New play opens Friday in Franklinton

By Jacob Brooks
The Daily News
Published/Last Modified on Friday, July 31, 2009 9:36 AM CDT


Neil Simon’s comedy “God’s Favorite” will come to life beginning tonight in Franklinton.

The play, originally produced on Broadway in 1974 and loosely based on the Biblical Book of Job, is presented by the Franklinton Community Theatre and will have four local performances.

The shows are tonight, Saturday and next Friday and Saturday, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and performances beginning at 8 p.m.

Larry Miller in the role of Joe Benjamin is shown rehearsing for “God’s Favorite” with John Allen in the role of David Benjamin.

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The director is Bob Gault, and the cast includes Larry Miller as Joe Benjamin, Michael Chitwood as Ben Benjamin, Kristen McNeese as Sara Benjamin and Barbara Chitwood as Rose Benjamin.

“It’s comedy. It’s great,” said Franklinton Community Theatre Program Chairperson Betty Gill. “I’m always amazed at the local talent we have.”

The shows, which include a pre-performance dinner catered by Mike’s Restaurant, will be held at the Ten-Ten Club, 1010 Bene St. Tickets are $25, which includes the meal and the shot.

For tickets, call Rod Sabiston, (504) 453-0351, or Mike Gill, (985) 515-1295.

 

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