LOADS OF LAUGHTER will likely be heard at Love Street Playhouse Feb. 5-28 as Felix (played by Gary Corbin of Camas) and Oscar (played by Richard Barr of Vancouver) collide in the American classic comedy, “The Odd Couple’’ by Neil Simon.
WOODLAND – Love Street Playhouse opens its 2016 Season with the iconic American comedy “The Odd Couple.’’
After their thoroughly fed up wives throw them out, sloppy sportswriter Oscar Madison (played by Richard Barr of Vancouver) and uptight neat freak Felix Ungar (played by Gary Corbin of Camas) decide to move in together, thinking they’ll save on expenses and have a few laughs. It turns out the laughs are on them.
One of Neil Simon’s most recognizable and timeless comedies, “The Odd Couple’’ has been entertaining audiences with side-splitting laughter and classic comedy for nearly 50 years.
Oscar and Felix’s poker buddies include Murray the cop (played by Matt Brown), Speed (played by Mark Raynor), Vinnie (played by Wayne Yancey) and Roy (played by Tom Golik of Woodland). Their neighbors, the Pigeon sisters Gwendolyn and Cecily, (played by Lynn Greene of Vancouver and Corrie Graham of Ridgefield) add extra spark and laughter to the already hilarious production.
“The Odd Couple’’ will run Feb. 5-28, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Every performance has an exciting pre-show “Ballpark” warm-up including your favorite stadium concessions like popcorn, peanuts and crackerjacks.
On Fri., Feb. 5, opening night, is a Grand Slam Basket Dinner, “Oscar Madison” style including tasty BBQ, Jumbo Hot Dogs, Kielbasa, Soft Pretzels and your favorite sides. It’s the perfect way to start off your Odd Couple evening. Dinner reservations are required and are $45 for the Feb. 5th performance. “Show only” seats are also available for the evening of the 5th and are only $18. Beer and wine will be for sale at this performance.
Tickets are $15-$18 in advance online by visiting the theatre’s website at www.lovestreetplayhouse.com or by calling (360) 907-9996. To purchase Season Tickets and Gift Certificates see the website. For information on advertising in their programs or to become a business sponsor contact Melinda Leuthold at (360) 907-9996. The theatre is also home to a popular Youth Theatre Program which conducts classes and summer camp programs for children ages 8-18.
Love Street Playhouse 2016 Season includes “The Odd Couple,’’ directed by Tony Bump, “See How They Run,’’ directed by David Roberts, “Blithe Spirit,’’ directed by Dorinda Toner and “Nuncrackers’’ directed by Bethany Pithan. Season ticket holders and business sponsors at Love Street receive discounted tickets and the opportunity to choose their seats before tickets go on sale to the general public.
Love Street Playhouse is located at 126 Loves Avenue in Woodland. Local business sponsors and advertisers contributing to the Love Street Playhouse include the Port of Woodland, Columbia Bank, Woodland Truck Line, Lou Pallotta of Chianti Club Productions, S & V Tax Service in Longview, Lee and Tim Welch of Woodland on behalf of the Woodland Pool Committee, Mosby Insurance of Longview, Erica Rodman of Woodland Real Estate, and Business Cents NW, Inc. in Vancouver.
