'Enter Laughing' is sweet, funny and nostalgic
Published on Wed, May 5, 2010 by Beckye RandallRead More Arts & Entertainment
"Enter Laughing," a vintage-era comedy based on a semi-autobiographical book by funnyman Carl Reiner, will be presented at the Historic Everett Theatre for three weekends, May 7 through May 23, by Red Curtain Productions. The theatre is located at 2911 Colby Avenue in downtown Everett.
Set in the early days of the Depression, the story follows the adventures of David Kolowitz (Skyler Haines), a frustrated delivery boy in a sewing machine factory. His overly-protective parents insist he should become a druggist, dependable and ordinary, but David decides his future is on the stage.
The young man pursues his dream and auditions for a play directed by a seedy old actor (the marvelous Michael McFadden) and his femme fatale daughter, Angela (Chrissy Kayata). The down-on-its-luck company makes him pay to act, but David doesn't think that the least bit odd. It's evident he has no acting experience when he reads the stage direction--"Enter laughing"--as if it was dialogue.
Acting is not David's only passion, which creates romantic complication involving his girlfriend Wanda (Raquel Matlin), a sexy secretary (Nicole Chamberlin) and his leading lady.
Local stage veterans Asa Sholdez and John Klise add their considerable talents to the production, which is led by first-time director Davine Sholdez.
"We had the privilege of rehearsing at Washington Oakes Retirement Community," said Davine Sholdez, "and the cast enjoyed speaking with the residents. To thank them for their hospitality, and as a research opportunity, we hosted a tea party that was attended by more than 85 of the residents. They were able to help us keep our show's 1938 setting authentic."
Performances for "Enter Laughing" are set for Fridays and Saturdays, May 7 through 23, at 8 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.
Advance tickets are priced at $15 for adults and $12 for seniors, students and military personnel, and are available 24 hours a day online at www.brownpapertickets.com or by calling 1-800-838-3006. Tickets may also be purchased at the theatre box office during regular box office hours or by calling (425) 258-6766, and will be available at the door beginning one hour prior to each performance.
Red Curtain Productions is the producing entity of Red Curtain Foundation for the Arts, a non-profit arts education organization located in north Snohomish County. Visit www.redcurtainfoundation.org for information.
Set in the early days of the Depression, the story follows the adventures of David Kolowitz (Skyler Haines), a frustrated delivery boy in a sewing machine factory. His overly-protective parents insist he should become a druggist, dependable and ordinary, but David decides his future is on the stage.
The young man pursues his dream and auditions for a play directed by a seedy old actor (the marvelous Michael McFadden) and his femme fatale daughter, Angela (Chrissy Kayata). The down-on-its-luck company makes him pay to act, but David doesn't think that the least bit odd. It's evident he has no acting experience when he reads the stage direction--"Enter laughing"--as if it was dialogue.
Acting is not David's only passion, which creates romantic complication involving his girlfriend Wanda (Raquel Matlin), a sexy secretary (Nicole Chamberlin) and his leading lady.
Local stage veterans Asa Sholdez and John Klise add their considerable talents to the production, which is led by first-time director Davine Sholdez.
"We had the privilege of rehearsing at Washington Oakes Retirement Community," said Davine Sholdez, "and the cast enjoyed speaking with the residents. To thank them for their hospitality, and as a research opportunity, we hosted a tea party that was attended by more than 85 of the residents. They were able to help us keep our show's 1938 setting authentic."
Performances for "Enter Laughing" are set for Fridays and Saturdays, May 7 through 23, at 8 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.
Advance tickets are priced at $15 for adults and $12 for seniors, students and military personnel, and are available 24 hours a day online at www.brownpapertickets.com or by calling 1-800-838-3006. Tickets may also be purchased at the theatre box office during regular box office hours or by calling (425) 258-6766, and will be available at the door beginning one hour prior to each performance.
Red Curtain Productions is the producing entity of Red Curtain Foundation for the Arts, a non-profit arts education organization located in north Snohomish County. Visit www.redcurtainfoundation.org for information.
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