Katie Preston

Rosemary Hopkins, Cara Rodger, Katie Preston, Heather Gallant and Alyson ParovelHere comes the bride: the University Players production of “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress” opened Thursday at Essex Hall Theatre. From left: Rosemary Hopkins, Cara Rodger, Katie Preston, Heather Gallant and Alyson Parovel. Photo by David Court.

Cast and crew anticipate good reception for wedding-themed play

“Five Women Wearing the Same Dress” opened Thursday at Essex Hall Theatre.

University Players put Jake’s Women on Essex Hall stage

The University Players production of the Neil Simon comedy Jake’s Women opened Thursday at the Essex Hall Theatre.

The play centers on Jake, a writer who is more successful with fiction than with real life, as he works to save his struggling marriage. The campus production runs through September 30. Wednesday through Saturday performances are at 8 p.m.; Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m.