By Daniel Bosserman, The Mountain Times
Sandy Actors Theatre (SAT) is thrilled to announce the opening of its latest production, Jack of Diamonds, directed by Ron Palmblad. The show will debut on Friday, February 14 at 7:00 p.m. and will run through March 9.
What happens when a group of retirees find out the man who swindled them out of all their money is in their grasp? They plot to kill him, of course! Join us for a night of too much fun in this laugh-out-loud comedy by Marian Kash and Douglas Hughes. Jack is a retired jeweler, now living in a semi-luxurious, privately-owned retirement home, where we meet his eccentric fellow residents.
Rose is a visually challenged techno-wizard; Flora is a forgetful yet artistically gifted woman; Balance is a glamorous, narcoleptic beauty. Life seems simple, until they learn their life savings have been stolen in a Ponzi scheme. Faced with financial ruin and the prospect of being forced into a state-run facility, the retirees discover the man who took their life savings has been hiding in their very own home, along with several million dollars in diamonds. What follows are hilarious attempts to recover their money and exact revenge, while trying to avoid detection by the authorities and Nurse Harper, who seems to be everywhere.
“Fast paced and funny, Jack of Diamonds elevates silliness to art,” says California’s Hamilton Spectator. Director Ron Palmblad says, “We’re excited to bring this comedy to our community, and it’s sure to be a night filled with laughs, surprises, and a touch of senior mischief, reminding us all that life does not end with retirement.”
In keeping with SATs usual practice, Wy’East Artisans Guild will offer their customary Gallery presentation of local artistic talent in the lobby at 7:00 p.m. on opening night before the performance, with a theme suggested by the play. The gallery event will continue throughout the run of the play until March 9 and will be titled “Hearts,” particularly appropriate for its opening on Valentine’s Day.
Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors, veterans, and students; $15 for children, available online at https://sandyactorstheatre.com/ or at the door. Don’t miss your chance to enjoy a night of fun, laughter, and unexpected twists with Jack of Diamonds.
What? Jack of Diamonds
When? Feb. 14-March 9, Fri. & Sat. at 7:30 p.m.; Sun. at 2:00 p.m.
Who? Sandy Actors Theatre
Where? Behind Ace Hardware, 17433 SE Meinig, Sandy.