Farce of Habit

Feb272019 by June Alane ReifNo Comments

Review: ‘Farce of Habit’: ‘Community theater saved my life!’

Napa Valley Register Review By John Henry Martin, February 20, 2019 Last fall, I went to Valley Players production of “Ordinary Day” about a couple in their 70s, one of whom was facing impending deterioration from Alzheimer’s disease. They hatch a plan which includes stockpiling sleeping pills for a “final solution” that doesn’t succeed. It was a prescient comment on a critical issue that many Americans are facing, now that Alzheimer’s is the third most common form of death in the aged, after cancer and heart disease. The play was powerful, emotional and well acted, with a rotating set designed by an architect, giving the production a feel that belied the conservative resources to which the Valley Player’s have access. I left the theater edified, but exhausted, with a heightened…

Feb82019 by June Alane ReifNo Comments

The Crew of Farce of Habit

Farce of Habit

Megan Palagi (Director) is a director and actor based in Napa, California. She is happy to join Valley Players for a second time, having previously directed Anton in Show Business in 2017. Megan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Drama from San Francisco State University. She has performed both onstage and in film, and she has enjoyed stage direction all through high school, college and beyond. Outside of theatre, Megan works as an event coordinator and also trains and performs aerial silks. Thank you to the cast and crew of Farce of Habit for the energy and heart they have brought to this production. Many thanks to Megan’s wonderful friends and family for their love and support! Ariel Loraine (Stage Manager) is a transplant to the Bay Area from Toronto,…

Jan172019 by June Alane ReifNo Comments

The Cast of Farce of Habit

Farce of Habit

James Adams (Huddle Fisk) has been acting for about 8 years and received an Arty Award for his portrayal of Lucky in Waiting for Godot. He has worked both behind the scenes and in the spotlight but prefers the spotlight light! His film and video work includes background work for 13 Reasons Why seasons 1 and 2 and two television commercials. He studied acting for four years at Academy of Art in San Fransisco and uses what he’s learned on a daily basis! Krisi Pilkington Adams (Maxie Suggs) hasn’t been on stage for a while but is thrilled to be back with such an awesome character as Maxie. She Learned her acting craft by performing many different colorful characters with Gibsonhouse Mystery performers. She’s truly excited to be back on…

May102018 by June Alane ReifNo Comments

Farce of Habit

2019 Season, Farce of Habit

The Napa Valley Performing Arts Center at Lincoln Theater and Valley Players present Farce of Habit by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten for six performances on February 15 through 24, 2019 at the Napa Valley Performing Arts Center at Lincoln Theater in Yountville. Fridays and Saturdays at 7 pm; Sundays at 2pm. Tickets available at LincolnTheater.org. (more…)