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BLT's 'Boeing Boeing' flies high for laughs

“Boeing Boeing” took off this weekend at the Butler Little Theatre.

It's high-soaring hilarity at its finest as a philandering architect has designs on three women, all who become his fiancées.

The trio of trouble are airline hostesses with different airlines who typically aren't ever grounded at the same time in Paris. They touch down separately in the love nest of Bernard, their betrothed.

Casey Bowser plays the role of Bernard, the cavalier collector of women.

His dashing good looks, combined with his ability to portray panic epically, are requirements for this role. He's awful, but he's awfully charming so the audience rolls with it.

Initially suave and smooth about the arrangement which he manages by being organized, he's reduced to a sweating, swallowing swindler as the secret gets closer to being revealed.

His chemistry with the ladies as well as his connection with his friend, Robert, are credible.

Robert, played by Phillip Ball, is delightful. He's always strong in his comedic portrayals and his impeccable timing makes him perfect for this chaotic role.

At first shocked about the trio of love situation, Robert can't help but be pulled into the frantic fray with his friend.

Ball is the perfect man to help juggle Bernard's love life. The audience loved his antics and desperation.

Carrie Peters took on the role of the somewhat flighty and flirty Gloria, the American in the international group.

Peters stumbled a bit in the opening scene but hit the ground running and never looked back.

Her interactions with Bowser were fun, but the ones with Ball were hilarious. Her penchant for puckering had the audience in stitches.

Her counterpart, the German Gretchen portrayed by Hannah Walleck, was equally passionate and confident in her role.

She too had interactions with Ball that were over the top funny.

Gabriella, the Italian fiancée, was played by Laila Tyler, the more timid of the three, but still compelling in her bewilderment at the antics of Robert and her betrothed.

Nedra Casey made easy work of Bertha, the weary French maid.

Casey's complaining and overworked attitude were just as enjoyable to watch as to listen to. Her timing was on point and her deadpan expressions were priceless.

It's great to see this talented leading lady back on the stage.

Director Dennis Casey did a super job casting the show and working with the actors on the timing, which in most cases was perfection.

The six-door set was just right and the stewardess costumes were adorable.

Great talent and timing lifted this door-slamming farce off the ground.

“Boeing Boeing” was enjoyable from the gate to touchdown. The show runs Tuesday through Saturday this week.

WHO: Butler Little TheatreWHAT: “Boeing Boeing” by Marc CamolettiWHEN: Nov. 28 to Dec. 2; 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday and SaturdayWHERE: One Howard StreetTICKETS: $13, available online at bltgroup.org or by calling 724-287-6781

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