Laughter on the 23rd Floor
Dates: October 15 – 21
Directed: Jeff Dworkin
Producers: Natalie Taptykoff, Christina Breeman, Amelia Arrigo Ball
Sid Caesar-like Max Prince, the star of a weekly comedy-variety show circa 1953, and his staff, including Simon’s alter-ego Lucas Brickman, who maintains a running commentary on the writing, fighting, and wacky antics which take place in the writers’ room. Max has an ongoing battle with NBC executives, who fear his humor is too sophisticated for Middle America. The play is notable not only for its insider’s look at the personalities and processes of television comedy writing, but also for its reflection of the political and social undercurrents of its time, in particular the rise of Joseph McCarthy, relationships between various (European) American ethnicities, and attitudes toward women.
Show Times
Thursday, October 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, October 16 at 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 17 at 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 18 at 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 20 at 7:3o p.m.
Wednesday, October 21 at 7:30 p.m.
2020 Season
The Jungle Book
The Wedding Singer
Steel Magnolias
Matilda
Laughter on the 23rd Floor
Cinderella