Yesterday marked the start of week two for the cast and crew of Unnecessary Farce, a hilarious slapstick comedy about a police sting set up in a cheap motel. With two cops, three crooks, eight doors, and an accountant who can't seem to keep her clothes on, chaos ensues as police try to expose the mayor's dishonest behavior via videotape.
Does this sound crazy? It is! As the title states, the play is a farce. Farce is a type of comedy that entertains the audience through highly exaggerated and extravagant situations. Plot twists galore, combined with lots of physical comedy keep audiences pleasantly confused and entertained. One quality that makes farce a unique genre is that audiences are actually encouraged to not follow the plot too closely, as to not confuse themselves further. The joy of watching a farce is being surprised with each turn the plot takes!
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A 2011 production of Unnecessary Farce, presented by the Norris Community Theatre in Naples, FL
The term farce was first used in 15th century France, to describe the use of clowning, acrobatics, caricature, and indecency together in a single work of art. Farce quickly spread through Europe where it influenced famous playwrights, such as Shakespeare and Molière. The genre survived through the 19th and 20th centuries with plays such as Charlie's Aunt (1892), and entertainers including the Marx Brothers and Charlie Chaplin. A more modern example is the classic television show I Love Lucy, which aired from 1951 to 1957.
One of the most well-known episodes of I Love Lucy, "Job Switching", 1952.
You won't want to miss your chance at seeing this delightfully hilarious style played out on Howell Stage. Unnecessary Farce opens July 23rd. Get your tickets today!
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