The Game of Love and Chance

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Friday, Oct. 30, American Players Theatre (Spring Green), 7 pm

Former artistic director David Frank returns to APT to direct Pierre Carlet de Marivaux’s 18th-century French comedy about switching identities and falling in love with the “wrong” people. Prior to her arranged marriage, an apprehensive Silvia switches places with her maid Lisette to learn more about her intended husband. Coincidentally, her husband-to-be, Dorante, has the same idea, trading places with his valet, Harlequin. While “the help” have fun aping the behavior of the upper classes, the disguised couple falls in love. But there are plenty of issues of money and class to resolve before the wedding. A perfect excuse to visit APT in the fall, the production features the talented Kelsey Brennan, James DeVita, Melisa Pereyra and Marcus Truschinski.

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