Comedy RIPCORD Opens Chenango River Theatre's 12th Season

Cantankerous Abby is forced to share her room at the Bristol Place Senior Living Facility with Marilyn, a chipper new arrival. A sunny room on the upper floor is preferred real estate, so Abby begins scheming ways to get rid of Marilyn (short of just strangling her with her own hands!). The mismatched roommates make a seemingly harmless bet that soon escalates into a dangerous game of comic one-upmanship.

If Abby can make Marilyn angry, Marilyn moves out. If Marilyn can frighten Abby, Marilyn gets the bed with the window view and she stays. Both ladies quickly up the stakes in a hilarious battle to "win" the room, resulting in a series of hard-to-imagine pranks.

The two principles, Marilyn and Abby, feature actors who've found great success on Chenango River Theatre's stage in the past. Suzan Perry, a member of Actors' Equity, memorably played the mother in Miracle on South Division Street (2012). In 2014, she was featured in the two-person comedy The Velocity of Autumn and was also a favorite at the old Cider Mill Playhouse with multiple appearances there.

Marilyn, the upbeat counterpart to Abby, will be played by Binghamton's own Dori May Ganisin, who has built a reputation for memorable roles in this area. She most recently was seen at CRT in Other Desert Cities (2015).

Four members of the cast of six are appearing for the first time in this area. Playing Marilyn's daughter Colleen is Alexis Robbins (NYC), who performs with the sketch comedy team Steve's Hard Milk. Colleen's husband Derek will be performed by Bradley Michalakis, most recently an Assistant Director at Delaware Rep and a member of the NYC based comedy group Loop Troupe. The pivotal role of Scotty is filled by Ricky DeRosa, a graduate of SUNY Oneonta. Equity actor Chris Hatch (Professor of Theatre at Hobart & William Smith Colleges in Geneva, NY) plays Abby's son Benjamin, along with other roles.

Directing the production is Drew Kahl, who has directed several memorable productions at Chenango River Theatre, as well as performing in most seasons since the theatre started in 2007.

This production is Co-Produced by IBM, NBT Bank, and Davidson Fox & Company with Jim and Beth Daniels.

Chenango River Theatre's production runs May 25 - June 17. Several performances are sold out - for the most current list of sold out dates, please check the website: www.chenangorivertheatre.org.

Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., plus Sunday matinees at 2 pm. Tickets can be purchased online at www.chenangorivertheatre.org, or by email: tickets@chenangorivertheatre.org. You can also make reservations 24 hours a day by voice mail at 607-656-8499. Individual tickets are $25 Thu/Fri/Sun and $27 on Sat. Tickets are half price for college students and those under 18. All performances start on time - late seating is not available.

Chenango River Theatre is just 15 minutes north of Binghamton at 991 State Highway 12, Greene, NY. Chenango River Theatre's 2018 season is made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.

Chenango River Theatre Physical Address: 991 State Highway 12, Greene NY (3 miles south of Greene) Mailing Address: PO Box 584, Greene, NY 13778
The greater Binghamton area's only Equity, professional non-profit theatre company. Admin Office: 607 656-8778 Box Office: 607 656-8499 (TIXX) www.chenangorivertheatre.org.

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