ACT1 Theater Show Goes on Despite Storm Sirens

ACT1 Theater, which is directed by Roswell resident Lisa Matchen, had a more exciting opening night than planned for its latest presentation, "The New Kid on the Block," on Friday night, March 2. With tornado sirens blowing, the theater troupe at followed the mantra, "The show must go on."

ACT1 Theater presents "The New Kid on the Block," a fast paced Pat Cook comedy full of secrets, intrigue, and a good bit of mistaken identity, through March 25. The second night show on March 3 ought to be a good one with no thunderstorms forecast. The actors especially should be more relaxed as they've already battled opening night jitters and storm fears at the same time.

The play: Carl, Lloyd and Parker are three feisty senior gentlemen living the good life in a large house in a peaceful close knit neighborhood.  All they want to do is rent out the fourth bedroom to help with the rent.  But when Will shows up to answer their ad, Carl immediately starts feuding with the would-be tenant.  Then Lloyd pulls on his old army fatigues and with Parker on a walkie-talkie, both suddenly start running night maneuvers. A beautiful young lady appears, rumors fly, and of course  there is the woman-in-black.

ACT1's seven member cast includes local residents Ed Sims and Barbara McFann, and features Pete Bordon, Glen Varnado, Emily Kisber, JoAllen Bradham and Debra Azar.

The prolific Mr.Cook's canon of work currently consists of 147 comedies.  Two produced previously by ACT1 are "Yes, Virginia There is a Santa Claus" and Barbecuing Hamlet."

"The New Kid on the Block" Showtimes

Through March  25

• Friday & Saturday – 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday, March 11,18. and 25 – 2 p.m.

Tickets

• $15 for adults
• $12 for seniors (age 60 and over) and children (age 12 and under).

Location

ACT1 Theater is located inside the at 180 Academy Street, Alpharetta, Ga. 30009.  Tickets are available at 770-663-8989, or online a www.act1theater.com.