Barefoot in the Park

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Cast members rehearse for the Sun Prairie Civic Theatre production of "Barefoot in the Park.”

Cast members rehearse for the Sun Prairie Civic Theatre production of "Barefoot in the Park.”

Neil Simon’s reign on Broadway in the 1960s and ’70s is unparalleled. His character-driven comedies are precursors to Seinfeld in their focus on New Yorkers’ loveable quirks. Barefoot in the Park is a look at newlyweds, negotiating the path from truly “the honeymoon period” to coping with the slings and arrows of everyday life. Sun Prairie Civic Theatre stages the “opposites attract” classic at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Feb. 2-10, and 2 p.m., Feb. 11.

media release: Get ready for laughter and love as Sun Prairie Civic Theatre presents the Neil Simon classic comedy “Barefoot in the Park” February 2 – 11 at Sun Prairie’s Central Heights Middle School Theater. This timeless tale of newlywed bliss and domestic chaos promises an evening of humor, heartwarming moments and relatable situations for anyone who’s ever been in a relationship.

For five performances only, audiences will step into the charmingly chaotic world of Paul and Corie Bratter, two newlyweds adjusting to married life in a cozy sixth-floor, walk-up apartment. Corie is a free spirit who leaps before she thinks. And Paul is an up-and-coming lawyer who prefers his routine.

While navigating their opposites-attract personalities, quirks of their tiny apartment, unexpected visits from Corie’s mother, and a not-as-expected dinner date with their eccentric neighbor, Victor Velasco, Paul and Corie discover that love can bloom even amidst the most hilarious mishaps. Prepare for laugh-out-loud moments as this couple learns to navigate the ups and downs of married life and proves even the smallest apartment can hold the biggest love.

Director Frank Peot, a longtime Sun Prairie Civic Theatre member, brings Neil Simon’s classic to life with a cast of local actors. The production features Sun Prairie residents Mike Schuster as Victor Velasco and Dan Presser as the Telephone Repairman, alongside DeForest’s Dakota Viken as Paul, Verona’s Kali Becker as Corie, Madison’s Dawn Ashley as Mother, and Waunakee’s Eugene Boyd as the Delivery Man. And is supported by local volunteers who build and paint sets, sell tickets, manage props, design costumes and provide sound and lights to name a few.

“’Barefoot in the Park’ is a timeless comedy that has captivated audiences for over six decades,” says Peot. “Neil Simon’s endearing characters continue to resonate with audiences largely because we all desire to find humor in the everyday moments of life. And his sharp wit and dialogue bring these hilarious and heartwarming stories to life in a way we can all connect.”

Performances are February 2, 3, 9 and 10 at 7 p.m. and February 11 at 2 p.m. All performances are at the Central Heights Theater located inside Central Heights Middle School at 220 Kroncke Drive in Sun Prairie.

General admission tickets are $20 for adults; $17 for seniors, 60 years old and over, and active military; and $15 for youth ages 18 years old or younger. Tickets may be purchased in advance online at sunprairiecivictheatre.com. Tickets will also be sold at the door prior to each performance. The production is presented through special arrangement with Samuel French, New York City, New York.

Sun Prairie Civic Theatre (SPCT) is a community of volunteers who have been sharing their time and talent to educate people of all ages in the experience of live theater on stage, backstage and in the audience since 1970. Anyone interested in getting involved or supporting the organization can learn more at sunprairiecivictheatre.com.