Cumberland County Playhouse will bring the side-splitting farce “Noises Off!” to its stage beginning Friday, March 8.
“‘Noises Off!’ remains one of the most popular comedies we’ve ever produced,” says Producing Director Bryce McDonald. “I’m delighted we’re bringing the show back to the Playhouse after 15 years, especially with this remarkable cast led by one of my favorite directors.”
If you go
› What: “Noises Off!”› Where: Cumberland County Playhouse, 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tennessee› When: Multiple shows March 8-April 18› Admission: $16, $28, $30› For more information: 931-484-5000
“Noises Off” is a deftly written backstage comedy that combines slapstick, British farce and nonstop hilarity. In the play, the audience meets a second-rate theater troupe rehearsing a flop called “Nothing On.” Slamming doors, intrigue both onstage and off and an ever-increasing number of misplaced sardines all figure into the plot of this uproarious disaster.
As “Noises Off” begins, opening night is just hours away and the hapless cast of “Nothing On” struggles to complete a dress rehearsal of their ill-fated play. In the second act, the audience is transported backstage as the set revolves to reveal a cast on the verge of disaster, with trysts and betrayals sending the production into chaos.
The final act returns to the company onstage for their final performance. With lines being forgotten, love triangles unraveling and sardines flying everywhere, it’s complete pandemonium.
The cast includes Daniel Black, Jensen Crain-Foster, Bill Frey, Ross Griffin, Britt Hancock, Hannah Hays, Emma Jordan, Jason Ross and Weslie Webster. The show is directed by Kathleen Gilpatrick.
“Noises Off ” is rated PG. It will play on the Mainstage through April 18.
For tickets or more information: 931-484-5000 or www.ccplayhouse.com.