Cara Cirillo as Elvira; Parker Madison as Charles; and Jessica Braynor as Ruth
(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Two wives, one dead and one alive, combine for a spooky, laugh-filled experience this Halloween when Theater to Go presents Noël Coward's classic comedy Blithe Spirit, October 31-November 3, 2024 at the Kelsey Theatre on Mercer County Community College’s West Windsor Campus.
Blithe Spirit, first performed in 1941, has enchanted audiences for decades with its witty dialogue and supernatural charm. The play follows the story of Charles Condomine, a novelist struggling with writer's block, who invites an eccentric medium, Madame Arcati, to his home to hold a séance to gather material for his new book. The séance inadvertently summons the ghost of his deceased first wife, Elvira, who wreaks havoc on his life and his relationship with his very much alive second wife, Ruth.
Directed by Kitty Getlik, Theater to Go’s production brings a fresh, captivating take on Coward’s classic play, featuring innovative staging and a talented ensemble cast, including: Parker Madison of Somerville, N.J. as Charles; Jessica Braynor of Lawrenceville, N.J., as Ruth; Cara Cirillo of Jamison, Pa., as Elvira; Joseph Perignat of Furlong, Pa., as Dr. Bradman; Dani Heywood of Princeton Junction, N.J., as Mrs. Bradman; Tonia Del Priore of East Windsor, N.J., as Edith; and Ruth Markoe of Lawrenceville, N.J., as Madame Arcati.
Tonia Del Priore as Edith; Ruth Markoe as Madame Arcati; and Joseph Perignat as Dr. Bradman
Halloween costumes are welcome for the opening night performance on October 31, which will feature a post-show Halloween party with the cast and crew — an opportunity for the audience to celebrate the holiday spirit and engage with the creative minds behind the production.
Dates and showtimes for “Blithe Spirit” are Thursday, October 31, Friday, November 1, and Saturday, November 2 at 8:00pm; and Saturday, November 2 and Sunday, November 3 at 2:00pm at the Kelsey Theatre on MCCC’s West Windsor Campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road. Tickets are $22 for adults and $20 for children and students, and may be purchased online at www.kelseytheatre.org or by calling the Kelsey Box Office Monday through Thursday, 9:00am - noon, at (609) 570-3333.
Kelsey Theatre is wheelchair accessible, with free parking next to the theatre. For a complete listing of adult and children's events, visit the Kelsey website or call the box office for a brochure.
Theater to Go was founded in 1992 as R&R Productions. Their inaugural production was Murder on the Campaign Trail which they performed on an antique steam train in New Jersey. Since then they have entertained thousands of people and have traveled across the country to perform for corporations, conventions, fundraisers and in public and private venues.
As New Jersey's premier, full service theatrical production company, Theater to Go, is known for Murder Mysteries and Interactive Comedy Theater. Their productions rely heavily on improvisation and audience participation, which allow us to customize our shows to fit the particular needs of their clients. Their audiences become integrated into the show and this means that they can adjust to the needs of each audience to include them in the story. All their murder mysteries are presented with a humorous slant as you meet the cast of characters, get entangled in a web of intrigue and lies and become involved in a murder investigation where you, the audience, are asked to help solve the crime. Of course the ones who help the most are rewarded. All of their productions are easily adaptable to any environment, including restaurants, hotels, picnics, parties or private homes. Their home base is Lawrenceville, in Central New Jersey. But they travel locally, regionally, even nationwide.
