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11/03/2005: "Neil Simon's "Plaza Suite" Opens"

(Doug Schirmer and Susan Williamson)

The opening night performance is Friday, November 4, at 7:30 p.m., and is followed by a free reception with the cast
The splendor of New York's luxury Plaza Hotel greets the audience at San Juan Community Theatre for the next two week, as the Theatre presents Neil Simon's comic trilogy, Plaza Suite, directed by Andrew V. McLaglen.

The series of three short plays present the scenarios of various people who occupy Suite 719 at the Plaza. The first occupants are a couple – Tina Grenville-Cagwin and Hunter Wood – celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary. Juliet Flint plays the husband's secretary, Daryl Bacon is the bellhop and Warren Baehr portrays the recurring room service waiter.

They are followed by old high school sweethearts – Doug Schirmer and Susan Williamson – who are meeting for the first time as adults.

The Tom Steers set includes richly upholstered furniture procured by Charlia O'Neil and Penny Torkington, amid the striking scene painting of Lyne McPherson, and is elegantly lit by Keith Busha. Costumes are by Kim Burns.

This production is sponsored by Kings Market. Further performances will be: at 7:30 pm Nov. 5, 10, 11, 12, with matinees on Nov. 6 (at 5:00 pm) and Nov. 13 (at 2:00 p.m.). Ticket prices vary by date and time: $12-$16 for Adults, $7-$9 for Student Reserved. $5 Student RUSH is available one hour before any performance except Nov. 4. A private donor has made provision for free tickets to anyone needing financial assistance to attend a Theatre event. The SJCT Box Office is open Tuesday-Friday, 11-4, Saturdays 11-2, and one hour before any performance. Call 360-378-3210, or go to www.SanJuanCommunityTheatre.org.