
Tickets: Adults $15; Children $10; Group rates $12
Venue: Vienna Community Centre
Address: 26 Fulton St, Vienna
Contact Phone: 519-874-4286
Website: www.periscopeplayhouse.ca
The audience seemed appreciative of the considerable efforts poured into Periscope Theatre's first play. Community members will no doubt be looking forward to future performances, whether that be in an active role or in the audience.
Remaining performances are Friday August 10th at 8pm, Saturday August 11th at 2pm & 8pm.
Tickets: Adults $15; Children $10; Group rates $12
Venue: Vienna Community Centre
Address: 26 Fulton St, Vienna
Contact Phone: 519-874-4286
Website: www.periscopeplayhouse.ca
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