What do a favorite shirt, various shades of brown boots, striped socks, high heels, multiple marriages and lots of laughter have in common? More than you think! Coyote StageWorks’ production of Norma and Delia Ephron’s LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE pulls it all together.
The play, a bit of a cult classic which ran for over 1,000 off-Broadway performances at New York’s Westside Theatre, is a collection of monologues and recollections of 28 characters’ intertwined (and sometimes not) stories performed by five women.
The classically funny, thought-provoking and at times somber stories center around articles of clothing, fashion accessories and human relationships and how each is affected by the other. The Coyote StageWorks production stars Mo Gaffney, Gloria Loring, Cathy Rigby, Elaine Hayhurst and Bets Malone and is presented in one act on a simple stage with the cast seated during the performance. Each lady in the cast delivers a very convincing and poignant performance bringing to life the Ephrons’ work.
At first glance, one might think this show would appeal more to women than men. That, however, is a conclusion that should be avoided. LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE offers the men as much as it does the ladies in the audience (even if at times only vicariously through a spouse, mother or sibling). The reality and poignant nature of the material as it is presented with warm and gentle comedy will certainly appeal to the senses of both sexes.
LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE runs from March 28th thru April 5th at the Annenberg Theater in Palm Springs. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.coyotestageworks.com.
