The World Premiere of An Honest Apology

Join us for the World Premiere of James Van Eaton’s An Honest Apology – a comedy of manners aligned with the works of Oscar Wilde and Jane Austen, filled with quips but also heart.

Synopsis

In Victorian England, the consummate dandy, Alexander Collier, embarks on a weekend-long mission of comedic forgiveness and treachery while his assistant, Stephen Carlyle, seeks to prove himself and find true love at the home of his employer’s one-time flame and her dynamic family, the Andrews.

Performing February 14 – March 10, 2024

Valentine’s Dessert Performance on Wednesday, February 14 at 8pm AND Friday, February 16th at 8pm
Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm
Sundays at 4pm

Doors open 30 minutes to curtain

Valentine’s Dessert Show

Enjoy the show in a candle lit, cafe style setting. Tickets include a slice of your choice of dessert (Ettore’s Truffle Cake, Fruit Basket Cake, or Carrot Cake OR The Caring Kitchen’s Gluten-Free and Vegan Chocolate Cake) and Sparkling Cider.

VENUE

EPIC Bible College and Graduate School
4330 Auburn Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95841

TICKETS

$12 (online only) – under 12 years old
$16 (online only) – Seniors (60+), Students (12 to 18 or w/ID), SARTA, Military (w/ID)
$20 (online only) – General Admission
$22 (at the door) – All Tickets
$25 (in advance) – Valentine’s Dessert Show – February 14 and 16
$30 (at the door) – Valentine’s Dessert Show – February 14 and 16
Student Rush Tickets are available! Call (916) 207-4420 for questions and info!

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CAST & CREW

CAST

In alphabetical order

Riley J. Burke as MISS ELLA ANDREWS – Fashionable, pert, clever, and playful.
Geoff Charles as CAPTAIN JOHN ANDREWS – A former soldier fond of stories who has gone a bit soft from years of early retirement and comfortable living.
Chad Eldridge as MR. REGINALD ANDREWS – Driven and diligent. He values decorum, but has trouble relaxing.
Ronnie Duska Fowler as MISS BETHANY REID – Headstrong, responsible, and intellectual. A student of history and current events.
Brevon “Ace” McArn as MR. STEPHEN CARLYLE – The Colliers’ financial advisor who works for both the senior Collier and his son. A complete and utter hopeless romantic who is nonetheless plagued by self-doubt.
Beth Sheridan as MRS. CHARLOTTE “LOTTIE” COLLIER – Alexander’s mother. Bubbly and occasionally shrewd, but not terribly self-aware.
Evan Taylor as MR. ALEXANDER COLLIER – The consummate dandy. He is full of quips and bluster, but his practiced, shallow persona has left him lonely.

CREW

Directed by Deanne (Deedee) Farinha Eldridge
Stage Managed by Emma Eldridge
Costumed by Tana Aivaz Colburn
Tech Lead and Set Construction by Tom Colburn

Press

What Audiences Are Saying!

That was a really good show! Loved it. Costumes were, as always, perfect. Great casting. Geoff, I’d give anything to have that voice of yours and when I first heard it I thought “I’m going to be mad if he wasn’t involved in radio!” Lucky for the world you are. Evan, you are a LOT of fun to watch. Acting looks good on you. The whole cast actually. What an honor also that James Van Eaton was right in back of me and he had a huge smile on his face the entire time! Great job everyone – and how did you get no shadows on the wall. Lighting is so hard to pull off and – again – as always, it was perfect. I wish I could see it again. FreeFall rocks. Thanks especially to Deedee (who always looks younger somehow) and Tana and Emma!

~Todd G.

We saw FreeFall Stage ‘s lovely production of An Honest Apology this weekend. A clever, fun comedy of manners in the style of Oscar Wilde. The entire cast is great, including the wonderfully talented Ronnie Duska Fowler, whom I have had the pleasure or working with in the past. Check out FreeFallStage.com for tickets. They’re running for only two more weeks, so grab ’em fast!

~Jay C.P.

The best acting I’ve ever seen. Every word was spot on And so entertaining to watch this wonderful play. I can’t believe the talent and the Playwright deserves a standing ovation!!! Thank you for a great experience! We loved it!

~Renelle J.

Thoroughly enjoyed seeing “An Honest Apology” at (FreeFall Stage). I love the small intimate theater experience. The cast was incredible and really did a marvelous job of bringing us into a late 19th Century living room. Bravo to the director, cast and crew

~Russell N.

I went to a matinee with a friend. The play was hilarious, the acting superb, and we had a great time! I won’t give it away, but do check the mantle décor at the end for a comedic moment! I’ve been recommending this play to friends.

~Katherine E.

So funny and great acting.

~Arabella M.

Wonderful show. Great dialogue and good staging. Compelling characters, especially Bethany. Well done!

~Carol B.

Very entertaining, great acting, great costumes.

~Ted & Dee B.

The show was great! Love the costumes. Infectious energy. Can’t wait to come back for me :)”

~Nathaniel A.

The play was very good….FreeFall has done it again!

~Daniel D.

The story line was well acted and understood. I like the costumes and the setting for the era.