An hilarious, well-played farce from PAUL SLADE SMITH, author of “Unnecessary Farce”! Seven performances – curtain times are January 24, 25, 30 and 31 and February 1 at 7:30 pm and (if you prefer a matinee) January 2 and February 2 at 2:00 pm. All performances are at our home, “Ensemble on the Avenue” at 602 E. Mishawaka Avenue, Mishawaka.
THE STORY: Ned Newley doesn’t even want to be governor. He’s terrified of public speaking; his poll numbers are impressively bad. To his ever-supportive Chief of Staff, Ned seems destined to fail. But political consultant Arthur Vance sees things differently: Ned might be the worst candidate to ever run for office. Unless the public is looking for… the worst candidate to ever run for office.
A timely and hilarious comedy that skewers politics and celebrates democracy.
WINNER OF TWO 2023 HELEN HAYES AWARDS
“A laugh-out-loud whimsical farce, as if Oscar Wilde has come back from the dead
to write an episode of The West Wing.” – DCist
“One of the funniest shows you will see this year. The show runs two hours and it is two hours of laughs.” – Let’s Go
“A great American play. Mr. Smith deserves to go to Washington, and all around our nation, with this inspired satire.” – Green Bay Press
Directed by Melissa Gard, assisted by Philip Schatz and Jeff Merwin, and played by Vinnie Bilancio, Andrea Hustlar, Kyle Hutslar, Cat Kristoff, Brad Mazick, Jacquetta Page, and Bill Svelmoe.
Rated PG-13 for mild adult themes.
