North Coast Rep's final production for their 44th season, ‘Scapin’, is a wild comedic ride featuring hilarious physical comedy, unforgettable characters, a splatter of bawdiness and a crazy ‘keystone cops’ chase scene to close everything off.
- The Vista Press and The North County Daily Star
Scapin is an absolute hoot and just the right antidote to all the troubles in the world. If you’re looking for a bevy of laughs and some great acting and direction, you will love this production for all its silliness and farce. Get your tickets now, they will sell out fast.
- Jenni Prisk, Reviewer
The comic banter among the players and the players breaking the fourth wall to tickle audience members in the front row creates a constant eruption of laughter throughout the play. This is theater in its most relaxing and fun form.
- San Diego Story
Director Chris Williams committed wholeheartedly to the wacky and silly “Scapin” script, and he leveraged the audience’s engagement with some very funny bits. North Coast Rep’s hardcore farce fans, and there are many, this show will entertain.
- The San Diego Union-Tribune
Paul Slade Smith (Scapin), a playwright in his own right, isn’t the only character who stands out, although he is wonderful, director Christopher Williams is blessed with a bevvy of heavy weights including artistic director Davis Ellenstein who plays Geronte, Octaves father and James Newcomb who is Argente, Leanders father. Omri Schein is Sylvestre, the mute, who is pee in pants funny, and David McBean, dressed like Elton John is on the (ahem player piano.)
- Carol Davis, Critic
Check your need for deep meaning in the lobby and simply enjoy the revelry. Exuberant performances, gleeful silliness, and cleverly witty material make this adaptation a thoroughly entertaining evening.
- Stage and Cinema
It’s a wild ride, with a sizzling cast and fine direction that pays homage to the original story and sends the need of the laugh meter off the scale.
- CultureVulture
Tim Frangos, Miles Blue, & Paul Slades Smith
Paul Slade Smith & Omri Schein
David Ellenstein & James Newcomb
David Ellenstein & Paul Slade Smith
David Ellenstein & Tim Frangos
Omri Schein, James Newcomb, & Paul Slade Smith
Omri Schein, Marie Zolezzi, David Eleenstein, & Paul Slade Smith
Paul Slade Smith & Omri Schein
Gabbie Adner & Miles Blue
Marie Zolezzi & David Ellenstein
Sophia Oberg & David Ellenstein
Gabbie Adner & Marie Zolezzi
James Newcomb & Omri Schein
Gabbie Adner & Miles Blue
Gabbie Adner Hyacinth
Miles Blue Octave
David Ellenstein Geronte
Tim Frangos Leander
David McBean George
James Newcomb Argante
Sophia Oberg Nerine
Omri Schein Sylvestre
Paul Slade SmithScapin
Marie Zolezzi Zerbinette
Molière Playwright
Bill Irwin Adapter
Mark O'DonnellAdapter
Christopher Williams Director
Shannon HumistonStage Manager
Mary Burnett Scenic Design
Matt Novotny Light Design
Elisa Benzoni Costume Design
Grace Wong Associate Costume Design
Michael Wogulis Props Design
Peter Herman Hair and Wig Design
Jeruel Canda Assistant Stage Manager
