The Foreigner - November 2009

To close out the 2009 season, the New Embassy Theatre presents Larry Shue's fish-out-of-water comedy The Foreigner.  Set sometime in the 1980s in rural Georgia, two British fellows wind up concocting a scenario in which one of them, the terribly shy Charlie Baker, pretends not to speak English so that he doesn't have to interact with strangers.  But in the process, Charlie learns intimate details about the lives of others in the boarding house where he's staying, and sinister dealings are afoot to have the house of Betty Meeks condemned so that it can be used for more nefarious purposes than lodging guests.  Charlie must help his new friends find a way to outwit their foes, but how?

Come to the New Embassy for one of nine shows from Nov. 6-22 and learn for yourself!  And don't forget to listen for "The Phrase That Pays" in this podcast for discounted tickets.

Running time: about 17 minutes.