Prelude to a Kiss

February 19th - March 14th, 2010

Have you ever wondered what it would be like if you were another person?  If, for just a short time, you could inhabit the body of someone older or younger, the opposite sex or a different race? What might you learn from such an experience?

This question is explored In Craig Lucas's unusual play, "Prelude to a Kiss," opening at the ADOBE Theater on Feb. 19. Rita and Peter meet at a party and, following a brief relationship, decide to marry. At the wedding, Rita is approached by a strange Old Man who asks to kiss the bride and during that act, he and she "exchange souls." Peter goes off on his honeymoon with someone who still looks like Rita but whose behavior and memories are those of the Old Man. The fantasy is played out over several months as each of them tries to understand what has happened and what they must do.

Matt Heath has chosen this intriguing play for his debut as a director at the ADOBE, He has recently acted in productions here and at the Vortex, and serves on the ADOBE Board. His cast includes Georgette Reeves as Rita and Joseph M. West as Peter, with Steven Suttle as the Old Man with Daniel D. Caimi and Joni Lloyd as Rita's parents who are even more puzzled by what has gone wrong with the young couple than they are.

Many people may remember the film of "Prelude to a Kiss" with Meg Ryan and Alec Baldwin, but the stage version, says Director Heath, was actually more magical and romantic.

"This is a beautiful romantic fantasy comedy about love and commitment that's quite a crowd pleaser. It's hard not to relate to Peter and his struggle to get his Rita back.  Our cast is outstanding and we're thrilled to bring this little and unique gem to life at the Adobe Theater!"

Winner Outer Critics Circle for best play.

Directed by Matt Heath

Ticket prices:
$14 General Admission
$12 Seniors or Students
Group rates are available.

Theater Location:
9813 Fourth Street NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico
(2 blocks north of Alameda Boulevard)

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Theater Main Number & Reservations:
505-898-9222