What’s a woman to do when she’s got an eccentric, matchmaking aunt like Aunt Martha?
Sara Hastings is an unmarried lawyer in her mid-30s, who doesn’t have time for romance, so her Aunt Martha delivers the solution to her door.
“It really is a good show,” said director Avery Villines of “Getting Sara Married,” Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre’s next offering. “It’s extremely funny.”
Villines had the script on her bedside table for nearly a year before she finally picked it up and read it. Karen Brotherton, who plays the role of Sara, had wanted to do the show for a while and told Villines about it.
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The romantic comedy is a great Valentine’s date night or a Galentine’s night out, she said.
The show brings together a cast of performers who’ve done multiple shows on the dinner theater stage. Kay Gross plays Aunt Martha and Warren Post plays Brandon who through no fault of his own ends up on Sara’s doorstep. The only problem is Brandon has amnesia and doesn’t remember that he’s engaged to someone else.
Is he a dentist or an insurance salesman? He’s not really sure.
Adding to the hilarious moments are the cameos with Aunt Martha, said Villines.
Aunt Martha usually calls Sara, so any time the lights come up on the stage, the audience gets a glimpse into her escapades. In one scene, she’s at the chiropractor and looks more like a contortionist than a patient.
And caught in the middle of it all is Sara.
“Karen is great at the ‘oh my God, what’s happening?’ looks,” said Villines. “Warren is great in the role of Brandon.”
As Brandon, Post goes through a series of states from amnesia to starting to remember to remembering, and then he has to go through the process again.
“Getting Sara Married” will be performed at Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre, Building 32100, Third Avenue Feb. 11, 12, 14 and 18-20. Dinner will be at 6:45 p.m. followed by the performance at 8 p.m., Feb. 11, 12, 14, 18 and 19. A matinee will be Feb. 20 with a late lunch at 1:45 p.m. followed by the show at 3 p.m.
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The menu includes slow roasted beef, herb-roasted chicken, au gratin potatoes, garlic green beans, honey brown sugar glazed carrots and cheesecake.
Tickets range from $30 for the show only to $54 for dinner and the show for the general public. Discounts available for active duty military, senior citizens, college students and children.
Reservations must be made in advance by calling (706) 793-8552.
Charmain Z. Brackett is the managing editor for The Augusta Press. Reach her at charmain@theaugustapress.com
