The Point Loma Actors Workshop is gearing up to launch its latest production, “Fuddy Meers,” a comic drama premiering Friday, July 10 at 8 p.m. Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Lindsay-Abaire, the production is scheduled to run every Friday and Saturday through Aug. 1 at the Point Loma Assembly, 3035 Talbot St. An ominous but hilarious comedy, “Fuddy Meers” follows the trials of the main character, Claire, played by local actress Lisa Brindley. Claire suffers from a rare disease that wipes out her memories of who she is every time she goes to sleep, according to the show’s director, David Sein. “During the day, she learns all about her life and she goes to sleep at night and wakes up the next day and does the same thing,” Sein said. Sein said he expects the public to take note of the local cast’s special talents right away. “It’s a show not to be missed if you enjoy comedy,” Sein said. “The cast is wonderful and we’re just proud to be presenting it in the community of Point Loma.” Of what audiences can expect from the performance, Sein notes, “Some will be shocked, some will think it’s probably the fastest first act you’ll see in theater. It’s a very, very fast-moving play with characters that are unbelievable.” One particularly quirky character, the Limping Man, was a bit of a stretch for local actor Ken Light, according to Sein. “It’s pretty funny to get a guy who’s trained in Shakespearean theater to play a half-blind, limping, lisping, convicted felon.” In addition, Sein also cautioned that the play’s sometimes maniacal cast of characters add to the production’s risqué subject matter. “The language is colorful and there’s a bit of violence,” Sein said. “It’s all in fun, but definitely it’s not for your middle-school child.” Doors open 30 minutes prior to each start of the performance. ickets are $15, with discounts available for students, seniors and military. Reservations can be made by calling (619) 225-0044. Tickets are also available for purchase at the door. Next up on the performance schedule for the Point Loma Actors Workshop will be a free production of Moliere’s “The Forced Marriage,” tentatively slated for an Aug. 21 premiere, according to Sein. “Last year we had over 1,400 people at the show,” Sein said.
