Noises Off in Lake Charles, Louisiana for Six More Performances

The director sits down and he immediately stands up because a cactus attacked his butt, or at least that is how it might as well have been said for this scene in the play Noises Off. It may sound as if it is one off gag in a play that might be boring, but that is not the case. Another time, there are three burglars on the stage when there should only be one. Throw in some "showmance" affairs and constantly trying to find the alcoholic actor, Selsdon, and the playwright, Michael Frayn, has successfully written a play depicting the disasters that can happen during the rehearsal and performance of a play (in this case, called Nothing On when the cast does not act professionally.

The Lake Charles Little Theater is nothing like the cast that they are portraying on stage.

Brooke, Poppy, and Mrs. Clackett

Rebecca Harris plays the vapid and ditzy Brooke (who plays Vicki) wonderfully. She gives the perfect looks with the inattention that Brooke tends to have towards everybody.

Paula McCain is a joy to watch as Dotty (who plays ,Mrs. Clackett), especially as she learns how things are supposed to go and then has to deal with all of them going wrong and not being her fault at all resuling in her being extremely flustered.

Angela Martin does a great job of portraying Poppy (The Assistant Stage Manager and understudy to the female roles) with how she is over-sensitive about every detail of what needs to be done for the play.

All of the other actors do terrific jobs as well. They are Greg Stratton as Lloyd (the director), Michael Davis as Garry (Roger), Cary Martin as Frederick (Phillip), Heather Partin as Belinda (Flavia), Kane Todd as Tim (the stage manager), and Gary Shannon as Selsdon (the burglar).

The set, to where you can see on stage and back stage for different acts in the play is impressive. There are many doors and stairways and many confusing props as well. Yet, the set allows for the cast to act exactly where they need to be.

The only bit that might be somewhat difficult at times is trying to understand the English accent used by the cast as the play is set in the UK. However, this usually is not an issue. The play is hilarious and you should go if you desire an evening of laughter.

Tickets are $18 for adults, $12 for seniors (65+), $10 for students, and $10 per person if a group of ten or more comes to see the play.

The play is in Lake Charles for seven more performances at the following dates and times:

• Friday, September 20, 2019 at 7pm
• Saturday, September, 21, 2019 at 7pm
• Sunday, September 22, 2019 at 2pm
• Friday, September 27, 2019 at 7pm
• Saturday, September 28 2019 at 7pm
• Sunday, September 29, 2910 at 7pm

Tickets for the shows can be bought at Lake Charles Little Theatre Vendini Site

The Lake Charles Little Theatre is located at 813 Enterprise Blvd. in Lake Charles, LA. It can be reached by phone by calling 337-433-7988