Event: Present Laughter at Nevada Theater
Date: 7/10/2025 7:30:00 PM
A true treat will take the stage this summer with Present Laughter, No�l Cowards brilliant comedy! Presented as a co-production between Sierra Stages and Sierra Theatre Company, this deliciously witty play will run from July 10th to August 2nd at the Nevada Theatre in downtown Nevada City. Performances will take place as follows: Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 pm, Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm, and Thursday, July 31st at 7:30 pm.
Present Laughter follows the theatrical chaos surrounding Garry Essendine � a self-absorbed actor whose life is as hilariously complicated as any farce. Between adoring fans, ex-wives, aspiring playwrights, and would-be lovers all vying for his attention, Garry must navigate a whirlwind of romantic entanglements and theatrical mishaps that threaten to upstage his carefully crafted persona.
No�l Coward, the master of sophisticated comedy, wrote Present Laughter as a semi-autobiographical romp that skewers the theatrical world with razor-sharp wit and impeccable timing. Known for his ability to blend biting social commentary with irresistible charm, Cowards comedy sparkles with clever dialogue and delightfully outrageous situations.
�Cowards genius lies in his ability to make us laugh at characters we recognize � the vanity, the ego, the beautiful absurdity of people in love with themselves and their drama,� says director Scott Gilbert. �This play crackles with energy and wit that feels as fresh today as it did when Coward first penned it. Our audiences are in for an evening of pure theatrical joy.�
Present Laughter features a fantastic cast of local talent, including: Trish Adair, Vicki Colombo, Kimberly Ewing, John Gardiner, Holli Hiraoka-Hurst, Tina Marie Kelley, Harrison McCormick, Judy Merrick, Robert Peterson, and Hunter Reed as Garry Essendine.