BRING LAUGHS TO THE STAGE IN BLITHE SPIRIT AND PRESENT LAUGHTER
THURSDAY, December 1 – SUNDAY, December 4
The cast and crew of Egg Harbor Township High School is preparing to bring two dramatic classics to the stage with Noël Coward’s Blithe Spirit and Present Laughter. Performances of the Broadway comedies take place at the school’s Performing Arts Center from Thursday, December 1, through Sunday, December 4. Show times are 7 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday. The dramas are comprised of nearly 80 students in the cast and crew.
Director Matthew Guenther, who also teaches German at Egg Harbor Township High School, says he is excited to bring these productions to the stage. “Plays by Noël Coward are some of the most revived works in theatre history. Everybody who is serious about plays, dramas or comedies knows who Noël Coward is, and they know these two shows. They are classics!”
Several of the roles are double-cast, due to the large number of students involved in the show. Featured actors include Tasmiah Haque and Emma Cortes as Ruth, and Adrianna Allen as Elvira. Andrew Genovese portrays Garry Essendine, and Erin Maegerle plays his wife, Liz. Charles is portrayed by Ephraim Smith and Adarsh Chauhan.
The production team members are Director Matt Guenther, Assistant Director Nancy Portnoy, Crew Advisor Kevin McCafferty, Producer Jason Kristeller, Costumer Leslie Volpe, and Sound Specialist Jim Bates.
Blithe Spirit is rated PG. Present Laughter is rated PG-13 for mature themes. Tickets for the individual shows are $10. A ticket for both productions is $15. To reserve tickets, e-mail
Jason Kristeller at kristelj@eht.k12.nj.us. Tickets will be available at the door on a first come, first served basis.
