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August 7, 2016 by

Private Lives ‡

Jeff Nomination Joseph Wycoff (Actor in a Leading Role)

Directed by Alison C. Vesely
Scenic Design – Angela Miller
Sound Design – David Mauer
Costume Design – Megan Tan

Cast

Elyot – Joseph Wycoff
Amanda – Melanie Keller
Victor – Christian Gray
Sybil – Leah Wagner
Bellhop – Tim Garvey
Louise – Mary Hobein
Maid – Jen Schmidt

The Story

When they meet on the French Riviera, Elyot Chase and his ex-wife Amanda discover that the only force stronger than their hatred for each other, is their love for each other. Determined to get back together again, Elyot and Amanda have only one roadblock to overcome—both are honeymooning with their new spouses! Noel Coward’s dark comedy of love proves that while we might be able flee from the constraints of society, we can’t escape our own “private lives.” The elegant surroundings of Mayslake Hall provide the perfect setting for Noel Coward’s sophisticated wit, as Elyot and Amanda skewer hypocrisies and social conventions, and seek true love, regardless of the costs to their reputations.

Joseph Wycoff & Melanie Keller

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