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According to a press release, the Community Theatre League will invite audiences to experience a comedy that's truly to die for when Noël Coward's high-spirited classic "Blithe Spirit" arrives at CTL this month. The show promises "an evening full of clever banter, supernatural shenanigans, and uproarious ghostly chaos," the release said.
Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. April 25-26 and May 1-3, and 2 p.m. on April 27 and May 4.
In this delightfully witty comedy, skeptical novelist Charles Condomine finds himself caught between two wives -- one living, one very much not. Hoping to gather inspiration for his next book, Charles invites a flamboyant medium, Madame Arcati, to conduct a séance at his home. To everyone's shock, she accidentally summons the spirit of Charles' late first wife, Elvira -- and she's not going quietly back to the great beyond. As Elvira mischievously wreaks havoc from the afterlife, Charles' current wife, Ruth, begins to suspect that her marriage may be headed for more than just trouble in paradise.
What follows is a riotous, supernatural love triangle filled with unexpected twists, razor-sharp dialogue, and one of theatre's most unforgettable séances
"This show is a masterclass in language and laughter," said Seth Sponhouse, executive artistic director of CTL. "Coward's biting wit still feels fresh today, and the play's blend of farce and the paranormal makes it a perfect escape for our audiences.
"We were especially excited to bring farce back to our stage -- it's been missing since Season 46's hit production of 'CLUE,' and we know our audiences are ready to laugh again," Sponhouse added.
The cast features a blend of CTL favorites and new faces, including: Billy Martel as Charles Condomine; Kahlie DeHotman as Ruth Condomine; Autumn Wehry as Elvira Condomine; Melissa Waddell as Madame Arcati; Saffo Valentino as Edith; Jason Cassidy as Dr. George Bradman; Wendy Durant as Mrs. Violet Bradman. "Blithe Spirit" is directed by Tara Deljanovan.
"With its brilliant dialogue, eccentric characters, and otherworldly surprises, 'Blithe Spirit' is the kind of theatrical magic that only Noël Coward could create," the release said.
Community Theatre League is located at 100 West Third Street. For more information or tickets, visit ctlshows.com or call 570-327-1777.