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What the Butler Saw (British Farce)

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Vero Voce School of Performing Arts presents WHAT THE BUTLER SAW. (ST CHARLES) Vero Voce School of Performing Arts in St Charles is proud to present What the Butler Saw, a British farce with a combination of dry humor and seamier contents.

Dr. Prentice, a psychiatric doctor in an exclusive, private clinic, is attempting to interview (and seduce) an attractive would-be secretary, Geraldine.  Unwittingly surprised by his wife, he hides the girl.  The affairs multiply as Mrs.  Prentice, being seduced and blackmailed by young bellhop Nicholas Beckett, has promised him the secretarial post.  When a government inspector arrives, chaos, underpants and cross-dressing lead the charge.  The London premiere at the Queen's Theatre in 1969 starred Coral Browne and Sir Ralph Richardson.  The New York production later won the Obie Award as Best Foreign Play of the Season.

What the Butler Saw, written by Joe Orton is directed by David Rodriguez.  Cast members include:  Dennis Brown, Lisa Savenago, Bernadette Mercurio, Tony Pellegrino, Adam Krause and Chris Williams.

Performances are Thursday -- Saturday at 8:00 pm and Sunday at 3:00 pm, September 12-29, 2013 at Vero Voce, 951 State Ave., Ste F, St Charles, Illinois. September 12th is a preview night. For preview night only, tickets will be available for $7.50 general admission.
Tickets are $15 general admission and may be purchased online now at www.verovoce.com/Theatre or by calling (630) 584-0139. All major credit cards accepted.

Vero Voce was established in 2001 specializing in private voice, piano lessons and musical theatre coaching expanded into a 5,000 square foot facility with multiple studios, classrooms, and a theatre at 951 State Avenue, Suite F, in St Charles. Course offerings include all instruments, voice and theatre classes and a full season of adult musical and non-musical productions and a full season of children's theatre productions.

More information about the many offerings at Vero Voce can be obtained by visiting the website: verovoce.com, or calling (630) 584-0139.


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