by Rob Allen
The Hoosick Falls Central School Drama Club is preparing to present their fall production: the two outrageously funny comedies Noises Off by Michael Frayn and “Action News” by Jonathan Rand. The performances will occur on Thursday, December 12, at 2 pm, Saturday, December 14, at 7 pm and Sunday, December 15, at 2 pm. There will not be a Friday performance (as we have traditionally done). Thanks to the administration of HFCS, we continue to offer free admission to all performances.
“Action News,” which will open the performance, is a fast paced parody of our standard news programs. Noises Off is a farce and fits into the “show within a show” genre. The show centers around a company of actors who are working on a play. Act 1 is the company’s final dress rehearsal. For Act 2, the entire set will be spun around, and the company will perform the show, with the audience watching from the perspective of back stage. However, the stress of the actors’ dysfunctional personalities and various love affairs (real and alleged) come to a head as the show is literally starting. When you mix in 8 doors, two love triangles, a jealous rage, an actor threatening to quit and an ax (why not?), you have a very “interesting” performance. For Act 3, the set is spun around again back to normal, and we watch the company put on their final performance. At this point, the frustration and hatred have boiled over, resulting in a very unique performance as actors try (and fail) to save the show.
During the show, there will be an intermission when refreshments will be available for purchase. All proceeds go to the Performing Arts Council of HFCS.
