Laughter on the 23rd Floor at Playhouse on the Square

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Laughter on the 23rd Floor

By Neil Simon

Playhouse on the Square
March 2 – March 25, 2018

 

Based on Neil Simon’s experiences as a junior writer for “Your Show of Shows,” Laughter on the 23rd Floor follows the star/host of a weekly comedy-variety show, Max Prince, along with his staff of writers. Join Prince and his team as they take us on a trip inside the writer’s room to witness the wacky antics and crazy arguments that happen on the 23rd floor.

Leading this hilarious ensemble as Max Prince is Playhouse on the Square Resident Company Member Michael Gravois (Perfect Arrangement; King Charles III). He is joined by Resident Company Member Kim Sanders (Perfect Arrangement; Heathers: the Musical)  as Carol Wyman, and Associate Company Members Tad Cameron (Perfect Arrangement; Heathers the Musical) as Milt Fields, Danny Crowe (Perfect Arrangement; Heathers the Musical) as Brian Doyle, and Conor Finnerty-Esmonde (Once; Heathers: the Musical) as Kenny Franks. Laughter on the 23rd Floor is directed by Guest Artist Benjamin Viertel, making his Playhouse on the Square debut.

Laughter on the 23rd Floor runs March 2 – March 25 at Playhouse on the Square. Laughter on the 23rd Floor is sponsored by Macy’s, Dorothy O. Kirsch, and Signworks. The Circuit Playhouse Inc. Super Sponsor is Dr. Thomas Ratliff. The Pay-What-You-Can Performance is Thursday, March 8th at 8pm and is sponsored by ArtsFirst/First Tennessee Foundation and Southland Park Gaming and Racing. Playhouse on the Square is located at 66 S. Cooper St.  For more information or to make reservations, please call 901-726-4656 or purchase tickets online at playhouseonthesquare.org.

 CAST LIST

Lucas Brickman – Burton Bridges

Milt Fields – Tad Cameron

Ira Stone – Jonathan Christian

Brian Doyle – Danny Crowe

Val Slotsky – Brent Davis

Kenny Franks – Conor Finnerty-Esmonde

Max Prince – Michael Gravois

Helen – Eileen Peterson

Carol Wyman– Kim Sanders

 

PRODUCTION TEAM

Director – Benjamin Viertel

Stage Manager – Amanda Calcutt

Assistant Stage Manager/Properties Designer – Aubanita Kirk

Scenic Designer – Lex van Blommestein

Lighting Designer – Justin Gibson

Master Electrician – Dani Deutshmann

Costume Designer – Kathleen Kovarik

Sound Designer – Carter McHann

Technical Director – Phillip Hughen

 

Title: Laughter on the 23rd Floor

Venue: March 2 – March 25

Times: Thursday, Friday, & Saturday, 8pm; Sunday, 2pm

Tickets: $25 Opening Weekend (March 2, 3, 4), $30 – 35 Thursdays and Sundays, $35 – $40 Fridays and Saturdays, Adults, $25 Senior Citizens, $22 Students/Military, $15 Children under 18

Playhouse Advisory:  Adult Language

Box Office: 901-726-4656

Web: playhouseonthesquare.org

Sponsors:

Circuit Playhouse, Inc. Super Sponsor: Dr. Thomas Ratliff
Show Sponsor: Macy’s; Dorothy O. Kirsch, Signworks

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Photo ID: Michael Gravois
Photo Credit: Bill Simmers
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Ray Rico, a Latinx advocate, owns a digital marketing agency and publishes Focus LGBT magazine, amplifying LGBTQ+ voices in Tennessee and the Mid-South. He champions HIV advocacy, fighting stigma and discrimination. Through his work, Ray strives for a more inclusive society.
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