The Theatre Department will be presenting “Meteor Shower” by Steve Martin on Feb. 26-March 1.
Director Mark Frank calls the play “a sharp and surprising comedy by Steve Martin (that will) light up the stage at the PACE Studio Theatre on the Southeast Campus of Tulsa Community College.”
Set in an Ojai backyard beneath a sky full of shooting stars, the play follows Norm, played by Randy Bolding, and his wife Corky, portrayed by Mariah Chartier, as they invite another couple over to watch a meteor shower. Their guests, Gerald, played by Michael Reed, and Laura, portrayed by Kira Dees, arrive expecting an evening of stargazing and friendly conversation.
Instead, as cocktails flow and the night unfolds, tempers flare, sparks fly, literally, and the evening spins hilariously out of control. In this clever and absurdist comedy, Steve Martin takes an offbeat look at the comic anxiety lurking just beneath the surface of modern marriage.
What begins as small talk gradually unravels into surreal hilarity, exposing insecurities, rivalries, and the unpredictable nature of relationships.
Martin is an acclaimed comedian, actor, writer, and producer whose career spans more than five decades. Rising to fame in the 1970s as a groundbreaking stand-up comedian, he became one of Hollywood’s most recognizable film stars with hits such as “The Jerk,” “Planes,”“Trains and Automobiles,” and “Father of the Bride.”
He is also the co-creator and star of the hit Hulu series “Only Murders in the Building,” alongside Martin Short and Selena Gomez. In addition to his film and television work, Martin is an accomplished playwright and author, as well as a Grammy Award–winning banjo player. His distinctive blend of intelligence, absurdity, and wit has made him one of America’s most respected and versatile entertainers.
The production is directed by Mark Frank, associate professor, and coordinator and director of theatre. The set is designed by Jared Hansen. Lighting design is by Stephanie Stone. Costumes and make-up are by Emily Westerfield. Sound design is by Ally Hardsaw. The stage managers are Sylvia Ortiz and Abby Tarhuini. Understudies are Patrick O’Brian and Evan Grigg.
“Meteor Shower” runs Feb. 26, 27, and 28 at 8 p.m., with a matinee performance on March 1 at 2 p.m. in the PACE Studio Theatre on the Southeast Campus of Tulsa Community College, 10300 E. 81st St. Please note: The play contains adult themes and strong language.
Tickets may be purchased at the door or online at www.pacetickets.tulsacc.edu For more information, contact the PACE Studio Theatre Box Office at (918) 595-7777 or go to https://www.facebook.com/share/18UXii2tKE/.
