BY ANDREW DUPONT
Clarkston News Staff Writer
More laughs are in store for audiences as the Clarkston Village Players present the British drama/comedy ‘Enchanted April.?
Set in post-WWI England and Italy, ‘Enchanted April? follows an ensemble cast of characters as they find romance and inner truth.
Lottie (played by Jenna Pittman) and Rose (played by Hale Wells) are two proper housewives living in London but finding their lives dull. The two decide to take a holiday in Italy, but to help support the costs, recruit two other women to split the expenses. Socialite Lady Caroline (played by Melissa Farr) and Mrs. Graves (played by Linda Mishler) a older woman who prefers to things the traditional way. The women could not be more different from one another, and the result is what director Carmen Holcombe described as subtle humor.
‘It gets funnies as it goes,? Holcombe said, adding that people have to pay attention to the dialogue closely to catch much of the humor. ‘I’m a big fan of British humor.?
Though Holcombe said there is much to laugh at, the play is not entirely a comedy and has a somber look at conflict between social classes.
This is Holcombe’s 10th year with the CVP and her second time directing for the group. During her years with CVP, Holcombe has worked extensively offstage for many CVP productions and directed other productions outside the group.
‘Enchanted April? was adapted to the stage by Matthew Barber from the 1922, which was also adapted into a film in 1992.
New this season, opening night for the public will now be on Friday instead of the usual Thursday, which is now booked for a members? night performance.
Performances of ‘Enchanted April? are scheduled for Nov. 3-4, 10-12 and 16-18. Show times are 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $12 for Friday and Saturday performances and $10 for Thursday and Sunday.
Tickets are available for purchase through www.clarkstonvillageplayers.org or by calling 248-625-2511. They are also available by leaving a message on the Clarkston Village Players ticket line at 248-625-8811. Tickets may be purchased at the door the night of the performance; however, availability cannot be assured.