Little Theatre of New Smyrna Beach presents its summer show: 'Cash On Delivery,' a British farce

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- The Little Theatre is pleased to announce the schedule for the performances of our Summer 2010 Show, "Cash On Delivery" a British farce by Michael Cooney under the direction of Patti Earl.

This fast paced farce concerns Eric, a self-styled con artist, who lost his job two years ago, and is afraid to tell his wife that he has been defrauding the welfare authorities with every possible trick and collecting thousands in welfare payments.

One day Jenkins (a government employee) comes by to check up on how all these benefits can be paid to the same address. And then other government employees begin to show up. Eric creates stories for his wife, the government workers and enlists help from his upstairs lodger, Norman, and his Uncle George to participate in his deceptions.

There is a scene-stealing cross dresser, a dead body, and mistaken identities -- all the ingredients to guarantee one side splitting scene after another. But don't get any ideas to try out yourself. Nabbed in the end, Eric confesses, and instead of jail time, he finds a job working for the government, because he knows all the tricks!

Director Patti Earl has assembled an experienced and talented cast to capture the essence of performing on the live stage as their roles portray the magical and comical moments that Cooney has created in this play.

Earl is an experienced stage performer in her own right, having performed at the Little Theatre and the Daytona Playhouse in numerous shows. She will debut as a director with this Little Theatre production of "Cash On Delivery."

SHOW TIMES:

Reserved seating is available at the Little Theatre Box Office at 386-423-1246. Adults are $14. Seniors are $13 and Students under 18 are $7. The Box Office is open week-days from 1 until 4 p.m. and 2 hours prior to each performance.

The show will be playing July 30, 31, Aug. 1, 6, 7 and 8. Curtain opens at 8 p.m. sharp except Sundays, which are matinee performances at 2 p.m.

More information is available at the Box Office or by visiting the Little Theatre online at www.NsbPlayers.org.