
THE BEAUX STRATAGEM
THE BEAUX STRATAGEM
Thornton Wilder and Ken Ludwig’s adaptation of
The Beaux’ Stratagem
By George Farquhar
Directed by Emily Henderson
WHEN
Memorial Day Weekend - All Shows at 7pm
Friday, May 24
Saturday, May 25
Sunday, May 26
Monday, May 27
WHERE
Davis Arts Center Outdoor Stage
1919 F St, Davis
Davis, CA 95616

Join us for this raucous romantic comedy as we mash-up the music, dancing and costumes of the English Restoration Comedy with 1980’s flair!
Jack Archer and Tom Aimwell, have spent their money living too well and have left London to roam from town to town in search of love and fortune. In order to find a wealthy heiress for at least one of them to marry, their stratagem is to pose as master and servant – exchanging roles from one town to the next.
Archer and Aimwell’s strategic hunt for love and fortune quickly become entangled with the local drunk, Squire Sullen, his smart, stunning and miserable wife, Kate, the romantic young heiress, Dorinda, and Lady Bountiful, an exuberant woman who is eager to cure patients – or kill them trying! Ridiculous antics ensue – mistaken identities, star-crossed love, a botched robbery, and a hysterically goofy priest all combine to make for a wild romp of comedic joy!
Bring a picnic dinner and come early to enjoy your favorite 80s tunes! Dress warmly -- Act 2 is much more fun if you are cozy!