The Baxters! Jim and Norma!

Christopher Orth playing Jim Baxter!

- Tell us a little bit about who you play in the show.

I play Jimmy Baxter, he's a school teacher who is worried about the future of his students. He's the newest addition to the group and likely spends the most time with Millie (besides time spent with his spouse) as I think Millie and Jimmy are often left "outside" as their respective spouses work together at the US State Department.

- What is something that you really enjoy about your character?

Jimmy has some really good one-liners and is probably the most obvious... As a character Jimmy is 100% food motivated too which I love, any show you get to eat and drink onstage is always a good time!

- If you could offer a real piece of advice to your 1950 character about anything, what would that be?

Stop trying to get sardines and olives together in a cocktail... it's not going to work!

- Do you have a favorite cocktail?

I favor an Amaretto Sour, but a lemon-drop martini also hits the spot!

- How do you feel about sardines, potted meat and cheese sandwiches?!

I can do without the sardines and potted meats, but a good cheese sandwich is perfection. I love that I get a sandwich at the end of Act 1... my only regret is that I don't have time to grill it up with a nice slice of tomato and some bacon...