The North Platte Community Playhouse is proud to present the musical comedy “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels!”
Based on the popular 1988 film, “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” centers on two con men living on the French Riviera. Lawrence Jameson makes his lavish living by talking rich ladies out of their money. Freddy Benson more humbly swindles women by waking their compassion with fabricated stories about his grandmother’s failing health. After meeting on a train, they attempt to work together only to find that this small French town isn’t big enough for the two of them. They agree on a settlement: the first one to extract $50,000 from a young female target, heiress Christine Colgate, wins and the other must leave town. A hilarious battle of cons ensues that will keep audiences laughing, humming and guessing to the end!
This will be the first production of the NPCP’s 2012/2013 Season which is packed with amazing shows that are sure to entertain Central Nebraska. Production dates for “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” are October 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21, with Friday and Saturday performances starting at 8:00PM and Sunday matinees at 2:00PM. Tickets go on sale Monday October 8 and are $15.00 for adults and $8.00 for students and children. Tickets can be purchased at the NPCP Box Office Monday-Friday from Noon-5:00, online at northplattecommunityplayhouse.org anytime, by calling (308) 532-8559 or at the door starting one hour prior to each performance. Season memberships are also available at a cost of $50.00 for adults, $25.00 for students and $135.00 for a family (2 Adults, 2 Students).
“Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” is produced through a special arrangement with Music Theatre International, www.mtishows.com, and is directed by Anne Schmit with Music Director Donna Pucket.
Cast
Tom Clements……..Andre Thibault
Daniel Harder………Lawrence Johnson
Amariah Hodgen….Christine Colgate
Amanda Pleiss……..Jolene Oakes
Kevin Wood…………Freddy Benson
Angie Burrows……..Muriel Eubanks
Jen Wellan…………..Renee
Allison Klimek………Sophia
Additional Cast Members: Ben Bartholomew, Joshua Gesinski, Florence Gonzales-Todd, Ben Hill, Gabriel Morgan, Teresa Smith, Morris Turner and Seth Vapenik
*Rehearsals are Monday-Friday from 7:00-9:00 for photos and interviews. Use north door located in the alley.*