‘Pillow Talk’ opening at Playhouse

Negotiating their party line, Sarah Armitage (as Jan Morrow on phone, left) and T.J. Tincher (as Brad Allen on phone, right) chat as Jonathon (Sam Draper, left) and Alma the maid (Ashlee Vitz) plot to get the two together in a scene from the Putnam County Playhouse production of “Pillow Talk.” The comedy, directed by Andrew Ranck, opens Tuesday (tonight) and will be staged July 6-10 and July 13-17. Tickets, priced at $10, can be reserved by calling 653-5880 from 5-7 p.m. daily. All performances begin at 8 p.m. Seating is limited and is arranged for social distancing.

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The 60th season at Putnam County Playhouse continues with a production of the comedy “Pillow Talk.”

Based on the popular 1959 film starring Rock Hudson and Doris Day, it will be produced July 6-10 and July 13-17. Tickets can be reserved by calling 653-5880 between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. daily (except Sunday).

All tickets are $10 and all performances begin at 8 p.m. Seating is limited and arranged for social distancing. Cash or checks only are accepted at the box office.

“Pillow Talk” is directed by Andrew Ranck. Production stage manager is Jessica Alltop. Dustin Bond is the technical director and Caroline Good is the PCPH Board liaison.

Sarah Armitage and TJ Tincher star as Jan Morrow and Brad Allen, the pair brought together by a party line (remember those?). When Brad starts a campaign to win Jan over, he has to pretend to be someone else – Rex Stetson. Mistaken identities and hilarious complications highlight the story.

Those playing featured roles include Ashlee Anne Vitz as Jan’s faithful maid Alma and Sam Draper as Brad’s best friend, Jonathon. Jan’s boss, Mr. Pierrot is played by Scott Armitage.

Brad’s interchangeable girlfriends are all played by PCPH newcomer Tara Smith. Others playing multiple roles include Karen Temple, Lita Sandy, Noah D. Pettit and Brad Sandy.

The set was designed by Ranck. Linda Gjesvold is the scenic artist. Ivy Sedam is the costumer. Running the sound board is Grant Pettit and Sarah Nowling is running the light board.

Also working on the production is DePauw intern, Ja’el Thomas.