Next up: Fox on the Fairway by Ken Ludwig
Quail Valley Country Club prepares to take on archival Crouching Squirrel in the Annual Inter-Club Golf Tournament. There is a sizable wager at stake, as the contest plays out amid three love affairs, a disappearing diamond, ugly sweaters and an exploding vase.
Coming in April 2025
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 Name | Actor Name |
| Felix Ungar | Jim Santelle |
| Oscar Madison | Lance Odom |
| Murray | Andrew Wetzel |
| Speed | Scott Kopischke |
| Vinnie | Todd Herdt |
| Cecily Pigeon | Molly Dewane |
| Gwendolyn Pigeon | Maureen Lavin |
| Production Team | Team Member |
| Director | Ralph Frattura |
| Production Coordinator | Ray Nazer |
| Stage Manager | Mary Beth Topf |
| Set Designer | Scott Fudali |
| Set Construction | Scott Fudali & Cast/Crew |
| Lighting Designer | Lance Odom |
| Sound Designer | Scott Fudali |
| Costume Designer | Molly Dewane |
| Props Master | Sarah Moglia |
| Lighting Technician | Pat Kaiser |
| Sound Technician | Pat Kaiser |
| Box Office | Mike Jablonski |
| Social Media | Jon 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!
We’re so very excited to announce our 55th season lineup! You won’t want to miss any of these exciting shows!
(Spring and summer shows pending rights)
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
Due to the extreme heat predicted for Sunday, July 14, and lack of air conditioning at West Allis Central High School Auditorium, the West Allis Players are cancelling July 14th’s matinee performance of “Is Murder Tax-deductible?”
This is beyond our control and we deeply apologize for any inconvenience. We will be having performances July 12th and 13th and be back next weekend July 19 and 20 at 7:30 and at 2:00 pm July 21. Any tickets purchased for July 14 will be honored at any other performance.
Thank you for your understanding and for your continued support of The West Allis Players.