Readers’ Theatre

Inspired by Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit, David Jacklin’s Free Spirit includes characters from Coward’s comedy and takes place seven years later.

Charles Condomine has remarried and, unbeknownst to him, his new wife Maude has purchased the very home he left and shared with his two deceased former wives. But are they truly deceased? The spirits of both wives, Elvira and Ruth, still inhabit the home and, when they are not bickering with each other, play delightfully naughty tricks on Charles and Maude. Amidst all this chaos, the former housemaid, Edith, who is now a realtor, eagerly wishes to sell the home or she won’t be able to marry young Dr. Bradman. And what has happened to Madam Arcati, the iconic befuddled medium from Blith Spirit? Will she return to help straighten out the mess?

The plot twists, silly seances, and sophisticated humor will bring to mind Coward’s original masterpiece and will guarantee a delightful afternoon in the theater.

Featuring 

Edith Headon …………. Katie Morrone

Mark Bradman …………….. Gabe Michelson

Elvira …………. Donna Fraissinet

Ruth …………………. Anne Grippo

Maude Condomine ……………Vicky Chalk

Charles Condomine ………. Patrick Horan

Madame Arcati ………. Celeste Fasone

Daphne …………………..Marie Blado

Stage Directions …………… John Fraissinet

While this event is FREE, donations are gratefully accepted! There is a donation box in the back of the house but we also accept donations via Venmo and PayPal!

There is no assigned seating. Doors will open a half hour before show time. 

Please note, the theater is not handicap accessible. 

No outside food or drink will be permitted inside the theater. 

Parking: 

There is a small parking lot with a few spots right outside the theater. Our traffic volunteers will hold those spots open for elderly, or pregnant patrons. Otherwise, there is parking on either side of Brookfield Ave or in the parking lot at the school across the street. Parking is not permitted on Erie Place.