A Crooked French Affair

By Kim E. Ruyle

Directed by Ben Ruyle

A Crooked French Affair is about Perry, a wannabe playwright/director, finally getting his first play produced at the Pity Falls Community Playhouse. What should be a dramatic show with a sweeping French romance quickly turns chaotic thanks to a dysfunctional board, amateur and inept actors, junior-high set designers, and a scandalous offstage affair. By opening night, everything goes hilariously off the rails—leading to an unforgettable performance and a surprising discovery for Perry.

Produced by Baraboo Theatre Guild at Al Ringling Theatre, 136th 4th Avenue Baraboo, WI

Performances: April 30 - May 3, 2026

Performance Times:
4/30 7p, 5/1 7p, 5/2 2p and 7p, 5/3 2p

Ticket Prices: $16, $14 for students/veterans

Call 608-356-8864 for reservations or more information.

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Auditions

Auditions will be held on the following days:

2/9/2026
2/10/2026

Auditions are set for BTG's spring show, "A Crooked French Affair" by Wisconsin-based playwright Kim E. Ruyle!

A Crooked French Affair is about Perry, a wannabe playwright/director, finally getting his first play produced at the Pity Falls Community Playhouse. What should be a dramatic show with a sweeping French romance quickly turns chaotic thanks to a dysfunctional board, amateur and inept actors, junior-high set designers, and a scandalous offstage affair. By opening night, everything goes hilariously off the rails—leading to an unforgettable performance and a surprising discovery for Perry.

The audition dates are February 9 & 10, 2026 from 7pm-9pm at Baraboo Theatre Guild's headquarters in the back of the Baraboo Arts Center at 202 East St. The cast consists of 6 females and 4 males, 18+ in age.

There will be 5 performances April 30-May 3 at the Al Ringling Theatre