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IMAGINE! MASON Runs April 9-12

MCP_Imagine Mason logoIMAGINE! MASON
Presented by Mason Community Players
April 9-12
Mason

Directed by Laureen Catlin & Rebecca McLaughlin
Vocal Direction by Jennifer Lisa
Choreographed by Laureen Catlin
Orchestra Directed by Larry Hirth
Produced by Laureen Catlin & Rebecca McLaughlin

Cast: Jon Scheiding as William Mason, Jay Fultz as Phillip Mason, Sr, Gail Rose as Mary Mason, Chris Murphy as Reverend John Mason, Lara Gonzalez as Elizabeth Mason Hickman Smith, Char Pelfrey as Catherine Mason, Peyton Hahn as James Mason, Von Huhn as Thomas, Isabella Lisa as Gwen, Mary Taylor as Gwen’s Mother, Chris Tuell as Reverend Senator John Smith, Kaleigh-Brooke Dillingham as Mary McClelland Mason, Matt Lisa as Duncan McClelland, Mary Beth Benken-Riesenberg as Elspeth McClelland, Sonya Neff as Aunt Dinah, Shannon Mahoney as Sarah Murphy Mason, Rae Krull as Sally Mason, Randy King as General George Putnam, Tom Caruso as Judge Scofield, Richard Cox as William Kirkwood& Joel Lind as Aaron Burr
Ensemble: Terri Beerens, Mandy Caruso, Stephen Catlin, Tessa Catlin, Trisha Cooper, Nathan Courtney, Melissia Gary, Perry Gary, Nick Godfrey, Anaa Kinasewitz, Adam Lane, Maria Lane, Melodie LaNicca, Alexandra Lisa, Anthony Lisa, Jennifer Lisa, Gaylene May Schumacher, Anna Menker, Denise Obermeyer, Merrie Stewart, Ben Riesenberg, Jodi Werling & Anna Wilson

The cast of 60 includes veteran performers of area community theatre, members of the city’s council and prominent members of the community, who will be accompanied by a full orchestra.

Meet the teenage William Mason. Enter the Revolutionary War with him. Travel with him down the Ohio River. Experience his first sight of the land now called Mason, Ohio, in the military campaign against Indians near Muddy Creek. Be introduced to his wife, Mary, a native of Cincinnati. Meet his children. Share his dream of a city. Meet his granddaughter.
Walk back in time and live history wrapped in song and dance.

  • Thu-Sat, April 9-11 at 8pm
  • Sun, April 12 at 3pm

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The Mason Community Players has a Home

MCP_logovia Mason Community Players Facebook fan page:

Those of you who were at the Annual Banquet and Meeting know that the Production Committee and the Board have been trying to secure a place for the group. We thought we were close a couple of times but something always seems to happen. Though disappointed we kept looking and working. I know many of you have been asking where we are at with things. So for everyone here is an update on what is going on.

The Mason Community Players has a HOME!

A 5 year lease with option to extend has been signed and we have the full use of the property formally known as the Leaf. It is now the Mason Community Players Theatre.

The work is not over. We have big plans for the building and property and will need help from everyone. The first thing you can do to help is filling out your Count Me In card if you haven’t. Next make sure someone who wasn’t at the Banquet gets a card and fills it out too. This will help us know where to best get everyone involved in all the work.

Stay tuned for details for a future party to celebrate the good news with all your MCP friends.

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12 ANGRY MEN Runs Nov. 13-22

MCP_12 Angry Men12 ANGRY MEN
Presented by Mason Community Players
Nov. 13-22
Mason

Directed by Rich Schmaltz
Produced by Paula Johansen

Cast (Jurors 1-12): Ginny Johnson, Stefani Wolkoff, Julie Walborn, Joel Lind, Ashley Keene, Larry Catlin, Lara Gonzalez, Sarah Godsey, Gaylene May, Sonya Neff, Darren Courtney & Aaron Schmidt

The father of all courtroom dramas, 12 ANGRY MEN is an unflinching look at a jury deciding the guilt or innocence of a 19-year-old accused of fatally stabbing his father. The stakes are further raised by the knowledge that a guilty verdict will mean an automatic death sentence. What appears to be an open-and-shut case quickly explodes into a tense fight among the twelve men as they struggle to decide the ultimate fate of the accused.

  • Thu-Sat, Nov. 13-15 at 8pm
  • Thu-Sat, Nov. 20-22 at 8pm

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Fundraising Opportunity for ACT Member Theatres

ACT_purpleWe have $1500 to give…up for grabs for all ACT Groups!

Mason Community Players provides the volunteer army that directs traffic in the parking lots for the Western & Southern ATP (Tennis) tournament, in Mason, August 9-17. The work is very easy. Anyone who can stand, be friendly, and occasionally wave an arm can do it.

With the tournament coming next week, we still have about 10% of our 500 slots open. Available Shift Times: Monday 8/11 through Saturday 8/16: 3:30-8:00 PM. Sunday 8/17: 11:30-3:00 PM, 2:30-7:00 PM.

Ridiculously easy fast money to your group. Nothing to learn, nothing to sell, no pledges to collect, zero heavy lifting. All you need to do is give some time, while hanging in a great fun team environment with fellow theatre folks, many of whom they may already know.

If you can find some time next week, Monday August 11 through Sunday August 17, can spend that time bringing in fast easy money to your group.

Special Note to folks who can be free at 3:30 PM: Although our early shift officially runs from 3:30 to 8:00, we can let you leave as early as you need to. We usually can bring in late shift people earlier to cover. It’s the 3:30 end where we need the most help. Just make sure to leave a note to that effect when they sign up.

MCP_logoWhat’s it worth to your group? A lot. When you work 3 (4.5 hour) shifts, your group makes about 100 bucks. And that can add up really fast. Five people from your group coming up and pulling three shifts together makes about $500 for your group. We’ll gladly assign group members together.

It’s easy to sign up. Just go to http://vols.pt/f83fAV .

When you sign up, please type your group’s name right after yours, separated by a colon. As in “Fred Hunt:TDW.”

Must be 13+. Under-18’s must be accompanied by an over-18. (We are glad to sign for student community service hours when parents request.)

We provide water and snacks. You’ll receive specific directions, instructions, and handy-dandy tips, before the day of your first shift.

Thank you so much for your help! Hope we can give your group a lot of money!

Joel Lind, Mason Community Players
joel.s.lind@gmail.com

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MCP Announces Cast of TWELVE ANGRY MEN

MCP_logoMason Community Players is pleased to announce the cast for its production of TWELVE ANGRY MEN by Reginald Rose (adapted for the stage by Sherman L. Sergel).

The production is directed by Rich Schmaltz, produced by Paula Johansen and Stage Managed by Brenden Fookes.

This timeless classic about the pursuit of justice will be presented November 13-22 at the Leaf Center in Mason, OH.

  • Foreman – Ginny Johnson
  • Juror #2 – Stefani Wolkoff
  • Juror #3 – Julie Walborn
  • Juror #4 – Joel Lind
  • Juror #5 – Ashley Keene
  • Juror #6 – Larry Catlin
  • Juror #7 – Lara Gonzalez
  • Juror #8 – Sarah Godsey
  • Juror #9 – Gaylene May
  • Juror #10 – Sonya Neff
  • Juror #11 – Darren Lee
  • Juror #12 – Aaron Schmidt

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