Photo by Gordon Mosley
Kori Bielaniec (left) of Livonia plays Beth in the comedy “Til Beth Do Us Part” at the Players Guild of Dearborn weekends through January 29. Others in the cast include Margaret Kinnell (second from left) of Wayne as Margo James, April Denny of Dearborn Heights as Suzannah Hayden and Patrick Denyer of Dearborn as Gibby Hayden. The Guild’s theatre is located at 21730 Madison in Dearborn. For more information, call (313) 561-TKTS or go to www.playersguildofdearborn.org.
By SUE SUCHYTA
The Players Guild of Dearborn filled the house with laughter with its three weekend run of the Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten comedy “Til Beth Do Us Part.” The show closes Jan. 29 with 2:30 p.m. Sunday matinee.
Stempek of Livonia’s Guild directing debut chases away the winter blues as the talented cast warms up audiences with well-deserved laughter.
WHEN CHOCOLATE MEETS A WEATHER FRONT
The show centers on Suzannah, a chocolate entrepreneur, who is stressed out by her husband Gibby’s sloppiness and unwillingness to help around the house. Feeling overwhelmed, she takes her friend Margo’s advice and hires an assistant, Beth.
STORM FRONT AHEAD
However, Beth’s energy and talents may come with an ulterior motive, and her clean sweep just might be aiming the broom at Gibby.
WSU THEATRE STUDENTS SET THE SCENE
The beautiful set was designed by Wayne State technical theater undergraduate students Lisa Berg of Canton and Anthony Karpinski of Grosse Pointe. The multiple doors and walk-in closet complete the comic romp, and the realistic offstage kitchen even has visible cupboards worthy of a rising chocolate purveyor.
APRIL SHINES IN JANUARY
April Denny of Dearborn Heights as Suzannah Hayden and Patrick Denyer of Dearborn as Gibby Hayden set the tone with their easy banter and believability as a couple. Most married folks will recognize elements of their own spousal situation comedy in the pair.
EXES AT IT
Margaret Kinnell of Wayne as Margo James and Ron Williams of Redford as Hank Russell, exes who remain separate friends with the Haydens, complete the comic quartet.
A WOMAN WALKS INTO A BAR…
Kinnell is a comic delight, from her droll delivery and funny facial expressions to her spot-on physical comedy. Her singles bar scene with Gibby is one of the funniest moments of the show.
UNBEARDED
Williams is an hysterical part of the friends’ plan to get rid of Beth as one discovers the a reason he shaved his beard off for this role. Suffice to say his adjustment to support garments and heels will leave you roaring with laughter.
WITH A WINK AND A SMILE
Kori Bielaniec of Livonia continues to grow as an actress and please audiences in her latest role as Beth Bailey. This time she adopts a high speed agenda that defies the slow southern drawl she so sweetly adopts. She nails the comic timing, and is a good foil for Gibby’s bluster. Don’t blink when she’s onstage or you’ll miss a trick or sly wink.
TRYGG TRYOUT
Newcomer Linda Trygg of Westland rises to the Guild’s comic expectations as Celia Carmichael, a British chocolate CEO who comes to town in measure Suzannah’s success.
MAYNE STAGE
James Mayne of Redford and Marni Hack of Royal Oak co-produced the show, which features strong production values, from the costumes to the lighting and properties.
TICKET LINE
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