Pillow Talk
Garland Civic Theatre, Garland, Texas
Reviews
"Cummings' set is a two-level gem, with Jan's apartment looking appropriately 1950s mow-DURN. (Think Fort Worth's Ridglea Country Club.) There's even a huge oil painting of a flower..."
"It's relentlessly silly. Yet there's an unforced sweetness about it that director Evelyn Davis exploits with alternating subtlety and panache. Clearly, Davis views this story through the same lens as scenic designer Joseph Cummings: '50s camp."
Perry Stewart - Theatre Jones
"Joseph Cummings built a beautiful, detailed set that
consisted of a feminine, colorful apartment for Jan Morrow, and a more angular,
monochromatic apartment for Brad Allen. Both suites were lovely..."
Ashlea Palladino - Pegasus News & The Column
Synopsis
"Pillow Talk" is a delightful romantic comedy that follows the lives of two people, Jan Morrow, a successful interior decorator, and Brad Allen, a charming womanizer and composer. The two share a party line telephone, leading to constant bickering and misunderstandings as they try to use the line. Jan finds Brad's constant use of the phone irritating, especially when she needs to conduct business, while Brad sees Jan as a prudish annoyance. However, their dynamic changes when Brad overhears Jan's conversations and decides to impersonate a Southern gentleman to win her over. As the two engage in a series of witty exchanges and comedic situations, they find themselves falling in love, despite their initial animosity. Filled with humor, romance, and plenty of twists, "Pillow Talk" is a charming exploration of love and the unexpected connections that bring people together.
