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June 21, 2019 · 1:12 pm

Cast Announced for DR. EVIL AND THE BASKET OF KITTENS at Mason Community Players

MCP_logoThe Mason Community Players are excited to announce the cast of this fall’s production of DR. EVIL AND THE BASKET OF KITTENS! The show will take place in late September and early October. Director Paula Brinkman and Producer Tess Catlin are looking forward to an enjoyable show with all involved.

Mary Shelley – Erin Marie Schwartz
Dr. Frankenstein – John Dorney
Frank Jr. – Theo Brinkman
Shirley – Dana Davis
Dr. Evil – Stephen Catlin
Inferna – Rene Saldanha
Margo – Lucy Mullenix
Mama Sher Were – Trisha Courtney
Pappa Tuppa Were – Robert Terry
Unna Were – Mark Mehlhope
Silva Were – Katie Altman
Annie Were – Kalena Jackson
Giggle Were – Sage Altman
Lord Warhammer – John David Hamilton
Arch Dutchess Arsenica – Jennifer Lisa
Prince Vladi – Anthony Lisa
Bomb – Nancy Turselic
Pierce – Julie Walborn
Meteorologist Scott Dimmich
Mummy – McKenzie Kugler
Mother – Alisha Flaherty
Child – Landon Flaherty

For more information visit www.masonplayers.org

 

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June 19, 2019 · 9:37 am

MAMMA MIA! Runs July 19-27

MCP_Mamma Mia logo7/25/19 – 9:55am
The remaining performances of MCP’s MAMMA MIA! are SOLD-OUT!

MAMMA MIA!
Mason Community Players
July 19-27
Theatre 42 [Lebanon]

Directed by Susan Berger
Vocal direction by Pete Padolik
Instrumental direction by Susan Schirmer
Choreography by Kevin Dunaway

Cast: Bonnie Emmer as Sophie Sheridan, Jennifer Lisa as Donna Sheridan, Peyton Hahn as Sam Carmichael, Phil Catlin as Bill Austin, Kevin Dunaway as Harry Bright, Ty Boyd as Sky, Julie Poux as Tanya, Alisha Bailey Flaherty as Rosie, Abby Farmer as Lisa, Davi Hutchins as Ali, Mark Mehlhope as Pepper, Caleb Courtney as Eddie & Jay Fultz as Father Alexandrios
Ensemble: Mandy Caruso, Trisha Cooper, Willow Davis, Taylor Duecker, Royal Duncan, John Eigel, Kelley Flaugher, Jay Fultz, Hannah Gregor, Eric Grimm, John David Hamilton, Nancy Kammer, Isabella Lisa, Cheryl Lutz, Rebecca McLaughlin, Ilana Milberg, Lucy Mullenix, Karen Oehler, Niki Rasmussen, Ben Riesenberg, Mia Roehmhild, Tori Root,  Monika Rudolph, Claude Ruizdeluzuriaga, Mary Beth Runnoe, Caitlyn Sanderson & Gaylene May Schumacher
Youth Ensemble: Landon Flaherty, Samuel Flaugher & Anthony Lisa

On the fictional Greek island of Kalokairi, 20-year-old Sophie is preparing to marry her fiancé, Sky. She wants her father to walk her down the aisle but doesn’t know who he is. Sophie discovers her mother’s old diary and finds entries which describe intimate dates with three men. Sophie believing one of these men to be her father, sends each an invitation to her wedding, writing in her mother’s name, without letting her know. This mega hit musical and movie underscored by the ABBA hits has been delighting audiences around the world. Come take a chance on us and see what the world is talking about!

  • Fri-Sat, July 19-20 at 8pm
  • Sun, July 21 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, July 25-27 at 8pm

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May 13, 2019 · 2:04 pm

Auditions Announced for DR. EVIL AND THE BASKET OF KITTENS at Mason Community Players

MCP_sm logoMason Community Players along with Director Paula Brinkman. Producer Tess Catlin, Stage Manager Jess Bunn and Crew Chief Stephanie Dalsfoist invite you to auditions for Dr. Evil and the Basket of Kittens. Come join the cast of this fun-filled show that will be an MCP “send-off” for the Halloween Season. Will those cute kittens be able to save us all from world domination?

Auditions will be held Saturday, June 8th, and Sunday, June 9th, at Theatre 42, 2752 S St Rt 42, Lebanon. OH 45036 (one driveway north of the Southwest Golf Ranch).

The cast does include children. There is a little “family” of kitten owners which might be a great opportunity for parents and child between the age of 4 and 10!

Audition times will be:

  • 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM for those age 12 and under on Saturday, June 8
  • 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM for teens and adults on Saturday, June 8
  • 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM for all ages on Sunday, June 9
    There is no need to schedule a time.

There will be cold readings from the script and some improv.

Characters include:

  • Mary Shelly:  (F 40-60)   Acclaimed novelist, neighbor of Dr. Evil
  • Dr. Frankenstein:  (M 40+)  Dr. Evil’s rival and neighbor of Dr. Evil
  • Frank Jr. : (M or F, 4-10)  Frankenstein’s monster
  • Shirley: (F 30+) Dr. Evil’s hunchbacked assistant; speaks with a lisp and often repeats herself and others
  • Inferna (F 35+ageless) Dr. Evil’s mother:  a vampire
  • Margo (F 19-25)  Dr. Evil’s niece
  • The Werehyena family:  neighbors of Dr. Evil
    • Papa Tuppa Were:  (M 35+)  Patriarch of the Werehyena family
    • Mama Cher Were:  (F 35+)  Matriarch of the Werehyena family
    • Unna Were:  (M19-25)  joke cracking Werehyena son
    • Silva Were:  (F 13-20)  Unna’s cousin
    • Annie Were: (F 13-20)  Unna’s other cousin
  • Dr. Evil:  (M 35+)  brilliant scientist with “quirks”
  • Countess Gothma:  (F 35+) member of the Council of Evil who has evil plans of her own
  • Pierce (M 35+)  Gothma’s butler
  • Mummy:  (F 50+ageless)  Shirley’s mother, a belligerent mummy
  • Lord Warhammer:  (M age open)  Council member from Scotland (ACCENT NEEDED!)
  • Archduchess Arsenica:  (F age open)  high-society council member
  • Prince Vladi:  (M 19-30)  handsome and charming council member
  • Child:  (M or F, 4-10)   worried owner of kittens
  • Mother / Father:  (age open)  concerned parent of kitten owner
Performances are
  • Friday, September 27th at 7:30 PM
  • Saturday, September 28th at 2:00 PM
  • Sunday, September 29th at 2:00 PM
  • Friday, October 4th at 7:30 PM
  • Saturday, October 5th at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM

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April 15, 2019 · 12:27 pm

Cast Announced for MAMMA MIA! at Mason Community Players

MCP_sm logoMCP is excited to announce the cast of our Summer musical, MAMMA MIA!

  • Sophie Sheridan – Bonnie Emmer
  • Donna Sheridan – Jennifer Lisa
  • Sam Carmichael – Peyton Hahn
  • Bill Austin – Phil Catlin
  • Harry Bright – Kevin Dunaway
  • Sky – Ty Boyd
  • Tanya – Julie Poux
  • Rosie – Alisha Bailey Flaherty
  • Lisa – Abby Farmer
  • Ali – Davi Hutchins
  • Pepper – Mark Mehlhope
  • Eddie – TBD
  • Father Alexandrios – Jay Fultz

Ensemble – Mandy Caruso, Trisha Courtney, Willow Davis, Taylor Duecker, Royal Duncan, John Eigel, Kelley Flaugher, Eric Grimm, John David Hamilton, Nancy Kammer, Isabella Lisa, Cheryl Lutz, Rebecca McLaughlin, Ilana Milberg, Lucy Mullenix, Karen Oehler, Niki Rasmussen, Ben Riesenberg, Mia Roehmhild, Tori Root, Gail Rudolph, Monika Rudolph, Claude Ruizdeluzuriaga, Mary Beth Runnoe, Caitlyn Sanderson, Gaylene M May

Kids – Landon Flaherty, Samuel Flaugher, Anthony Lisa

Directed by Susan Berger with vocal direction by Pete Padolik, instrumental direction by Susan Schirmer and choreography by Kevin Dunaway. Performances run July 19-27.

For more information visit www.masonplayers.org

 

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March 4, 2019 · 10:40 am

Auditions Announced for MAMMA MIA! at Mason Community Players

MCP_sm logoHow can you resist it?
How can you pass on becoming a part of the MCP cast of MAMMA MIA!?

Come Take the R.I.D.E. with MCP this summer – audition!

Auditions will be held

  • Thursday, March 28, 2019 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM
  • Friday, March 29, 2019 from 7:30 to 10:00 PM
  • Saturday, March 30, 2019 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM

All three days will be held at Theatre 42, 2752 S US Rte 42, Lebanon, OH 45036

Prepare one to two minutes of a song that showcases your vocal abilities.

Wear clothing conducive to learning a short dance routine.
Be prepared for cold readings.

MAMMA MIA! performances will be –
July 19, 20, 25, 26 & 27 @ 8:00 PM and July 21 @ 2:00 PM at Theatre 42

Director Susan Berger with the aid of Producer Matt Lisa will lead a staff which includes, Vocal Director Pete Padolik, Instrumental Director Susan Schirmer, Choreographer Eric Grimm, Stage Managers Jess Bunn and Katie Werner, and Technical Director Laureen Catlin.

For a copy of the audition form or for Cast Requirements visit the MCP website at: https://www.masonplayers.org/j15/index.php/more-about-mcp/stagedoor-news/153-mamma-mia-auditions-announced

MAMMA MIA! is the INFATUATION show of the season … now you KNOW you can’t resist it!

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