The Waynesburg University Players will present Woody Allen’s “Don’t Drink the Water,” a comedy triumph, as their summer play Friday, Aug. 2, and Saturday, Aug. 3. Both shows will be at 7:30 p.m. in the Goodwin Performing Arts Center on the University’s main campus.
Tickets cost $5 and can be purchased online at waynesburg.ticketleap.com/water; the public is cordially invited to attend.
“Don’t Drink the Water” takes place in a communist country during the early 1960s. An American family traveling abroad is forced to take refuge in an American embassy after they are suspected of being spies.
“This is a very funny play,” said Edward L. Powers, professor of theatre. “I’ve enjoyed it ever since I saw it performed by a community theatre in my hometown many years ago. Even though some of the references are dated, the situation and the characters are still hilarious.”
CAST LIST:
- Michelle Scheponik - Marion Hollander
- Jordan Thompson - Walter Hollander
- Christian Wilson - Axel Magee
- Michelle Frye - Ambassador Magee & Ms. Kasnar
- Zack Zeigler - Father Drobney
- Kristina Fisher - Miss Kilroy
- Emily Haywood - Susan Hollander
- Ellen Weekly - the Chef & Countess Bordoni
- Alaina Camps - a Russian Guard & the Princess of Bashir
- Edward L. Powers - Krojack & a Sultan
This upcoming academic year will mark Powers’ 20th year leading the Theatre Program at Waynesburg.
For more information, contact Powers at 724-852-3226 or epowers@waynesburg.edu.
