The final play in the Elora Community Theatre’s (ECT) 40th season drops the curtain on a humourous adult comedy, Sitting Pretty.
Take two single sisters, fifty-something: one unemployed, over-weight, depressed and not just a little dragged down; the other one slender, active, self-confident, optimistic and attractive, with a good job.
In a plot full of surprises for the sisters and those they encounter, the story is one of adventure that revolves around an opportunity for one sister to be a life model in an art class, baring it all.
Director, Mary Lloyd, reveals that the Sitting Pretty actors portray real people dealing with the real challenges life brings at all ages but particularly in middle age.
The play also includes hope, finding ways to live life to the fullest and the courage to take chances.
“These are characters with whom the audience can identify,” Lloyd said. “No matter what your age, there is always a new adventure waiting. And the characters speak to adult audiences of all ages. Love and acceptance are indeed found in the strangest places.”
The dramatic comedy contains coarse language and partial nudity, not suitable for a young audience.
The ECT presentation of Sitting Pretty, runs May 3 to 5, and May 9 to 11 at the Fergus Grand Theatre. Performances begin at 8pm except May 5 at 2pm. To purchase tickets contact the theatre at 519-787-1981 or www.fergusgrandtheatre.cahttp://www.fergusgrandtheatre.ca. To learn more about ECT visit www.eloracommunitytheatre.com.
