"Noises Off" at ZACH Theatre
Noises Off hits the Topfer Theatre at ZACH Theatre starting this week. Directed by Monique Midgette and written by Michael Frayn, this silly production is a play-within-a-play and is chocked full of the most interesting characters. It's one of the funniest plays that you will ever see and was even the inspiration for The Play That Goes Wrong. It's great for ages 10 and up so bring your family for lots of laughs. We all need some humor in our lives, right?
In this rip-roaring, hilarious farce, a touring theatrical troupe is performing Nothing On and you get to see them in three stages: the dress rehearsals, the opening performance, and a performance towards the end of a debilitating run. In this ridiculous comedy, lines are flubbed and cues are missed in a dress rehearsal that brings about a mountain of friction between cast members. Slamming doors, falling trousers, and flying sardines in the troupe's final performances, ZACH's audience is treated to a hilarious behind-the-scenes peek as the set revolves that truly challenges the age-old saying "the show must go on." With influences from 70s and 80s slapstick sitcoms, Monique Midgette brings new exuberant hijinks to this ZACH summer production.
"Noises Off has been a huge favorite among actors and theatre goers for decades and I am so excited to bring it to ZACH! Farce, the type of high comedy used in the show, is found in everything from British comedies to the Kristin Wiig film, Bridesmaids," said Director Monique Midgette. "We LOVE to see quirky characters put in unbelievable situations and wait for it to all hit the fan! And this is just the cast you want to take that ride with. Our production features ZACH favorites like Marc Pouhe and Andre Martin along with newcomers like Tonie Knight and Philip Kershaw and they make my job so easy. Bring your friends, coworkers, a date, and be prepared to laugh all night long!"
Come check this wonderful comedy out at ZACH!
The Topfer at ZACH Theatre
June 14 - July 9, Wednesdays - Fridays 7:30pm, Saturdays 2:30pm & 7:30pm, and Sundays 2:30pm
Champagne Opening: Saturday, June 17, ASL / Open-Caption: Saturday, July 8 at 2:30 p.m.
For tickets, call (512) 476-0541 Tuesday - Friday from 12pm - 5pm or click here!