Picketwire Opens 50th Season with Neil Simon Comedy
Rehearsals are under way for the first show of the Picketwire Players’ 50th anniversary season, The Odd Couple: Female Version. Directed by Susie Sarlo, this version of Neil Simon’s classic play follows the hilarious exploits of sloppy Olive Madison and neat-freak Florence Unger, two women who must learn how to live together despite their differences.
Kelly Jo Smith as Olive Madison
Jeannie Larsen as Florence Unger
Ashley Jo Kelley as Sylvia
Hannah Smith as Mickie
Angelica Leija as Renee
Destini Tafoya as Vera
Jeffrey Reed as Manolo Costazuela
Ed Vela as Jesus Costazuela
The play is directed by Susie Sarlo and Assistant Director Heather Pidcock-Reed. Lighting Technician is Zach Zamora and Rachael Berg is the prop manager. The Odd Couple will be performed on April 19, 20, and 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Picketwire Center for Visual and Performing Arts. Come and support the Picketwire Players as they kick off their 50th anniversary season. – By Susie Sarlo and Heather Pidcock-Reed
Gonna be a great season.