FIRST LOOK: Kentwood Players Presents AN IDEAL HUSBAND by Oscar Wilde, Opening 1/9/15
Kentwood Players kicks off its 65th Anniversary Year by presenting "An Ideal Husband" by Oscar Wilde from Friday, January 9 to Saturday, February 14, 2015 for a six-week run on Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm with Sunday matinees at 2pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue, Westchester, CA 90045. The production is directed by T. Samantha Barrios and produced by Melodie S. Rivers and Terry Delegeane.
Scandal! Blackmail! Corruption! Full of Wilde's well-known wit, rapid fire repartee and social commentary, "An Ideal Husband" is a scathing satire of the British aristocracy filled to the brim with temptations, betrayals and secret liaisons. Sir Robert Chiltern, a brilliant politician and perfect gentleman, can do no wrong in the eyes of his charming wife Lady Chiltern. But when the calculating Mrs. Cheveley appears on the scene, Sir Robert's marriage, reputation, and promising career are put at risk. With his world about to unravel, Sir Robert turns to his lifelong friend Lord Arthur Goring, the most eligible bachelor in town, to extricate him from the web of lies that seeks to undermine both his public and private honor.
Featured in the cast are Gail Bernardi, Harold Dershimer, Lucas Hannig, Michael Hovance, Branda Lock, Doug Mattingly, Alicia Reynolds, Melodie S. Rivers, Collette Rutherford, Michael Sandidge, Bruce Starrett, Hollister Starrett, Andrea Stradling and Jack Winnick.
Tickets are $20.00 with a $2.00 discount for seniors, students, servicemen, and Metro riders who present their monthly pass or TAP card when purchasing full price tickets at the box office.
To purchase tickets by phone, please call (310) 645-5156 during box office hours, Wednesday through Saturday from 4:00-7:00pm. Visa, MasterCard, and American Express accepted. You may also purchase tickets online at www.kentwoodplayers.org. Groups (10 or more) should call (310) 645-5156 and select the Group Sales option.For more information about Kentwood Players including our current production and upcoming auditions, please visit the Kentwood Players website at www.kentwoodplayers.org. You can also find Kentwood Players information on Facebook and Twitter.
To meet the "An Ideal Husband" production team and learn more about Kentwood Players and what goes on at the Westchester Playhouse, the public is invited to attend our general membership meetings, which are free and held on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located two blocks west of the San Diego Freeway and two blocks north of Manchester at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester, CA 90045.
Photos by T. Samantha Barrios
Lady Chiltern knows the true nature of Mrs. Cheveley. (From left: Branda Lock, Doug Mattingly, Collette Rutherford)
Lady Chiltern (Branda Lock) knows her husband, Sir Robert Chiltern (Doug Mattingly) is beyond reproach.
Mrs. Cheveley (Collette Rutherford) has a sinister proposition for Sir Robert Chiltern (Doug Mattingly)
Lord Goring (Michael Hovance) never expected to see Mrs. Cheveley (Collette Rutherford) again after he narrowly escaped marrying her.
Lady Chiltern (Branda Lock) knows her sister-in-law, Mabel Chiltern (Alicia Reynolds) entertains many suitors.
Lord Goring (Michael Hovance) and Mabel Chiltern (Alicia Reynolds) who adores him.
Lord Goring (Michael Hovance) channels Oscar Wilde
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