It’s time to meet the cast of Second Stage Acting Troupe upcoming production of “The Odd Couple, Female Version”. The play, under the direction of Ruth Griffin, will run April 18 and 19, 2024 in the South Arkansas Arts Center’s Callaway Theater.
When Florence Unger’s (Emilia Gaithright) marriage breaks up, her friend Olive Madison (Hannah Hopson) offers to let her move in with her. Before long, tensions rise between the two friends, as Florence is a neat freak and Olive is, well, not. They are joined by their Trivial Pursuit playing friends – Vera (Kate Flynn), Mickey (Jade Watts), Sylvia (Nicole Hopson), and Renee (Amy Smith) as they brave this new roommate situation and the trials that come with it. Olive soon convinces Florence to double-date with two handsome men in the building. Manolo (Chris Curry) and Jesus (Levi Nesbitt) only add flame to the fire in this story of how opposites do not attract. Tempers flare and food flies. Will these two be able to put their differences aside or is there another break-up on the horizon?
Audiences will enjoy the snappy dialogue between the characters and the pure feelings that are shown. The author holds nothing back and shows a real throw down of emotions and how even good friends can feel the stress of spending too much time together. This cast has great chemistry and will have you laughing in your seats.
Join Second Stage for the Neil Simon classic “The Odd Couple, Female Edition” in SAAC’s Callaway Theatre. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Showtime is at 7:30pm each night. This show does contain adult language and mild adult themes.
