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HARVEY
March 27, 2020 @ 7:30 am - April 5, 2020 @ 2:00 am PDT
A whimsical imaginary friend, a man with substance problems, a family who doesn’t understand and wish to lock their delusional brother away – all create the backdrop for the thought-provoking first of the 2020 productions by the Ojai Performing Arts Theater, “HARVEY” opening March 27 at Matilija Auditorium for two weekends.
OPAT Artistic Director Richard Camp continues to bring plays to Ojai that contain timeless relevance. He has done this again as he directs “HARVEY” with Director Craig Anderson. Working together in 2018 with “On Golden Pond,” the two have teamed again and cast a delectably talented group of actors for this adaptation.
“Craig Anderson and I are very excited to have found these dynamic actors to fill out the cast,” Camp said. “Each of them has the talent and creative drive to bring this American classic to a new life in the compelling and vigorously spirited manner that we intend… and may even make you believe that invisible rabbits DO exist!
“’HARVEY’ is not just a “little, lighthearted comedy,” said Camp, “but one that’s been compared to “Cuckoo’s Nest” in its handling of mental illness and alcoholism, without losing its delightful sense of humor. It won the Pulitzer Prize over Tennessee’s “The Glass Menagerie” in 1945… quite an achievement.”
THE CAST IS…
Brittany Danyel Schottky as Myrtle Mae Simmons
Lee Ann Manley as Veta Louise Simmons
Jim Halverson as Elwood P. Dowd
Susan Kelejian as Mrs. Ethel Chauvenet
Angelica Smith as Ruth Kelly, R.N.
Alexander Schottky as Duane Wilson
Michael Holden as Dr. Sanderson
Paul Sulzman as Dr. Chumley
Sindy McKay as Betty Chumley
David Newcomer as Judge Gaffney
Louis Graham as E. J. Lofgren
Opening night will have special VIP tickets that include a post-show, meet-the-actors reception. This season, all tickets will be assigned seating so it’s best to order online to select your favorite seats. As with all OPAT productions, proceeds will benefit an Ojai nonprofit. For this production, Help of Ojai is the benefactor.
The production will run weekends March 27-29, April 3-5, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm, and Sundays at 2:00 at Matilija Auditorium. Tickets on sale now HERE or call 805-646-5433.
CALENDAR INFORMATION
HARVEY by Mary Chane
Co-directed by Craig Anderson and Richard Camp
March 27 – 29 and April 3-5
Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm, Sundays at 2 pm
Tickets are $40 for General Admission and $30 Seniors/Students
Tickets HERE Or call 805-646-5433
Produced by Ojai Performing Arts Theater, a California nonprofit.