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The Odd Couple! Cast, Crew List & Ticket Information

By: Neil Simon
Directed By: Ralph Frattura

Performance Location:
Liberace Auditorium
West Milwaukee Intermediate School
51st & Greenfield Ave.
West Allis

The Cliff Notes:
Felix Ungar, a neurotic, neat freak news writer, is thrown out by his wife, and moves in with his friend Oscar Madison, a slovenly sportswriter. Despite Oscar’s problems – careless spending, excessive gambling, a poorly kept house filled with spoiled food – he seems to enjoy life. Felix, however, seems utterly incapable of enjoying anything and only finds purpose in pointing out his own and other people’s mistakes and foibles. Even when he tries to do so in a gentle and constructive way, his corrections and suggestions prove extremely annoying to those around him, eventually breaking up the ritual weekly poker game with friends. Oscar, his closest friend, feels compelled to throw him out after only a brief time together, though he quickly realizes that Felix has had a positive effect on him.

The Cast List:

Character NameActor Name
Felix UngarJim Santelle
Oscar MadisonLance Odom
MurrayAndrew Wetzel
SpeedScott Kopischke
VinnieTodd Herdt
Cecily PigeonMolly Dewane
Gwendolyn PigeonMaureen Lavin

Production TeamTeam Member
DirectorRalph Frattura
Production CoordinatorRay Nazer
Stage ManagerMary Beth Topf
Set DesignerScott Fudali
Set ConstructionScott Fudali & Cast/Crew
Lighting DesignerLance Odom
Sound DesignerScott Fudali
Costume DesignerMolly Dewane
Props MasterSarah Moglia
Lighting TechnicianPat Kaiser
Sound TechnicianPat Kaiser
Box OfficeMike Jablonski
Social MediaJon Goltz

Ticket Information
Tickets can be purchased ahead of time by visiting our online ticket site here. *Note, this will open in a new tab.

Tickets can also be purchased at the door.
Adult: $18.00
Seniors: $16.00
Children (12 and under): $12.00

For any additional show questions, feel free to drop us a note at info@westallisplayers.org. See you at the show!

A Broadway Journey

Poster - A Broadway Journey

Come and enjoy the music of the very best Broadway composers as we present “A Broadway Journey”.

This review will combine songs of well-known shows with some lesser-known works in the Broadway musical canon. The performances will blend narrative moments with beautiful musical renditions and mix heartfelt selections with comedic interludes.

Audition Notice: The Odd Couple

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for West Allis Players’ production of:
The Odd Couple
by Neil Simon
; Directed by: Ralph Frattua

Audition Dates:
August 12 & 13, 6:30 pm
Liberace Auditorium
West Milwaukee Intermediate School
51st and Greenfield
(Take National Ave. east to 52nd Street. Turn right. Parking lot is on the left a few hundred feed down 52nd Street. Enter doors and follow building signage to the Auditorium.)

Looking for 8 actors. 6m/2f

We are looking for energetic actors who want to have fun while delving into classic characters and honing their craft. Hope to see you there! Preregistration is not needed! Photos may be taken during auditions.

Auditions will consist of reading from the script. The audition form can be found here.

Show Synopsis:
Felix Ungar, a neurotic, neat freak news writer, is thrown out by his wife, and moves in with his friend Oscar Madison, a slovenly sportswriter. Despite Oscar’s problems – careless spending, excessive gambling, a poorly kept house filled with spoiled food – he seems to enjoy life. Felix, however, seems utterly incapable of enjoying anything and only finds purpose in pointing out his own and other people’s mistakes and foibles. Even when he tries to do so in a gentle and constructive way, his corrections and suggestions prove extremely annoying to those around him, eventually breaking up the ritual weekly poker game with friends. Oscar, his closest friend, feels compelled to throw him out after only a brief time together, though he quickly realizes that Felix has had a positive effect on him.

Character Information:
Felix Ungar: A fastidious, hypochondriac news writer whose marriage is ending.

Oscar Madison:  A slovenly, recently divorced sportswriter and Felix’s best friend.

Murray: A NYPD policeman, one of Felix’s and Oscar’s poker buddies.

Speed: One of the poker buddies. Gruff and sarcastic, often picking on Vinnie and Murray.

Vinnie: One of the poker buddies. Vinnie is mild-mannered and henpecked, making him an easy target for Speed’s verbal barbs.

Roy: One of the poker buddies. Oscar’s accountant. Roy has a dry wit but is less acerbic than Speed.

Cecily Pigeon: One of Felix and Oscar’s giggly upstairs neighbors, a pair of English sisters. Cecily is a divorcée.

Gwendolyn Pigeon: One of Felix and Oscar’s giggly upstairs neighbors, a pair of English sisters. Gwendolyn a widow.

Performance Dates:
Performances will be October 4 – 6 and 11 – 13 2024.

For more information contact us
at info@westallisplayers.org or directorlady@att.net