Couples

By: 
Rich Orloff
Directed By: 
David Gautschy (supervising)

Wednesdays - Saturdays, May 9 - 19
All Shows 8pm

A Play In Process (PIP)
Presented In The Jewel Box Theater

Closing Date:  05/19/2007

Reviews: 

Blissful and Benighted: Dispatches From the War of the Sexes

About Couples, Wilborn Hampton of New York Times (Read the whole review) said:

Whatever wars may capture the headlines, the one that still fires the greatest passions is the battle of the sexes. In 'Couples,' an evening of eight one-acts being presented at the WorkShop Theater Company ... Mr. Orloff moves the action in unexpected ways to create real dramatic tension ... There are wildly imaginative flights .... both funny and poignant.


Couples

About Couples, Byrne Harrison of oobr.com (Off-Off-Broadway Review) (Read the whole review) said:

The evening is very entertaining. For those who have never experienced Rich Orloff's work, COUPLES is an outstanding place to begin.


Couples

About Couples, Robin Reed of nytheatre.com (Read the whole review) said:

It's a treat for the audience...each of these eight pieces has its own distinct voice, and shows Orloff's great range as a writer...He manages to address some heavy issues that affect relationships...infusing each with a delicate balance of humor and gravity...all 16 actors are well-cast and entertaining...a lighthearted evening that is fun and thought-provoking.


Couples

About Couples, Gwen Orel of Back Stage (Critic's Pick) (Read the whole review) said:

Exhilarating...a nice showcase for the company and for Orloff's comic, lyric, and surreal talents...writing with heart, hope and humor about people who need people.


Couples

About Couples, Cindy Pierre of New Theatre Corps (Blog) (Read the whole review) said:

COUPLES is a whirlwind of expression, demonstrating a versatile and prolific Rich Orloff.


About the Show: 

Every relationship is a play.

CLASS DISMISSED, OH HAPPY DAY and AFTERNOON SUN
directed by David Gautschy

RIGHT SENSATION, HEART OF THE FIRE and INVISIBLE WOMAN
directed by Paula D'Alessandris

MATTERHORN and LION TAMER
directed by Philip Emeott

Cast: 

Anthony Aibel
C.K. Allen
Michael Anderson*
Lena Armstrong*
Marie-Pierre Beausejour
Peter Farrell
Ken Glickfeld*
Justin R. G. Holcomb*
Cailin McDonald*
Richard Mover*
Wende O'Reilly
Vinnie Penna*
Jacqueline M. Raposo
Christine Verleny
Jess Cassidy White
L.B. Williams*

Staff: 

Anne Fizzard (Associate Producer)
Reyna de Courcy (Assistant Associate Producer)
David Gautschy (Supervising Director)
Philip Emeott (Postcard/Poster Design)
Sun Productions (Publicity)

*Member, AEA