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The Webster City Community Theatre will open "The Roommate" on Thursday for a one week run of the play.
Anne Blankenship is the director for the two-woman show, and has cast Leah Mason as Sharon and Amelia Oliver as Robyn.
The dynamics of this production brings a hypothetical dilemma to the stage: What will happen when two women with very different backgrounds become roommates? Audiences will find out during the witty, surprising and thought-provoking comedy by acclaimed playwright Jen Silverman, Nov. 5-8.
Tickets for the production may be purchased online at wccommtheatre.ludus.com. Performances will be held on Thursday, Friday at 7 p.m., and at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Set in rural Iowa, "The Roommate"introduces Sharon, a recently divorced woman whose quiet life is turned upside down when she rents a room in her home to Robyn, a mysterious and free-spirited New Yorker looking for a fresh start. What begins as an unlikely friendship soon becomes a journey of self-discovery, reinvention and unexpected possibilities.
As secrets are revealed and boundaries are tested, the two women discover that it’s never too late to shake things up--or become someone entirely new.
With its sharp dialogue, laugh-out-loud moments and unexpected twists, The Roommate explores friendship, identity and the courage it takes to embrace change.
The play enjoyed a Broadway run in 2024, starring Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow, bringing national attention to Silverman’s clever and unconventional story about two women navigating life’s second acts.
"'The Roommate' reminds us that we don’t have to be defined by our past or the expectations others place on us," said Blankenship. "It’s funny, a little outrageous and ultimately a story about the possibilities that open up when we’re willing to take a chance."
Performances are scheduled for Nov. 5 and 6 at 7 p.m., and Nov. 7 and 8 at 2 p.m. at Webster City Community Theatre.
Whether you’re planning a night out with your best friend, significant other, book club or even your own roommate, "The Roommate" promises an entertaining evening filled with laughter and a few surprises.