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<\/a>Set in a psychiatric clinic, the madness begins during an interview between Dr. Prentice (Nathan Boyer) and an attractive younger woman, Geraldine Barclay (Katherine Saint Marie). He tries to convince her to take off her clothes for his own perverted reasons.<\/p>\n
Prentice lies to Geraldine and says he wants her to be naked to decide if she has what it takes to be a stenographer. The doctor\u2019s lie gets him into trouble when his wife, Mrs. Prentice (Julie Clemmons) randomly enters the room.<\/p>\n
What follows is an insane misadventure with a variety of oddball characters and out of control situations.<\/p>\n
One of the most amusing traits about Prentice for Boyer is his self-important and all-knowing attitude.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe hides behind his desk and puts up a pompous front,\u201d Boyer said. \u201cOrton mocks so many elements of the establishment.\u201d<\/p>\n
Clemmons acknowledges how over the top Orton\u2019s humor can get. \u201cIt\u2019s like Benny Hill on steroids,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
While Clemmons hasn\u2019t played in too many British farces, she loves the ones she has performed in during her career.<\/p>\n
Clemmons isn\u2019t sure if she will be taking some of her younger kids to the play. A lot of the jokes are sexual and edgy, to say the least. She believes, however, that even sensitive viewers will still laugh hysterically through the performance.<\/p>\n
Many of the scenes were more shocking to watch when the theatrical piece premiered in 1969.<\/p>\n
Devin Wade, who plays an often-shirtless bellhop, Nicholas Beckett, really appreciates what Orton was able to get away with. Some of the particular subjects that Orton pokes fun at throughout numerous silly situations are homophobia (Orton was openly gay) and transvestitism.<\/p>\n
Although British comedic artists have always been open to mocking taboo subject matter, Beckett feels that today\u2019s American generation is generally more sensitive.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe timing is perfect for this story,\u201d he said. \u201cThere are topics that need to be addressed again.\u201d<\/p>\n
A particular character that doesn\u2019t conform to the social norm is an insane inspector, Dr. Rance (set designer, Frank Godinez). He wants to cross dress and hopes to fool around with practically everyone at the clinic.<\/p>\n
\u201cI love Orton\u2019s writing and speaking his dialogue,\u201d he said. \u201cHis writing is chock full o\u2019 nuts. I just dig Orton\u2019s style.\u201d<\/p>\n
Before auditioning, Godinez was surprised when he found out that some of his female performing arts friends had no interest in auditioning for \u201cWhat the Butler Saw.\u201d Godinez didn\u2019t realize why they were repulsed until re-reading the script.<\/p>\n
\u201cOrton hides the more controversial content so well with big fancy words and terminology,\u201d he said. \u201cHe\u2019s quite amazing to be able to teach a lesson while getting away with lowbrow comedic moments.\u201d<\/p>\n
The couple responsible for the mischievous interpretation is director Keith Anderson, and co-producer, Mary Anderson. \u201cWhat the Butler Saw\u201d is Keith Anderson\u2019s 47th community theater production in San Diego County.<\/p>\n
Every cast\/crew member has a lot of respect for the Andersons. A supporting actor who loves the ego-free set is Bud Emerson who depicts a hapless officer, Sergeant Match.<\/p>\n
\u201cOne of the things I like about Keith and Mary Anderson is they don\u2019t cast people who don\u2019t have character,\u201d he said. \u201cYou never see them cast stars who are toxic.\u201d<\/p>\n
For Keith Anderson, Orton\u2019s script stands out because of the satirical tone.<\/p>\n
\u201cOrton satirizes the English social scene, monarchy and socialism,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Mary Anderson finds the timing of the production to be ironic. Opening night was the evening after the recent presidential inauguration.<\/p>\n
\u201cRance is writing a book and mentions that he finds facts to be meaningless,\u201d she said. \u201cGiven the current social climate, that\u2019s very prominent in today\u2019s world.\u201d<\/p>\n
Given some of the extreme reactions to the presidential inauguration ceremony, Orton\u2019s narrative promises to provide a hilarious eve of fun. Mary and Keith Anderson, along with the cast, are pulling no punches for nonstop belly laughs.<\/p>\n