About the Show
The Orinda Starlight Village Players present
PRESENT LAUGHTER
By Noel Coward
Directed by Patrick Atkinson
Present Laughter is set in 1941 and revolves around famous theatre actor Garry Essendine (Matt Cardigan-Smith) as he prepares to leave for a theatrical tour in Africa. His world is thrown into chaos by his household staff, sassy secretary, his ex wife, a love stricken debutante, an obsessed playwright and an affair that could threaten everything he has worked for. This non stop comedy is sure to be the hit of the season and features a who’s who of Bay Area talent.