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Photo Flash: Theatre Southwest Opens HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES Tonight

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Theatre Southwest presents "How the Other Half Loves" by Alan Aykbourn directed by David Hymel. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Three couples, one affair, a single set, two overlapping living rooms, phantom phone calls, two dinner parties on separate evenings occurring simultaneously, swiveling seats with characters going from one party to the next. All due to a couple having an affair and covering their tracks using an innocent third party. This fast-paced farce is one you don't want to miss..

Cast:

Frank Foster - Scott Holmes

Fiona Foster - Crys Hymel

Bob Phillips - Brian Heaton

Teresa Phillips - Autumn Woods

William Detweiler - Scott McWhirter

Mary Detweiler - Michelle Drake Wilson

Production Team:

Director- David Hymel

Asst. Director- Laura Renfroe

The show runs tonight, December 31 - January 18, Fridays and Saturdays, 8 pm (Matinees, Sunday January 5 and 12 at 3 pm). Tonight, December 31 is a special "New Year's Gala" that includes a buffet dinner Appetizers and everything you will need to ring in the New Year. New Year's Gala tickets are $55 ($105 per couple) and must be pre-paid. Tickets for the regular performances are $17, Students & Seniors $15. Reservations: theatresouthwest.org or email tickets@theatresouthwest.org or call (713) 661 9505. (Theatre Southwest is located at 8944-A Clarkcrest, Houston 77063).

Photo Flash: Theatre Southwest Opens HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES Tonight Image
Frank (Scott Holmes) tries to explain what is happening at the other end of the phone to Fiona (Crys Hymel) (and it's not good).

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Frank (Scott Holmes) shares his philosophy of marriage with William (Scott McWhirter) and Mary (Michelle Drake Wilson)

Photo Flash: Theatre Southwest Opens HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES Tonight Image
'How Dare you!' William (Scott McWhirter) takes his frustrations on Bob (Brian Heaton). Mary (Michelle Drake Wilson) and Theresa (Autumn Woods) try to help.

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Fiona (Crys Hymel) explains where she was and what she was doing Wednesday evening to Frank (Scott Holmes)

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