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March 17, 2017 · 8:07 am

2017-2018 Season Announced by Beechmont Players

BPI_logoRoald Dahl’s JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH
Words by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul
Music by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul
Book by Timothy Allen McDonald.
Based on the book by Roald Dahl
August 4-12, 2017

A vibrant musical retelling of the beloved children’s story. To escape the clutches of his evil aunts, the orphaned James embarks on an amazing journey across the ocean aboard a giant piece of fruit! James and his extraordinary friends overcome hunger, sharks, and each other to discover the true meaning of home and family.  The whole family will love this regional premiere of a musical “masterpeach!”

JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH is presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International

THE FOREIGNER
by Larry Shue
October 13-21, 2017

Directed by Richard Zenk

In this hilarious farce, an incredibly shy young man tries to avoid social interactions by pretending to be a foreigner who speaks no English. As people speak freely around him, he learns a variety of secrets—some frivolous and some dangerous.  He also discovers an adventurous extrovert hidden within himself, setting up the wildly funny climax in which things go uproariously wrong for the wicked, while the virtuous emerge triumphant.  “I laughed start to finish at one comic surprise after another.” —The New Yorker

“The Foreigner” is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc. New York

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE, A LIVE RADIO PLAY
Adapted by Joe Landry
December 14-16, 2017 

Directed by Jerry Wiesenhahn

This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. The ensemble brings dozens of characters to the stage for one fateful Christmas Eve when the idealistic George Bailey considers what his town would be like if he’d never been born.  A wonderful way to experience the season through the magic and imagination of an old-fashioned radio show.  “A well-loved tale told with style, charm and a heart so big it could burst the ribcage of the harshest Grinch.”  Kerry Reid, The Chicago Tribune

Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. (www.playscripts.com)

SUITE SURRENDER
by Michael McKeever
February 16-24, 2018

Directed by Laura Berkemeier

It’s 1942, and two feuding Hollywood divas have descended upon the luxurious Palm Beach Royale Hotel. Everything seems to be in order for their performances at a wartime benefit…that is, until they are somehow booked into the same hotel suite. Close encounters, mistaken identities, overblown egos, double entendres, and a lap dog named Mr. Boodles round out this hilarious riot of a love note to the classic farces of the 30s and 40s.

Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. (www.playscripts.com) 

WHEN WE ARE MARRIED
by J.B. Priestly
May 11-19, 2018

Directed by Cathy Roesener

Twenty-five years ago, three couples were married on the same day by the same newly ordained parson.  Now pillars of the community, the couples gather to celebrate their anniversary. Pandemonium breaks out and relationships are hilariously re-evaluated when they discover that at the time of their marriage, the parson wasn’t yet legally licensed—have they been living in sin?

 “When We Are Married” is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, Inc.

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February 22, 2017 · 7:18 am

Auditions Announced for JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH at Beechmont Players

BPI_logo12JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH
Music and Lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul
Book by Timothy Allen McDonald

Come be a part of this fresh and delightfully offbeat musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale about a boy, his insect friends and their amazing journey across the ocean on a giant piece of fruit!   With a wickedly tuneful score by the red-hot songwriting team of Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (Dear Evan Hansen, Dogfight, A Christmas Story the Musical, and movies La La Land and Trolls), and a fun and quirky book by Timothy Allen McDonald (Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka, The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley, CEO of iTheatrics). It will be an exciting summer creating this musical “masterpeach!”

James ONLY Audition:

  • Sunday, April 2, 2017 at 3-5pm
  • Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 7-9pm

All Others:

  • Sunday, April 9, 2017 at 3-6pm
  • Monday, April 10, 2017 at 7-10pm

Callbacks:

  • Wednesday April 12, 2017 at 7-10pm

Location:
Faith United Church of Christ
6886 Salem Road
Cincinnati, OH 45230

Production Dates:

  • August 4 – 12, 2017

Production Team:

  • Directed by Fred Tacon
  • Produced by Pam Kaesemeyer
  • Choreographed by Dee Anne Bryll
  • Music Direction by Charlie Wilhelm
  • Vocal Direction by Sarah Mizelle

Audition Details:

  • You must sign up for an audition time slot at:
  • Prepare 16-32 bars of a song in the style of (but not from) the show that best shows off your personality and vocal range.
  • Please bring sheet music, well-marked and in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided.
  • For James only, be prepared to sing “Middle of a Moment” in addition to your audition song. It doesn’t have to be memorized, you can use the sheet music. Please contact Fred Tacon at fred@tacon.net for additional information about the James audition.
  • The cast album is available for free at http://www.jatgp.com and on YouTube. Please listen to it, and fall in love with the music just like we have.
  • You will be asked to read from the script.
  • Note that there will not be a dance audition. However, dance and movement are a part of the show. Highlighting experience on your resume or audition form will be appreciated.
  • Rehearsals will begin in mid-late May and will be determined by the availability of the cast. Please bring known conflicts from May 15th-August 13th.
  • Resume and head shot are appreciated but not required.
  • Contact Fred Tacon at fred@tacon.net if you have any questions.

Characters:

  • James (M) A lonely young boy
  • Ladahlord (M) A strange and magical storyteller
  • Spiker (F) James’ mean and nasty aunt
  • Sponge (F) James’ other mean and nasty aunt
  • Green Grasshopper (M) Fatherly to James
  • Ladybug (F) Motherly to James
  • Spider (F) Warm and friendly to James
  • Earthworm (M) A bit of a scaredy-cat
  • Centipede (M) Grumpy and hates humans
  • Ensemble: Women and/or men who play a variety of characters

Character descriptions, ages, and vocal ranges can be found at http://www.mtishows.com/full-cast-info/1025. Part doubling in our production may differ from what is listed.

Note on Character Ages: Ideally, we would like to find a young boy to play James. But, because of the vocal demands of this role, we will consider ages from 7 to 15. All other roles are generally consistent with the MTI website. However, we will consider older teens (17-19) for the insects and ensemble.

Produced by special arrangement with Music Theatre International.

Beechmont Players, Inc.
www.beechmontplayers.org

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November 8, 2016 · 6:13 am

Cast Announced for THE SECRET GARDEN at Beechmont Players

BPI_logoTHE SECRET GARDEN

This enchanting classic of children’s literature has become a brilliant, innovative musical. Orphaned in India, 11-year-old Mary Lennox returns to Yorkshire to live with her reclusive uncle and his invalid son. The estate’s many wonders include a secret garden which beckons the children with haunting melodies and spirits from Mary’s past who guide her through a new life, dramatizing a compelling tale of forgiveness and renewal.

Written By: Book and Lyrics by Marsha Norman
Music by Lucy SImon
Based on the novel by Francis Hodgson Burnett
Presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.

Directed By: Joey Schnell

CAST:

  • Mary Lennox-Rebecca Mactaggart
  • Archibald Craven-Fred Tacon
  • Lily-Megan Ainsley Callahan Schneider
  • Dr. Neville Craven-Bryan Greaves
  • Martha-Beth McClain Schnell
  • Dickon-Michael Williams
  • Colin Craven-Steven Hindman
  • Mrs. Medlock-Aubrey Wilson
  • Ben Weatherstaff-Brian Richardson
  • Fakir-Isaac Owens
  • Captain Albert Lennox/Dreamer-Greg Moore
  • Rose Lennox/Dreamer-Monica Weber
  • Mrs. Winthrop/Dreamer-Victoria Garcia
  • Alice/Dreamer-Regina Stack
  • Lt. Wright/Dreamer-Zachary Julian
  • Lt. Shaw/Dreamer-Brandon Stout
  • Major Shelley/Dreamer-Bill Shuler
  • Mrs. Shelley/Dreamer-Cathy Alter
  • Major Holmes/’Dreamer-TBD
  • Clair Holmes/Dreamer-Elisabeth Roeper
  • Dreamer-Rae Krull

 

For more information visit www.beechmontplayers.org.

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October 10, 2016 · 6:50 am

Auditions Announced for THE SECRET GARDEN at Beechmont Players

BPI_logoTHE SECRET GARDEN
Performance dates: February 17-25, 2017

  • Monday October 24th 7:00-10:00pm
  • Tuesday October 25th 7:00-10:00pm

Callbacks on Thursday October 27th 7:00-10:00pm (tentative)

Auditions will be held at the Anderson Center Theater—7850 Five Mile Road, 45230   http://www.andersoncenterevents.org/

Email producer Cheryl Boettger for more information  newsowerby@gmail.com

Actors should prep 32 bars of a Broadway style song and be prepared to dance.

Roles to be cast:

MARY LENNOX – Female, 10-13 (Range: Young Voice, Ab3-D5) A ten-thirteen year-old girl sent to live with her uncle, Archibald, when her parents die from cholera in India. Quite the curious explorer, and often finding herself in trouble. Stubborn and always fighting for what she believes in.

COLIN CRAVEN – Male, 10-13 (Range: Young Voice, A3-E5) Archibald’s ten-thirteen year-old son. Spent his life in bed due to a heart condition. He is very stubborn and throws temper tantrums to get what he wants. He believes his father hates him for causing Lily’s death.

DICKON – Male, 16-25 (Range: Tenor, D3-G4) Martha’s younger brother. Looks after the sick plants and animals within the Misselthwaite grounds—including Mary. He is a young man who is between the world of child imagination and adult reasoning. Befriends Mary and convinces her to take care of the Garden.

LILY – Female, 28-38 (Range: Soprano, Bb3-D6) Mary’s aunt and Archibald Craven’s wife. Died of a tragic accident within her garden and metaphorically haunts the walls of Misselthwaite Manor.

MRS. MEDLOCK – Female, Age Flexible (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Archibald’s housekeeper. As cold as the Misselthwaite Manor.

NEVILLE CRAVEN – Male, 35-45 (Range: Baritone, C3-F#4) Archibald’s brother. Trapped by the idea that he is responsible for the caretaking of Colin. Even though he was never loved back by Lily, he is still in love with her. This adds to his unwillingness to move on and leave Misselthwaite.

MARTHA – Female, 18-30 (Range: Mezzo-Soprano Belt, G3-D5) A faithful housemaid. Grew up near Yorkshire and has the accent to prove it. Although she is from a lower class family, her wisdom is often far beyond her age.

ARCHIBALD CRAVEN – Male, 35-45 (Range: Baritone, C3-A4) Mary’s uncle and lord of Misselthwaite Manor. He has a hunch-back. Haunted by the past and afraid of the future, he locks himself away both physically and mentally. Mary painfully reminds him too much of his wife, Lily, who died ten years ago.

BEN WEATHERSTAFF – Male, Age Flexible (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible, E3-D#4) Head gardener. Secretly entrusted to take care of the garden after Lily’s death. Knows a great deal about the history of the garden and the grounds it sits on. He has worked for the family for many years. He calls himself “an old man.”

MRS. WINTHROP – Female, Age Flexible (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Headmistress of a private school. Prides herself on nurturing girls with tempers. Mary seems to be more than she can handle. 

The Following characters, referred to collectively as the Dreamers, are people from Mary’s life in India, who haunt her until she finds her new life in the course of the story. They are free to sing directly to us, appearing and disappearing at will.

ROSE LENNOX – Female, 28-38 (Range: Soprano, A3-D6) Mary’s mother. A “dreamer” from the past who doesn’t understand how her sister Lily could truly love Archibald. Very loyal to her husband and refuses to leave India during the cholera outbreak that takes her life.

CAPTAIN ALBERT LENNOX – Male, 30-40 (Range: Tenor, D3-A5) Mary’s father. Tries to send Rose out of India during the cholera outbreak.

ALICE – Female, Age Flexible (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Rose’s friend.

LIEUTENANT WRIGHT – Male, Age Flexible (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Officer in Mary’s father’s unit.

LIEUTENANT SHAW – Male, Age Flexible (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Fellow officer.

MAJOR SHELLEY – Male, Age Flexible (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Officer.

MRS. SHELLEY – Female, Age Flexible (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Major Shelley’s wife.

MAJOR HOLMES – Male, Age Flexible (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Officer.

CLAIRE HOLMES – Female, Age Flexible (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Major Holmes’ wife.

FAKIR – Male, Age Flexible (Range: Tenor, C3-B4) Itinerant Hindu ascetic.

AYAH – Female, Age Flexible (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Mary’s Indian nanny.

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August 22, 2016 · 6:58 am

Cast Announced for AND THEN THERE WERE NONE at Beechmont Players

BPI_logoBeechmont Players is excited to announce the cast for the Fall 2016 production, AND THEN THERE WERE NONE, directed by Jim Waldfogle.

  • Vera Claythorne – Mary Ventura
  • Philip Lombard – Andrew Zuk
  • Sir Lawrence Wargrave – Steve Phelan
  • Dr. Armstrong – Ray Lebowski
  • William Blore – Richard Zenk
  • Emily Brent – Mary Ann Fagel
  • General MacKenzie – Clint Bramkamp
  • Anthony Marston – Andy Shamblin
  • Rogers – Kevin Schwallie
  • Mrs. Rogers – Lee Anne Waldfogle
  • Fred Narracott – Bryce Willson

AND THEN THERE WERE NONE opens October 21, 2016.

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