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Dorset Theatre Festival Debuts Dark Comedy ‘Advice’ Through Aug. 15
Theatergoers in Bennington County have a fresh summer production to check out, as the Dorset Theatre Festival is currently hosting the New England premiere of Brent Askari’s dark comedy “Advice.”According to a report first published by the Bennington Banner, the…
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Key points
- Dorset Theatre Festival is staging the New England premiere of Brent Askari’s dark comedy “Advice” through Aug. 15.
- The 85-minute show, directed by Adrienne Campbell-Holt, features a three-person cast exploring self-help culture and marital strain.
- Tickets are available online or through the box office at the festival’s theater on Cheney Road in Dorset.
BENNINGTON, Vt. NewsWK — Theatergoers in Bennington County have a fresh summer production to check out, as the Dorset Theatre Festival is currently hosting the New England premiere of Brent Askari‘s dark comedy “Advice.”
According to a report first published by the Bennington Banner, the production takes aim at modern self-help trends and domestic life through a fast-paced narrative performed without an intermission.
A High-Energy Dark Comedy in Dorset
Directed by Adrienne Campbell-Holt, the play centers on Joy and Ron, a successful couple whose quiet anniversary plans are disrupted by Ron’s former college roommate, Gary. Gary abruptly quits his job after selling a self-help manuscript, setting off an unexpected series of chaotic arguments in the couple’s high-rise apartment.
The three-person cast features Katie Lowes as Joy, Nayib Felix as Ron, and real-life husband to Lowes, Adam Shapiro, who brings physical comedy to the role of Gary. The production features a modern apartment set designed by Krit Robinson, complemented by lighting from Masha Tsimring, costumes by Phuong Nguyen, and sound design by Jane Shaw.
Show Details and Ticket Information
Here is what local theater lovers need to know about the current run:
- Location: Dorset Theatre Festival, 104 Cheney Road, Dorset, VT
- Run dates: Performing through Aug. 15
- Format: Approximately 85 minutes with no intermission
- Tickets: Available by calling 802-867-2223 (ext. 101) or visiting dorsettheatrefestival.org
With early performances drawing packed crowds, local patrons planning to attend are encouraged to reserve seats early before the limited run ends in mid-August.
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Based on reporting originally published by Bennington Banner. Read the original story.
