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THE PLAYERS CENTRE ENDS ITS SUMMER SIZZLER SERIES WITH NEIL SIMON’S “THE ODD COUPLE” Contact Name: Amanda Heisey Contact Email: amandah@theplayers.org Contact Phone Number: 914-365-2494 Sarasota, FL – July 31, 2019 – From August 13 through 25, 2019 see the exciting and familiar comedy, The Odd Couple! From American playwright, Neil Simon, comes the story of motley crew, Oscar Madison and Felix Unger and the pandemonium that ensues as they attempt to live together after both experiencing heartbreak. Come see this roaring comedy to end your summer with a bang! Story: This classic comedy opens as a group of the guys assemble for cards in the apartment of divorced Oscar Madison. And if the mess is any indication, it's no wonder that his wife left him. Late to arrive is Felix Unger, who has just been separated from his wife. Fastidious, depressed, and none too tense, Felix seems suicidal, but as the action unfolds, Oscar becomes the one with murder on his mind when the clean freak and the slob ultimately decide to room together with hilarious results as The Odd Couple is born. Making us laugh for the last 50 years on TV, film, and stage, Oscar and Felix are making their way to The Players stage. No other American playwright has made as many people laugh as Mr. Neil Simon. Considered to be his very best play, come see our salute to an absolute American treasure! Directed by Elliott Raines, assistant director Donna DeFant, stage management by Diane Cepeda, costumes by Tim Beltley, lighting design by Ethan Vail and set design by Jeff Weber, this kooky duo will have you laughing the night away. Performance Dates: Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at 7:30pm – PREVIEW Thursday, August 15, 2019 at 7:30pm – OPENING Friday, August 16, 2019 at 7:30pm Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 7:30pm Sunday August 18, 2019 at 2:00pm Thursday, August 22, 2019 at 7:30pm Friday, August 23, 2019 at 7:30pm Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 7:30pm Sunday, August 25, 2019 at 2:00pm Tickets: $18 Regular $14 Students Group rates: Groups of 10 – 24 ($15 each) Groups of 25 – 74 ($14 each) Groups of 75 or more ($13 each) Cast: Oscar – Jim Floyd Felix – Dylan Jones Cecily – Lauren Ward Gwendolyn – Carrie McQueen Speed – Paul Hutchison Roy – Philip Troyer Vinny – Jason Macumber Murray – Allen Kretschmar Crew: Artistic Director – Jeffery Kin Director – Elliott Raines Assistant Director – Donna DeFant Stage Manager – Diane Cepeda Technical Director – Ken Junkins Costumes – Tim Beltley Set Design – Jeff Weber Lighting Design – Ethan Vail Props – Andrea Keddell Sound Engineer – Josh Linderman Production Manager – Alyssa Goudy Master Carpenter - Bill Rusling Promotional Images available at the following URL: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/fkdl0yxx2mz8aht/AAAWXkPB6OjQe1XSk0vvaAnSa?dl=0 # # # The Players Centre For Performing Arts 838 N. Tamiami Tr., Sarasota FL 34236, 941-365-2494, Fax: 941-954-0282 www.theplayers.org. Box Office: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10 am – 2 pm, and one hour prior to curtain time. The Players Box Office is located on Tamiami Trail between 10th Street and Blvd. of the Arts.