Hilarity is back and wackier then ever thanks to Grossmont College’s Stagehouse Theatre’s Production of Jeannette Thomas’s “The Odd Couple,” now playing through May 14.
Adapted from Neil Simon’s 1965 comedy “The Odd Couple,” when fussy, finicky, and sometimes anal Felix Unger and his sloth of a best friend Oscar decided to share an apartment together, the patterns of their own disastrous marriages begin to reappear with hilarious results.
Hilarity is back and wackier then ever thanks to Grossmont College’s Stagehouse Theatre’s Production of Jeannette Thomas’s “The Odd Couple,” now playing through May 14.
Adapted from Neil Simon’s 1965 comedy “The Odd Couple,” when fussy, finicky, and sometimes anal Felix Unger and his sloth of a best friend Oscar decided to share an apartment together, the patterns of their own disastrous marriages begin to reappear with hilarious results.
Garrett Johnston (Oscar) and Christopher Torborg (Felix) were great in the lead roles of Oscar and Felix, playing the chemistry of this famous bromance with such enthusiasm that you can see just how much their characters change throughout the play. Johnston dignified the stage as he delivered his lines with perfect comedic timing. With this, he had the audience frequently in stitches. Torborg was phenomenal as Felix, playing him with the perfect mixture of annoyance and likability by the annoying sounds that he would make when he tried to unplug his ears and pick up every little thing that was lying around the apartment. His fanatical enthusiasm was contagious, generating attacks of laughter.
The rest of the cast was excellent as well and hysterical to watch as they argued throughout the play.
Delia Mejia and Casey McNellen, who played the two British sisters Cecily and Gwendolyn were fantastic and proved that even though you have a small part; it can have major effects and the other characters and can change the course of the story. The laugh that they would do together was so annoying but you couldn’t help bust burst into laughter. Other standouts included Kian Kline-Chilton as Vinnie and Bradley McFarland as Murray.
The amazing costume design by Joan Mathison were expertly chosen with care and the wonderfully late 1960s New York apartment set were top-notch, bring the messy and entertaining world of Oscar and his friends to life. Overall, the show was funny and clever, over-the-top without going into overkill. The Stagehouse Theatre has once again brought hilarity to the house and nothing says entertainment like a wacky bunch of friends. Take one and see for yourself.
For more information about tickets or upcoming performances visit www.grossmont.edu.
