'Incorruptible' at Circle Players

It's the Dark Ages all over again, as Circle Players presents "Incorruptible," the final show of its season, this weekend.

Written by Michael Hollinger, “Incorruptible” is a farce set in Priseaux, France, circa 1250 C.E. Saint Foy, patron of the local monastery, hasn’t worked a miracle in thirteen years. All eyes turn to the pope, whose promised visit surely will draw other pilgrims — until a rival church claims to possess the relics of Saint Foy — and those bones are working miracles. All seems lost until the destitute monks take a lesson from a larcenous one-eyed minstrel, who teaches them an outrageous new way to pay old debts.

Performances will begin at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, June 10-24, and at 3 p.m. June 26. The play is directed by Eric Walby of Hopewell, and produced by Elyse Halloran of Somerset.  The stage manager is Laura Zahorbenski of Somerset.

Audiences are invited to join in a special wine and cheese reception in the theater lobby following the opening night performance.

Appearing in the cast are: Jim Clancy of Basking Ridge as Charles; Mike Wurzel of Little Silver as Martin; David Learn of New Brunswick as Olf; Aaron Ratzan of East Brunswick as Felix; Elizabeth Mahon of Aberdeen as Peasant Woman; Nils Swanson of North Brunswick as Jack; Casey Chartier of Highland Park as Marie ; and Jean Habrukowich of Somerset as Agatha.

The theater is located at 416 Victoria Ave., Piscataway. Due to the layout of this theater-in-the-round, latecomers cannot be seated once the performance has started. Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before curtain.

For reservations, call (732) 968-7555, or buy tickets online at www.circleplayers.org. Tickets cost $18 for adults and $17 for students and seniors. Credit cards may not be used at the box office, but will be accepted online.