Amelia Community Theatre
Press Release
Submitted by Cindy Levine
September 24, 2018 3:00 p.m.
“Ripcord,” a hilarious comic drama by Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire opens Thursday, September 27 at 8 p.m. on Amelia Community Theatre’s Main Stage. The theatre begins its 38th season with this witty production, which is sponsored by The Lakeside at Amelia Island.
In “Ripcord,” we meet two competitive female roommates at the Bristol Place Senior Living Facility. Cantankerous Abby, played by Catherine West, is forced to share her sunny third floor room with newly arrived and infuriatingly chipper Marilyn, played by Phyllis Stabler. Abby is determined to get rid of Marilyn by any means necessary; however, Marilyn has no inclination to leave. The women eventually strike a bargain: If Abby can force the good humored Marilyn to get angry, Abby gets to keep the room as a single. If Marilyn can scare the stoic Abby, then Abby has to give up her bed near the window with its view of the park. What follows is an escalating battle as each challenge becomes more desperate and dastardly.
As the play progresses, each woman’s secrets are revealed, adding a personal layer to the rivalry in a bittersweet “Golden Girls” meets “The Odd Couple” style story. “Ripcord” is rated PG-13 and is directed by Laura Swaim with a supporting cast that includes Daniel Cahill, Scott Campbell, Toni D’Amico, and Chris Twiggs.
Performances are at 8 p.m. September 27-29, October 4-6, 11-13 and 2 p.m. on October 7 at 207 Cedar Street.
Tickets are $22 for adults and $10 for students through college, and may be purchased at www.AmeliaCommunityTheatre.org or by calling 904-261-6749 Box office hours are 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Season ticket packages for the main stage are also still available.