The Outsider
By Paul Slade Smith
A timely and hilarious comedy that skewers politics and celebrates democracy. Winner of two 2023 Helen Hayes Awards!
Ned Newley doesn't even want to be governor. He's terrified of public speaking; his poll numbers are impressively bad. To his ever-supportive Chief of Staff, Ned seems destined to fail. But political consultant Arthur Vance sees things differently: Ned might be the worst candidate to ever run for office. Unless the public is looking for... the worst candidate to ever run for office.
“A laugh-out-loud whimsical farce, as if Oscar Wilde has come back from the dead to write an episode of The West Wing." - DCist
"Funny, timely, and dare we say, entirely possible, The Outsider is a wonderfully crafted, superbly presented show... It is an insightful, witty satire about modern American politics that will appeal to a vast audience." - Broadway World
"There is no doubt about it. The Outsider is one of the funniest shows you will see this year." - Let's Go to the Theatre
Mainstage Play
Political, Comedy
Rating: PG
Runtime: 115 minutes. 15 Minute Intermission
Admission: $26.00
Performances:
Friday, September 20, 2024, 7:30pm
Saturday, September 21, 2024, 7:30pm
Sunday, September 22, 2024, 2:00pm
Friday, September 27, 2024, 7:30pm
Saturday, September 28, 2024, 7:30pm
Sunday, September 29, 2024, 2:00pm
Friday, October 4, 2024, 7:30pm
Saturday, October 5, 2024, 7:30pm
Sunday, October 6, 2024, 2:00pm
Cast:
PAIGE CALDWELL - Zoe Osk
DAVE RILEY - Jack Anderson
LOUISE PEAKES - Michele McCawley
NED NEWLEY - Michael Stickney
ARTHUR VANCE - Peter Brian Kelly
RACHEL PARSONS - Jessica Schulz
A.C. PETERSON - Nick Marzinski
Production Team:
Directed by: Goo
Stage Manager: Zackary Henke
Producer: Rebecca Richards
Costume Design: Nancy Hurd
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Lake Country Playhouse is at 221 E. Capitol Drive, Hartland, WI.
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