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8 // COASTWEEKEND.COM Clairvoyant comedy: Small cast, large laughs ‘Blithe Spirit’ opens in Ilwaco July 19 By PATRICK WEBB FOR COAST WEEKEND M any yards of fishing line will play a big but unseen part of the Pen- insula Players’ latest production. Director Andy Tauber is hop- ing no one in the audience will see any of it. “Blithe Spirit,” opens July 19 and runs two weekends at the River City Playhouse in Ilwaco, Wash. Special effects The comedy offers actors opportunities to savor Noel Cow- ard’s witty dialogue. But for back- stage helpers, it’s a challenge. “I will probably end up using every light we have because there is a lot going on,” Tauber said, during early rehearsals. “There are a lot of special effects,” he said, IF YOU GO “BLITHE SPIRIT” What: Peninsula Players’ production of Noel Coward’s comedy. Where: River City Playhouse, 127 Lake St., Ilwaco, Wash. When: 7 p.m. July 19, 20, 26 and 27; 2 p.m. July 21 and 28. Tickets $10, in advance from Okie’s in Ocean Park, Stormin’ Norman’s in Long Beach and the Old Towne Cafe in Ilwaco, or at the door. www.peninsula-players.com A writer-socialite, played by Barry Sears, reacts with annoyance as the mischievous ghost of his first wife, Elvira, played by Kiki Warner, arrives back in his life. Meanwhile, his second wife, Ruth, played by Kathy Warnert, right, cannot understand her husband’s odd behavior — because she cannot see or hear the apparition. Patrick Webb
