another world premiere for 2026
The world premiere of THE NEW FURST HOTEL will have six performances, January 23 – 31. The playwrights, Joanne Lopez Rock and Joyce Lopez Mink (both BOI’s) have honored ETC once again to be the first theatre to produce THE NEW FURST HOTEL.
The sequel to last season’s THE FURST HOTEL opens a year later for a grand reopening of the hotel and the December 24th wedding of Lorena (Iliana Ramon) and Lance (Justin Gonzalez) now co-owners with Frank (Pat Daugherty) and Carol (Robin Lusby Schaefer) Furstein. As last-minute details are being completed, guests are beginning to arrive early – Lance’s parents, Rhoda (Jennifer Daugherty) and Marty (Brad Hayes); Lorena’s parents, Andrea (Stephanie Welder) and Bob (Duncan Welder), and close family friends – Karl (Cameron Dunbar) and Sandy (Candy Howard). Unfortunately, they all must inform Lorena that another major blizzard has caused airports to close, leaving the groom stranded in Alaska and all the bridesmaids unable to make the trip.
Still hoping for the best, the twins (Ashe Kelso and Eli Kelso) try to get everything ready, along with handymen Bill (Matt Poole) and Feller (Johnny De La Cerda). Extra help is needed, so reinforcements are called in – Common (Alex Petty) and Snappy (TJ Webb). Lorena’s mother, Andrea, has hired a wedding planner Pandora (Terri Burchfield), against Lorena’s wishes so even more complications arise.
Will Lance arrive in time for the wedding? How will the neighbor Ralph (Kyle Crawford) and Carol’s brother Father Dave (Mario Sweeney) help to solve some of the complications? Don’t miss this hysterical play to find out!
THE NEW FURST HOTEL is directed by Kim Mytelka. Designers are Todd Zaba (lights), Elizabeth Eketefai (costumes) and set construction by Brett Morris. Stage manager is Jordyn Paul and assistant stage manager is Addison Morris. Performances are January 23, 24, 25 (matinee), 29, 30, and 31. This show is appropriate for all ages.
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