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Members of SPATs who will be performing in the play, ‘The Actress’. The play opens Nov. 7.
Copper Area News
Oracle, AZ– The San Pedro Actors Theater Studio (SPATS) will be performing the theatrical production “The Actress” by West End and Broadway playwright Peter Quilter. It is being produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. The play is a comedy about an actress making her farewell performance. Backstage the complicated woman must deal with the emotions of the evening’s performance, various people from her life as well as the unexpected arrival of her infuriating ex-husband. It has been described as romantic, bittersweet and a very amusing play.
The play opens Friday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m. at the SPATS Theater at 730 E. American Ave. in Oracle. Other performances will be on Nov. 7, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, and 22. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7 p.m. with the Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 with reservations recommended as these shows can sell out fast. Reservations can be made by calling (520) 896-9496. After you make reservations, you can pay at the door (cash or check only) or mail your check to SPATS, P.O. Box 1844, Oracle, AZ 85623. Prepaid tickets will be held at will call. Receive a $1 refund at the door with a food bank donation of canned goods.
The play is being directed by Van Howell, Assistant Director is Cathleen Piermarini and the producer is Rose Milam. The cast consists of Christine Oberth, Becky Greer, Bob Bowles, Melissa Sears, Mechelle Egan, Mark Henderson, Barbara Haas, and Kent Thornell.
John Hernandez lives in Oracle. He is retired and enjoys writing and traveling. He is active in the Oracle Historical Society. He covers numerous public events, researches historical features and writes business/artist profiles.
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