Backstage antics abound w/ MT Shakes’ Noises Off at MSU Black Box
Montana Shakespeare in the Parks has announced its presentation of Michael Frayn’s backstage comedy, Noises Off. Following an advance preview celebration, regular performances will take place January 24th through February 10th at the Black Box Theatre on the Montana State University campus.
From Director Kevin Asselin (Death of a Salesman, A Little Night Music, My Fair Lady and Man of La Mancha), Noises Off is a wry but fond look at the world of theater that follows the misadventures of nine eccentric actors attempting to put on a play-within-a-play called ‘Nothing On.’ Under Asselin’s direction, a cast of Shakespeare in the Parks veterans will delight Gallatin Valley audiences with an off-the-wall comedy where everything that can go wrong… does.
Described as “breathlessly clever,” “splendid, delirious fun,” and “the funniest farce ever written,” get ready for an evening (or afternoon) of backstage antics, falling trousers, ringing phones, and flying sardines!
On Wednesday, Jan. 23rd, a special advance preview of Noises Off will precede the regular Black Box run. As a guest of the celebration, enjoy a special opportunity to see the play before it opens to the public, live entertainment, sumptuous catered fare, wine pairings, and a dessert reception with the show’s stars. The evening will be hosted by Las Vegas mentalist, Paul Draper. Paul has appeared on The History Channel, HBO, A&E, and more. Tickets are $75 and all proceeds support costs for the production.
Noises Off performances begin Jan. 24th with Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows at 7:30pm. Sunday matinees follow at 3pm through Feb. 10th. General admission tickets are $25, or secure one of the best seats in the house with $35 reserved seating. Advance tickets, including those for the preview celebration, are available for purchase at events.ticketprinting.com (search “Noises Off”). Student seating is also available for $10 and must be reserved by calling the office at (406) 994-3303.
The mission of Montana Shakespeare in the Parks is to engage and enrich both rural and underserved communities with professional productions of Shakespeare and other classics and, through educational outreach, to inspire creative expression and appreciation of the arts in young audiences. Learn more by visiting www.shakespeareintheparks.org. •