The
Odd Couple
Neil Simon’s loveable comedy, but with a new twist!
“IMAGINARIUM presented…
Neil Simon’s comedy, The Odd Couple (Female Version), which ran from April 24th to 27th at ISHCMC Secondary in Thao Dien.
This 1980’s comedy was produced by a group of theater-loving teachers.
Best regards,
Naima Thompson
Artistic Director
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
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.
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