The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem to Present Unnecessary Farce

The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem to Present 

Unnecessary Farce 

The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem will present Unnecessary Farce by Paul Slade Smith on Friday, March 28, at the Hanesbrands Theatre, 209 N. Spruce Street in Winston-Salem.  Additional performances will be held on March 29-30 & April 3-6.  Thursday, Friday, and Saturday performances are at 7:30 pm; Sunday matinees are at 2:00 pm.  Tickets range from $15-28 for adults (not including taxes/fees), with discounts for students, seniors, and groups of 10 or more.  Tickets are available online, and the box office is open for phone sales on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 12:00–4:00 pm.

Call (336) 725-4001 for tickets or purchase them online at www.LTofWS.org. 

In a cheap motel room, an embezzling mayor is set to meet with his nervous yet determined accountant, while in the adjoining room, two undercover cops are ready to catch him in the act.  But what should be a straightforward sting operation quickly spirals into chaos as mistaken identities, hidden cameras, and unexpected visitors throw everything off course. 

With confusion mounting, no one is quite sure who’s in which room, who’s being recorded, who has taken the missing money, or who—if anyone—actually hired a hitman.  And through it all, the accountant keeps inexplicably removing her clothes.  Packed with rapid-fire dialogue, slamming doors, and over-the-top physical comedy, Unnecessary Farce delivers nonstop laughs in this wildly entertaining, fast-paced farce by Paul Slade Smith. 

“Directing this show is like orchestrating a symphony of chaos—doors slam, pants drop, and stakes skyrocket,” remarked Director Philip Powell.  “If you love silliness, fast-paced wit, mistaken identities, and characters running around in their underwear, this is the show for you!” 

Unnecessary Farce will be directed by Philip Powell.  This Robot Dreams will design the set, with lighting design by Suzanne Vaughn.  Tara Raczenski will design costumes, and Elizabeth J. Rief will stage manage the production. The cast is as follows:   

Isaac Hampton – Eric Sheridan 

Rene Lynn Walek – Billie Dwyer 

Ann Breitbach – Karen Brown 

Matthew Cravey – Mayor Meekly 

Latimer Alexander – Agent Frank 

Dave Dobson – Todd 

Ashley Edwards – Mary Meekly 

An Opening Night Reception, with complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres, courtesy of Raffaldini Vineyards and Compass Financial Services, will be held on Friday, March 28, beginning at 6:30 pm.   

Unnecessary Farce runs approximately two hours long, including one 15-minute intermission.  It is recommended for ages 16+. 

For further information, please visit www.LTofWS.org.