A cast member once quipped, “If Neil Simon had written a melodrama for the Addams Family, it might look like this!” It was a dark and stormy night as a young innocent couple approaches a creepy mansion, uh, oh… but instead of screaming, don’t be surprised to find yourself laughing at The Wedding Will Out or Night in the Nutt House written by Greg Miller and directed by Becca Messick!
Mantorville Theatre Company presents its October dinner theatre event October 11-27; Friday and Saturday nights at 6:30 and Sundays at 12:30. Doors will open 30 minutes before showtime.
What’s it about?
Baxter and Barbra want to get married by the Justice of Peace but find themselves taking shelter on a stormy night at his home while he is out. Mrs. Nutt is mysterious, as is the butler… and the house! Her three daughters, each eccentric in different ways, try to get Baxter’s attention to marry one of them instead. Lots of thrilling things start to happen with hilarity, hijinks and surprises in this fun, haunted house-esque, slapstick, melodrama!
Who’s in it?
KCIN SIEGELE plays Baxter Devonwich, our hardworking, diligent, loyal and honest hero. His fiancé Barbra Doyle, our educated socialite heroine, born with optimism and sweetness to spare is played by ANNIE BURESH. The mysterious matriarch of the Nutt family, Mrs. Phobia Nutt, with her sinister schemes is portrayed by STEPHANIE NEHER. Her henchman, the demented butler Mord, is played by BOB SOLAND. The Nutt sisters, Chollera, Rubella and Influenza, played by BROOKLYN REDING, BRE NEHER and ELIZABETH OSBORN are quirky, macabre and maybe a little crazy. DAVID KLICKMAN has multiple roles such as a villager and the-thing-that-goes-bump(giggle)-in-the-night.
What’s for supper?
Catered by Powers Ventures, owners of the Hubbell House, the food will be served buffet style throughout the evening during breaks in the show. First, salad with garlic toast, next Chicken Kiev with potatoes and green beans, and Bunnie’s coconut cake for dessert. Water will be provided. There will also be a cash bar of pop, beer and wine.
Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free meals are available only if arrangements are made 72 hours prior to your show date. Contact the box office by email mantorvilletheatre@gmail.com or call 507-635-5420 (leave a message).
Reservations – a must.
All seats are reserved and must be purchased at least 72 hours prior to all show dates. Go to www.mantorvilletheatrecompany.com to reserve your seat. Cost for dinner and the show is $50.
