Joni Tabler, director of the Sandy Actors Theatre’s (SAT) February production
of “Things My Mother Taught Me,” by Katherine DiSavino, noted some
challenges in mounting a play during a pandemic, including rehearsing in
masks and limiting physical contact. And even though the production’s
opening night has been pushed back by the recent surge, she’s keeping things
positive.

“We’re all just excited that we get to do anything at this point,” Tabler said.
“We’ve been so starved.”

Tabler first encountered the play a few years ago as a member of the
theater’s artistic team, when they were searching for scripts that might make
for good productions. The comedy offers the story of Olivia and Game, who
move into an apartment together, but complications arise when both sets of
parents show up.

“It has a lot of humor in it,” Tabler said, adding that the author also wrote
“Nana’s Naughty Knickers.” “I think it’s going to be something that everyone
will like.”

She also noted how the show is lighthearted, and that it offers a message
about how when people really love each other, they can weather anything.
“In the end, money and things like that don’t matter,” Tabler said, noting that
the show is appropriate for kids 12 and older. “It’s really you’re with the
person you should be with. I think it’s going to be one of those shows that's
going to be uplifting.”

Due to the ongoing pandemic, audience members are encouraged to pay
attention to the SAT website for updates on protocols. Audience members will
need proof of vaccination or a negative test within the past 24 hours and must
wear a mask.

SAT presents “Things My Mother Taught Me,” by Katherine DiSavino, from
Friday, Feb. 25 through Sunday, March 20, at 17433 SE Meinig Avenue in
Sandy (behind Ace Hardware). A preview night will be offered on Thursday,
Feb. 24. Show times are 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. on
Sundays. For more information or to make reservations call 503-936-4378 or
visit sandyactorstheatre.org.