Art Beat review Clink your glasses for Drinking Habits

"Drinking Habits," performed by the Edmonds Driftwood Players, opened to positive reviews, coinciding with a heightened public interest in Catholic themes following a recent papal conclave. Director Bryar Freed-Golden highlighted the farce's intricate plot filled with humor and mistaken identities. Set in the 1960s, the play features two nuns, Sister Philamena and Sister Augusta, who secretly produce wine to save their convent from financial ruin. As they enlist the help of a groundskeeper, misunderstandings escalate with the arrival of reporters, one of whom disguises herself as a nun. The character Paul delivers memorable one-liners, amusing the audience, particularly those familiar with Catholicism.

The production's clever staging and simple set design effectively capture the convent's atmosphere. The final moments of the play, filled with happy resolutions, left the audience delighted, as evidenced by their standing ovation. With tickets selling quickly, local interest in theater remains strong in Edmonds.