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Auditions Announced for THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE at Mason Community Players

Director Darren Lee and Producer Tess Catlin are excited to announce auditions for Mason Community Players’ Fall Show, THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE.

Auditions will be held:

  • Saturday, May 17th, from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 PM,
  • Monday, May 19th, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM

Mason Community Playhouse – 5529 Mason Road in Mason

THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE ​will be presented October 31, November 1, 6, 7 and 8 at 8pm and November 2 at 2pm at the Mason Community Playhouse.

Any questions can be directed to Darren Lee, vnpdlc@gmail.com

THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE is a chilling tale that follows four people as they stay in a supposedly haunted mansion. ​Cut off from the outside world by its remote location and shunned by all who know its forbidding and sinister reputation, Hill House has remained empty and silent except for the daily visits of its grumbling caretaker, Mrs. Dudley. Its isolation is broken by the arrival of Dr. Montague, an investigator of supernatural phenomena who has been granted a short lease by the present owner. His mission is to delve into the morbid history of the house and to come to grips with the occult forces that have made it uninhabitable for many years. He is joined by three others, all unacquainted, but all having their particular reasons for accepting Dr. Montague’s invitation to share his Hill House sojourn.

Visit MCP’s web site for more details and a list of characters with descriptions here: https://www.masonplayers.org/j30/index.php?view=article&id=390&catid=2#/

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BLITHE SPIRIT Runs April 25-May 3

BLITHE SPIRIT
Mason Community Players
April 25-May 3
Mason Community Playhouse

Directed by Susan Berger
Produced by Eric Grimm

Cast: Darren Lee as Charles, Sonya Neff as Ruth, Ashley Herbert as Elvira, Anecia Johnson as Madame Arcati, Andrew Schiltz as Dr. Bradman, Gail Rudolph as Mrs. Bradman & Lisa White as Edith

A smash comedy hit, this much-revived classic concerns cantankerous novelist Charles Condomine, who has remarried but finds himself haunted (literally) by the ghost of his late first wife, Elvira. Clever, insistent and well aware of Charles’ shortcomings, Elvira is called up by a visiting “happy medium,” the eccentric Madame Arcati.

  • Fri-Sat, April 25-26 at 8pm
  • Sun, April 27 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, May 1-3 at 8pm

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Auditions Announced for PIRATES OF PENZANCE at Mason Community Players

Mason Players announce auditions for their Summer show, Pirates of Penzance. This classic Gilbert and Sullivan musical is full of hummable tunes, word play, unexpected encounters, and zombies. That’s right, the Pirates are zombies. Don’t worry, the maidens are still fair, and the Police remain brash, bumbling, Brits.

Auditions will be held

  • Saturday, March 22nd, from 12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM, 
  • Sunday, March 23rd, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM, or
  • Tuesday, March 25th, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM

At the Mason Community Playhouse – 5529 Mason Road in Mason.

Teens and adults of all ages are invited to audition! There will be an opportunity to sing, read from a script, and dance. We ask that you prepare a classical or traditional Broadway vocal selection of 16-32 bars. Please bring sheet music or a music track to sing along with. Both an accompanist and bluetooth speakers will be provided.

Those auditioning should fill out an audition form online or at the audition.
The form is available here.
Headshot/resume are welcome but not required. All roles are available.

Pirates of Penzance will be performed July 18, 19, 24, 25, & 26 at 8:00 PM and July 20 at 2:00 PM at the Mason Community Playhouse.

A potential seventh show may be added on Saturday, July 26, at 2:00 PM.

If you would like to be a part of the show and cannot attend auditions, or have any questions or concerns, please contact Director Lara Gonzalez, by e-mailing her here.

A complete list of characters with a description of each and vocal ranges are available on the web site. Just click here!

Come be a part of the summer musical in MCP’s 2025 “Spirited” Season!

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Mason Players Sponsoring Scene Study Class

Are there types of roles you never seem to land?
Is there a part you’ve always wanted to play?
Would you like to try your hand at a role to see if you can do it?

Mason Community Players is offering that opportunity. Be a part of the troupe’s Immersive Scene Study Class.

In this class, which will begin May 12, 2025, you will have personal training over 5-weeks in a couple of scenes (of your choosing) to stretch and sharpen your acting prowess. This accelerated class will culminate in 2 performances, for friends and family, so that you can show off all your new skills.

Performances will be June 14 and 15.

Your director for this class will be Mary Beth Benken-Riesenberg. Mary Beth is a CCM grad and a member of SAG-AFTRA. She has also studied professionally under Stella Adler, Nina Foch, and Arthur Mendoza.

The participation fee is $100.

Registration is open and will end on February 28.

Space is limited to 20 individuals, so click here soon to register for this wonderful opportunity!

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Cast Announced for BLITHE SPIRIT at Mason Community Players

Director Susan Berger and Producer Eric Grimm are excited to announce the cast of the second show in our “spirited” season.

Filling the roles for April/May’s BLITHE SPIRIT are:

  • Darren Lee as Charles
  • Sonya Neff as Ruth
  • Ashley Herbert as Elvira
  • Anecia Johnson as Madame Arcati
  • Andrew Schiltz as Dr. Bradman
  • Gail Rudolph as Mrs. Bradman
  • Lisa White as Edith

MCP is welcoming three new members to the cast and welcoming back four veterans. ​Their talents will infuse much joy and fun into this comedy classic.

Performances for BLITHE SPIRI are April 25-27 and May 1-3. Tickets are available on our website, www.masonplayers.org.

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