A charming Valentine’s Day soufflé, "Mary, Mary" is the witty, light-hearted tale of contrary Mary (who masks her lack of self-confidence with clever humor) and sensible Bob (her estranged husband). The couple’s divorce is soon to be finalized and Bob is planning to marry Tiffany, an heiress who’s obsessed with health and fitness. Also on the scene is Oscar, a lawyer-friend trying to make sense of Mary and Bob’s tax return. Finally, there’s Bob’s buddy Dirk, a handsome actor who makes his appearance just in time to appreciate Mary’s appeal as an attractive woman. It’s not hard to guess what happens next.
"Mary, Mary" premiered on Broadway in 1961 and ran for 1,572 performances, becoming the decade’s longest-running non-musical. Barbara Bel Geddes earned a Best Actress Tony nomination for her portrayal of the title role.
Prudent Bob is played by Mahwah’s Omar Kozarsky, making his TNT debut. Onstage appearances include "My Favorite Year", "Hamlet", "Little Shop of Horrors" and "Waiting for Godot." Omar is a founding member of Out of Order, an improv comedy troupe.
Hollywood star Dirk is portrayed by Gus Ferrari of Montclair. Previous TNT outings include "Night Watch", "Moon Over Buffalo" and "Lend Me a Tenor." Gus has appeared onstage, on television and on the screen throughout the New York/New Jersey area.
Self-assured Tiffany is Rebecca Lopkin, a Teaneck resident who made her TNT acting debut in "Love Letters." Elsewhere, Rebecca has portrayed Yente in "Fiddler on the Roof", Sunny Freitag in "Last Night of Ballyhoo" and Kathy in "The Pajama Game."
Obliging tax lawyer Oscar is Teaneck’s Elliot Pollack, who recently played David in "Morning’s At Seven" for TNT. Other onstage appearances include "Follies", "One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest", "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" and "Come Blow Your Horn."
Director Marilyn Schilkie has been at the helm of numerous TNT productions, including the recent "Jerry’s Girls." Among Marilyn’s TNT directing credits: "Moon Over Buffalo", "Lend Me a Tenor", "Steel Magnolias" and several Agatha Christie plays. Elsewhere she has directed "Wizard of Oz", "Guys and Dolls" and "A Funny Thing Happened on The Way to the Forum."
Secaucus resident Elaine Enright serves as stage manager.
Tickets for "Mary, Mary" are $15; $12 for students and seniors; and $10 for theatre parties of 10 or more. For reservations and information, call TNT at (201) 692-0200. Visit TNT’s web site at www.go-tnt.org for directions to the theatre and for online credit card ticket purchases through Theatermania (212 352-3101 or 1-866 811-4111).
Audience members who bring a non-perishable food item (not exceeding its expiration date) as a donation to St. Mark’s food basket receive $1.00 off the ticket price.
Coming next from TNT is Neil Simon’s "Chapter Two", which takes the stage April 16-25.
at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
118 Chadwick
Teaneck 07666
PRODUCTION STAFF:
Director: ED GROSS
Assistant Director: DIANA GROSS
Set Designer: PATT TANNER
Producer: CAROL CAMPIONE
Stage Manager: JENNIFER TARDIBUONO