Marc plays Miss Abigail, the woman with all, maybe more, advice than a person would ever need on how to date, mate, and marry. Her lessons come from her own experience as well as books, most of which were published before 1950. (funny how much information still applies).
David is the young, Mexican assistant, who has the “hots” for Miss Abigail. (sorry, I did not know how else to express it). He is instrumental in seeing that the show runs smoothly. Keeping the show on track is a tribute to these two actors.
The production must be different every night because so much depends on audience participation. Audience members were personally instructed in everything from personal hygiene to how to pick up a dropped handkerchief. (Keeping the butt in the air is very important).
Marc and David have impressive stage credits and were able to flow with some unexpected happenings. Sometimes it was hard to tell what were scripted lines and what were ad-libs. Both actors stayed in character no matter what the audience threw at them. The night that I was there the audience was very receptive to the silliness without trying to upstage the actors. I give both young men credit for staying in character and never losing control of the situation. (I have seen that happen with less experienced actors).
Director Bob Angelini also deserves credit for some excellent bits of stage business and using not only the stage area, but the complete theatre. (I would have loved to been present for rehearsals for this show). The result of all of this is that I, and my table mates never stopped laughing. (One does get to know his/her table mates. Practicing puckering your lips with complete strangers will do that).
This is a funny show, but it takes two talents like Marc de la Concha and David J. Raposo to carry it off.
MISS ABIGAIL'S GUIDE TO DATING, MATING & MARRIAGE runs until June 29th in the Cabaret.
On the Main Stage the musical Happy Days, based on the TV show by the same title opens June 27th.
Check out their website or call the box office at 570 748 8083 for more information. Millbrook Playhouse gives you a chance to see rising stars before they become famous and we can no longer afford the ticket prices.
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