Bridge Theatre to perform "Sly Fox" This Weekend

The Bridge Theatre of Stillwater will present Larry Gelbart's comedy "Sly Fox" on Fri.-Sat., Nov. 11-12 (at 7:30) and Sunday, Nov. 13 (at 2:00) at the .

The local cast is directed by Ken Moses. The entire production is a community effort, Moses said.

Many Stillwater antique stores have loaned the production costumes and props, Moses added.

has also offered a discount to the cast for dry cleaning costumes after the production.

Although the play was written in 1976, some of the main ideas are still true today, according to Moses.

“It is commentary on society, a comedy about greed, corruption and lust,” Moses said.

Here is what the Bridge Theatre said about the production in their press release:

“Based on Ben Jonson's 400-year-old comedy ‘Volpone’ ‘Sly Fox’ is the story of Foxwell J. Sly, a con-man whose assistant, Simon Able, spreads the word that Fox is wealthy and dying, and might leave his money to someone who brings him gifts. But Able wants the money for himself -- as, of course, do all the other "friends." The play is full of lines like "Never think too little of people; there's always a little less to be thought."

 "Sly Fox" was first presented on Broadway in 1976 with George C. Scott and Hector Elizondo in the lead roles; the 2004 revival featured Richard Dreyfuss, Eric Stoltz, Bronson Pinchot, Rachel York, and Rene Auberjonois. Gelbart was lead writer of the TV series "M*A*S*H," the movies "Oh God!" and "Tootsie," co-author of the musical "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," and many others.”

For ticket reservations, email thebridgetheatre@aol.com, or call 651-439-3362 with your name, date of show and number of tickets needed. You can also buy tickets at the River Market, or at the door prior to performances at the VFW. For more info click here.