West Springfield, MA (5/24/22) – The Majestic Theater will present the debut of Betty & The Patch, a new contemporary comedy/drama by Producing Director Danny Eaton June 9 through July 24.
The play is set at The Patch, one of those local destination restaurants with the reputation of good and plentiful food along with a kind of privacy which makes it ideal for intimate get togethers. It’s been run by Betty Borelli for years but a recent kitchen fire has forced a shut down. Determined to reopen, Betty has recruited her daughter Cristina, a successful attorney, to come home and help. But that’s not the only reason — she has had recent health issues and Betty wants Cristina and chef Bobo Henderson to ensure the restaurant’s future. There are family secrets as well that need to be finally revealed, and recent visits from past friends have added to the urgency. Will Cristina stay? Will Bobo finally let Cristina know he’s in love with her? And just who is Cristina’s father?
The cast of Betty & The Patch includes Christine Anthony (Betty), Katie Mack (Cristina), Issa Best (Bobo), Brad Shepard (Joey), Michael Morales (Michael), J. T. Waite (Andy), Linda Storms (Betty understudy), Valerie Vaile (Cristinas understudy), Joel Gladu (Bobo understudy), Rick Malone (Andy/Joey understudy) and Liam Toner (Michael understudy).
Eaton will direct the play. Associate Producing Director/Stage Manager is Sue Dziura, and Stephen Petit is production stage manager. Set design is by Greg Trochlil, and Dawn McKay is costumer designer. Daniel D. Rist is lighting designer.
In accordance with regulations from the Actors’ Equity Association, an American labor union representing those who work in live theatrical performance, the Majestic Theater requires all attendees to wear masks at all times (except when eating and drinking), to be fully vaccinated against COVID, and to present their vaccination card (or a photo or other proof of it, on their cell phone) upon arrival. At this time, no food or drink may be brought into the theater, and needs to be consumed in the Majestic Café.
Tickets to Betty & The Patch range from $31 – $35 and are available for sale at the Majestic’s box office Monday – Friday 10am – 5pm and Saturday 10am – 1pm; or on the phone at (413) 747-7797.
PERFORMANCE DATES FOR BETTY & THE PATCH
Thursday, June 9 – 7:30pm
Friday, June 10 – 8pm
Saturday, June 11 – 8pm
Sunday, June 12 – 2pm
Wednesday, June 15 – 7pm
Thursday, June 16 – 7:30pm
Friday, June 17 – 8pm
Saturday, June 18 – 8pm
Sunday, June 19 – 2pm
Wednesday, June 22 – 7pm
Thursday, June 23 – 7:30pm
Friday, June 24 – 8pm
Saturday, June 25 – 8pm
Sunday, June 26 – 2pm & 7pm
Wednesday, July 6 – 7pm
Thursday, July 7 – 7:30pm
Friday, July 8 – 8pm
Saturday, July 9 – 8pm
Sunday, July 10 – 2pm & 7pm
Wednesday, July 13 – 7pm
Thursday, July 14 – 7:30pm
Friday, July 15 – 8pm
Saturday, July 16 – 2pm & 8pm
Sunday, July 17 – 2pm
Wednesday, July 20 – 7pm
Thursday, July 21 – 7:30pm
Friday, July 22 – 8pm
Saturday, July 23 – 2pm & 8pm
Sunday, July 24 – 2pm