GreenMan Theatre putting on ‘Charley’s Aunt’

Time … and available tickets … are running out for GreenMan Theatre’s production of the classic Victorian farce “Charley’s Aunt” by playwright Brandon Thomas, to be held May 3-19. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.

Delighting audiences for over 120 years, “Charley’s Aunt” centers on Lord Fancourt Babberley, an Oxford undergraduate whose university friends, Jack and Charley, persuade him to pose as Charley’s wealthy widowed aunt and act as chaperone when they invite their intendeds over for a romantic afternoon.

Plot complications include the late arrival of the real aunt and the attempts of two elderly “gentleman callers” to woo the bogus aunt. Eventually, the various (and hilarious) mistakes are set right.

Performances of “Charley’s Aunt” will be held at 232 S. York St., Elmhurst, in the First United Methodist Church building. Tickets are $20 and $15 for children or seniors (65 or older).

Visit www.greenmantheatre.org for online ticket sales and information, or call (630) 464-2646 with questions.

In its 20th season, GreenMan Theatre Troupe is a nonprofit 501(c)3 whose mission is to provide a source of cultural enrichment and pride for the community by presenting diverse, quality productions and providing opportunities for personal growth in the theatrical arts.

GreenMan has been presenting plays in Elmhurst since being founded in 2003. Past productions include “Dracula,” “Pride and Prejudice” and “Doubtful Abbey.” GreenMan also offers classes and workshops for members and the community and welcomes new members and participants in all aspects of theater production.

GreenMan programs are partially supported by Explore Elmhurst, as well as other individual and corporate donations.