Reston Citizen

This 1767 painting by Joseph Wright of a mouse in an air pump provided inspiration for the play.
The Reston players open their second play of their acting season with comedy “Experiment with an Air Pump.”

“Experiment with an Air Pump” is a controversial comedy exploring issues such as medical ethics, passion versus love, and the evolving role of women.  The play is set in juxtaposed time periods of 1799 and 1999. Written in 1997 the play has won awards.

The play is directed by Adam Konowe and produced by Sue Pinkman and Laura Baughman.

“An Experiment with an Air Pump” runs on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm: January 18, 19, 25, 26, February 1, and 2. The opening night performance features a reception. Tickets can be purchased online.

Guys and Dolls, a 1950s Broadway musical comedy about romance in New York City will be presented by the Reston Players.  Opening night is October 26th at CenterStage. Tickets start at $17.

The Reston Player’s website describes the play as:

The perfect musical comedy! Set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City, this oddball romantic tale soars with the spirit of Broadway, as it introduces us to a cast of vivid characters who have become legends: Sarah Brown, the upright, uptight “mission doll;” Sky Masterson, the slick, high-rolling gambler; and the beautiful Adelaide, engaged to “good ole-reliable” Nathan Detroit, her devoted fiancé of fourteen years, who is desperate as usual to find a spot for his floating crap game. The hilarious, fast-paced dialogue and a bright, brassy musical score take us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, and even into the sewers of New York. Lady Luck will be your date, and we’ll take a bet that this will be one fun night at the theater! “This is why Broadway was born!”

The Reston Players present four productions a year, and have been doing so for 40 years. The organization exists to promote “Theatrical excellence and professionalism,” and has won several awards.