Charley's Aunt
By Brandon Thomas
Directed by: Shauna Kiefiuk & Stephanie Schwarz
Performances: Jan. 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 19(m), 23, 24, 25, 2025
Jack Chesney loves Kitty Verdun and Charley loves Miss Amy Spettigue. They invite the ladies to meet Charley’s wealthy aunt from Brazil, “where the nuts come from”. Cancelling her visit at the last minute, the millionaire aunt sends the boys into cataclysmic confusion. What do they do now? The problem is solved by drafting their feckless Oxford undergrad pal into a black satin skirt, bloomers and wig. As “Charley’s Aunt”, this charming frump is introduced to the ladies, to Jack’s father and to Stephen Spettigue, Amy’s guardian. When the real aunt turns up, classic comic confusion ensues as Fancourt Babberley, posing as “Charley’s Aunt”, tricks Spettigue into agreeing to the marriage of his ward, the real aunt marries Jack’s father, Jack gets Miss Verdun, and Fanny Babs regains the fortune he lost at gambling as well as the girl he loves.
Director
Shauna Kiefiuk has been involved with ACT since 2002. Previously, she has directed The Dinner Party, The Unexpected Guest, Rabbit Hole, The Butler Did It, The Odd Couple and Independence. Shauna has been onstage in several shows as well as musicals. She was the assistant director for Fat Pig, Hay Fever, The Game’s Afoot and A Little Piece of Heaven. Shauna also serves on the ACT Board.
Director’s email: theatregirl21@yahoo.com
Stephanie Schwarz (also known as Violet) has been involved in theater at ACT since 2013. She has been onstage for several performances such as The Butler Did It and Little Women. She has costumed plays like Peter Pan and run lights for Moon over Buffalo. Violet has been involved in other theaters as well and was the music director for Matilda at Majestic and a co-director for Jefferson High School many years in a row. Most recently she was the assistant director for Peter and the Starcatcher.
Director’s email: schwarzwerks@gmail.com
Cast of Characters
Jack Chesney: Rain Holland
Charley Wykeham: Josiah Barnett
Kitty Verdun: Melanie Schwarz
Amy Spettigue: Kiera Dodge
Lord Fancourt Babberley: JJ Halchishick
Col. Sir Francis Chesney, Bart: Adam Vester
Stephen Spettigue: Robert Pickett
Brassett: Wade Moran
Donna Lucia D’ Alvadorez: Cynthia Harvey
Ela Delahay: Michaela Bauer