Pelican Players Community Theater present Neil Simon's "The Odd Couple, Female Version"

“The Odd Couple, Female Version” is the third main-stage production offered this year by the Pelican Players Community Theater of Sun City Center. It’s the story of Olive, a carefree, irresponsible and outspoken slob, who offers to take in her distraught friend Florence, a neurotic, detail-oriented obsessive-compulsive, recently thrown out of home by her fed-up husband. The ensuing collision course provides constant hilarity, spurred by zingers and comic energy.

Twenty years after he wrote “The Odd Couple,” his hit play about mismatched roommates Oscar and Felix — made famous in a subsequent film and TV series — award-winning playwright Neil Simon penned this female version, featuring Olive and Florence. This adaptation turned out to be just as hilarious as the original … and possibly more poignant. 
 

“I hope this show brings the audience joy, a few belly laughs, and maybe even a reminder that friendship can thrive in the most unlikely circumstances,” says Director Julie Ramsey. “Friendship isn’t always neat and tidy — but it sure can be funny!” The assistant director is Ruth Lake, and Sandra Goldman is the stage manager.

The part of Olive Madison is played by Lucy Malacos; Florence Unger by MaryAnne Moseley-Sapia; Sylvie by Shirley Walker; Mickey by Alesia Bischoff; Renee by L’Tanya Van Hamersveld; Vera by Susie Potratz; Manolo Costazuela by Bob Horvath; and Jesus Constazuela by Wayne Keyes.