Mrs. Farnsworth

Theater LaB Houston presents the Southwest Premiere of the new social and political comedy Mrs. Farnsworth, written by A.R. Gurney.

Margery Farnsworth, Connecticut society wife and mother, signs up for a writing course with the intent of penning a tell all book about her youthful indiscretions with a Yale undergraduate who may (or may not) have become the most powerful man in the world. Continuing Education instructor Gordon Bell is all too happy to help Mrs. Farnsworth get the truth out. In swoops Mrs. F’s protective husband (who may or may not be a Republican) who with beguiling charm and tender passion for his wife presents quite a different view of their collective history and politics. A.R. Gurney perfectly captures the Farnsworths and once again the fading WASP way of life with humor and compassion while commenting on the current state of politics.

Additional performances Sundays, October 17th and 24th at 5pm.