The Marion Art Center (the MAC) would like to announce the opening of the MAC Theater’s “Ripcord.” The playwright is David Lindsay-Abaire, who has won multiple Tony awards for his work as well as a Pulitzer Prize for Drama. His work includes “Kimberly Akimbo,” “Shrek the Musical” and “Rabbit Hole.”
Synopsis: A sunny room on an upper floor is prime real estate in the Bristol Place Senior Living Facility, so when the cantankerous Abby is forced to share her quarters with new-arrival Marilyn, she has no choice but to get rid of the infuriatingly chipper woman by any means necessary. A seemingly harmless bet between the old women quickly escalates into a dangerous game of one-upmanship that reveals not just the tenacity of these worthy opponents, but also deeper truths that each would rather remain hidden.
The play is directed by John Heavey. The cast includes Ken Ackerman, Kate Fishman, Ben Freeman, Suzie Kokkins, Tim Moynihan and Sue Salvesen. The MAC Production team is: Hannah Bessey, Michele Letourneau, Steven McManus, Gary Sousa and Maura Van Voris.
Kate Fishman, more commonly seen behind the scenes as a director, has taken on the role of Abby, and well-known thespian Suzie Kokkins has taken on the role of Marilyn.
The show dates are March 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23. Friday and Saturday shows start at 7:30 pm, and the Sunday matinee is at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $20 for members and $23 for nonmembers and are on sale now. More information can be found at marionartcenter.org/events.