Lettice And Lovage
 Hi-Res L-R: Marilyn Foote & Marilyn McCormick |
 Hi-Res L-R: Marilyn Foote & Marilyn McCormick |
 Hi-Res L-R: Marilyn Foote & Marilyn McCormick |
 Hi-Res L-R: Marilyn Foote |
The Ferndale Repertory Theatre opens the New Year with what The New York Post called, "An evening of enchantment and delight". Lettice and Lovage, a comedy by Peter Shaffer will run from Thursday, January 18 (Preview; all tickets $10) to February 11. Gala opening night is Friday, January 19, at 8:00P.M and is a benefit for the Fortuna Sunrise Rotary. February 10th is also a benefit performance for the Ferndale Chamber - Mimosa Matinee - a matinee instead of an evening performance. Performances continue on all Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00P.M. through February 10, with matinee performances on Sundays, January 28th, February 4th, 10th, and 11th at 2:00 P.M. Ticket prices are $12 general and $10 student/senior. Group rates of $8.00 are available for 10 or more. Actor's Benefit Night is Thursday, February 8 at 8:00PM; proceeds from the evening's show go to our hard-working cast and crew. A study guide is available. For tickets and information, please call our box office at (707) 786-5483. Our thanks go to Spencer Engineering for their sponsorship of this production.
Lettice and Lovage was written in 1987 by Peter Shaffer, the British playwright best known for such hugely popular works as Equus and Amadeus and winner of multiple Tony Awards. Lettice Duffet is an eccentric guide at the most boring historic house in England who uses her imagination to enliven her tours, to the delight of her audiences and to the dismay of her employer Lotte. Lotte fires Lettice, but the two women begin an unlikely friendship based on their refusal to accept the mediocre in modern life. This show charmed audiences in London and New York, where Dame Maggie Smith created the role of Lettice.
Director Renee Grinnell has chosen an experienced cast: Marilyn Foote, last seen as Elaine Wheeler in the Rep's 2004 production, Night Watch, takes on the role of the eccentric Lettice and Marilyn McCormick, Executive Director for the Rep, recreates her role as Lotte from the 1994 Rep production. Supporting cast members are Jim Buschmann as solicitor, Mr. Bardolph, and Wanda Stapp as Lotte's secretary, Miss Framer. Design credits go Daniel L. Lawrence (Set & Light Design), Vikki Young (Costume Design), Daniel L. Lawrence & Renee Grinnell (Sound Design), Dan Tubbs (Poster Design, PR and Cast Photography), and Shannan Dailey (Stage Manager).
Lettice and Lovage is the highly intelligent, raucously funny and deeply moving story of two totally disparate women who, against all odds, become the best of friends and embark on a crusade to change the world. Shaffer's play is his sense of how modern society can leave some of its most creative citizens in the dust, and how "people of spunk [are] condemned to death at the hands of the mere." It is the playwright's personal valentine to the theater, and a reminder that the arts -- whether in the form of exalted language, beautiful buildings or history-infused cities -- must triumph over profit and expedience. For tickets and reservations, please call (707)786-5483.
For this show we are looking for people interested in being tourists for the first scene in the first act...no lines to memorize...just reactions! We will need a group each night to play these people throughout the run ‚ Jan 18-Feb 11. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Marilyn at 786-5483 or through the email link below.