The Mail Order Bride / The Imaginary Invalid in repertoire at the Beckett Theatre

Resonance Ensemble presents presents the comedies The Mail Order Bride, by Charles L. Mee, and The Imaginary Invalid, by Moliere, in repertorie at the Theatre Row's Beckett Theatre from 27 Oct - 18 Nov 2006.

The Mail Order Bride is set in modern-day Brooklyn. The comedy revolves around Argan, an older hypochondriac who orders up a young Asian bride much to the outrage of his family and friends. But when a handsome young caterer arrives on the scene, the bride must choose between loyalty and love, and Argan is forced to learn the difference between growing old and growing up.

Directed by Eric Parness, The Mail Order Bride features John Henry Cox, Booth Daniels, Susan Ferrara, Vivia Font, Sue Jean Kim, Sam Kitchen, Peter McCain, Lori McNally, Melissa Miller and Susan Louise O'Connor.

The Mail Order Bride has set design by Dustin O'Neill, with costumes by Sidney Shannon, lighting by Aaron Mason and sound by Nick Moore.

The Imaginary Invalid: As Argan's (the invalid) financial circumstances collapse under the weight of excessive medical bills, made by his own fears and by the unscrupulous behavior of his two physicians, he decides to marry his daughter off to one of his doctors in return for a lifetime of free medical treatments. The idea meets opposition, though, when it becomes clear that the young lady's affections lie elsewhere. Soon the entire household is involved in an elaborate, uproarious plot to save true love.

Directed by Rebecca Patterson, The Imaginary Invalid features an all female cast: Virginia Baeta, Amy Driesler, Valentina McKenzie, Gisele Richardson, Samarra, Carey Urban, and Kari Washington.

The Imaginary Invalid has set design by Dustin O'Neill, with costumes by Jenny Fulton, lighting by Aaron Mason and sound by Sabrina McGuigan.