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Factory Theatre Performance of "The Odd Couple"

Get ready for an evening of fun and laughter as the Greenville College Factory Theatre presents the popular comedy by Neil Simon, The Odd Couple, November 6-10, at 7:30 p.m.

The Odd Couple recounts the well-known story of the sloppy New York sportswriter Oscar Madison taking in his cleaning-fanatic friend Felix Unger, after his wife throws him out of the house. The two soon discover that the neatness of Felix and the messy habits of Oscar don't mix. According to director Jill Sussenbach, the results are disastrous, touching, and hilarious.

Michael Dando and James Turner fill the roles of the "odd couple." Rebecca Joiner and Anna Moorman play their love interests. Oscar and Felix's colorful card-playing cronies are portrayed by James Iler, Dan Coulter, Aaron Morrison, and Corey Merriman.

The Odd Couple's creator, Neil Simon, is unquestionably the most prolific and popular American playwright. Author of 28 plays, he has won four Tonys, two Emmys, a Screen Writers Guild Award, and a Pulitzer Prize. What is the secret to his success on the stage? Oxford Companion to American Theatre says, "He is a shrewd observer of human foilbles and a master of the one-line gag."

Come and see the unforgettable characters and clever dialogue in this entertaining and funny story - The Odd Couple - at the Factory Theatre. The Factory Theatre is located in the Kelsey Building on Harris Avenue in Greenville, Illinois. Tickets are available for $5 at Watson's Drug Store, Family Christian Stores, and the Dining Commons.

Last updated: November 6, 2001