DVC’s final play of the semester, “Betty’s Summer Vacation,” delighted the audience opening night with its blend of strong sexual content, drama and some violence.

 

      Written by Christopher Durang, the satiric comedy is a play that pretends to be a TV show, with current music and a laugh track that interacts with the cast members throughout the play.

 

      Set in the ‘90s, it’s the story of city girl Betty (Ally Trippery), who longs for some peace and quiet and signs up for a summer timeshare with friend Trudy (Kirsten Dwyer), who never stops talking.

 

      Upon arrival at the beach house, a mysterious laugh track of three voices makes fun of the girls, while unexpected guests show up at the house.

 

      First to arrive is Keith (David McEuen), a gay serial killer who carries a hat box that ends up filled with body parts.

 

      Next is the crazy and talkative Mrs.Seizmagraff (Annie Diehl), Trudy’s wild mother, who denies that Trudy’s father molested her as a child.

 

      She is followed by a horny, hunky meathead named Buck (Patrick Ward), whose main objective is to get laid as much as possible.

 

      The last uninvited guest, Mr.Vanislaw (Radek Antczak) is a perverted flasher Mrs.Seizmagraff met in the ladies restroom while he was taking photos.

 

      The gang partakes in a game of charades that turns into a whirlwind of violent chaos.

 

      Directed by Will Springhorn Jr, the talented cast of nine delivers with enthusiasm and personality.

 

      Trippery stays in character as Betty during the 15- minute intermission, inviting members of the audience to spin for her during a game of twister.

 

      Sexual tension runs rampant throughout the play, with the characters eventually stripping down to their underwear or less.

 

      As Buck, Ward dances on a table during the game of charades with only a trench coat and an octopus that covers his private parts.

 

      “Betty’s Summer Vacation” is guaranteed pleaser that will leave audience members howling with laughter and wondering, “Did that really just happen?”

 

       This hilarious, crazy play is unlike anything that is out there today.

 

       It continues through May 23 in the smaller Arena Theatre next to the Performing Arts Center. Show times are 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. on Sundays. Those under 17 are not admitted due to explicit content.