Loot - Oregon Contemporary Theatre

Loot (July 9 - July 31, 1982)

Written by Joe Orton

Directed by Bruce Siddons

Oregon Contemporary Theatre

Role: Hal

The plot synopsis from Wikipedia

Loot follows the fortunes of two young thieves, Hal and Dennis. Together they rob the bank next to the funeral parlour where Dennis works and return to Hal's home to hide the money. Hal's mother has just died and the money is hidden in her coffin while her body keeps on appearing around the house. Upon the arrival of Inspector Truscott, the plot becomes bizarre as Hal and Dennis try to keep him off their trail, aided by Nurse McMahon and to the despair of Hal's father, Mr. McLeavy. The play satirises the rituals of bereavement, and the mismatch between nominal standards of behaviour—religious and secular—and people's actual conduct. The police, as represented by Inspector Truscott, are depicted as venal and corrupt.

As is typical of Orton's writing the humour of the dialogue arises from the contrast between the shocking and bizarre elements that punctuate what the characters say and the mechanically genteel utterance that predominates in their speech.

Actor Brian Faker shared the only images I've found from the production featuring Mr. Von Dohlen. Mr. Faker portrayed Dennis.

A link to Mr. Faker's post.