Eastern’s newest production, “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change,” opened to a full house on Wednesday.

The musical about the ups and downs of love and relationships had the audience laughing from the beginning to the last scene.

The scenes touched on a range of different, relatable topics like expectations of self-image, guys in chick flicks, sex, communication and the desperation felt when waiting for the first call; and those were all just scenes in the first act.

After intermission, the audience filed back into their seats to watch the cast perform humorous scenes about love, marriage and sex after having children.

The production also included catchy, funny, but most importantly poignant songs about living life on personal terms, finding love in old age and the unspoken bond between dads and their cars.

Some scenes, like one-titled “After 30 years,” made the audience collectively go “aw” because it was about a man eating breakfast commenting on his love for his wife.

Many audience members, like Bobby Gross, a sophomore kinesiology and sports studies major, thought the show was funny and originally attended as a class assignment.

“It was worth being assigned,” Gross said.

Tyler Sapp, a senior communication studies major, said that he enjoyed the production.

“(This was) one of the better ones I’ve seen here,” Sapp said.

Ryan McCain, a junior theatre arts major and one of the cast members, said he thought the musical was a success.

“Overall, I thought it went well for everyone,” McCain said.

Courtney Marks, a junior theatre arts major and cast member, said she felt great about opening night.

“It was a thrill to be out there. It was a great experience,” Marks said.

Alex Sandack, a freshman communication studies major, said that he thought it was hilarious.

“I think they did a really good job. I had faith in the production (the whole time),” Sandack said.

Kassondra Hemmen, a freshman communication disorders and sciences major, also said she was kept laughing.

“I haven’t been disappointed. I really recommend (the production),” Hemmen said.

Marks said that the people that did not attend would miss out.

“(The people who don’t go) are missing all the fun. They’re missing a great cast, great singing, great everything,” Marks said.

Joe Amato, a graduate student and a cast member, said he thought the audience had a lot of fun.

“That’s what we wanted. (People who don’t go) will miss out on a really good time,” Amato said.

Felicia Darnell can be contacted at 581-2812 or [email protected].