If you’ve ever doubted the power of laughter as a communal experience, you owe it to yourself to catch the final weekend of Neil Simon’s ingeniously reimagined comedy, “The Odd Couple (Female Version),” presented with wit and charm by Thingamajig Theatre Company.
In this refreshingly smart and sharp-tongued production, Florence Unger (Karisa Bruin) and Olive Madison (Ivy King) navigate the hilarious pitfalls of friendship, divorce and mismatched housekeeping with captivating nuance and comedic flair. Their sharply contrasting personalities create a delicious tension, heightened by Simon’s timelessly clever dialogue and a brilliant ensemble cast clearly relishing every line.
This exuberant staging caps a memorable season at Thingamajig Theatre, notable for its emotional depth and artistic versatility. Audiences were captivated by the heartfelt “All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914” and moved by the intellectual sparring of “A Walk in the Woods.” But it’s the current comedic gem that has audiences grinning from ear to ear.
“Such a hilarious show, don’t miss it,” one theatergoer enthusiastically remarked. Another viewer declared it among their favorite experiences at Thingamajig, while a third summed it up succinctly, saying, “I laughed and laughed and laughed.”
In theater, the only guarantee is impermanence. When the lights dim after Saturday’s closing performance, this hilarious production is gone forever. Secure your seats now, and let Thingamajig Theatre send you into the spring season with laughter.
For tickets and show information, visit pagosacenter.org.
