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While Gulfshore Playhouse generally casts professional actors from New York, the cast of Unnecessary Farce consists of several professional actors from Florida led by Naples resident Zolan Henderson playing Officer Eric. Gulfshore Playhouse audiences may remember Zolan as Dr. Bob in last year's successful run of Beau Jest. Terry Wells, who hails from the St. Petersburg area, will be playing Mayor Meekley, and another Florida resident, Elizabeth Dimon, from Boca Raton, will be playing Mrs. Meekley, the Mayor's wife. Christopher Swan, known for various productions in the Florida area, will make his Gulfshore Playhouse debut as Agent Frank, the Mayor's nefarious security guard. Wendy Bergamini, playing accountant Karen Brown, just finished playing Miss Olsen in the Broadway revival of Promises, Promises, starring Kristin Chenoweth and Sean Hayes. Rounding out the cast are Justin Holcomb as Todd, the mysterious Scottish hit man and Katrina Foy as Officer Billie. Gulfshore Playhouse audiences will remember Katy as Marianne in Tartuffe.

Harwood Prairie Playhouse has named their feature production for 2011. They will present Paul Slade Smith's UNNECESSARY FARCE in March. The show is directed by Pam Strait.

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Covedale Center for the Performing Arts Presents Unnecessary Farce By Paul Slade Smith

Covedale Center for the Performing Arts Presents Unnecessary Farce By Paul Slade Smith

Covedale Center for the Performing Arts Presents Unnecessary Farce By Paul Slade Smith

Totem Pole Playhouse continues its 60th anniversary celebration as Wil Love joins Ray Ficca in Unnecessary Farce, July 27 - August 8.

Totem Pole Playhouse continues its 60th anniversary celebration as Wil Love joins Ray Ficca in Unnecessary Farce, July 27 - August 8.

Love and Romance are in the air. Jennifer Timberlake, William Diggle, Jarrod Zimmerman, Sarah Corey in I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change 2009 Music, Romance, Laughter, a World Premiere, more Laughter and Music.

Totem Pole Playhouse continues its 60th anniversary celebration as Wil Love joins Ray Ficca in Unnecessary Farce, July 27 - August 8.

Love and Romance are in the air. Jennifer Timberlake, William Diggle, Jarrod Zimmerman, Sarah Corey in I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change 2009 Music, Romance, Laughter, a World Premiere, more Laughter and Music.

Love and Romance are in the air. Jennifer Timberlake, William Diggle, Jarrod Zimmerman, Sarah Corey in I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change 2009 Music, Romance, Laughter, a World Premiere, more Laughter and Music.

Totem Pole Playhouse continues its 60th anniversary celebration as Wil Love joins Ray Ficca in Unnecessary Farce, July 27 - August 8.

Gulfshore Playhouse is gearing up for their 5th season with an eclectic mix of productions. For the 2010-2011 Season, the professional company will stage four mainstage selections running from October through April. Productions will range from the funny to heartwarming, featuring the work of an American Master, new works and beloved classics. Subscription packages are on sale now.

Totem Pole Playhouse continues its 60th anniversary celebration as Wil Love joins Ray Ficca in Unnecessary Farce, July 27 - August 8.

Love and Romance are in the air. Jennifer Timberlake, William Diggle, Jarrod Zimmerman, Sarah Corey in I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change 2009 Music, Romance, Laughter, a World Premiere, more Laughter and Music.

WICKED veterans Marcie Dodd and Alli Mauzey will be San Francisco's new witches in the hit musical beginning June 29, 2010. This will be a reunion for Dodd and Mauzey in their roles as Elphaba and Glinda respectively, and will mark the first time the two actresses are back on stage opposite each other since they played the roles on Broadway from November 2008 - February 2009. The actresses will take a final bow with WICKED when it closes on September 5, 2010.

Totem Pole Artistic Director, Ray Ficca, last appeared on stage at the Playhouse as sportswriter, Mitch Albom, in Tuesdays With Morrie, a touching and poignant story about a career-driven young man who reconnects with a former college professor suffering with ALS.

Love and Romance are in the air. Jennifer Timberlake, William Diggle, Jarrod Zimmerman, Sarah Corey in I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change 2009 Music, Romance, Laughter, a World Premiere, more Laughter and Music.

Totem Pole Playhouse continues to build its artistic momentum in its 60th Anniversary Season as it presents Neil Simon's hilarious 45 Seconds From Broadway, starring a stellar ensemble of some of the most accomplished actors ever to grace its stage.