Noises Off

This production has closed

Presented in honor of Carmel Cares. This production was dedicated to the mission and community impact of Carmel Cares and made possible through the generosity of a private donor.

Often hailed as "the funniest farce ever written", Noises Off is a dazzling tour de force of theatrical comedy: an intricately crafted, laugh-out-loud celebration of backstage chaos, fragile egos and the unpredictable magic of live theatre.

PacRep's production was directed by husband-and-wife team Michael Champlin and Katie O'Bryon Champlin and featured a standout ensemble of Monterey County's finest comedic performers. The cast was led by local favorites Julie Hughett as Dotty Otley and Michael Storm as Lloyd Dallas, with Actors' Equity Association (AEA) guest artist Michael Jacobs as Selsdon Mowbray. Also appearing: Keith Larson (Frederick Fellowes), Jennifer Newman (Belinda Blair), Izzy Pedego (Poppy Norton-Taylor), Brandon Silberstein (Tim Allgood), Dale Tompson (Garry Lejeune) and Michelle Vallentyne (Brooke Ashton).

Noises Off follows the unraveling of a hopelessly incompetent British sex farce titled Nothing On, from a disastrous final dress rehearsal to a touring production in total collapse. Beneath the laughter lies a keenly observed portrait of human nature and of the peculiar ecosystem of the theatre: a heartfelt love letter to live performance and the indomitable will to make the show go on.

Production details

Written by

Michael Frayn

Venue

Founders Theatre

Rated

PG-13, ages 12+

Run time

2 hrs 30 min