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Rehearsals began recently for the latest performance on the Hays Community Theatre stage for Ken Ludwig’s Moon Over Buffalo, a play that takes place backstage of a Buffalo, New York theatre in 1953.
The play highlights events of a small repertory company that features a pair of middle-aged married actors who are no longer in the limelight. When events transpire to provide a chance to get back in the public eye, hilarious misunderstandings pile on madcap misadventures, in this valentine to theatre hams everywhere.
Paul English, the show director said, “This has been one of the funniest shows I’ve had the opportunity to be a part of. The physical comedy and the pacing has been one of the challenges that this amazing ensemble of actors has taken on and embraced with such determination and effort. After weeks of rehearsal, we are all still laughing and having such fun. It’s a show that people will really have a great time watching and will laugh all night long!”
The show will be performed on February 14, 16, 17, and 18, 2024 at the HCT venue at 121 E. 8th Street in Hays. A special Valentine’s Day performance on February 14 will include appetizers and desserts for the audience. Tickets for the Valentine show are $25 each. Tickets for the performances on February 16-18 are $10 each. All are available to purchase at HCT’s website - www.hctks.com
Performance Dates and Times
Valentine Show
Wednesday, February 14, 2024 - 7 p.m.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. - Ticket price - $25 each
Includes variety of appetizers and desserts for audience
Regular Performances
Friday, February 16, 2024 - 7 p.m.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. - $10 each
Saturday, February 17, 2024 - 7 p.m.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. - $10 each
Sunday, February 18, 2024 - 2 p.m.
Doors open at 1:30 p.m. - $10 each
Cast List
George Hay………………………Jerrett Leiker
Charlotte Hay…………………….Dana Stanton
Ethel……………………………….Michele English
Rosalind Hay ……………………..Claire Nickerson
Howard……………………………Russell Heitmann
Eileen……………………………..Vivian Leiker
Paul……………………………….Adam Conkey
Richard Maynard………………..Raymond Brent
Director…………………………...Paul English
Asst Director……………………..Everett Robert