Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Senior Players Gearing up with Comedy Plays

Be prepared for lots of action and practical jokes as the Senior College Players present, “The Pie Ladies Make Bail.” Four other comedy plays will also be performed at Gould Academy’s McLaughlin Auditorium on Friday, November 18 at 7 pm and on Saturday, November 19 at 2 pm. Due to popular demand, the Players scheduled their first matinee this year.

Three years ago, “The Pie Ladies” by Sherry Prios, entertained us with their antics and decision to form their own country. Now they’re back and have landed in jail because they didn’t take kindly to their neighbors trying to take down the flag of their new country. They are bailed out, but they owe a lot of money and are seeking ways to raise funds. Cast members include Gail Parent, Rosabelle Tifft, Mary Hickey, Marianne Goff-Dumont, Tim LeConey, Lia Paliocha, Lainey Cross and Jack Kuchta.

“Extra-Curricular Activity” by Jay D. Hanagan features Lainey Cross as Jenn and Tim LeConey as Xenon. He’s out of this world. She just wants a quiet day in the park. Or at least that’s what it looks like at first glance.

“She With a Capital ESS” by Jay D. Hanagan, includes Jack Kuchta as Man and Ray Leghart/Lia Paliocha as God. When a man implores the aid of a deity, he’s very surprised when he gets a response.

“The Sweet By and By” by Jim Gordon, features Mary Hickey as Anne, Lia Paliocha as Mary, and Ray Leghart as Fred. Mary has lost a loved one, but through her faith she’s certain they’ll meet again. Mary’s neighbor, however, is more concerned with how Mary managed to bury her husband in her backyard.

The final comedy features John Reilly as Leon, Rosabelle Tifft as Mavis and a special guest star in “The Tooth Hurts,” by David S. Raine. Mavis really wants to retire as “The Tooth Fairy, but Leon might not be up to the task of replacing her.

Senior College Players are sponsored by Western Mountains Senior College. Admission is free but donations are accepted to offset Royalty fees. Masks are optional.


"The Pie Ladies Make Bond" features front: Tim LeConey and Lia Paliocha; Back: Marianne Goff-Dumont, Gail Parent, Mary Hickey and Rosabelle Tifft. Photo by Lainey Cross.