I saw J.B. Priestley’s hilarious British comedy, WHEN WE ARE MARRIED, last night. It plays at the DCPA thru December 16, 2012. There were empty seats last night, but my guess is they will be disappearing as people tell their friends about this very interesting and powerful play, fans of Downton Abby will love it! Tickets may be purchased now, by calling or visiting www.denvercenter.org.
The above video shows the three couples who perform in the show, along with a couple of modern couples commenting on their marriage.
In this play Priestley takes dead aim at the institution of marriage. Those on both sides of the civil unions debate will want to attend and join in the talk backs that are scheduled, one tomorrow, Sunday, Nov 25 (see below.)
If you're not yet familiar with the plot, the three couples in the above video discover on their 25th wedding anniversary that they aren't legally married. The six spouses — all prominent citizens in a small English town — struggle to figure out how to protect their reputations and resolve their newly unmarried status.
Embodying that particular type of British humor that has drawn so many fans to loveAbsolutely Famous and Fawlty Towers, the WHEN WE ARE MARRIED cast is an all-star reunion of many DCTC company favorites. Playing the roles of the three full-blooded couples who find out they are not legally married after 25 years are: John Hutton (To Kill a Mockingbird, The House of Spirits, Plainsong, Winter’s Tale) and Jeanne Paulsen (Doubt, Mrs. Warren’s Profession, Superior Donuts, The House of the Spirits) as Mr. and Mrs. Helliwell, Sam Gregory (The 39 Steps, Noises Off, Doubt, A Flea in Her Ear,) and Leslie O’Carroll (A Christmas Carol, Reckless, Eventide) as Mr. and Mrs. Soppitt and Larry Paulsen (The 39 Steps, The Three Musketeers, Great Wall Story) and Kathleen McCall(Heartbreak House, The Taming of the Shrew, Season’s Greetings) as Mr. and Mrs. Parker. No British comedy would be complete without the stereotypical stubborn maid, Mrs. Northrop, played by longtime DCTC member; Kathleen M. Brady (Superior Donuts, The Trip to Bountiful, A Funny Thing Happened…,The Madwoman). The rest of the cast is rounded out by DCTC veterans and debut artists: Allison Pistorius (A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The House of the Spirits, A Christmas Carol) plays Nancy Holmes, Nance Williamson (Hotel on Marvin Gardens) is Lottie Grady, and Erik Sandvold (Plainsong, The Diary of Anne Frank, Well) is Rev. Clement Mercer. Debuting at DCTC are Sarah Mantonas Ruby Birtle, Benjamin Bonenfant as Gerald Forbes, Jake Walker as Fred Dyson andTom Beckett as Henry Ormonroyd.
While the women’s fabrics vary from silks, woolens and cottons that are plain, printed and embroidered, the men are mostly dressed in woolen suits. Color is carefully utilized to help clarify and define the story of each couple as the plot unfolds. Both set and costumes are complimented by the lighting design of Don Darnutzer (Fences, Heartbreak House, Dracula) and sound design by Jason Ducat (Fences, Heartbreak House, World PremiereTwo Things You Don’t Talk About At Dinner). Dramaturgy is by Douglas Langworthy (The Three Musketeers, Heartbreak House, World Premiere Great Wall Story) and voice and dialect coach Kathryn G. Maes Ph.D completes the setting by ensuring only the purest form of the charming Yorkshire accent is used.
Single tickets for WHEN WE ARE MARRIED, on sale now, start at $36 (non-SCFD) and also are available for $10 (SCFD 10 for $10 program). To purchase, call Denver Center Ticket Services at . For groups of 10 or more, please call. TTY (for Deaf and hard-of-hearing patrons): . Tickets also may be purchased at the Denver Center Ticket Office, located in the Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex lobby. Buy and print online at www.denvercenter.org. Student rush $10 tickets are available one hour prior to curtain with a valid student ID subject to availability. Senior and military rush tickets are available one hour prior to curtain, subject to availability. No children under six will be admitted to any theatre.
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts is supported in part by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD). Please visit our website at www.denvercenter.org.
This production of WHEN WE ARE MARRIED is generously supported by Producing Partners Diana and Mike Kinsey and by Contributing Partners Martin and Jo Ann Semple. The production is sponsored by Ashford University, Boeing and the Gay & Lesbian Fund of Colorado. WHEN WE ARE MARRIED is part of the Denver Center Theatre Company 2012/13 season, which is generously supported by Larimer Square, The Steinberg Charitable Trust and Wells Fargo Advisors.
Special Events for WHEN WE ARE MARRIED
Perspectives on the Play | Nov 16 at 6pm
The DCTC’s creative team provides the audience a unique perspective on the production. In the Jones Theatre.
Student Night | Nov 16, 7:30
Students purchase $10 tickets ahead of time on-line, in person or over the phone for these designated student nights (promo code 2013STUDENT, valid student ID required).
General Talkbacks | Nov 25, post-show
Join us for a discussion with the actors from the show
Fourth Wall | Dec 1 at 5:30pm
Join other 20 and 30-somethings at Fourth Wall, which includes tickets to the play and pre- and post-show parties that expand the theatrical world. The event includes a light dinner, a ticket to the show and a drink at the after-party. For more information visitwww.denvercenter.org/fourthwall.
Talkback hosted by the Higher Education Advisory Council | Dec 9, post-show
Join the cast for a discussion led by members of our academic community.
ASL Interpretation/Audio Described Performance | Dec 9, 1:30pm
Theatre & Theology | Dec 11, post-show
In a continued partnership with Pastor Dan Bollman of the Rocky Mountain Evangelical Lutheran Synod, this discussion examines the relevant connections to the productions through the theological lens.
For more information on these special events, please visithttp://www.denvercenter.org/education/EducationResources.aspx
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PERFORMANCE DATES November 16 – December 16
Tuesday – Thursday 6:30pm
Friday – Sunday 7:30pm
Saturday & Sunday matinee 1:30pm
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