What More Can a Girl Ask For? Hmmm.

How about asking for a bottle of Baby Duck and a $10 All-You-Can-Eat-Buffet?

On the one hand I'm not sure if I'll go to see The Arts Club Theatre Company's production of The Optimist (too busy). On the other hand playwright Morwyn Brebner has a reputation and I think I like chicks with reputations. (Hmm, she wrote the book for the musical Little Mercy's First Murder - that's what I mean by rep - just to be clear.)

Check out the press release below:

Arts Club Theatre Company presents

THE OPTIMISTS

By Morwyn Brebner
February 8 – March 3, 2007
Previews: February 8–13

Granville Island Stage

VANCOUVER, BC—The Arts Club Theatre Company is pleased to present the Vancouver premiere of The Optimists, a wry and invigorating observation of life by award-winning playwright Morwyn Brebner. From a first date at Swiss Chalet to a quickie wedding in Vegas—what more could a girl ask for? Sin City provides the unlikely setting for a recovering gambler (John Murphy) and his young fiancée (Anastasia Phillips) to jump-start their life together. Just hours before exchanging vows, however, they are joined by two old friends from Toronto (Scott Bellis and Jillian Fargey) who have a picture-perfect marriage. As the drinks begin to flow, the quartet of Canadians bare regrets and lay their hopes on the table: “Although we’re Canadian, let’s be optimistic, for just a day.”

Morwyn Brebner, a graduate of the National Theatre School, wrote the book and lyrics for Little Mercy’s First Murder, the “musical-noir” that has captivated audiences across Canada.

Director: Rachel Ditor. Starring: Scott Bellis, Jillian Fargey, John Murphy, Anastasia Phillips.

Design Team: Ted Roberts (set), Marsha Sibthorpe (lights), Rebekka Sorensen (costumes), Andy Horka (sound). Stage Management: Caryn Fehr, Ronaye Haynes

IN BRIEF: The Arts Club Theatre Company presents The Optimists by Morywn Brebner at the Granville Island Stage (1585 Johnston Street) from February 8 to March 3, 2007 (PREVIEWS: FEBRUARY 8–13).

Monday at 8 pm
Tuesday at 7:30 pm
Wednesday–Saturday at 8 pm
and Wednesday & Saturday at 2 pm.
Tickets are $25–$36.50, with discounts for students, seniors, and groups.
Call Ticketmaster 604.280.3311 or the Arts Club Box Office 604.687.1644, or visit artsclub.com

SPECIAL PERFORMANCES
Community Matinee – Wed, Feb 14, 2 pm. All tickets just $25!
Monday Mix Lecture – Feb 19, 8 pm. Join us at 7 pm for a free pre-show talk.
Talk Back Tuesday – Feb 27, 7:30 pm. Post-show chat with the cast and crew.

xoxo

MVL