What little girl hasn’t dreamed of her wedding, no matter how many years or decades in the future it is? The veil, the long train, the magnificent dress, the cascade of your favorite flowers, being the center of attention, the four layer cake of your most delicious flavors, the array of presents, the catered meal, the elaborate venue that might even be a destination wedding, all the color coordinated choices from bridesmaid dresses to initialed napkins, picking fish bowls or floral stuffed vases for centerpieces, and having “your” once in a lifetime day. And, of course, the simple fact that you are marrying the love of your life for a happily ever after, your prince charming, your soul mate, your husband.
Thanks to Seven Angels Theatre in Waterbury, your invitation is in the mail for the upcoming nuptials of Cherie and Ken’s important day until Sunday, April 6 and the favor of your response is eagerly awaited. This world premiere comedy by Jacques Lamarre, “The Wedding Binder,” has been front and center in Cherie’s heart and mind. Ever since she received the gift of a Fairy Tale Wedding Barbie, Brenna Peerbolt’s Cherie has started collecting ideas and conceptions for planning all the special and intimate details of her future grand event.
Now with a diamond ring safely on her finger, she can’t wait to indulge all her fantasies, especially with the help of her best friend and roommate Fior Rodriguez’s Michelle. It does not take long before Cherie is forced by fate to become disillusioned and dismayed when problems in the form of her mother Susan Haefner and her fraternal twin sister Sydney Yargeau’s Kitty unload a bouquet of budget restrictions that interfere with all of Cherie’s dreams. Must the Vera Wang gown she has fantasized about now come from Macy’s and be a contest to fight for with 500 other brides-to-be? Will her elaborate reception now take place at the Knights of Columbus Hall? Will Kitty by fault of biology default to be her special Matron of Honor?
To add to the confusion her precious and beloved Wedding Binder now has a mind of its own, thanks to Billy Winter, as he tries to control the nuptials and not lose his footing in how all the decisions are made. Poor Cherie, as the option of becoming a Bridezilla edges closer and closer to reality. Can her incredible day be saved or is she doomed to disappointment? Sasha Bratt directs this orange blossomed celebration with white gloved perfection.
For tickets (40 and under $30, otherwise $40), call Seven Angels Theatre, 1 Plank Road, Waterbury at 203-757-4676 or online at boxoffice@sevenangelstheatre.org. Performances are Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m.
No gifts are necessary for Cherie and Ken’s big day, just a sense of humor and a whole lot of empathy and maybe a handful of rice to wish them well.
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