By Marcia Thomas
Contributing Writer
Jefferson’s Opera House Theatre Players are in rehearsal now for the next production, a comedy called “Laundry and Bourbon” by the late Shreveport playwright James McLure.
Set in Maynard, Texas in the late 60s or early 70s, the comedy features three women friends of long standing to have a visit during the hot summer time. They discuss the “old” days when each was dating a high school sweetheart and the double-dates they loved. As two begin the conversation, the third friend motors up and they all have a bourbon and coke and continue their story-telling while folding laundry. From then on, it’s a hilarious mumbo-jumbo of “I did” and “I wish”as the afternoon wears on.
Playing the role of Laura on who’s front porch they sit, is Laura Romine a Jefferson resident who is taking her second role with the Players. As Hattie, Lisa Daye takes on this character and also directs the show. Sara Davis, a Players regular, appears in the role of Amy .
The performances will be Friday, May 20 and Saturday, May 20, in the United Missionary Baptist Church.