Press Release: Act II Playhouse in Ambler presents Neil Simon’s I Ought to Be in Pictures, Feb. 27-March 31, 2018
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Act II Playhouse in Ambler presents Neil Simon’s overlooked gem I Ought to Be in Pictures, Feb. 27-March 31, 2018.
Herb, a Hollywood screenwriter (played by Artistic Director Tony Braithwaite), is surprised when his forgotten teenage daughter Libby (played by Jessica Riloff) reappears. Her arrival complicates his relationship with his girlfriend, Steph (played by Tracie Higgins).
“I had never read or really even heard of this play until a year ago,” Braithwaite said. “When I finally read it, I found it funny, charming, and with heart.”
I Ought to Be in Pictures is directed by Tom Teti. “Tom has directed me in three of Neil Simon’s plays in the past and I have always enjoyed our collaboration,” Braithwaite said. “We share great affection for Simon’s writing, and we approach the rehearsal process the same way as well.”
The show has already been extended a week, and tickets are selling fast. A full schedule of performances is available online here.
The original Broadway production opened in 1980, and won a Tony Awards for Best Featured Actress for Dinah Manoff, who originated the role of Libby.
Tickets for I Ought to Be in Pictures at Act II Playhouse are $29-$43. Discounts are available for subscribers, students, group of 10 or more, and seniors 65 and older. Tickets are available online at http://www.act2.org, by calling the Act II box office at (215) 654-0200, or in person at 56 E. Butler Ave. in Ambler.
FACT SHEET
WHAT:
Act II Playhouse presents I OUGHT TO BE IN PICTURES
by Neil Simon
Directed by Tom Teti
Feb. 27-March 31
SUMMARY:
Herb, a Hollywood screenwriter (played by Artistic Director Tony Braithwaite), is surprised when his forgotten teenage daughter Libby (played by Jessica Riloff) reappears. Her arrival complicates his relationship with his girlfriend Steph (played by Tracie Higgins).
WHERE:
Act II Playhouse, 56. E. Butler Ave. Ambler, PA 19002
TICKETS:
Tickets for I OUGHT TO BE IN PICTURES at Act II Playhouse are $29-$42. Discounts are available for subscribers, students, group of 10 or more, and seniors (65 and older).
Tickets are available online at www.act2.org, by calling the Act II box office at (215) 654-0200, or in person at 56 E. Butler Ave. in Ambler.
ARTISTIC TEAM
Cast: Tony Braithwaite, Tracie Higgins, and Jessica Riloff
Director: Tom Teti Scenic Designer: Parris Bradley
Costume Designer: Jennifer Povich
Lighting Designer: James Leitner
Sound Designer: John Stovicek Properties Designer: John J. Wendling
Stage Manager: Patricia G. Sabato
Technical Director: Aram Mouradian
Scenic Artist: Claire Leitner
Scenic Construction: Damon Gelb, Titan Scenic Studios
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