Geneva’s Playhouse 38 putting on ‘10 Ways to Survive the Holidays’
Tickets are now on sale for the adult production of “10 Ways to Survive the Holidays,” running Dec. 11-13 at Playhouse 38, Geneva Park District’s community theater.
Sure, it’s the most wonderful time of the year — but during the holiday season, you have to be ready for anything. You never know when you might be trapped in an increasingly embarrassing family photo shoot; or haunted by ghosts who want to teach you life lessons; or cornered by carolers demanding figgy pudding when they really mean cash. Luckily, the narrators are here to show you how to make it through New Year’s in one piece.
The cast features John Button, Mike Frost, Beth Hedger, Lewis R. Jones, Molly Knight, Javi Lopez, Grace Metcalf, Maureen Navadomskis, Kelly Onesti, David Osorio, Ashley Prasil, Alex Simko, and Madeline Simmons. The directors are John Frankenthal and Alex Simko.
“ ‘10 Ways to Survive the Holidays’ has been one of the most fun shows I've had the opportunity to direct,” Simko said. “Each vignette provides us with a window into the minds of people just trying to survive the busy schedules, unnecessarily complicated recipes, travel woes, and relationships with both familiar and unfamiliar characters. I first read the script alone in my office at work, and when I audibly laughed to myself I knew it was going to be a wild and enjoyable experience.”
“We have an incredible cast that demonstrates mastery of comedic timing as well as incredible chemistry, and they truly do bring a ray of sunshine to each vignette,” Simko said. “Having worked with John Frankenthal in the past, I was thrilled when he joined me as a co-director as he is an absolute treasure. Each rehearsal is filled with laughs and creativity, and we can't wait to share it with audience members.”
Performances will be at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 11-12; and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, at Playhouse 38, 321 Stevens St., Suite P, in downtown Geneva. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 day-of. Concessions will be available for purchase, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, popcorn and candy.
Individuals are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance at GenevaParks.org/Playhouse or in person at Sunset Community Center, 710 Western Ave. or Stephen Persinger Recreation Center, 3507 Kaneville Road. Information about group sales discounts is available by calling the park district at 630-232-4542.
For more than 10 years, Playhouse 38 has been the cultural arts facility of the Geneva Park District. This intimate theater is committed to providing quality community entertainment, and outstanding cultural arts programming for all ages and experience levels. For more information on Playhouse 38, call 630-232-4542 or visit genevaparks.org.