Mid-Life 2! is a musical revue that takes a look at the aches, pains and even joys of getting older, featuring songs like "Zumba Warriors," "A Trip To The Drugstore," "Where’d I Put My Glasses?" and "The Senior Discount."
The small cast consists of three men and three women, and they are all Dutch Apple alums. Luther Chakurian, playing Man 1, was just seen as Tom Bailey in A Wonderful Life. The Houston native was a company member with The Masquerade Theatre for 15 years and was voted “Best Actor” by the Houston Press in 2007 for the title role in Sweeny Todd. Christopher Tefft, playing Man 2, was recently seen as Mr. Martini in A Wonderful Life and is a professional church singer who has appeared with St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Park Avenue Christian Church and St. Joseph’s in the West Village. Man 3 will be portrayed by Kirk Lawrence, who is no stranger to the Dutch Apple stage. Kirk recently appeared as the cold Mr. Potter in A Wonderful Life and was also seen in Hairspray playing “everybody else of the male persuasion.” Kirk, as Jane Street, is co-host of the monthly Berks Community Television talk show “That’s What She Said!”
Dianne Stone Fussaro, playing Woman 1, actually got her start in professional theatre on the Dutch Apple stage the day that their doors opened. Since then Dianne has been in several productions, and she is the founding company member/producer for Theatre America, New York City. Woman 2 will be portrayed by Jennifer Hope. Recently seen as Mrs. Martini in A Wonderful Life, Jennifer has taken her career to five continents and 43 states, performing at The Kennedy Center, the Grand Ole Opry, and the Trump Taj Mahal. Lisa Coday will be performing as Woman 3. Lisa was recently seen as Milly Bailey in A Wonderful Life, and this will be her fourth show at Dutch Apple. During her 20 plus years as a performer, she has had the honor of performing with great artists such as Andy Williams, Glen Campbell and Bobby Vinton.
This production will be directed and choreographed by brothers Jim Walton and Bob Walton (who also wrote the script, music and lyrics). Jim and Bob wrote the hilarious predecessor Mid-Life! (The Crisis Musical), which was enjoyed by all at the Dutch Apple in 2008. Both Bob and Jim have appeared in productions on Broadway as well as off Broadway. In 1997 their musical My Brother’s Keeper won “Best New Musical” in the Backstage Bistro Awards.
Mid-Life 2! (The Crisis Continues) will be at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre December 30th through February 14th. It’s a hilarious comedy that will have you turning to your friends saying “That’s us!” However, you might want to leave the kids at home. Ticket prices range from $49 to $56 for meal and show. A limited number of show-only seats are available for $34. Call (717) 898-1900 to make a reservation, or order your tickets online at www.DutchApple.com.
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