{"id":127940,"date":"2023-04-12T19:13:51","date_gmt":"2023-04-13T00:13:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/?p=127940"},"modified":"2023-04-12T19:13:53","modified_gmt":"2023-04-13T00:13:53","slug":"absurd-person-singular-theatre-oxfords-take-on-social-struggles-with-a-comedic-twist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/absurd-person-singular-theatre-oxfords-take-on-social-struggles-with-a-comedic-twist\/","title":{"rendered":"“Absurd Person Singular”: Theatre Oxford\u2019s Take on Social Struggles with a Comedic Twist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Theatre Oxford presents a story of domestic highs and lows that will leave audiences laughing at life\u2019s dark moments. The local theatre company continues its spring season with Sir Alan Ackybourn<\/strong>\u2019s Absurd Person Singular.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staged at The Powerhouse<\/strong> in Oxford, this comedic farce will show April 14 at 7:30 pm<\/strong> and April 15 at 2 and 7:30 pm.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, Absurd Person Singular <\/em>has seen recent revivals in New York, London, and now Oxford, Mississippi. The play features local talent under the direction of Naomi Levin<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Levin shares that \u201csocial status, gender roles, self-absorption, materialism, greed, anxiety, and isolation,\u201d are themes in the play that resonate today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The play tracks three couples in three kitchens on three consecutive Christmas Eves, as their fortunes change, mixing up the social-climbing scene. The show highlights how each couple\u2019s luck shifts through the years, all while maintaining a sharp comedic edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Theatre Oxford rates the show PG-16 for drinking and other adult content. At one point attempted suicide is handled in a comedic manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tickets are on sale at www.oxfordarts.com\/theatreoxford<\/a>. Tickets are $12 for Theatre Oxford members, $15 for senior citizens and students, and $20 for non-members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join Theatre Oxford at the Powerhouse, located at 413 South 14th Street, Oxford, Mississippi, for this hilarious and emphatic comedy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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