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In this article, Be will highlight the fall play at GPHS.
the play that goes wrong
the play that goes wrong
By: Be Bretko
By: Be Bretko
Step back in time to the 1920s with this thrilling whodunit that has everything you never wanted in a show. From unexpected twists to disastrous turns, this performance is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. A delightful blend of Monty Python's humor and Sherlock Holmes' intrigue, it is a comedy for the ages brought to you by the talented Grants Pass High School theater department. Mark your calendars for the opening night on Nov. 8, 2024. Tickets for this captivating show can be purchased here. Performances will last until Nov. 17, 2024, at the prestigious GPHS Performing Arts Center on 8th St and Olive St in Grants Pass. Prices are $12 for adults and $8 for students and seniors. Purchase four or more tickets on opening night for a half-off discount. Performances on Fridays and Saturdays start at 7:00 p.m., while Sunday matinees begin at 2:00 p.m. Don't miss your chance to see this side-splitting play.
It will be a night to remember with this award-winning comedy, which has taken the world by storm and is guaranteed to have the audience aching with laughter! Featuring an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can't quite play dead, and a group of accident-prone thespians, this uproarious production is directed by the talented Denise Baker. As the audience settles into their seats, they are transported back to the 1920s, ready to be immersed in a thrilling whodunit. Little do they know, they are in for a night of unexpected chaos and uproarious comedy. As the play unfolds, the audience witnesses an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that simply can't play dead, and actors who seem to trip over everything, including their own lines. Despite these challenges, the determined and accident-prone thespians valiantly struggle against all odds to reach their final curtain call, resulting in hilarious and unforgettable consequences.
Julia Cuppy, the theater teacher at GPHS, says that people should come to see the show because it celebrates the multi-talented crew, who play an unconventional character, which is the set. The set comes to life, and the crew shines. The show is, in one word, passionate. This show is a collaboration between all the different groups. The message is that, even when things go wrong, things can be right.
Abby Hanson, a sophomore at GPHS who understudies Rachel (Marry Collymore), says that the show is, in one word, chaotic. Hanson says that the message of the play is that people who can't act can. The best part of the show for Hanson is that it is very physical and not boring.
Jay Andresen, a senior at GPHS, is a part of the Cornley Drama Society. Andresen's favorite line from the show is "Not so fast, inspector." According to Andresen, the play can be described in one word: chaos. She believes people should come to see the show because it is hilarious.
Denise Baker, the Director of GPHS' version of The Play That Goes Wrong, says that there are so many great lines in the show. Some of them are not funny in themselves, but the way the actors deliver the lines is hysterical. Baker identifies with the character of Chris the most. Chris is the director and pours his heart and soul into the play. The show, in one word, is Adversity. The message addresses what a person might do in the face of adversity. When everything is going wrong, how do you turn it around and keep putting one foot in front of the other? Baker says this show is more technical than other plays she has directed. The characters share so much hope. They truly believe that, at any moment, they can turn events around and finish telling the story they have worked so hard to prepare.
The Play That Goes Wrong has been a tremendous success on Broadway, earning numerous prestigious awards. These include London's Olivier Award for Best New Comedy, the Theater Fans Choice Award for Best New Play, the Audience Choice Award for Best Play, Hungary's Drama Critics Award for Best Commercial Production, and the Broadway World UK Award for Best New Play. The production also clinched a Tony Award for Best Set, solidifying its position as a standout in the theater world.
Reviewers have showered the show with praise, with Cindy Adams from the New York Post exclaiming, "Nothing is as fall-down funny. GO!" Ben Brantley, from The New York Times, described it as a "GUT-BUSTING HIT," and Sopan Deb, also from The New York Times mentioned, "I've seen it multiple times and my stomach hurt each time from laughing so hard!" The Chicago Tribune stated, "REMARKABLE! You start to think that maybe the day you are having, or the year, really is not so bad after all!" The Associated Press described it as "MADCAP MANIA WITH MONTY PYTHON IN ITS BLOOD. IT CRANKS THE CHAOS UP TO 11!" With these accolades and glowing reviews, The Play That Goes Wrong continues to captivate audiences and critics alike.
Get your tickets now for an unforgettable experience at the GPHS Performing Arts Center. The Play That Goes Wrong should be an experience your aching laughter won't forget after this 1920s whodunit, playing Nov. 8 - Nov. 17 in GPHS Performing Arts Center.
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Interview with Abby Hanson
Interview with Jay Andresen
Interview with Julia Cuppy
Interview with Denise Baker
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