by Steve Martin, adapted from Carl Sternheim’s Die Hose
A side-splitting satirical farce
The Underpants, adapted by Steve Martin from Carl Sternheim’s Die Hose, opens at TheStagecrafters on November 27th. This riotous, razor-sharp farce explores fame, desire, and the social pretenses people adopt in their quest for attention and status.
A frustrated wife, Louise Maske; her pompous husband, Theo; two eccentric boarders; and a nosy neighbor collide in a hilarious send-up of social ambition, middle-class morality, and human folly.
The action begins when Louise’s undergarments unexpectedly fall during a public parade, drawing the attention of several eager admirers. Suddenly the focus of public attention, Louise finds herself swept into a whirlwind of vanity, ambition, gossip, and comic chaos.
The Underpants premiered in 2002 Off-Broadway at The Classic Stage. It has since been produced at regional theaters in the US, including The Old Globe in San Diego, delighting audiences with its wit and comic mayhem.
Steve Martin is a celebrated comedian, actor, writer, and musician known for his absurdist plays including Picasso at the Lapin Agile and the Tony-nominated musical Bright Star. Most recently, he stars in the streaming show Only Murders in the Building.
Carl Sternheim (1878-1942) was a German playwright whose satirical comedies poked fun at middle-class mores. Die Hose, written in 1910, is his most enduring work.
About the Director Patrick Martin
Patrick Martin is Vice President of Production at The Stagecrafters, with directing credits spanning a wide range of styles and genres. From the morally charged drama Book of Days, the high-energy farce Rumors, the science-fiction world of The Violet Hour. and a music-filled Twelfth Night. His additional credits include Lobby Hero, Silent Sky, and Red Herring. A familiar face on The Stagecrafters’ stage as well, Martin has appeared as Tim in The Cake and Chris in All My Sons, among other roles.
Fact Sheet for The Underpants
Performance Dates and Times
Friday, Saturday November 27, 28 @ 7:30 pm
Sunday, November 29 @ 2:00 pm
Thursday, Friday, Saturday December 3, 4, 5, @ 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 6 @2 pm
Thursday, Friday, Saturday December 10, 11, 12 @ 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 13 @2 pm
Ticket Information
At door $30
Online $26
Thursday only $20 (online) $25 (at door)
Seniors at door $25
Students/Industry at door with ID $15
Tickets available @ https://thestagecrafters.org/production/the-underpants/
Phone: 215.247.9913 to reserve
Credits
Directed by Patrick Martin
Starring: Haley Hartline, Ben Sheaffer, Janet Robbins Rosenberg, Danny Gleason, Eric Rupp, John Pinto, Nicholas Waller
Calendar Listing
The Underpants tells the story of what happens when a young married woman’s underpants unexpectedly slip down in public. One embarrassing moment. A parade of eccentric visitors. A world of hidden desires is suddenly exposed in Steve Martin’s fast, funny farce.
The Stagecrafters 8130 Germantown Ave.
Nov 27 to Dec 13 Thurs, Fri ,Sat @ 7:30 pm Sun. @ 2pm.
Ticket info:
At door $30
Online $26
Thursday only $20 (online) $25 (at door)
Seniors at door $25
Students/Industry at door with ID $15
Tickets available @ https://thestagecrafters.org/production/the-underpants/
Phone: 215.247.9913 to reserve
