A new season of shows kicks off this evening at 7:30 p.m. at the Southwest Playhouse in Clinton with the opening night of M*A*S*H, a play based on the hit TV series.
The show begins with the arrival of two new surgeons, Captain Benjamin Pierce and Captain Augustus Forrest, who prefer to go by “Hawkeye” and “Duke” respectively. The two are recent recruits in the Army Medical Corps who are sent to South Korea to aid in the war effort.
Hawkeye, played by Gavin Houck, and Duke, played by Sean Todd Williams, cause trouble as soon as they arrive to the medical base. The two are undeniably talented surgeons but they aren’t respectful of the rigid rules of the military.
The nurses and Korean friends on the base love the men, but the official personnel try to keep them in check. Bunkhouse pranks and rowdiness ensue as the M*A*S*H crew tries to make the best of their time in Korea. The group also learns of the dreams of a young Korean man and they work to raise funds for their faithful friend.
At the media night performance on Wednesday, the entire ensemble cast performed their roles flawlessly. Audience members could see the fun the performers had while playing their roles, and this added to the enjoyable experience for all in attendance.
For a night full of laughter and memories of the 1950s, visit the Southwest Playhouse this weekend. or next to watch M*A*S*H. Opening night for the show takes place at 7:30 p.m. tonight with more shows taking place at the same time September 10, 16 and 17. There will be performances at 2 p.m. September 11 and 18.
Tickets for the show can be purchased at southwestplayhouse. com. They are $16 for adults, $12 for students and $10 for children.
A new season of shows kicks off this evening at 7:30 p.m. at the Southwest Playhouse in Clinton with the opening night of M*A*S*H, a play based on the hit TV series.