Audition dates: Tuesday 11/4 and 11, 2025 at 11:00 am Read Through TBD
Rehearsals start: Monday, 2/2 from 2:00 to 4:50 pm then Mondays - 2:00 to 4:50 pm, Tuesdays - 2/10, 2/17,
2/24, 3/24, 3/31, 4/14 and 4/21 from 11 am to 12:50 pm, Fridays from 1:00 to 4:50 pm (4/3 is Good
Friday), Saturdays 2/21, 3/21, 3/29 and 4/4, and 4/18 from 1:30 to 4:50 pm
Set building: Saturday 4/11 from 4:30 to 9:20 pm
Set Decorating and finishing: Sunday, 4/12 from 4:30 to 7:50 pm
Light + Sound tech rehearsal: Wednesday 4/15 from 4:30 to 9:50 pm
Dress : Sunday 4/19 from 4:30 to 9:50 pm
Dress : Wednesday 4/22 from 4:30 to 9:50 pm
Set Strike: Tuesday 4/28 Starting at 10:00 am
Cast Party: Friday,5/1 in the evening at Barb Peterson's
When a simple autumn dinner spirals into chaos, the quiet lives of Peach, a spirited art teacher, and her
sports-obsessed husband Deke, are turned upside down. Add a charming neighbor, a passionate younger
sister, and a mysterious new boyfriend — and suddenly, small everyday tensions ignite into a whirlwind of
secrets, rivalries, and unexpected revelations.
Set against the backdrop of an upcoming children’s art show and a crumbling domestic routine, Still Life
with Pairs captures the humor, heartache, and hilarity of what happens when life’s little messes — and a
few well-placed pears — tip the balance.
A witty, heartfelt comedy about love, loyalty, and the art of navigating imperfect relationships.
Also
Peach and Deke have been married so long that they've begun to take each other for granted. But when
Peaches' younger sister, Cassie, brings her new boyfriend, Ford, to dinner, Deke begins to realize he
should not be taking his marriage for granted! although Peach's best friend, Linda, tries to keep her
from going too far, sibling rivalries, secret confessions, and everyday tensions heat up. And the more
time Peach and Ford spend together, the more Deke fears his sweet Peach may be trying to speed up
the "till death do us part" vow they'd made years ago! Set against the backdrop of an upcoming
children's art show and a crumbling domestic routine, Still Life With Pairs captures the humor,
heartache, and hilarity of what happens when life's little messes - and a few unbalanced pairs -tip the
balance.
Characters:
PEACH – 50-ish. Primary school art teacher, whose ”medium is her students.” She juggles career and managing the household well, but her upcoming art show has her a bit on edge. Interestingly, the more competent she is, the more she seems to enable Deke’s reliance on her.
DEKE – Peach’s husband. Definitely NOT an art aficionado, he’s settled into a comfortable routine of spending his free time on TV sports. Quick with a quip and charming as host and bartender at the opening dinner party, he was probably voted “Most Likeable” in high school. But he’s his own worst enemy when he thinks his marriage might be in trouble.
LINDA – Their next-door neighbor and Peach’s confidante. The wife of a doctor (who never appears), Linda is sarcastic and her own best audience. She’s also level-headed and loyal to Peach but at the same time, objective in her advice.
CASSIE – Peach’s younger sister. Never been married, but she’s “looking.” Peach calls her the real artist in the family, but they have clearly been rivals in many ways over the years. A bit insecure, she seeks approval – from her new boyfriend and from her big sister, too.
FORD – A photographer with his own gallery, he knows a lot about art in general. When first thrown into the opening dinner party, he is quiet and deferential, but it quickly becomes apparent that he is just “a nice guy.”
For questions
Contact: Judy Johnson, dcjmj28@hotmail.com
Audition dates: May 4 at 1:30 pm and May 5 at 11 am
Read Thru date: TBA
Rehearsals start: Saturday, 8/1 from 1:30 to 4:50 pm and then Mondays - 2 to 4:50 pm, Tuesdays,
8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25, 9/1, 9/22, 10/6, 10/13 from 11:00 am to 12:50 pm, Fridays from 1:00 to 4:50 pm and
Saturdays 8/15, 8/29, 9/5, 9/19 from 1:30 to 4:50 pm
Set building: 10/3 from 1:30 to 8:50 pm
Set Finish: 10/4 from 4:30 - 7:50 pm
Light + Sound tech rehearsal: Wednesday 10/7 from 4:30 to 9:50 pm
Dress : Sunday 10/11 from 4:30 to 9:20 pm
Dress : Wednesday 10/14 from 4:30 to 9:50 pm
Set Strike: Tuesday 10/20 starting at 10:00 am
Cast Party: Friday, 10/23 in the evening at Barb Peterson's
Summary: 2 women and 2 men
What happens when two longtime couples reunite for a quiet weekend getaway… and nothing goes quite as
planned?
Doug and Abby invite their old friends Max and Wynn to their lakeside retreat for what should be a relaxing visit.
But as wine is poured and old stories resurface, so do sharp-tongued jabs, long-held secrets, and a few truths
no one expected to confront.
With Norm Foster’s signature blend of wit and warmth, The Long Weekend is a sharply funny exploration of
friendship, marriage, and the baggage we bring along — whether we mean to or not.
By the end of the weekend, nothing will be quite the same… and you’ll be glad you came along for the ride.