On Tuesday, April 5, 2011, I attended the Portland Civic Theatre Guild reading of ”The Cocktail Hour” by A. R. Gurney at The Old Church at S.W. 11th and Clay. Admission $6.00 was paid at the door. Coffee, tea and bite-sized donuts were served prior to the performance.
”The Cocktail Hour” is a comedy exploring the world of upper-class family in the Northeastern United States in the 1970s. It is "an examination of an overprivileged family that fights domestic battles while downing drinks."
I enjoyed the first half of the play laughing almost continuously. I thought that the second half was less successful. The acting was superb.
Portland Civic Theater Guild’s Play Reading Series is offered the first Tuesday of the month from October to May. For the season schedule and more information go to www.portlandcivictheatreguild.org.
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