Centerstage Theatre in Federal Way opens its season with the classic “Harvey!”

Elwood P. Dowd is kind, thoughtful, and friendly. He also claims to be best friends with an invisible 6-foot-tall rabbit named Harvey, whom he openly discusses with anyone and everyone. When his loving but frazzled sister and his frustrated niece come up with a plan to get him out of the way so they can live socially acceptable lives, things go hilariously off the rails in this show that delightfully skewers the concept of “normal” with a light but poignant touch.

This production features local actors Sally Brady as Veta Louise Simmons, Tim Takechi as Dr. Sanderson, Dale Bowers as Judge Gaffney, Carrie Sleeper-Bowers as Ethel Chauvenet, Cassie Jo Fastabend as Mytle Mae Simmons, Karina Becker as Nurse Kelly, William Scott Pinkston as Dr. Chumley, Dean Wilson as Elwood P. Dowd, Ted Gentry as E. J. Lofgren, Pat Sibley as Betty Chumley, and Charlie Stevens as Wilson.

Harvey is written by beloved playwright Mary Chase and is directed by the illustrious Vince Brady. Niclas Olson is the tech director, set designer and lighting designer, costumes by Krista Lynn Blonski, props by Jeffrey Swiney-Weaver, and sound by Chelsea “Mo” Moniz. Tuppence Cooney serves as stage manager, with Shannon C. Miller as assistant stage manager.

The show runs Oct. 4 through Oct. 27 at the Knutzen Family Theater, 3200 SW Dash Point Road. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Recommended for ages 10 and up due to complex themes.

General admission tickets are $36 in advance (online or over the phone) and $39 at the door. Student, military and senior ticket discounts are available. More details available online at www.CenterstageTheatre.com or by phone at 253-661-1444.