Azuay Community Theater presents ‘The Outsider’

Did you ever notice how no one on social media seems to have a bad day, an overflowing washing machine, or a disappointing experience? We live in an age of curated presentation that hides the messiness — but also the realness — of life.

Azuay Community Theater’s (ACT) new comedy, The Outsider, flips this idea on its head. Built around a well-meaning but unprepared Lieutenant Governor who unexpectedly ascends to the governor’s office, the play follows a team of handlers scrambling to control the narrative—only to discover that people actually like his dorky honesty. The result is a series of escalating, often absurd situations with winning characters that will have Cuenca audiences laughing out loud.

The Outsider premiered in Wisconsin in 2015 and has had successful runs around the U.S. Beautifully staged by ACT’s production team, the story unfolds in the Governor’s regal office—a perfect backdrop for the hilarity that ensues. Featuring both veteran ACT actors and several newcomers, this is a fun, fast-moving, and crowd-pleasing show.

The Outsider runs five performances over two weekends: April 17–19 and April 24–25. One Saturday is already sold out, and tickets are going quickly. All shows begin at 3:00, with Happy Hour in the theater lobby starting at 2:00. Tickets are on sale now at www.actseats.com.