Dennis Casey as Resten, left, and his wife Nedra Casey as Alta, right, appear along with Megan Flannery as Emma and Phil Ball as George in a scene from Butler Little Theatre's “The Language Archive.”Steven Dalton/SPECIAL TO EAGLE

The Butler Little Theatre is bringing a modern comedy to the stage with, “The Language Archive” by Julia Cho.

The show tells the story of George (Phil Ball) who has devoted his career to preserving languages so they don't become extinct. But he finds himself speechless in the quest to keep his wife Mary (Heidi Nicholls Bowser). Mary is a tad on the crazy side and just a bit threatened by her husband's assistant, Emma (Megan Flannery).

Alta (Nedra Casey) and Resten (Dennis Casey) portray an older couple seeking to document the dying Elloway language, and George is tasked with the challenge.

The Caseys, a real-life couple, bring matrimony to the stage. They have been married for 45 years and reside in Butler Township.

“We are playing multiple roles in this production with a variety of characterizations, accents and influences in the ultimate climax of the show,” said Dennis Casey. “The play uses humor to make interesting points about love and relationships,” he explained.

For him, the costume changes can be tricky. “Changes in character also make it a challenge to deliver a performance that moves the narrative of the show forward smoothly,” he added.

Nedra Casey said the lingo requires the most focus. “Speaking two different unspoken languages and changing characters makes the role a bit more difficult,” she said.

They both enjoy playing a caricature of their marriage and articulating the languages. They feel the universal message and theme of the show combined with the humor make it a worthwhile offering.

“'The Language Archives' is a modern fable told with humor and heart that has a message for everyone,” said Dennis.

Direction is coming from Casey Bowser of Center Township, who said he is delighted to be a part of this show's regional premier.

“I first read this show several years ago and it's just stuck with me,” Bowser said.

“It baffles me that 'The Language Archive' is not performed at more theaters,” he said, noting the play checks all the boxes.

“It is laugh out loud funny, it's poignant, has likeable and relatable characters and it promotes discussion,” said Bowser.

He said he couldn't be more pleased with his experienced cast.

“Each person in this cast has been in front of Butler audiences multiple times. I was very lucky that this play resonated with these talented people,” he said.

Bowser said the play has some adult language and considers it to have a PG-13 rating.

WHO: Butler Little TheatreWHAT: “The Language Archive” by Julia ChoWHEN: Nov. 29 to Dec. 7, at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and ThursdayWHERE: BLT, One Howard St.TICKETS: $13, available at www.bltgroup.org