At Palo Alto's Holt Building, excitement builds as rehearsals for 'Happy Pleasant Valley: A Senior Sex Scandal Murder Mystery Musical' unfold. Led by Lee Ann Payne, the talented cast, including veteran Danny Scheie, immerses themselves in a performance defined by laughter and creativity. The musical revolves around Jade, a content creator battling ageism while striving to save her grandmother from eviction, complicated by her grandmother's active love life. Directed by Jeffrey Lo, this production marks a significant moment in his career as TheatreWorks' associate producer and director.
The hoofing was in service to the world premiere of Happy Pleasant Valley: A Senior Sex Scandal Murder Mystery Musical at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, beginning previews March 5.
Scheie, a Bay Area theater institution and a soul blessed with comic timing from the hilarity gods, was on point, giving the room full of creatives plenty to howl about.
Of the many shows he's directed throughout the Bay Area, Happy Pleasant Valley represents a milestone. 'This is the biggest show I've ever done,' Lo said.
The show follows content creator Jade being canceled for some ageist remarks picked up on a hot camera, while juggling her grandmother's eviction due to her romantic prowess.
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