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Friendly Valley
a new play by david lewis newman
Backstage@SPTC PRESENTS THE PREMIERE PRODUCTION OF DAVID LEWIS NEWMAN’S NEW PLAY, FRIENDLY VALLEY
Backstage@SPTC proudly presents the original dark comedy drama FRIENDLY VALLEY from Apr. 8 – Apr. 24 (added performance night 4/14 8pm,no show Easter Sunday 4/17) on the backstage of the Santa Paula Theater Center, 125 So. 7th St. in downtown Santa Paula. More information, reservations, and ticket sales are available at www.santapaulatheatercenter.org, sptcbox@gmail.com, and 805.525.4645
In this dark family comedy, Andy, Mark and Ronnie Simonson gather at their parents' home in the Southern California retirement community of Friendly Valley, while their mother, Ruth, lays dying in the next room. Their father, Jack, just wants to provide his wife with a peaceful, respectful passing.
But emotions run high, as Andy has recently left his wife and kids for a torrid new relationship, and Ronnie arrives with his new wife, Carmen, who may or may not be aware of a disturbing episode from her husband's past.
Over the course of the night of Ruth's death (Act 1) and the post-funeral gathering (Act 2), wounds are opened, secrets are revealed, and characters are forced to confront realities they have long chosen not to see.
TV writer Mark Amato describes Friendly Valley as "Neil Simon meets Arthur Miller," while playwright Justin Tanner calls it "a really fantastic play."
FRIENDLY VALLEY is directed by David Lewis Newman with Elixeo Flores producing. The design staff supporting the production are Drea Robles -Lighting. Elixeo Flores and Leslie Nichols-Set Design, Cathy Metelak-Costumes, and Leticia Mattson-Props.
Mature Themes and Strong Language.
Backstage@SPTC proudly presents the original dark comedy drama FRIENDLY VALLEY from Apr. 8 – Apr. 24 (added performance night 4/14 8pm,no show Easter Sunday 4/17) on the backstage of the Santa Paula Theater Center, 125 So. 7th St. in downtown Santa Paula. More information, reservations, and ticket sales are available at www.santapaulatheatercenter.org, sptcbox@gmail.com, and 805.525.4645
In this dark family comedy, Andy, Mark and Ronnie Simonson gather at their parents' home in the Southern California retirement community of Friendly Valley, while their mother, Ruth, lays dying in the next room. Their father, Jack, just wants to provide his wife with a peaceful, respectful passing.
But emotions run high, as Andy has recently left his wife and kids for a torrid new relationship, and Ronnie arrives with his new wife, Carmen, who may or may not be aware of a disturbing episode from her husband's past.
Over the course of the night of Ruth's death (Act 1) and the post-funeral gathering (Act 2), wounds are opened, secrets are revealed, and characters are forced to confront realities they have long chosen not to see.
TV writer Mark Amato describes Friendly Valley as "Neil Simon meets Arthur Miller," while playwright Justin Tanner calls it "a really fantastic play."
FRIENDLY VALLEY is directed by David Lewis Newman with Elixeo Flores producing. The design staff supporting the production are Drea Robles -Lighting. Elixeo Flores and Leslie Nichols-Set Design, Cathy Metelak-Costumes, and Leticia Mattson-Props.
Mature Themes and Strong Language.
The cast includes
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Bink Goncharoff as Jack Simonson
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John Webber as Andy Simonson
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Scott Blanchard as Mark Simonson
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Michael Perlmutter as Ronnie Simonson
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Leticia Mattson as Carmen Henriquez/Simonson
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