The Odd Couple’s quick, witty, Gilmore Girls-esque dialogue, accompanied by an intimate setting, provides an excellent escape for any students in dire need of a distraction from midterms. The chemistry between each of the character groups, whether it be the group of girlfriends or the titular odd couple themselves, is lively and energetic. The dialogue flows so well, and the jokes are timed perfectly that it seems almost real. The back and forth banter between the friends creates such an immersive experience that you forget you are watching a play and wish you could go join them yourself.

Those who are apprehensive about watching this play with a modern twist need not to be, because, dare I say, it is perhaps one of the best versions of the story told. Like any iteration of The Odd Couple (directed at Foothill by Lauri Smith), there is an emphasis on the relationships between the characters, and how they interact based on their quirks. However, this version goes in deeper than basic differences two different types of people would encounter. Diametrically opposed, the odd couple of friends, Olive (Patty Reinhart) and Florence (Kelly Gregg-Rubingh), represent two different eras of women: Florence, the cookie-cutter Donna Reed housewife of the 1950’s, and Olive, the modern, carefree working girl. The two help each other realize that there needs to be a certain balance to everything when it comes to life, and that you cannot let traditional societal roles dictate who you are. This is a lesson so many of us students need to adopt as we grow and transfer out to university, that we need to stay true to ourselves, but still be accepting of help and feedback along the way.

The performance times are listed below and are set in the intimate Lohman theatre near the main office.