South Jersey Players in association with SPQR Stage Company, will present BIG LOUIE IS COMIN’ TO TOWN by Jeff Dunne and directed by Marlene May.
In this short 15-minute comedy, Santa Claus (Edward Shakespeare) may think he has the whole “make the kids happy with gifts thing” in the proverbial bag – but just wait! Big Louie (Joe Chialastri) is moving in on his game and is pretty sure he has a better business model that’ll knock Santa right out of the Macy’s display windows. The action takes place in the McAllistor’s living room on Christmas Eve.
MAGIC FLOWERS, the short and sweet 30-minute original play by local playwright, Bill Sterritt, takes place on Christmas Eve in Manhattan. The story follows co-workers in an advertising agency, Ethel and Ralph, who seem to have nothing in common outside of the office. Ralph, portrayed by Erik Olsson, is wholly popular, while Ethel, played by Laura Cybert, prepares to spend yet another Christmas Eve alone – with a bottle of wine, that is. An unexpected shabby-looking guest arrives at Ethel’s door selling flowers. Feeling sorry for the obviously homeless gent and for herself, she buys his “magic flowers”, as he claims they will bring her love.
MAGIC FLOWERS has become a holiday tradition for Atlantic and Cape May County audiences. With the addition of BIG LOUIE IS COMIN’ TO TOWN, SJP and SPQR Stage Co. promise a light-hearted, witty, holiday package – two plays for the price of one!
Tickets are $20.00 per person. Reservations can be made by email at: spqrstageco@aol.com or by phone at: 323-793-2153. For info, and live streaming tix go to: www.studio;spacespnj.com
