Write a commentThe Oswego Players are proud to announce the cast of this fall’s production of Noel Coward’s classic, “Blithe Spirit.”
The play features both new and familiar faces, including Nolan Callahan as Charles Condomine, last seen in The Oswego Players’ production of “Unnecessary Farce” as Agent Frank. Charles’ second wife Ruth, played by Chloe Hill, was most recently seen as Puck in the troupe’s production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Hannah Kandt, who was last seen in the 2024 production of “While the Lights Were Out,” plays Charles’ ghostly first wife, Elvira.
Newcomer to the Frances Marion Brown Theater, Arlo Olson plays Dr. Bradman, and Jennifer Waugh, last seen on the theater stage last March in “Birthrite” plays Mrs. Bradman.
Cindy Robbins, who was most recently seen as Hermia in The Oswego Players’ production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” portrays Condomine’s maid Edith. Rounding out the cast is Karla Chandler-McCord, who returns to the stage as the self-proclaimed medium and psychic, Madame Arcati.
“Blithe Spirit” follows meticulous, cantankerous novelist Charles Condomine who, while interviewing eccentric and flighty medium Madame Arcati for his new novel, finds himself haunted by his deceased first wife, Elvira, whom no one else can see. Comedy and chaos abound as Charles, his second wife, Ruth, their guests, and Elvira’s personalities clash and more supernatural hijinks occur.
The production is directed by Troy Pepper, who made his directorial debut with this classic comedy in 2005. Now, 20 years later, he helms the revival.
Performances run Fridays through Sundays, Sept. 5-7 and 12-14. Friday and Saturday shows start at 7:30 p.m., while Sunday matinees begin at 2 p.m.
“Blithe Spirit” is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection.
This project is made possible through the CNY Arts Grants for Regional Arts and Cultural Engagement regrant program thanks to a New York State Senate Initiative supported by the NYS Legislature, the Office of the Governor and administered by the New York State Council on the Arts.
For more information, visit The Oswego Players at https://oswegoplayers.org/ or call the box office at 315-343-5138.
