(April 20, 2017) “The Savannah Sipping Society,” the latest offering by the Ocean Pines Players, runs April 21-23 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church on 103rd Street in Ocean City.
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.
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.
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.
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.