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Performance dates: February 13, 14, 15- 8pm Performance venue: Linesight Theatre
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"Prelude To A
Kiss" was first performed in 1989 by the South Coast Repertory Theatre.
From there it went on to play off-Broadway at the Circle Rep (where it
won the Obie Award for Best Play), and then moved to a Broadway run at
the Helen Hayes Theatre (and was nominated for a1990 Best Play Tony).
Author Craig Lucas then adapted the story into a screenplay, which was
made into a critically acclaimed 1992 film starring Alec Baldwin, Meg
Ryan, Ned Beatty, Kathy Bates, and Stanley Tucci. “Prelude”
is a romantic fairy tale, as well as a metaphysical thriller cleverly
disguised as a light comedy, which evolves into something dark and surprisingly
moving. On one level the story concerns a couple who meet, fall in love,
and get married. But at the wedding reception a mysterious old man asks
to kiss the bride, and what began as a familiar comic romp turns into
a penetrating examination of modern relationships.
This highly acclaimed
play transforms a classic tale into a stunning powerful evocation of sex,
death and compassion in times that are far from compassionate. Ultimately,
the audience is taken on a mystical ride of exchanged identities, hidden
longings and the pure connection of souls. The play also featured
Mac Welch, Stacy Champagne, Nathan Boren, Krystal Iseminger, John Reel,
Amber Malott, Amy Hughey, Meridith Jones, Stephen Mizak, Sarah Glenn,
and Nathan Ohmie.
See production stills from Prelude To A Kiss. "Prelude To A Kiss is a charming and highly
original fantasy comedy about the wonder and confusion of love." “Erotic and wonderous! Prelude To A Kiss has
all the scary darkness and sheer enchantment of a classic fairy tale.”
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“Enormous
fun! Touching, romantic, sexy, dazzling.”
Winner
of the 1989 Obie Award for Best Play, “Prelude To A Kiss” is
the lighthearted story of a whirlwind romance, but with a twist. Newlyweds
Peter (Jason Miller) and Rita (Amy Grimm), who find their promise to love
each other forever tested in ways they could never have imagined. Just
moments after they exchange wedding vows, an elderly man (Robert Thomas)
appears and a magical twist of fate occurs.
Theatre
On Consignment’s production of “Prelude To A Kiss” ran
February 13, 14, and 15 at 8pm and February 16 at 2pm in the Linesight
Theatre. Jason Bailey directed and designed set and sound. Nathan Boren
was lighting coordinator and Megan Upton-Tyner was costume coordinator.
Amy Hughey was stage manager and light board operator; Earnest Roberson
was sound board operator.