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June 25, 2023 · 1:50 pm

Mason Players Present World Premiere Musical

MCP_Above the SandMason Community Players presents
A World Premiere Musical
ABOVE THE SAND

July 21, 22, 27, 28 & 29 at 8PM
July 23 at 2PM
at the Mason Community Playhouse
5529 Mason Road, Mason, OH 45040

Tickets are $20; Seniors/Students are $15 and are available at MasonPlayers.org.

ABOVE THE SAND is written and composed by MCP member Tom Davis. It tells of the challenges and triumphs of Wilbur and Orville Wright as they bring the power of flight to the world. The story takes the audience on a journey from a bicycle shop in Dayton, Ohio to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, Washington, D.C., and Paris, France. Above the Sand  is a piece of local history that has affected life around the world. It shines a light on the struggles of those who dream an idea into reality, then ultimately triumph.

The cast includes:

  • Wilbur Wright:  Corey Meyer
  • Orville Wright:  Nicco Morello
  • Katharine Wright/Ensemble:  Eva Bower
  • Agnes Wright/Ensemble:  Kim Toft
  • Milton Wright/Ensemble:  David Bower
  • Paul Laurence Dunbar:  Geoffrey Hill
  • Senator Taft/Ensemble:  David Abbott
  • Mr. Tate/Ensemble:  Stephen Catlin
  • Bessie Coleman:  April Pursley
  • Ohio/Kitty Hawk/Paris Ensembles:  Janet Abott, Kelley Flaugher, Jay Fultz, Joel Lind, Becca McLaughlin, Julie Poux, Rich Rudolph, Ray Smith,  and  Virginia Venegas

Lara Gonzalez will direct  ABOVE THE SAND and Tess Catlin and Gail Rudolph will produce the show. Sara Davis will be the Musical Director in companionship with composer/lyricist Tom Davis, while Stephanie Dalsfoist is the show’s Stage Manager.

Call 513-398-7804 with questions or to gain help procuring tickets.

Join MCP as they bring local history to life!

In the spirit of human endeavor… 

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June 21, 2023 · 5:51 am

2024 Season Titles Announced by Mason Community Players

MCP_sm logoPROOF
Catherine has inherited her late father’s mathematical brilliance, but she is haunted by the fear that she might also share his debilitating mental illness. She has spent years caring for her now-deceased father, and upon his death, she feels left alone to pick up the pieces of her life without him. Caught between a new-found connection with Hal, one of her father’s former students, and the reappearance of her sister, Claire, Catherine finds both her world and her mind growing increasingly unstable. Then Hal discovers a groundbreaking proof among the 103 notebooks Catherine’s father left behind, and Catherine is forced to further question how much of her father’s genius or madness will she inherit. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, David Auburn’s Proof is a passionate, intelligent story about fathers and daughters, the nature of genius, and the power of love.

TIMELESS: A Musical Revue

Neil Simon’s GOD’S FAVORITE
Successful businessman Joe Benjamin has admittedly had a wonderful life. He has a successful business selling boxes while living with his family in their beautiful Long Island mansion. Joe, being a devout religious man, attributes all of his success and happiness to the big “G” himself: God. But when an eccentric messenger from God visits Joe all hell breaks loose! Joe, God’s favorite servant, is being put to the test; he must either renounce his faith in God or suffer severe consequences. The jokes and tests of faith fly fast and furious as Neil Simon spins a contemporary morality tale like no other in this hilarious comedy.

SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK LIVE!
Tom is a nervous school teacher about to start his first day of teaching. He tries to relax with a little TV when various characters representing facets of his personality materialize from the television set. Tom is hesitant at first to accept their help, but with a little friendly prodding, they help Tom see how great a teacher he has been all along! Reviving the catchy, playful Saturday morning hits of the 70s, Schoolhouse Rock Live! is both educational and enjoyable for everyone!

Agatha Christie’s THE MOUSETRAP
A timeless tale of “whodunnit,” Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap strands seven strangers at Monkswell Manor during a blizzard. But a police sergeant unexpectedly arrives, worried that a murderer-at-large is among the guests of the Manor. Before he can investigate, one of the guests is killed, starting an investigation into the lives and histories of everyone there. One of them is the killer, and another one of them may be next. Will the police be able to solve the case before another “mouse” falls? The world’s longest continuously running play for over 60 years, The Mousetrap continues to delight and intrigue mystery lovers of all ages.

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June 18, 2023 · 9:24 pm

Auditions Announced for GENDER BENDER 5.0 at Mason Community Players

MCP_Gender Bender 4Mason Community Players is excited to announce auditions for their fifth, and final, annual Gender Bender Revue! This year’s Gender Bender 5.0 will cap off Mason Community Players’ 50th season, paying homage to MCP’s history with the non-traditional Gender Bender twist! (Yep, sing a song that the other gender always gets to perform!)

Auditioners should prepare 1-2 minutes of a musical theatre song that showcases their abilities. Auditioners do not need to audition with a gender-bent song, just sing whatever best displays your vocal style and range.

Director/Producer Peyton Hahn and Music Director Jon Scheiding encourage auditioners to submit their auditions digitally by e-mailing their video audition (preferably via a YouTube link) to genderbendermcp@gmail.com. Also, please complete the sign-up form. You can access the form at
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfC2E_tyt2Ef7jKkCVGv1_zsQHtIu_HysimtufN-OymdzhZGw/viewform.  Digital auditions are due by 11:59pm on July 21st. All submissions will receive a confirmation e-mail with 48 hours.

For those who prefer to audition in person, auditions will be held on July 22nd from 2-5pm at the Mason Community Playhouse, 5529 Mason Rd., Mason, OH 45040. Please sign up for an audition spot that date through this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040845adad28a57-gender#/
Walk-ins are welcome, but signing up ahead is encouraged.

All are also welcome to audition via MCP’s Karaoke Party on July 8th between 7-9pm (also at the Mason Playhouse). Director Peyton Hahn and Music Director Jon Scheiding will be in attendance – no need to sign up for any time slot. Show up and show us what you’ve got!

Gender Bender 5.0 performances are October 27th–29th and November 3rd–4th. The production team will do their best to be flexible with rehearsal times to accommodate as many performers as possible, however conflicts during tech week (after October 21st) are discouraged.

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June 18, 2023 · 9:19 pm

Mason Community Players Celebrates Premier Performance of New Musical 

MCP_sm logoThe Mason Community Players is the oldest continually operating community theater organization in Warren County, OH. The group operates and performs at the Mason Community Playhouse, located at 5529 Mason Rd. in Mason, OH. This year the group celebrates 50 years of “play-ing around” with a year long jubilee and shows that highlight five decades of entertainment.

This summer, the Mason Community Players will present a premier performance with Above the Sand, an original work musical written by one of their own members. Characters will take audiences on a historical journey bringing to life the challenges and triumphs of those who dare to imagine the impossible. Join Orville, Wilbur, and the rest of the Wright family as they soar through time. This beautiful musical will lift spirits and remind everyone the difference dreams can make.

Following Above the Sand, the celebration continues with Escanaba in da Moonlight in September and concludes this jubilee season with Gender Bender 5.0, a musical review in October, and November. Tickets are now available for all shows by leaving a message at 513-398-7804 or visiting the website, www.MasonPlayers.org.  

Since its creation in 1973, the Mason Community Players has brought more than 120 productions and 30 original musical reviews to audiences in Mason, Ohio. More importantly, the group has become a family for the community, involving people of all ages on stage, backstage, and as spectators. “From our family to yours, we celebrate 50 years of making it possible for everyone to enjoy theater.”

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April 7, 2023 · 6:02 am

Mason Community Players Continue 50th Anniversary Celebration with THE DINING ROOM

MCP_The Dining RoomThe Mason Community Players is the oldest continually operating community theater organization in Warren County, OH. Since September of 2021, the group has operated and performed at the Mason Community Playhouse, located at 5529 Mason Rd. in Mason, OH. This year the group celebrates 50 years of “play-ing around” with a yearlong jubilee and shows that highlight five decades of entertainment.

The Mason Community Players continue their jubilee celebration season with The Dining Room, to be performed in May. Gather around and join many different families as they converse, cry, celebrate and come together around the same dining room table. Laugh with us during performances of this “comedy of manners” on May 4, 6, 11, 12 & 13 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 7 at 2:00 p.m.

Following The Dining Room, the group will continue performing with Company in July, Escanaba in da Moonlight in September and Gender Bender 5.0, a musical review in October, and November. Tickets are now available for all shows by leaving a message at 513-398-7804 or visiting the website, www.MasonPlayers.org.

Since its creation in 1973, the Mason Community Players has brought more than 120 productions and 30 original musical reviews to audiences in Mason, Ohio. More importantly, the group has become a family for the community, involving people of all ages on stage, backstage, and as spectators. “From our family to yours, we celebrate 50 years of making it possible for everyone to enjoy theater.”

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