The Granite Theatre Presents "The Tale of the Allergist's Wife"

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Westerly, Rhode Island – The Granite Theatre is excited to present “The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife” written by Charles Busch. The New York Times said that this play “earns its wall-to-wall laughs” Marjorie Taub lives comfortably with her doctor husband, Ira, in an expensively furnished condo near Zabar's and spends her days and evenings pursuing culture at various museums and the theatre. Her ongoing effort to improve her mind and soul has brought Marjorie to the conclusion she never will be more than mediocre, a feeling enhanced by her elderly mother's constant complaints about her shortcomings and her husband's altruistic dedication to serving the needs of the homeless. Following an emotional outburst in a Disney Store resulting in considerable breakage, Marjorie retires to the safety of her home to wallow in a mid-life crisis. Unexpectedly invading her depression is flamboyant childhood friend, Lee, who becomes entrenched in the Taub household as a seemingly permanent guest, not only drawing Marjorie out of her dark mood, but affecting her marriage as well. The Granite Theatre’s production of “The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife” is directed by the theater’s Artistic Director, Nicole DiMattei, with music direction by Thomas Fuller. Thomas is a recent transplant to the area from Arlington, VA, where he was the musical director in residence for the American Century Theater, a small professional theater that specialized in neglected and underproduced American pieces. The production is stage managed by Judy George with costume design by Jane Mandes, set design by Ken Ko and Robert Ladd, lighting design by Wren Tetlow and Don Ellis, sound design by Bradley Caiola, and foley design by Kyle Ferreira and DJ Gadget.