(April 13, 2017) Unless we are profoundly fortunate, most of us get derailed by life from time to time. One minute everything is going according to plan and the next, all bets are off.
It’s even worse when you are new in town and don’t know anyone. That is what is happening for four women “of a certain age” at the outset of “The Savannah Sipping Society,” the latest offering by the Ocean Pines Players.
Although it is hilarious, the humor in this award-winning play comes from the realistic struggles of these women, who have absolutely nothing in common except that they have all lost their footing and could use a friend, whether they want one or not.
With the help of some snappy direction, fun music, insightful performances and a cozy and lushly decorated set, the play is a reminder that despite our individual quirks and foibles, we all just want to feel safe, loved and at home in the world, no matter how crazy we feel sometimes.
Despite the all-female cast, nationwide reviews of the play assure audiences that this is not just a “chick play.” The struggles faced by these women are universal: illness, divorce, grief, job loss, caregiving, etc. Several reviewers noted that it is often the men who are laughing the loudest and everyone can relate to at least one of the challenges these ladies are dealing with – not always with grace and finesse.
If this were a film, it would be rated PG: the language is clean, but the characters occasionally consume alcohol modestly and there are some nuanced sexual references.
The play runs April 21-23 and April 28-30 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church on 103rd Street in Ocean City. Curtain time is 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 4 p.m., Sunday. It is open seating and tickets cost $15, which includes snacks, beverages and dessert. Wine is optional at $1 per glass.
For reservations or questions, call 410-600-0462. Walk-ins are also welcome on a space available basis. Doors open 30 minutes before curtain time.
The Ocean Pines Players is an all-volunteer local 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a strong outreach and service mission. All profits from the performances are split between the Players’ Performing Arts Scholarship Program and the many community support activities provided by St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, including the cold weather shelter, community lunches and clothing drives.
It’s even worse when you are new in town and don’t know anyone. That is what is happening for four women “of a certain age” at the outset of “The Savannah Sipping Society,” the latest offering by the Ocean Pines Players.
Although it is hilarious, the humor in this award-winning play comes from the realistic struggles of these women, who have absolutely nothing in common except that they have all lost their footing and could use a friend, whether they want one or not.
With the help of some snappy direction, fun music, insightful performances and a cozy and lushly decorated set, the play is a reminder that despite our individual quirks and foibles, we all just want to feel safe, loved and at home in the world, no matter how crazy we feel sometimes.
Despite the all-female cast, nationwide reviews of the play assure audiences that this is not just a “chick play.” The struggles faced by these women are universal: illness, divorce, grief, job loss, caregiving, etc. Several reviewers noted that it is often the men who are laughing the loudest and everyone can relate to at least one of the challenges these ladies are dealing with – not always with grace and finesse.
If this were a film, it would be rated PG: the language is clean, but the characters occasionally consume alcohol modestly and there are some nuanced sexual references.
The play runs April 21-23 and April 28-30 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church on 103rd Street in Ocean City. Curtain time is 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 4 p.m., Sunday. It is open seating and tickets cost $15, which includes snacks, beverages and dessert. Wine is optional at $1 per glass.
For reservations or questions, call 410-600-0462. Walk-ins are also welcome on a space available basis. Doors open 30 minutes before curtain time.
The Ocean Pines Players is an all-volunteer local 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a strong outreach and service mission. All profits from the performances are split between the Players’ Performing Arts Scholarship Program and the many community support activities provided by St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, including the cold weather shelter, community lunches and clothing drives.