Get ready for non-stop laughter as Oglethorpe University Theatre kicks off the season with “Time Flies: Short Comedies by David Ives”, coming to the Conant Performing Arts Center this October. This evening of award-winning comedies promises a blend of wit, intellect, satire, and pure fun.
The lineup features six hilarious one-act plays, including “Sure Thing”, “The Mystery at Twicknam Vicarage”, “Soap Opera”, “Variations on the Death of Trotsky”, “Babel’s in Arms”, and “Time Flies.”
In the titular “Time Flies,” two lonely and love-struck mayflies discover they’ve only got 24 hours to live—turning a romantic date into a race against time.
Each short play offers a fresh comedic twist, as Oglethorpe’s talented student actors embrace exciting new roles that will keep audiences entertained and laughing all night long.
“Producing six short plays provides an opportunity to cast a lot of students in pieces that are less demanding of their time than a full-length play,” says Associate Professor of Theatre Matt Huff.
“Since we’re producing two shows this semester plus a student-directed piece, I wanted this first production to be a more manageable time commitment while still involving a lot of students. “
The cast of each comedy includes:
“Sure Thing”
Bill- Baker Rouseau
Betty- Emma Jean Scott
“The Mystery at Twicknam Vicarage”
Sarah- Livi Wold
Inspector- Possum Hill
Mona- Rachel Schussler
Roger- Chris Kesserwani
Jeremy- Austin McSorley
“Soap Opera”
Voice / Friend- Anthony Allen
Maitre D’ / Madman- Diego Carraway Van Goodman
Repairman- Myles Moore
Mother / Mabel- Nevaeh Riddle
The Machine- Tatum McBride
“Variations on the Death of Trotsky”
Trotsky- Chris Kesserwani
Mrs. Trotsky- Kate Hunter
Ramon- Diego Carraway Van Goodman
“Babel’s in Arms”
Gorph- Baker Rouseau
Cannapflit- Myles Moore
Eunuch- Ethan Major
Priestess- Alexa Namphy
Businesswoman- Laila Johnson
“Time Flies”
Horace- Tae Brasel
May- Nevaeh Riddle
David Attenborough- Warner Jones
“Time Flies: Short Comedies by David Ives” will premiere on Oct. 3 and run through Oct. 6. Families, students, and alumni can enjoy the production after attending the community soccer tailgate on Oct. 5.
“Time Flies: Short Comedies by David Ives” is on stage Oct. 3-6. General admission tickets ($20) are available here. Tickets are free for Oglethorpe students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Call the box office to reserve free tickets at 404-504-1074.
