Sixties furnishing required for theatre.
The Lichfield Players are very keen to hear from anyone who can help out with authentic props for their forthcoming production of Neil Simon’s Barefoot in the Park. The hit comedy opens at the Lichfield Garrick next month, and the society is particularly interested in sourcing a fridge and a cooker from the 1960s to use on set.
“The play is set in 1960s New York and centres around newly-weds Paul and Corrie who, fresh back from honeymoon, are settling into their new high rise apartment and don’t seem to be able to see eye-to-eye – about anything!” said director Gina Martin. “The cast is brilliant, we’re finalising costumes and have a sixties soundtrack that will have audiences toe-tapping and humming along the minute they step into the theatre. As all of the action takes place in Paul and Corrie’s flat, having the perfect set would be the icing on the cake.”
Barefoot in the Park was a Broadway smash hit, premiering in 1963 and running for over 1,500 performances making it the tenth longest-running non-musical play in Broadway history. The Lichfield Players will be bringing their version to the city’s theatre from 15th to 19th July.
Anyone able to support the production with the required props should contact Gina Martin on 01543 319019.