Love Letters

Is it possible to fall in love with another person in childhood and maintain that love without marrying through a lifetime?
Melissa Gardener comes from an extremely wealthy family.  They can afford whatever they dream.  Money is never a problem creating a very spoiled and pampered child in Melissa.  The world revolves around her.
Andrew Ladd III also comes from a rich family, just not near as rich as Melissa’s.  He lives a lifestyle of those privileged even graduating from Yale Law School.
Wouldn’t the two be the perfect couple?
Love Letters is the story of their relationship.   Yes, there are just two actors on the stage reading their lifelong letters.   What is unique about this is that while the readings continue, there is acting enhancing their feelings, their love, their frustrations, especially with each other and their ordinary lives, and their expectations from their longtime friendship.
On opening night, Melissa as portrayed by Denise Putman was brilliant.  She flaunts her stuffiness and ability not to compromise, since money controls those around her.  While wealthy, also demonstrated is her desire for authentic friendship and love.  That is the one thing money cannot buy.
Tim Daugherty is phenomenal as Andy, Andrew Ladd III comes from a family who knows love even without so much wealth.   He easily relates to the audience his patience, as well as impatience with Melissa’s controlling ways while extending his friendship and love to her throughout the years.  His performance on opening night was masterful.
The production crew for this event includes the director Tyler Orvis, the stage manager Jennifer Orvis, the lighting design manager Darrin Golden, and the manager of the theater Bob Putman.
The timing of the show is forty-five minutes for the first act with the usual fifteen minute intermission and concluding the second act in thirty-five minutes.
This show continues through this weekend on Friday night at 7:30 p.m. with Denise Putman and Tim Daugherty, Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. with Terry DeBenedictis and Tim Daugherty and Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. with Julie Livingston and Ron Hines.  
The price of the tickets is $20 for adults; $16 for seniors over the age of sixty; and $10 for students.   However, this is not a children’s show and would only be enjoyed by mature students.  
The Chanticleer Community Theater is located at 830 Franklin Ave.   Tickets can be reserved  by calling the box office at 712-323-9955.