SRO Theatre Stages Neil Simon's LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR, Now thru 4/21

SRO Theatre Company presents Laughter on the 23rd Floor by Neil Simon to be staged tonight, April 12 - 21, 2013, at the Van Fleet Theatre in the Columbus Performing Arts Center, 549 Franklin Avenue, Columbus, OH.

Chaos rules and zingers fly in this comedy focusing on the star and writing staff of a fictional 1950s comedy-variety TV series as everyone copes with falling ratings, life stress, and one another. This comedy was inspired by Neil Simon's early experience as a staff writer for Sid Caesar's Your Show of Shows.

Laughter on the 23rd Floor is directed by Janetta Davis, a member of Actors' Equity and an experienced director who has been involved with professional and collegiate theatre since 1979.

In this ensemble cast are DonoVan Johnson (Max Prince), Kyle Snyder (Lucas Brickman), Mark Passerrello (Milt Fields), Aleksandar Bulajic (Val Slotsky), Jason David Collins (Brian Doyle), Roddey Nagy (Kenny Franks), Keely M. Kurtas-Chapman (Carol Wyman), Joel B. Cohen (Ira Stone), and Katharine Pilcher (Helen).

Showtimes for Laughter on the 23rd Floor are 8 p.m. Friday, April 12; 8 p.m., Saturday, April 13; 2 p.m. Sunday, April 14; and 8 p.m., Friday, April 19; 8 p.m. Saturday, April 20; and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 21.

Tickets are $20 for adults, $17 for seniors (55+), $15 for SRO members, and $10 for students. Tickets can be purchased by going to the website at www.srotheatre.org. Discounted group tickets (10+ people) are available. For group sales, call 614-258-9495.

SRO is a semi-professional theatre company committed to artistic excellence. The company offers main-stage productions and touring shows as well as outreach and educational programs. The mission of SRO is to enrich the lives of others, to contribute to the richness of the community, and to celebrate our ingenuity, creativity, and productivity. For more information, visit www.srotheatre.org.

Pictured: Kneeling from left, Roddey Nagy (Kenny Franks), DonoVan Johnson (Max Prince), and standing, Aleksandar Bulajic (Val Slotsky). Photo Credit: Lillian DeDomenic.