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July 1, 2014 · 10:43 pm

MOON OVER BUFFALO Runs July 31-Aug. 2

PPL_Moon Over BuffaloMOON OVER BUFFALO
Presented by Paradise Players
July 31-Aug. 2
Mount Washington

Directed by Jeanne Spurlock

Cast: George: Paul Brockman, Charlotte: Peggy McDonald-Allen, Ethel: Sharon Shelton, Rosalind: Lindsey Morgan, Paul: Micheal Kiser, Howard: Eric Thomas, Eileen: Jess Kennedy & Richard: Richard Zenk

In the madcap comedy tradition of Lend me a Tenor, the hilarious Moon Over Buffalo centers on George and Charlotte Hay, fading stars of the 1950’s. At the moment, they’re playing Private Lives and Cyrano De Bergerac in rep in Buffalo, New York with 5 actors. On the brink of a disastrous split-up caused by George’s dalliance with a young ingénue, they receive word that they might just have one last shot at stardom: Frank Capra is coming to town to see their matinee, and if likes what he sees, he might cast them in his movie remake of The Scarlet Pimpernel. Unfortunately for George and Charlotte, everything that could go wrong does go wrong, abetted by a visit from their daughter’s clueless fiancé and hilarious uncertainty about which play they’re actually performing, caused by Charlotte’s deaf old stage-manager mother who hates every bone in George’s body. -Samuel French

  • Thu-Sat at 7:30pm

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June 13, 2014 · 1:08 pm

NEXT TO NORMAL Runs July 10-12

PPL_logoNEXT TO NORMAL
Presented by Paradise Players
July 10-12
Mount Washington

Directed by Jeanna Spurlock
Music directed by Mark Femia

Cast: Pam Day as Diama, Shawn Toadvine as Dan, Steffen Whorton as Gabe, Aubrey Wilson as Natalie, Matt Gabbard as Henry & Bryan Greaves as Dr. Fine/Madden

This Pulitzer Prize winning rock musical explores how one suburban household copes with crisis and mental illness. Diana Goodman, mother and wife, struggles with bipolar disorder and the effect that her illness has on her family. Meanwhile, her husband and daughter try to cope—one attempts to forget while the other confronts. This contemporary story is an emotional powerhouse addressing such issues as grieving, ethics in modern psychiatry, and suburban life. With provocative lyrics and a thrilling score, Next to Normal shows how far two parents will go to keep their family’s world intact.

  • Thu-Fri, July 10-11 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, July 12 at 2:30pm &  7:30pm

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February 19, 2014 · 1:11 pm

PPL Announces Auditions for MOON OVER BUFFALO

PPL_logoParadise Players, McNicholas High School Alumni Theatrical Troupe, Announces Auditions for MOON OVER BUFFALO (1995), Written by Ken Ludwig

Directed by Jeanne Spurlock, MOON OVER BUFFALO is a hysterical show with all the best pieces of comedy: farce, innuendo, and situational humor! With the description “whatever can go wrong, does go wrong”, you know you can’t go wrong with Moon Over Buffalo. You can find more information about the show here:http://www.samuelfrench.com/p/648/moon-over-buffalo-ludwig .

Auditions will be heldin the Jeanne Spurlock Theatre, McNicholas High School, 6536 Beechmont Ave, 45230.

Saturday, March 15, 2:00-4:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 16, 2:00—4:30 p.m. and
Monday, March17, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

The audition will consist of a reading from the show.

To sign up for an audition go to: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AkzRBbxdVdd5dEdfWXhUa0NOMDJzTUlnUEJoWXFMdkE&usp=drive_web#gid=0

If you have any questions, contact Jeanne Spurlock at jeanneespurlock44@gmail.com.

Performances will be in the Jeanne Spurlock Theatre at McNicholas High School on August 8,9,10, 2014.

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February 12, 2014 · 6:14 pm

Paradise Players Announce Auditions for NEXT TO NORMAL

PPL_logoUpdated 3/12
Paradise Players will have an additional audition for their July production of NEXT TO NORMAL on Sunday, March 30, 6:00-8:00 pm at McNicholas High School, 6536 Beechmont Ave. 45230. Please email director Jeanne Spurlock at jeanneespurlock44@gmail.com to confirm your audition and for more info.

Paradise Players, McNicholas High School Alumni Theatrical Troupe, Announces an Open Call for Auditions for NEXT TO NORMAL (2008).

Book and Lyrics by Brian Yorkey, Music by Tom Kitt

Directed by Jeanne Spurlock and Music Directed by Mark Femia

This Pulitzer Prize winning show about bipolar disorder, family dynamics, and psychiatric ethics will prove to be an exciting production that will resonate with almost everyone in the audience. NEXT TO NORMAL is a rock-opera style musical with modern instrumentation and thematic elements! How exciting! You can find more information about the show here: http://www.mtishows.com/show_detail.asp?showid=000383. Also, be sure to check out the music on iTunes, Youtube, or hear clips on the MTI link above.

Auditions will be held March 9, 2:00-5:00 p.m. and March 10, 6:30-9:00 p.m. in the Jeanne Spurlock Theatre at McNicholas High School (6536 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45230).

Please sign up for an audition at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AkzRBbxdVdd5dDNJNTRocGxSXzZ0RlpjenE4MkJocHc&usp=drive_web#gid=0

Prepare one minute of a song from a contemporary musical theatre show (within the past 5 years) that shows your vocal range. Character breakdowns can be found in the above MTI link. If you have any questions, contact Jeanne Spurlock at jeannespurlock44@gmail.com.

Performances will be in the Jeanne Spurlock Theatre at McNicholas High School on July 11-13, 2014.

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