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July 31, 2016 · 2:04 pm

Cast Announced for MURDER’S BAD BUT MONDAY CAN KILL YOU at Mason Community Players

MCP_logoMason Community Players has announced the cast for MURDER’S BAD BUT MONDAY CAN KILL YOU.

  • Jim Cronin as Harry Monday
  • Mary Beth Benken Riesenberg as Dr. June Heidelberg
  • Phil Catlin as Officer Brogan
  • Perry Gary as Maxwell Lansing
  • Dan Nieman as Clarence Vespers
  • Melissia Gary as Katherine Halifax
  • Shannon Mahoney as Polly Boone
  • Larry Catlin as Jeffery Stadtlander/Sigmund Spence
  • Paula Brinkman as Diane D. Tyler
  • Kiya Fix as Cynthia Andover
  • Maestro Tom Davis

Directed by Rebecca McLaughlin and produced by Laureen Catlin. Performances run Oct. 14-22.

For more information visit www.masonplayers.org.

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June 28, 2016 · 6:33 am

2015-2016 Orchid Awards for Mason Community Players

MCP_logoSHREK The Musical

  • Excellence in MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE – Christina Sanford as Fiona
  • Excellence in MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE – Tony Bergman as Shrek
  • Excellence in MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE – Austin Michael Gage as Donkey
  • Excellence in MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE – Stephen Catlin as Farquaad
  • Excellence in PRODUCING – Perry Gary
  • Excellence in DIRECTION – Lara Gonzalez
  • Excellence in COSTUME DESIGN – Julie Walbourn
  • Excellence in Ensemble – Fairy Tale Chorus

THE COMEDY OF ERRORS

  • Excellence in ACTING IN A PLAY – Michael Gettinger
  • Excellence in ACTING IN A PLAY – Kiya Fix

GREATER TUNA

  • Excellence in HOUSE – Melissia Gary and Becky Hounshel
  • Excellence in PROGRAM – Perry Gary
  • Excellence in OTHER – Tuna Dressers
  • Excellence in DIRECTION – Laureen Catlin
  • Excellence in PRODUCING – Lara Gonzalez
  • Excellence in STAGE MANAGEMENT – Becca McLaughlin
  • Excellence in COSTUME DESIGN – Julie Walbourn
  • Excellence in ACTING IN A PLAY – Jay Fultz
  • Excellence in ACTING IN A PLAY – Brandon Dunphy
  • Excellence in ACTING IN A PLAY – Darren Lee
  • Excellence in ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE – Laureen Catlin and Cast

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June 17, 2016 · 6:12 am

DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS Runs July 15-23

MCP_Dirty Rotten Scoundrels logoDIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS
Mason Community Players
July 15-23
Theatre 42 [Lebanon]

Cast: Darren Lee as Lawrence, Matthew J Schiesl as Freddy/Ruprecht, Elizabeth Beiting-Lipps as Christine, Brandon Dunphy as Andre, Catherine Shultz as Muriel, Lora (Lolo) Pateras as Jolene, Shannon Mahoney as Lenore, Mandy Caruso as Sophia, Julie Poux as Renee/Featured Vocalist, Jennifer Marie Bisig as Woman 1/Featured Vocalist, Christina Jo Sanford as Woman 2/Featured Vocalist, Mary Margaret Taylor as Woman 3/Featured Vocalist, Jennifer Lisa as Woman 4/Featured Vocalist,  Trisha Cooper as Croupier, Melissia Gary as Waiter, James Oden as Gerard, Stephen Catlin & Katrina Fulmer as Dancing Couple & Tom Caruso as Nikos

This witty musical is based on the 1988 film of the same name starring Steve Martin and Michael Caine. The French Riviera isn’t big enough for both Lawrence and Freddy and so they devise a contest … the first man to extract $50,000 from the wealthy American heiress in the most effective con … wins … and gets to stay. Yes, these two conniving cons will steal more than just your heart.

  • Fri-Sat, July 15-16 at 8pm
  • Sun, July 17 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, July 21-23 at 8pm

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May 30, 2016 · 8:49 am

The Passing of Jason Holt

-From the Mason Community Players page
May 28 at 11:08pm

MCP_Jason Holt picMy MCP Family,

It is with a heavy heart that I share with you that we have lost a dear friend, Jason Holt today. Jason was working this afternoon with a company on a fireworks display (something he very much enjoyed doing). He was found slumped over on the ground near where he had been working. Emergency responders were called (and happened to be onsite so were on the scene quickly) but they were unable to revive him. It is suspected that he suffered from some sort of sudden heart attack or aneurism; they are hoping to find out for sure when the coroner does an autopsy this week.

Jason has been a member of MCP since 2004. In that time, he has been a key figure behind the scenes giving his time and talent to lighting and/or sound for just about every show we have done. He served as President of the board for a year an a half before stepping down for personal reasons. Jason’s heart, though continued to be with MCP and he couldn’t stay away. Most recently, he has worked with Larry Hirth on building improvements for Theatre 42. Just this week, he was working with Larry on the wardrobes for the costumes so we can move them in on Monday. He had a heart of gold and found every opportunity to share the gifts he had with those around him.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jason’s family. Please keep Larry & Verol Hirth in your thoughts – many of you know that Jason lived with the Hirths and he has worked with Larry for many years. Larry was at the scene when Jason was found and we know that his passing is heartbreaking for him. Please also keep his girlfriend, Jen Ruby, in your thoughts.

Jason’s passing is an enormous loss for MCP. He loved working tech and even more loved hanging with the members of MCP. There was rarely an instance where he could help us that he didn’t. Let us finish this year dedicating what we do to Jason and his memory.

Julie
2016 MCP President

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April 13, 2016 · 6:40 am

Auditions Announced for DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS at Mason Community Players

MCP_logoMCP is holding auditions for DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS May 1-2 from 6:30-9pm.

Auditions will be held at Theatre 42, 2742, US Route 42, Lebanon, OH.

Performances are July 15, 16, 21, 22 & 23, 2016 at 8:00 PM and July 17, 2016 at 2:00 PM.

Please prepare 16-32 bars of a musical theater selection (not from DRS). Bring your own sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. In addition there will be a short dance audition, and cold readings from the script.

Please visit https://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/10363051120119
to schedule a time for your audition.

Please bring a completed audition form, available on the web site [http://www.masonplayers.org/j15/images/stories/forms/DRSauditionform.pdf], to your audition.

DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS will be directed by Lara Gonzalez and produced by Laureen Catlin.

Please direct questions to Lara at lara.turner.gonzalez@gmail.com. MCP looks forward to welcoming you to auditions!

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