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Montana Western and Bank of Commerce Performing Art Series Present “The Country Wife”

February 3, 2026

The University of Montana Western’s Theatre Program and the Bank of Commerce Performing Arts Series are excited to present “The Country Wife: A Modernized Staged Reading” on Friday, February 13 at 7:30 p.m. in UMW’s Small Auditorium.

The Country Wife: A Modernized Staged Reading. Written by William Wycherley Adapted and Directed by Stephen Alan Seder. February 2026

Experience a classic farce turned on its head! In this bold, gender-swapped adaptation of The Country Wife, the scandalous wit of Restoration comedy collides with fresh perspective. Follow the notorious Harry Horner—a sharp-tongued womanizer—as he tricks his way into the homes (and hearts) of unsuspecting wives. With the help of a complicit doctor, Horner spreads a rumor that he is no longer a threat to marital fidelity, clearing the way for a whirlwind of secret rendezvous and social chaos. As the lies pile up and the stakes rise, this raucous comedy races toward an outrageous climax.

The Country Wife is written by William Wycherley, adapted and directed by Stephen Alan Seder, and co-produced by the UMW Drama Club as part of Drama Club Week.

Content Advisory: This production is rated R and contains adult language, sexual themes, and situations that may not be suitable for all audiences.

Specially priced tickets are available for this production at $10 per person, with free admission for all UMW students. Tickets can be purchased through the Bank of Commerce Performing Arts Series Box Office webpage.

For more information, please contact Assistant Professor of Theatre Stephen Seder at [email protected] or 406-683-7038. Learn more about UMW Theatre and upcoming performances by visiting umwestern.edu/bank-of-commerce-performing-arts-series/.