THE CARNEGIE CLOSES 2014-15 THEATRE SERIES WITH STEVE MARTIN’S THE UNDERPANTS PLAYING WEEKENDS APRIL 10 – 26, 2015
(COVINGTON, KY) – The Carnegie proudly concludes its 2014-15 theatre series with comedian Steve Martin’s adaptation of Carl Sternheim’s flirtatious play, THE UNDERPANTS, playing weekends April 10–26, 2015.
Starring Erin Ward and Randy Lee Bailey, THE UNDERPANTS tells the story of an alluringly pretty housewife named Louise. Louise ignites debauchery in Dusseldorf when her underpants accidentally fall down during the king’s parade, shaming her stuffy husband and driving feverish interest in the room the couple is trying to rent. As Louise tangles with hilariously lecherous tenants, her flirtations with fantasy and adventure reveal more to a woman’s life than serving her husband.
Performances run weekends April 10 – 26, Friday & Saturday evenings at 7:30pm, Sundays at 3:00pm. Tickets for THE UNDERPANTS are $25, $18 for students and can be purchased through The Carnegie Box Office, open Tuesday – Friday 12pm – 5pm, in person or by phone at (859) 957-1940, or online at www.thecarnegie.com. Patrons seeking member discounts, group or student tickets should call to make arrangements.
A riotous sex farce a la BOEING BOEING, THE UNDERPANTS is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.
About The Cast
Randy Lee Bailey (Theo) is an actor, carpenter, writer, singer, husband, and uncle, living in northern Kentucky. He has been seen onstage at The Carnegie, Know Theatre, New Stage Collective, the Fringe Festival, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, Ensemble Theater of Cincinnati, Repertory Theater of St. Louis, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, and the Kentucky Shakespeare Festival, among others. Audiences at The Carnegie have seen Randy as Amos in CHICAGO and Boolie in DRIVING MISS DAISY.
Erin Ward (Louise) received her BFA from Northern Kentucky University last May. She has since performed in productions for The Know Theatre, New Edgecliff Theatre, Madcap Puppets, and Queen City Flash. Erin is also a proud cast member of OTRimprov. When Erin is not on stage, she is the Leadership and Development Coordinator of the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) and Booking Manager for Petite Princess Parties.
THE UNDERPANTS Cast and Production Team List
Cast:
- Louise Maske: Erin Ward
- Theo Maske: Randy Lee Bailey
- Versati: Brian Griffin
- Cohen: Michael Hall
- Gertrude: Jodie Schwegmann-Meyn
- Klinglehoff: Tom Manning
- The King: Sean Mette
Production Team:
- Director: Drew Fracher
- Scenic Designer: Ryan Howell
- Costume Designer: Jim Stump
- Lighting Designer: Sarah Andersson
- Sound Designer: Mike Mauntal
- Stage Manager: Carissa Gandenberger
- Asst. Stage Manager: David Netherton
Tickets:
- $25 Adults
- $23 Carnegie Members, Enjoy The Arts Members
- $20 Groups of 8 or More
- $18 Students
Performances:
THE UNDERPANTS will include eight performances:
Friday, April 10, 7:30pm ● Saturday, April 11, 7:30pm ● Sunday, April 12, 3pm Friday, April 17, 7:30pm ● Saturday, April 18, 7:30pm ● Sunday, April 19, 3pm Saturday, April 25, 7:30pm ● Sunday, April 26, 3pm
* Please note there will not be a performance Friday, April 24, 2015.
ABOUT THE CARNEGIE: The Carnegie is a multidisciplinary arts venue serving the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati community. It offers professional theatre, art exhibitions showcasing the best of local and regional artists, and a comprehensive arts education program.
The largest arts venue in Northern Kentucky, The Carnegie is home to the Carnegie Galleries, comprised of more than 6,000 square feet of gallery space; the Eva G. Farris Education Center, which provides arts education to thousands of children; and the 447-seat Otto M. Budig Theatre, which is home to The Carnegie’s Theatre and Concert Series.
The Carnegie receives ongoing operating support from ArtsWave, Kenton County Fiscal Courts, The Greater Cincinnati Foundation, The Cincinnati International Wine Festival, The Kentucky Arts Council and the Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile Jr. / US Bank Foundation. For more information, visit www.thecarnegie.com or call (859) 491-2030.
Behind the Curtain Cincinnati 