The Trinity Valley Community College Theatre Department is thrilled to present The Book Club Play.

Prepare for an evening filled with laughter and literary fun in this clever comedy about books and the people who love them. At the center of it all is Ana, a perfectionist with an idyllic life: a supportive husband, a dream job, and her pride and joy, Book Club. But when the group becomes the subject of a documentary film, their close-knit discussions about life and literature start taking a hilariously chaotic turn under the unflinching eye of the camera. Throw in a bold new member and an unpredictable mix of books—from Moby Dick and The Age of Innocence to Twilight and The Da Vinci Code—and what follows is a delightful collision of personalities and pandemonium. Filled with witty references to iconic books and film tropes, this lively comedy explores contemporary culture with humor and insight.

“Come out for a fun time,” Director of Theatre Craig Lee exclaimed. “You are going to be laughing and loving it!”

Written by Karen Zacarías, The Book Club Play is a lighthearted take on life, love, and the laugh-out-loud surprises that come when friends start “reading between the lines.”

The cast includes:

• Pluto Wilson as Ana Smith
• Scott Peebles as Robert Novum Smith Jr.
• Jessie Wilson as Jennifer McClintock
• Riley O'Donnell as William Nothnagel
• Mckenzie Gracia as Lily Louise Jackson
• Jaci Gunnels as Alex
• Claire Capehart as Elsa Jones-Eisenblitz, Sam W. Thompson, and Mrs. Edith P. Simpson
• Brandon Cook as SSA, Frank Carl Banks

This production is directed by Head of Performance Studies Craig Lee, Head of Theatrical Design Elizabeth “Biz” Nelson, and Technical Director Bohb Nelson. Riley O’ Donnell and Sofia Escogido assisted Biz Nelson as Assistant Lighting Designer. Hair and Makeup Design created by Pluto Wilson.

The Book Club Play takes the center stage of the Pauline Knight Perkins Auditorium on the TVCC – Athens Campus on November 14-16 at 7:30 PM, with a matinee on November 17 at 2:30 PM. Tickets are available at the door for $10 (cash only), and TVCC students, staff, and faculty get in free with a valid TVCC ID.