In this episode, we’re diving into Five Women Wearing the Same Dress by Alan Ball—a fast, sharp, and unexpectedly heartfelt comedy set during a chaotic Southern wedding.

Cast members Jessica Iannitello and Emilee Carroll join us to talk character dynamics, comic timing, emotional depth, and what it’s like to wear the same dress on stage night after night.

We talk favorite lines, rehearsal chaos, staying grounded in the moment, and why sometimes the best moments happen offstage.

🎭 Presented in collaboration with The Forst Inn
🎟️ Tickets & show info: https://forstinn.org

Inspired by Five Women Wearing the Same Dress, this episode unpacks the beautiful chaos of weddings with a group of guests who’ve seen it all — from the altar to the afterparty. Alan Ball’s play puts five bridesmaids in one room during a lavish Southern wedding, and we channel that same energy for a roundtable full of honesty, humor, and hot takes.

Joined by Tessa (married and full of wisdom), Shannon (bridesmaid extraordinaire), and Karter (newly engaged and glowing), we explore:

• 💍 Something Old: The wildest stories and cringiest traditions from weddings past

• 🥂 Something New: What modern weddings are getting right — and very wrong

• 🎁 Something Gifted: The best and worst bridal/wedding presents we’ve seen

• 💙 Something Blue: What gets us emotional — the moments that caught us off guard or stuck with us

Whether you’re planning a wedding, recovering from one, or just love good stories about people in formal wear losing their minds, this one’s for you.

🎭 Five Women Wearing the Same Dress opens soon at The Forst Inn in Tisch Mills, WI. For tickets and performance dates, visit theforstinn.org and support local theatre that’s as bold, funny, and unforgettable as the weddings we love to dissect.

In this episode of The Forst Inn Features, hosts Thomas Moore and Kevin Sievert (who also directed the production) sit down with cast members Aubrey Duncan (Nora Helmer) and Cory McElroy (Torvald Helmer), a real-life married couple portraying one of theater’s most iconic—and strained—stage marriages.

Together, we explore the emotional complexity of performing as Nora and Torvald while navigating the irony of doing so alongside your actual spouse. From their approach to breaking down Ibsen’s text to the way they challenged and supported each other in rehearsal, this conversation offers a layered look into character work, direction, and trust.

It’s an honest and playful discussion that reveals just how much life and art can blur on stage.

🎭 A Doll’s House is now playing at The Forst Inn in Tisch Mills, Wisconsin.
🎟️ Get tickets and learn more at www.forstinn.org