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The Second Time Around
Comedy
Directed by David Middleton
Performed Sept 7-17 2006
Widowed seniors find romance in their
golden years, but when they decide to introduce each other to their
adult children, they meet with a wall of resistance and disapproval.
Although the children's own marriages are anything but perfect, they
don't hesitate to give relationship advice to their parents!
Funny, fast-paced, and full of witty
banter, this endearing comedy appeals to all ages.
Synopsis:
Senior citizens Samuel Jonas and Laura Curtis, a widower and a widow,
strike up a love affair. When they announce plans to live together
without marrying so they can keep social security benefits they'd
otherwise lose, their children hit the ceiling even though they were
never close to their deceased parent and their own marriages leave a lot
to be desired.
Sam's daughter is married to her ex analyst, a
stuffy neurotic, and Laura's son has a wife who is paranoid about food
additives and their sexual performance. All ends well for the elderly
twosome, but not before the entire second generation is in nervous fits.
And the surprise ending will be fun for everyone.
Comments from the Director:
"Love is lovelier, the Second Time Around"...so
the lyric of the Frank
Sinatra song goes and it's true. That is, as long as it's someone else's
mother or father who’s
falling in love. Somehow, we believe that as
our
parents mature, their thoughts of
intimacy and companionship
fade away. Or, maybe, we just find it hard to
accept that there might
be room for someone else in
their lives. The Second Time Around
takes a look at life and
love from the senior's point of view and finds
humor in
the opposition brought by
the young. But, let's face it,
young or old you can’t stop the course
of true love...any time around. It
has been great fun working with this talented cast to bring these
wonderful
characters to life. I
appreciate all their hard work and
patience for my idiosyncrasies.
The present, a spring morning
The lanai of the Clearwater home of Samuel Jonas
There will be a 20 minute intermission - between
the Acts
Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French,
Inc.
Copyright laws prohibit the use of cameras or any
recording
Cast of Characters
(in order of appearance)
Cynthia
Morse...............................................Cory McBride
Mike Curtis ....................................................Bruce
Inverso
Samuel Jonas.................................................Walter
Raine
Laura Curtis ..............................................Maureen
Searle
Eleanor Curtis ...........................................Mary Kay Cyrus
Dr. Arthur Morse.................................. John Patrick Smith
Bruce Morse ..............................................Ben Sandrowitz
Angela.......................................................... Jessica
Strout
Standing L-R: Jessica Strout, Cory McBride, David Middleton, Angie
Smith, John Smith, Mary Kay Cyrus, Bruce Inverso, Rita Kitenplon
Seated L-R: Ben Sandrowitz, Walter Raine, Maureen Searle
Meet the Cast
 MARY KAY CYRUS (Eleanor Curtis) - Mary Kay is excited to be performing
at FWP. Recently arrived in Florida, she has already worked with
Carrollwood Players and Venue Theatre. She has performed in the
Richmond, Virginia area and was Managing Director of Reflections
Repertory Company. Many thanks to her husband for taking a new job in an
area so rich in the arts.
 BRUCE INVERSO (Mike Curtis) - Bruce is thrilled to be back at FWP
for this production. In the past, you've seen him here in Ladies of the
Jury and Light Up the Sky. Just recently he performed in Ravenscroft (ICP).
He sends special thanks to the cast for making this play so much fun,
David for his direction, and to Lynda, for her support.
 CORY MCBRIDE (Cynthia Morse) - Cory is excited to be back at FWP
where she last performed in Ladies of the Jury.
She has also performed in Squabbles (DST), The Unexpected Guest
(West Coast Players) and received
a Lary Award nomination for her performance in Don't Mention My Name
(West Coast Players). "Thank you
to my family and friends for coming tonight."
 WALTER RAINE (Samuel Jonas) - Walter is delighted to be back at FWP
where he debuted last fall in The Sunshine Boys.
You've seen him recently in Romeo & Juliet
at The Largo Cultural Center and
he has just finished a featured role in the pilot for a sitcom titled, Pawn'd. Hopefully you'll be seeing him on TV
next spring. "Enjoy the show!"
 BEN SANDROWITZ (Bruce Morse) - This is Ben's debut at FWP. He has
performed in the
One-Act Play Festival in
Gulfport and in an Orlando production of The Rocky Horror Picture
Show. Ben is in graduate
school and would like to thank his parents for their support and the
great movie comedian Harold Lloyd for his inspiration.
 MAUREEN SEARLE
(Laura Curtis) - Maureen is a
world traveler who has been acting in shows that range from Stepping Out through Noel Coward comedies to heavy
drama such as Pack of
Lies (about real life atomic
spies.) She has also directed plays for over 10 years and is thoroughly
enjoying working with David and all the cast - a happy team!
 DR. JOHN PATRICK
SMITH (Dr. Arthur Morse) -
From real life veterinarian, to neurotic psychiatrist just how big of a
character leap can that be? You've seen John in many roles at FWP, and
recently as the Tin Man in Tarpon Springs unique production of The Wizard of Oz. He says, thank you Angie, Assistant
Stage Manager and wife, for all your help and support.
 JESSICA STROUT (Angela) - Jessica is a welcome newcomer to the
Francis Wilson stage. Her past work with Avenue Players and later, in
Carousel with City Players,
earned her two Lary Award nominations. She thanks David for the
opportunity to shine in this "cameo" role.
Meet the Director
 DAVID MIDDLETON (Director)
- David is semi-retired and, after an
absence from theatre work for several years, has returned to active
participation in community theatre. This is David's first appearance as
director at FWP; however, he has been seen on stage in several of our
productions. He has appeared in shows at St. Petersburg Little Theatre,
West Coast Players, Oakhurst Theatre Company and the Early Bird Dinner
Theatre and he has directed for St. Pete Little Theatre, and other local
groups. He recently directed the very successful, Driving Miss Daisy
for
Island Community Theatre.
Stage Manager
 RITA KITENPLON (Stage Manager) - When not in front of the footlights
herself, you will often find Rita leading the troops behind the scenes.
She's a favorite with all our local community theatres and you've seen
her here in Anna's
Brooklyn Promise and Mr. Angel amongst others. She is also on the Board
of Directors of FWP. She sends her love to Steve and thanks him for his
support and patience. |
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