What do you do when you lose the most important ancient manuscript in existence? Well, if you’re in Ken Ludwig’s The Gods of Comedy, you call on the Greek gods for help—and immediately regret that decision. Aurora Theatre is bringing the legendary playwright’s latest farce to the stage from March 20 – April 13, and if history (or mythology) is any indicator, audiences are in for an epically funny night at the theatre.
Ludwig has once again crafted a rollercoaster of a comedy, where high-stakes academia collides with divine intervention—because what could possibly go wrong when ancient deities meddle in modern problems? (Spoiler alert: everything.)
Directed by David deVries, a three-time Suzi Award nominee in directing, and a winner for I’m Not Rappaport at Aurora, this laugh-out-loud spectacle follows an unlucky classics professor and his panicked protégé as they attempt to retrieve a lost manuscript with the help of some very unhelpful Olympian gods.
If you loved Aurora’s past Ludwig hits—Lend Me a Tenor (2002), Moon Over Buffalo (2004), and The Fox on the Fairway (2012)—you know exactly what to expect: razor-sharp wit, absurd misunderstandings, and an escalating chaos that would make even Zeus shake his head.
"The Gods of Comedy is my favorite kind of theatre; larger-than-life characters and brilliant humor," said Aurora Theatre Co-Founder and Artistic Director Ann-Carol Pence. "At Aurora, we are committed to telling stories that bring people together, and in a time when joy is more important than ever, Ken Ludwig is the perfect channel to lift spirits and celebrate the power of laughter."
This wildly entertaining cast includes: Brad Raymond (Dionysus), Kate Fahrner (Thalia), Alexandra Ficken (Daphne), Chris Hampton (Ralph), Rachel Frawley (Zoe/Brooklyn), Suzanne Roush (Dean Marjorie Trickett), and Brennan Kelleher (Aristide/Aleksi/Ares).
The production staff is lead by Ann-Carol Pence (Producing Artistic Director) and will be directed by David DeVries. Rounding out the production team is: Katie Chambers (Director of Production), Daniel Pope (Production Manager), Ashley Hogan (Technical Director), Alice Neff (Costume Director), Kristin Talley (Props Designer), CJ Barnwell (Lighting Designer), Mikaela Fraser (Sound Designer), Isabel and Moriah Curley-Clay (Scenic Designers), and Eliza Craft (Stage Manager).
Tickets start at $32.
The Gods of Comedy runs March 20 - April 13.
For tickets and more information, visit www.auroratheatre.com or call our box office at (678) 226-6222.
Content Advisory: Recommended for most audiences; this show contains innuendo and comedic violence.
