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EMPORIA– Drew Keller of Ellis, Kansas, is part of the Emporia State University cast and crew presenting “The Odd Couple” by Neil Simon.

Simon’s classic comedy opens in Oscar Madison’s (Harriel Mack, Newton) slovenly apartment at his weekly poker game. Felix Unger (Lucas Coble, Olpe) arrives late and depressed. Felix and his wife have recently separated, and he is trying to hold it together. But, he has nowhere to go, so Oscar invites him to move in with him. Felix’s love of order seems the perfect answer to Oscar’s messy house, careless spending and gambling. But soon Felix’s fussiness and hypochondria prove extremely annoying and the two polar-opposite friends have to figure out how to reconcile their differences.

Keller, a freshman theatre major, plays Roy.

The show is under the direction of Emporia State alum Fran Opheim (BSE, 2018). Period costumes from the 1960s are designed by scenographer Rick Rasmussen celebrating his 25th season with the company this season. Rasmussen also designed the set for the production. Amanda Dura is the costume coordinator and manages the costume crew. Chris Lohkamp is the technical director and manages the scene shop.

“The Odd Couple” runs June 27-30 at 7:30 p.m. in the Karl C. Bruder Theatre in King Hall at Emporia State University. Tickets cost $12 (adults), $10 (seniors) and $5 (students) and are available from the Memorial Union Ticket Office. Tickets are also available online at  tickets.emporia.edu or by calling 620-341-6378.