CARLYLE - Those interested in theatre are in for a treat with Carlyle’s Cornerstone Theatre performing Deceiving Granny by Michael J Taylor as their spring play.
They chose this play after some involved with the theatre went to see it in Regina.
“They all found it hilarious and thought it was the one we should do,” said co-director Dianne Twietmeyer. “They thought it was funny and could see that it was something suited to our group. When I got to read the play, I thought people are going to love this play.”
Deceiving Granny was decided on at the end of February, and at the beginning of March the crew was already building sets and the cast was rehearsing.
“It all came together very quickly,” said Twietmeyer. “We have a fantastic cast.”
“We haven’t done a real farce for years. When we did them in the past, everyone enjoyed them. From the very beginning, the cast loved this play. They have loved being in it. They learned their lines right away. It came together so quickly,” added Twietmeyer.
They have been rehearsing twice a week since the beginning of March.
“No one is tired of it,” said Twietmeyer. “We are all so into it. It’s so fun.”
Twietmeyer does not want to give the plot away.
“It’s a comedy but it's also a mystery,” said Twietmeyer. “It’s a farce full of slapstick and a lot of very funny characters.”
“Without giving too much away it's about a young couple trying to impress a grandmother that they have never met to inherit three million dollars,” continued Twietmeyer. “But the people will have to come and see it to see what the deception is.”
Twietmeyer says this is the perfect palate cleanser after the federal election.
“The main thing people need to know is that it is a very funny comedy,” said Twietmeyer. “Once the election is over and people can just go back to being friends with each other again, this will be a great night out or Sunday afternoon out to just have a good laugh.”
They have built an intricate set that Twietmeyer is excited for everyone to see.
“It’s a basic living room set except that there is an upstairs section with bedrooms and seven different openings. There are lots of doors that people will be running in and out of,” said Twietmeyer.
“It’s a gorgeous set. People will have to come and see it. They will want it for their own,” continued Twietmeyer.
Deceiving Granny will be at the Cornerstone Theatre on May 2 and 3 with cocktails at 7 p.m. and the show starting at 8 p.m. The May 4 matinee will be at 2 p.m.
The Royal Canadian Legion will be catering this year’s dessert theatre.
“We have done many years of dinner theatre so we thought this year we would try something different to keep the cost down for people,” said Twietmeyer. “The plot revolves around brownies, so the dessert is going to be a variety of brownies and toppings."
Tickets are $25 which covers a ticket, snacks and dessert served at intermission.
Tickets can be purchased by emailing [email protected] or by calling Don Carter at 306-453-2229. Organizers ask patrons to use email if possible, and they will receive a confirmation email once their tickets have been reserved.
