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Kindred Spirits a new play by Alice Scovell, based on the characters and story of Noel Coward's "Blithe Spirit"
August 2 - 18, 2024
In this World Premiere sequel to Noël Coward's Blithe Spirit, the whimsical chaos of the spirit world collides, once again, with the realm of the living. Haunted by his past loves (literally), Charles Condomine finds it challenging to finish his latest book and pursue a beguiling love interest. Romance, jealousy, and unexpected reunions combine for a spirited, comedic romp, filled with witty repartee and otherworldly surprises. In Kindred Spirits, Alice Scovell--the playwright behind the Oscar Wilde sequel The Rewards of Being Frank--brings back to life many of Coward’s beloved characters, and introduces a few new, memorable ones.
Previously on Blithe Spirit...
While visiting his country home in Kent, writer Charles Condomine invites Madame Arcati, a local medium, to conduct a séance for a small group. Charles, who is conducting research for a new book, is a skeptic. But then, to his great surprise and agitation, the ghost of his first wife Elvira appears to him. No one else can see the ghost, including his sensible second wife Ruth, who thinks Charles is purposely tormenting her. Elvira revels in causing chaos, and her plot to have Charles join her (aka, kill him) goes awry and kills Ruth instead. Enraged, Ruth joins Elvira as a ghost in the house. Madame Arcati returns to send both ghosts back to the Other Side, but has she been successful? After insulting his late wives in case they can hear him, Charles flees the house to travel. As soon as he leaves, the unseen ghosts--which are most definitely still in residence--wreak havoc.
Kindred Spirits starts 12 years after the events of Blithe Spirit.
Recap written by Alice Scovell
Elvira
Ruth
Madame Arcati
Charles Condomine
Tora Nogami Alexander*
Claire Porter
Jasimine Bouldin
Ruth
Connie Castanzo*
Avis Walker
Courtney Lucien*
Elvira
Kelly Mengelkoch*
Madame Arcati
Christine Pedi*
Gertrude Condomine
Austin Tichenor*
Charles Condomine
Directed by Brian Isaac Phillips+
Scenic Design: Samantha Reno
Assistant Scenic Design: Chris Holloway
Costume Design: Rainy Edwards
Lighting Design: Watson
Sound Design: Kevin Semancik
Properties Design: Robert Carlton Stimmel
Fight Director: Gina Cerimele-Mechley
Stage Manager: Cole Sweasy*
Assistant Stage Manager: Abby Sherr
*Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, and Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
+Member of SDC- The Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers
