Considered Gurney’s “love letter to the theater,” the author uses the stage to explore, quite comically, one’s place in the world today. Set in the living room of a contemporary, upper-class couple, the author sharpens his wit on such topics as cola wars, politics and even the very audiences who attend the plays.

Characters are comically drawn with odd quirky facets that inspire laughter, such as a player piano that starts playing Cole Porter tunes at the drop of a hat, causing the characters to sing along and adding to the madcap hilarity.

Littlefield has been involved with the creation of a number of shows but said this production is proving to be one of his favorites.

“This is due in part to a well written, witty and unpredictable script,” he said. “However, what really sets this show apart are the actors who make the script come to life.”

Vin Brown, as Roger, has an essential sense of a normal, everyday guy who is trying to cope with an increasingly abnormal situation.

Teresa Dyer, as his wife Peggy, brings an earnest preserving quality to a character who is groping to find her place in a world, which seems to have lost the values that make life meaningful and fulfilling.

Carol Jones, as Julia, shows her comical talent with her constant attempts to seduce Roger, while at the same time, trying her best to help Peggy return to normalcy, a continuous war between competing and incompatible goals.

Ed Baldridge plays Floyd, a college professor of theater, who is desperate for tenure. He gives Floyd an extreme ego, boundless energy, and an excitable temperament that takes this character into rare territory for an actor. “He is fun to watch and his interactions with Julia and Peggy are priceless,” said Littlefield.

Performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. June 20, 21, 22 and 27, 28 and 29, and at 2 p.m. June 23 and 30, in air-conditioned comfort, just added this year.

A new, powered stair-climber lift has also been added to give all patrons easy access to upstairs.

All opening night tickets are $5. Tickets for other performances are $10 for adults, $8 for senior citizens 55 and up, and $8 for students 18 and under. Advance tickets may be purchased at Books-N-Things, 430 Main Street, Norway, or call 207-739-6200. For more information, call one of the producers, Carol Jones at 207-890-6878 or Shelly Shibless at 207-890-8242, or visit OHMPAA.com.

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