Special to IFN
The Historic Sharpe House, in collaboration with Theatre Statesville, is hosting a dinner theatre. The production of Michele Lowe’s “The Smell of the Kill” will open on Friday, October 17, and run through Saturday, October 25.
Take three delicious, malicious wives, add three miserable, unloving husbands—and chill. That’s the recipe of Lowe’s tantalizing comedy that has audiences cheering.
“The Smell of the Kill” revolves around three wives, Nicky, Debra and Molly, who have tolerated one another during once-a-month dinners for years. While their unseen spouses play golf in the dining room, the women exchange confidences for the first time revealing that all three marriages are on the brink of disaster and all three women are facing similar challenges in their lives.
When the men mistakenly lock themselves in a basement meat locker, the women are faced with a life-or-death decision—should they leave the men out in the cold—permanently—or let them thaw? One by one the women make their choices with more than a little help from one another.
“Beneath the laughs, ‘The Smell of the Kill’ is a sharp, fearless look at what happens when three women finally take control of their lives … and maybe a freezer. It’s dark, it’s funny, and it’s unapologetically empowering,” said Dalton Isaac, who is co-directing with Jennifer D. Grant, with Michelle Wagoner as stage manager.
“It’s a razor sharp look at love, loyalty and liberation. Audiences will laugh, gasp and maybe even squirm as the women confront a serious question: how far would you go for a little peace and quiet?” Dalton added.
Show Times
The show opens Friday, October 17, at 7:30 p.m.. Other performances include Saturday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m. and a matinee on Sunday, October 19, at 2:30 p.m. The show will continue for a second weekend with performances at 7:30 p.m. on October 23, 24 and 25.
The Sharpe House is located at 402 S. Center Street in Statesville. Chairs are provided for the show, but patrons are welcome to bring their own. Blankets are also welcome.
Optional Meal
Cafe 220 is catering the dinner. Dinners only available on Friday and Saturday showings. Filet Mignon Pasta, Chicken Penne, or vegetarian choice with pasta, antipasto hors d’ oeuvres, Caesar salad, and Tiramisu for dessert.
Tickets
♦ Performance tickets are available at www.TheatreStatesville.com
♦ Dinner tickets are available at EventBrite.com