Comedic love story opens
on cue for Valentine’s Day
Charlie’s Aunt, a comedy by Brandon Thomas first produced in 1892, opened Feb. 14 on the ACHS stage. Performances ran through Feb. 16.
Director Michael Shehorn guides the cast in a story of two college guys, Charley and Jack, who need a chaparone for their visit with two lovely girls. Charley’s aunt agrees to supervise, but when she is delayed, one of their friends masquerades as the aunt – with hilarious results.
Jon Heischberg and Zack Simonini play Charley and Jack, while Noelle Bruce and Samantha Charles play the two girls, Amy and Kitty. John Lichtwalt is Lord Fancourt Babberly, and many other characters add to the laughs.
Told in three acts, this farce enjoyed record runs in London and on Broadway before being made as a film numerous times.
Admission for the 7 p.m. performances each night was $5 for adults, $3 for students.