PFAA Presents LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR

Prescott Fine Arts Association presents its fifth Mainstage production of the 2010 - 2011 Season, LAUGHTER ON 23RD FLOOR. The play is written by Neil Simon and

directed by Bruce Lanning-Gypsy (2010).

Performances are Evenings April 7th, 8th, 9th, 14th, 15th & 16th 2011 at 7:30 PM

Matinees are April 10th & 16th 2011 at 2:00 PM

Tickets are $11 Youth - $16 Adult. To order, call (928) 445-3286 or visit the box office at 208 N. Marina, Prescott, AZ Monday - Saturday 10 - 3. Tickets are also available online at www.pfaa.net.

About the production:

Inspired by Simon's early career experience as a junior jokesmith (along with his brother Danny, and the likes of young writers such as Woody Allen) for Your Show of Shows, the play focuses on a Sid Caesar/Jackie Gleason-like character named Max Prince. He is a star of a weekly comedy-variety show circa 1953, who along with his staff (including Simon's alter-ego Lucas Brickman), maintain a running commentary on the writing, fighting, and wacky antics which take place in the writer's room. At the plot's core is Max's ongoing battles with NBC executives who fear his humor is too sophisticated for Middle America. Written by a Pulitzer Prize winner and all-time great playwright, the Wall Street Journal called this play, "old style comedy-fast and furious," while Newsweek said "one of Simon's funniest...comedy, comedy, comedy all the way." (Warning: contains adult language.)