Sue Pope and Robert Siegal star in 'Bench in the Shade' at Daytona Playhouse

Directed by Gary Norris, the show offers a perceptive view of aging and companionship that will touch the hearts of young and old.

By Observer Staff
| 12:30 p.m. May 25, 2021

Fortunato Sevninni and Sue Pope (seated), Robert Siegal (standing). Photo courtesy of Mike Kitaif.

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The local premiere of "A Bench In The Shade" by Ron Clark, a romantic comedy, is at 7:30 p.m. May 28. It runs through June 5 at Daytona Playhouse.

Sue Pope and Robert Siegal. Photos courtesy of Mike Kitaif

"A Bench in the Shade" is about Annie and Paul, who were engaged many years ago and now reside at the same retirement home. Annie is intrigued by the arrival of Italian actor Roberto (Fortunato Seveninni). The pending closing of the retirement home makes the new romance problematic. Annie is played by long time resident and well known local actress Sue Pope. Robert Siegal, another well known local actor of Palm Coast, plays Paul. Directed by Gary Norris, the show offers a perceptive view of aging and companionship that will touch the hearts of young and old.

Tickets: $20 Adults, $19 Seniors, $10 for 18 and under. Buy online at www.DaytonaPlayhouse.org or call 386-255-2431 and leave a message with best call back time.

The Daytona Playhouse is located at 100 Jessamine Blvd beachside off Halifax Ave. Show times are May 28, 29, June 3, 4, 5, at 7:30 pm, with matinees on May 30 and June 6 at 2:00 pm.