Dramatic farce brings humor to the holidays
Published 1:57 pm Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Drama Dock is remounting the seasonal farce “Inspecting Carol,” which played to sold out shows five years ago. The new production, directed by Chaim Rosemarin, will open Friday night — with a preview show on Thursday — at the Blue Heron.
Described as “A Christmas Carol” meets “Noises Off” meets “Waiting for Guffman,” the play reveals what happens when a theatre company — in dire financial straits — learns an inspector from the National Endowment for the Arts will soon arrive to determine if the company is worthy of a grant. Things inevitably go wrong. Into this chaos walks a wannabe actor who is mistaken for the NEA inspector, and bedlam ensues.
The Thursday preview performance starts at 8 p.m. Evening shows are slated for 7:30 p.m. on Fridays, Dec. 19 and 26, and Saturday, Dec. 27. The matinees are at 2 p.m Sundays, Dec. 21 and 28.
Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for students and seniors and $5 for the preview.
Tickets are available at the Blue Heron, Heron’s Nest and at the door, depending upon availability.
Please note: Dialogue includes language for mature audiences.
