HCPAC Presents Comedic Classic: Noises Off
(Sponsored by Tinsley Law & Title, Holt Wrecker, R&R lawn specialists, Gibson Pharmacy)
By Shaydi Clary
Henderson County Performing Arts Center is thrilled to present the uproarious farce "Noises Off" on the Main Stage.
Written by Michael Frayn, Noises Off offers a hilarious glimpse into the chaotic world of theater, where inflated egos, memory lapses, and romantic entanglements turn every performance into an unpredictable adventure. This play-within-a-play follows a touring theater troupe as they stage Nothing On, showcasing the production through three distinct phases: the dress rehearsal, opening night, and a performance near the end of its troubled run. Frayn takes audiences behind the scenes, from forgotten lines and missed cues in rehearsal to escalating tensions between cast members by the final act. Filled with slapstick humor, Noises Off is a riotous backstage comedy featuring slamming doors, falling trousers, and—of course—flying sardines!
This comedic production is under the direction of Allison Martin.
“I am so excited to offer Athens and the local community a chance to watch this fantastic production,” Martin shared. “This production will have everyone roaring with laughter.”
For this double-cast production, the casts include
T. Gordon Mayhall as Lloyd Dallas
Kyle Johnson as Garry Lejuene/Roger
Jari Martin as Frederick Fellowes/Phillip Brent
Declan Phelan as Selsdon Mowbray
Shaydi Clary as Poppy Norton - Taylor
Catherine Newton as Dotty Otley/Mrs. Clackett
Jan Johnson as Dotty Otley/Mrs. Clackett
Ty Martin as Tim Allgood (Blue Cast)
Jesse Dominguez as Tim Allgood (Red Cast)
Kara Davis as Belinda Blair/Flavia Brent (Blue Cast)
Kris Midthun as Belinda Blair/Flavia Brent (Red Cast)
Rachel Williams as Brooke Ashton/Vicki
Bree Wright as Brooke Ashton/Vicki
The production team consists of:
Timm Zitz, Assistant Director and Set Designer
Joclyn Ewers, Assistant Director, Stage Manager and Set Designer
Pat Jousan William, Assistant Stage Manager
Jewel Hood, Assistant Student Director and Costumes
Kit Weed, Assistant Student Stage Manager and Costumes
Eric Davis, Set Designer and Construction
Randy Ewers, Set Designer and Construction
Laken Jenkins, Sound
Audrey Martin, Light Design
Remus Wells, Light Design and Light Board Operator
Kristin Stewart, Stage Crew
Tony Martin, Set Crew
LaDonna Davis, Acting Coach
Patrick Wauscheck, Set Design and Construction
“A huge shout out to our wonderful season sponsors Lakeside Health and Wellness, Trinity Valley Community College, Stage Notes Academy of Performing Arts Center, Reigning Jewels Fine Jewelry, First State Bank, Maria and Dr. Jim Ogburn, Lions Club of Cedar Creek and Greater, and Athens Area Lions Club,” Martin shared. “We can’t make productions at HCPAC happen without the support of our sponsors.”
HCPAC’s production of “Noises Off” opens September 19 and runs through September 29. Tickets are currently on-sale and can be purchased at hcpac.org or here.