Past Production
“IMAGINARIUM presents …
Neil Simon’s comedy, The Odd Couple (Female Version), running from April 24th to 27th at ISHCMC Secondary in Thao Dien.
This 1980’s comedy has been crafted by a group of theater-loving teachers just for your entertainment! Check out our flyer for more information and we look forward to seeing you there!”
Best regards,
Naima Thompson
Artistic Director
April 24th – 27th, 2025
The
Odd Couple
Neil Simon’s loveable comedy, but with a new twist!
Secondary Campus Theatre
67 Nguyen Cu
Thao Dien
HCMC
Play Synopsis
The Odd Couple, (Female Version) is set in a disheveled New York City apartment, where the main characters, Olive Madison and Florence Unger, navigate their contrasting personalities.
Olive, a laid-back sportswriter, invites her neurotic and obsessively tidy friend Florence to move in after her marriage ends.
The central conflict arises from their opposing lifestyles: Olive’s carefree messiness clashes with Florence’s compulsive cleanliness, leading to comedic tension.
As they attempt to coexist, their friendship is tested further during a disastrous double date with the Costazuela brothers, highlighting the chaos of their mismatched lives.
Director’s Note
Dear Theater Goers,
During my seven years in Vietnam, I have attempted to produce theatrical performances at least three times in the city.
None of them made it to fruition due to COVID-19. Mostly, and still, the words I’ve told myself still echo in my being – nothing before its time.
With this said, directing Neil Simon’s, The Odd Couple has been a great honor for me.
Leading the Imaginarium theater makers through this artistic endeavor has been filled with endless laughter at times and bewilderment at others.
And finally, I wish for us all – supporters, company members, and audience alike, to benefit significantly from Imaginarium’s delivery of laughter and fun!
On behalf of the Imaginarium management team, I thank you all for being a part of our journey.
Together, let’s celebrate the joy of theater!
Ms. Naima Thompson
Artistic Director
B.A. / M.Ed
Playbill
Cast
Laura Rieke – OLIVE: a divorced sportswriter who often neglects her messy apartment.
Jaime Weiler – FLORENCE: Recently separated and obsessively neat.
Andrea Cleary – VERA: A naive and spacey friend adding to the comedic dynamic.
Anastasia Romashova – SYLVIE: Energetic and humorous; struggles with her smoking habit.
Jennifer Pratt – MICKEY: A no-nonsense NY policewoman, Mickey is practical and assertive.
Léo Barcet – MANUEL: A charming and well-groomed Spanish man.
Ross Donnachie – JESUS: The younger brother of Manolo, is handsome and romantic.
Gallery
Imaginarium
Vietnam
Developing Characters One Line at a Time
About Us
Imaginarium is a company aimed at building community through theatre and performance arts programs.
We invite expat teachers with a passion to demonstrate and coach others in the use of English through the production of plays to join our dream.
15th Floor, Room 1505
Vincom Center Building
72 Le Thanh Ton, Ben Nghe Ward
District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam