Yearly Archives: 2017

June 14, 2017 · 10:18 am

THE WIZARD OF OZ Runs July 14-22

MCP_Wizard of Oz logoTHE WIZARD OF OZ
Mason Community Players
July 14-22
Theatre 42 [Lebanon]

Directed by Shannon Mahoney
Music directed by Lara Gonzalez
Choreographed by Ellee Cornett & Ashley Wuerdeman

Cast: Katie Hill as Dorothy Gale, Melody Gonzalez as Toto, Michael Easterling as Uncle Henry/Gatekeeper, Leanne Kniffen as Auntie Em, John Rothan as Hunk/Scarecrow, Justin Sanford as Hickory/Tinman, Tony Bergman as Zeke/Lion, Jennifer M Lisa as Miss Gulch/Wicked Witch, Tom Caruso as Professor Marvel/Wizard of Oz, Christina Jo Sanford as Glinda & Matt Lisa as Nikko
Munchkins: Anthony Lisa as Mayor of Munchkinland, Amanda Kniffen as Coroner, Landon Flaherty as Barrister, Carter Sanford/Eric Kniffen/Kyle Rosa as Lollipop Guild, Emma Ogden/Grace Sanford/Kaitlyn Stierhoff as Lullaby League
Munchkin Villagers: Leah Allman, Katie Appell, Andrea Caulfield, Lily Droege, Vivian Henry, Kimberly Kurtz, Gabby Larson, Scarlett Marcussen, Jantzen McClure, Merrick McClure, Julie Ogden, Alexandra Root, London Sanford & Sophia Scalfaro
Singing/Dancing Crows: Wrynn Boucher, Leah Bracknell, Leslie Caulfield, Isabella Lisa, Abby MacNeil, Izzy Sanford & Olivia Scalfaro
Singing/Dancing Trees: Annemarie Bakos, Alisha Flaherty, Isabel Henry, Kara Meoak, Allison Shaw & Annika Wagner
Jitterbugs: Mandy Caruso, Leah Allman & London Sanford
Ozians: Kamryn Appell, Annemarie Bakos, Carly Boldman, Kim Bracknell, David Bruening, Carol Byers, Mandy Caruso, Leslie Caulfield, Morgan Doak, Annie Droege, Jonathan Eckman, Alisha Flaherty, Jaden Glaser, Isabel Henry, Ginny Johnson, Amanda Kniffen, Elle Koch, Joel Lind, Isabella Lisa, Abby MacNeil, Cayla McNamara, Alyssa Meoak, Kara Meoak, Grace Sanford, Izzy Sanford, Olivia Scalfaro, Allison Shaw, Harry Shepard, Kaitlyn Stierhoff & Annika Wagner
Winkies: Joel Lind, Wrynn Boucher, David Bruening, Jonathan Eckman & Harry Shepard

A cyclone transports Dorothy, a young Kansas girl, and her dog, Toto, to magical Munchkin Land. Unfortunately, they land right on top of the Wicked Witch of the East! As Dorothy and Toto head down the Yellow Brick Road to find the Wizard and their way back home to Kansas, they meet new friends, each with a wish that they hope The Great Oz can grant for them. A scrawny Scarecrow needs a brain, a rusty Tin Man needs a heart, and a Cowardly Lion needs courage.

  • Fri-Sat, July 14-15 at 8pm
  • Sun, July 15 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, July 20-22 at 8pm

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June 13, 2017 · 2:28 pm

THE ADDAMS FAMILY Runs July 13-16

WCSCT_The Addams Family logoTHE ADDAMS FAMILY
Wilmington College Community Summer Theatre
July 13-16
Boyd Cultural Arts Center [Wilmington]

Directed by Cherie Cooper-Darragh
Music directed by Matt Spradlin
Choreographed by Cole Haugh

Cast: Bryan Wallingford as Gomez Addams, Tricia Heys as Morticia Addams, Tim Brausch as Uncle Fester, Abby Smith as Grandmama, Rylee Riggs as Wednesday Addams, Tori Kocher as Pugsley Addams, Timothy Larrick as Lurch, Ryan Oates as Lucas Beineke, Gina Beck as Alice Beineke & Andrew Conarroe as Mal Beineke
Addams Ancestors: Keni Brown, Bethany Brausch, Claudia Fowler, Cole Haugh, Gavin Hubbard, Emilia Knisley, Alexia Minton, Troy Oates, Jackson Tofte, Maria Tucker & Jessica Yankel

The Addams Family takes audiences into the lovable family of creepy kooks who are alive (?) and well and living in Central Park. The family, led by the elegantly gaunt and seemingly undead Morticia and her ever-devoted husband Gomez, is in turmoil. Their daughter Wednesday, now 18, finds herself falling in love. When the teen invites her new boyfriend over with his “normal” family to get better acquainted with the Addams household, comic chaos (including everything from mixed-up potions to a scorching tango) ensues.

  • Thu-Sat, July 13-15 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, July 16 at 2:30pm

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June 13, 2017 · 2:14 pm

Deaf/Hard of Hearing Actors Needed for TRIBES at CenterStage Players

CSPOH_logoDirector Richard Zenk is seeking two actors for the upcoming production of TRIBES at CenterStage Players on March 23-31, 2018. Auditions are by appointment through Oct. 31, 2017.

Billy (stage age 20-30) – deaf since birth. Brought up Oral. Wears hearing aids. He meets Sylvia who teaches him to sign, opening him up to the world he never knew before. Sheltered, considerate, a gentle spirit.

Sylvia (stage age 20-30) – born with hearing but now rapidly going deaf. While she hasn’t wanted to let someone in, she falls for Billy. While Billy might see her as a vibrant new light in his life the rest of the family sees her as “nice and funny”. Experience with ASL and the piano a plus.

TRIBES is the story of Billy, the only deaf member of a loving yet comically dysfunctional British-Jewish family living in London. Along with Daniel, his depressive older brother and Ruth, his cosmically adrift older sister, Billy lives with his parents, Christopher and Beth, in their cluttered and yet comfortingly worn-in home. None of the family’s (Generation Y) children seem to be certain of the next step: Daniel attempts to write his thesis, Ruth half-heartedly tries to procure opera gigs, and Billy makes frustrating attempts to reintegrate himself into family life after having been away at University. Billy’s world is opened up, however, when he encounter’s Sylvia, a young woman who has grown up as the only hearing member of a deaf family. He quickly realizes how sheltered from the deaf world he has been by his family, and how, in their attempts to avoid making him feel like an “other,” they have actually made it impossible for him to take pride in his deafness. Much to his father’s chagrin, Sylvia begins teaching Billy sign language and introducing him to the deaf community. As he grapples with his own identity, we, too, are forced to ask questions about the meaning of belonging, community, and family.

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June 12, 2017 · 3:36 pm

GODSPELL Runs July 7-23

MPI_Godspell logoGODSPELL
Mariemont Players Inc.
July 7-23
Walton Creek Theatre

Directed by Tom Peters

Cast: Will Graber as Jesus, Joshua Broughton as Judas/John the Baptist, Julia Beitz as Robin, Haley Vaughan as Gilmer, Aimée Ward as Joanne, Garret Liettle as Lamar, Andrew Shamblin as Herb, Elizabeth Taylor as Sonia, Jackie Miesle as Peggy & Christopher Wells as Jeffery

A timeless tale of friendship, loyalty, and love, based on parables according to the Gospel of Matthew, comes to life through an exciting array of music and dance. Recommended for ages 7 and up.

  • Fri-Sat, July 7-8 at 8pm
  • Sun, July 9 at 2pm
  • Thu, July 13 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, July 14-15 at 8pm
  • Sun, July 16 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Thu, July 20 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, July 21 at 8pm
  • Sat, July 22 at 3pm & 8pm
  • Sun, July 23 at 2pm

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June 12, 2017 · 2:02 pm

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Runs June 22-25

BB_Fiddler on the Roof logo.jgFIDDLER ON THE ROOF
Bart’s Bards
June 22-25
St. Bartholomew Church [Springfield Township]

Directed by Richard Lee Waldeck
Choreographed by Maddy Fessler
Produced by Erica Mason & Barry Reynolds

Cast: Conrad Kolis as Tevye, Cathleen Judge as Golde, Allie Maciag as Tzeitel, Emily Mohler as Hodel, Lauren Pontis as Chava, Joy Niehaus as Yente, Gary Bracknell as Lazar Wolf, Francis Kolis as Motel, Jeff Weinkam as Perchik, Paul Henkelman as Fyedka, Michael Schumacher as Constable, Eloise Elliott as Shprintze, Josie Mandeville as Beielke, Bill Fessler as Rabbi, Jacqlyn Schott as Gradma Tzeitel, Mary Wiley as Fruma Sarah, Hugh Staples as Nachum, Barry Reynolds as Yussel, Teresa Riestenberg as Shaindel, Roman S. Jerger as Sasha, Nick Cagle as Mendel, Mike Williams as Mordcha, Roman C. Jerger as Avra & Holly Vietas as Fiddler
Ensemble: Mark Berhrendt, Rachel Kindness, Alex Reynolds, Gbinal Bloe, Miriam Kolis, Amy Reynolds, Latisha Bloe, Adelaide Lindner, Danielle Reynolds, Ursula Biron, Amelia McMahan, Marge Sowell, AJ Brokesh, Megan Miller, Katherine Specht, Emily Bruns, Ryan Miller, Elenya Stephani, Elizabeth Cain, Ana Miranda, Emma Thompson, Ava Carlson-Lee, Kavita Nelson, Monica Vietas, Cheryl Coleman, Liz Olekas, Carolyn Williams, Willow Davis, Emily Pine, Isaac Wilson, Hunter Gee, Nico Prentosito, Noelle Wolke & Nancy Kammer

  • Thu-Fri, June 22-23 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, June 24 at 1pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, June 25 at 1pm

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