Neil Simon's Brighton Beach Memoirs will end Theatre North West's season with shows April 19 to May 6.
Directed by founding artistic director Ted Price, this comedy is set in 1937 Brooklyn where the busy Jerome household is cramping 15-year-old Eugene's style.
Eugene Jerome is a younger brother, a Yankees fan, and a fledgling writer.
All he wants to do is write the great American novel, pitch for the Yankees, and see a girl naked - well, not necessarily in that order.
But first he has to do his chores and his homework, eat liver, put up with his cousin, bring his aunt a glass of water and his father the newspaper, help his brother write a letter, and go to the store for his mother - 15 times.
Could life get any tougher? Actually, yes. When you try to fit all the hopes, dreams, disappointments and personalities of two families under one roof, the complications that result can become very tough indeed.
This coming of age story is classic Theatre North West, with close examination of family issues and relationships; of a young man's search for identity; and even of the challenges faced during hard economic times. Perhaps Neil Simon's best play, Brighton Beach Memoirs is a hilarious and touching portrait of family life.
TNW is particularly excited to be welcoming two local youngsters, Andrea Pearce and Grace Waldie, to share the role of Laurie. Director Price has always had great success working with young people and it is a wonderful way to showcase up-and-coming talent from the Prince George community.
Tickets for Brighton Beach Memoirs are available at Books & Co., 1685 Third Avenue or call 250- 614-0039.
