Ryan Moskalick and Brandon Wentz in "Present Laughter" Brandon Wentz is exceptional asGarry Essendine. His character is a charming narcissist, and he hits every comedic beat.His absurd and awkward situations just get funnier as the play picks up speed.But Veronique Duprey as Garry’s wife Liz Essendine gets almost all the dry, deadpan jokes that can be even funnier. Garry’s indispensablepersonal assistant Monica (Danielle Blair) gets to deliver some of that dry wit too.It’s all very British.