Noises Off

January 27 – February 11, 2018
Firehouse Arts Center
4444 Railroad Avenue
Pleasanton, CA

 

Michael Frayn’s Noises Off takes a fond look at the follies of theatre folk, whose susceptibility to out-of-control egos, memory loss, and passionate affairs turn every performance into a high-risk adventure. This play-within-a-play captures a touring theatre troupe’s production of Nothing On in three stages: dress rehearsal, the opening performance, and a performance towards the end of a debilitating run. Frayne gives us a window into the inner workings of theatre behind the scenes, progressing from flubbed lines and missed cues in the dress rehearsal to mounting friction between cast members in the final performance. Brimming with slapstick comedy, Noises Off is a delightful backstage farce, complete with slamming doors, falling trousers, and — of course — flying sardines!

Production Team

Director

David Judson

Cast

Press and Reviews

Pleasanton Weekly:  Timing is key in upcoming ‘Noises Off’

The Mercury News:  Classic Farce ‘Noises Off’ in Pleasanton is a mess – on purpose 

The Independent: Review: Noises Off: Fast-Paced and Enjoyable Farce

Vmedia:  A PERFECT ‘NOISES OFF’ WITH FLYING SARDINES AND A NON STOP HILARIOUS CAST 

East Bay Times: ‘Noises Off’ offers snappy dialogue, classic farce

 

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