Forum Theatre, passionately pursuing since 1985 the mission to broaden the scope and availability of professional theatre in the Worcester region, proudly presents the Massachusetts premiere of Terrence McNally's hit play, "Lips Together, Teeth Apart" which opens Thursday, April 27 and runs through Sunday May 14.
"Lips Together, Teeth Apart," from the author of "Kiss of the Spider Woman, "Frankie and Johnny," "In The Clair De Lune," and "The Libson Traviata" is 'the one play you must see' (Frank Rich, New York Times). "Lips Together, Teeth Apart" finds two suburban couples (Sally and Sam, Chloe and John) spending a glorious July 4th weekend at the sumptuous Fire Island beach house Sally inherited from her brother who recently died of AIDS. The weather is great, the food is delicious, the company is lively...so why aren't they enjoying themselves? Why are they avoiding the neighbors? And why won't they swim in the gorgeous pool? Try putting your lips together and teeth apart and you'll begin to get a sense of this stunning serious comedy.
Eric Engel, recipient of the Boston Theatre Award for Best Director for his work on "Death of a Salesman" at the Nora Theatre, is directing a cast which features Nigel Gore, Mary O'Halloran, Wendy Feller, and John Porrell. Mr. Gore, Ms. Feller, and Ms. O'Halloran all appear courtesy of Actor's Equity Association.
Forum presents "Lips Together, Teeth Apart" at our indoor location, the intimate 'black-box' theatre in the Center for Performing Arts, located at 6 Chatham Street in downtown Worcester. Performances will be Thursday, 8 pm, Friday 8 pm, Saturday 5 pm, and Sunday, 5 pm; there will be one weekday matinee, Thursday May 11 at 1 pm. Tickets are $7 for the Thursday Matinee; $8 for all other Thursday and Sunday performances, and $9 for all Friday and Saturday performances.
For reservations and information, please call (508) 799-9166.