Don’t miss the fun with “Where’s My Money?”
A hilarious, witty play by John Patrick Shanley at Key City Playhouse
Don’t miss the fun of seeing two lawyers (played by Scott Nollette and Richard Clairmont) terrified by the supernatural in “Where’s My Money?” The hilarious and witty play by John Patrick Shanley runs June 20-July 12 at Key City Playhouse in Port Townsend.
Photo by Shelly Randall / KCPT
Port Townsend, Wash.—“Where’s My Money?”, a comedy by Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning American playwright John Patrick Shanley, is only tangentially about finances. It’s mostly a play about marriage and its discontents—subject matter familiar to most adults (but please note, not appropriate for children).
Don’t miss the fun as Director Lawrason Driscoll teases witty, fast-paced performances out of the six seasoned actors who bring Shanley’s oddball plot to life.
Opening Friday, June 20, at Key City Playhouse, “Where’s My Money?” is the third mainstage production of Key City Public Theatre’s 50th anniversary season and is generously sponsored by First Federal.
“We’re fortunate to have a stellar cast of very experienced actors,” says KCPT Artistic Director Denise Winter, “including some who have not been seen on the Key City stage for some time but who have been drawn back by this show. These are meaty roles, as the play is very character driven.”
When
Celeste (Michelle Hensel), an out-of-work actress, runs into
Natalie (Heather Poulsen), whom she hasn’t seen in years, the
two have some catching up to do. Natalie, an accountant, gives
the impression that life with her lawyer husband, Henry (Scott
Nollette), is peachy keen. But Henry is seeking advice from his
friend Sidney (Richard Clairmont), a divorce lawyer with a pet
theory that one partner in every marriage will be unfaithful.
Driscoll has directed the KCPT productions of “Romeo & Juliet,” “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” and “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.” He calls Shanley his favorite playwright and says he was attracted to this play because “Shanley, with his humor, makes you think and consider larger questions. That, combined with the fact that it’s flat-out funny!”
Driscoll’s wife Ginger McNew tackles costume design for “Where’s My Money?” with her usual aplomb, and scenic artist Keith Matkins has painted an anonymous cityscape as a sweeping backdrop. Original music was composed by David Schroeder, with set design by Ian Keith and lighting design by Adam Matthew. David Hillman is stage manager and assistant director.
If you liked the marital revelations in “Moonstruck,” Shanley’s 1987 Academy Award-winning original screenplay, you’ll like “Where’s My Money?” His most recent stage play is “Doubt,” about the Catholic priest sexual abuse scandal.
“[A] semi-surrealistic comedy about revenge, retribution and the emotional and physical scars of modern relationships,” said Variety when this play was first produced in 2001. “‘Where’s My Money?’ suggests some intriguing ideas about the dangerous way men and women work out humiliations and frustrations from their past on their current partners.”
Informal “AfterWords” discussions with members of the cast and artistic staff follow all Thursday performances.
Key City
Playhouse is located at
For the pay-what-you-wish performance on Thurs., June 26, advance tickets are available at full price and donations are accepted at the door for the remaining seats on a first-come, first-serve basis. This evening is sponsored by the Port Townsend Arts Commission to encourage accessibility to quality live theatre for and by the community.
All
advance ticket sales are handled by Quimper Sound Music and
Media, where you can purchase tickets in person at
New in 2008 are two special events associated with all mainstage shows. A “Second Saturday” pre-show wine and cheese reception in the new lobby with the director and artistic director is held at 6:30 p.m. June 28 (cost: $20; attendance is limited). And a Sunday morning “Champagne Brunch on the Set” offers an opportunity to dine with members of the cast and artistic staff. Brunch is served at 11 a.m. July 13, at the playhouse the day after the final performance (cost: $50; attendance is limited). For special event reservations or information about group sales and subscription packages, call KCPT’s administrative office at 360-379-0195.
For more about the show or schedule, call the KCPT show info line at 360-385-7396 or visit the show page.
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