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June 23, 2024 · 6:31 pm

2023-2024 Orchid Awards for Sunset Players

SSP_logoTHE MUSICAL OF MUSICALS THE MUSICAL

Excellence in Direction – Dennis Murphy
Excellence in Musical Direction – Linda Abbott
Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Dana Kisor

THE OUTSIDER

Excellence in Acting in a Play – John McInerney
Excellence in Acting in a Play – Rachel Brzezinski
Excellence in Program – Nancy Anderson & Deb Case
Excellence in Set Construction – Dan Hawkins and John Wesseling
Excellence in Acting in a Play – Brian Costa
Excellence in Acting in a Play – Max Metsch
Excellence in Acting in a Play – Ray Smith
Excellence in Direction – David Roth, assisted by Emily Muench
Excellence in Ensemble – The Cast of ‘The Outsider’
Excellence in Lobby Display – Nancy Anderson
Excellence in Photography – Nancy Anderson
Excellence in Producing – John Wesseling
Excellence in Program Art – Nancy Anderson
Excellence in Set Décor – Dennis Murphy
Excellence in Set Design – Dennis Murphy
Excellence in Stage Management – Dan Hawkins & Jeri Nakamura

SOUTHERN FRIED NUPTUALS

  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Becky Cole
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Kevin Dunaway
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Madison Dilk
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Marianne Adae
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Maxwell Woeber
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Timothy M. Carney
  • Excellence in Ensemble – The Cast of ‘Southern Fried Nuptials’
  • Excellence in Program – Nancy Anderson & Deb Case
  • Excellence in Program Art – Nancy Anderson
  • Excellence in Set Design – Dan Hawkins

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April 10, 2024 · 10:39 pm

SOUTHERN FRIED NUPTIALS Runs May 10-18

SSP_Southern Fried NuptialsSOUTHERN FRIED NUPTIALS 
Sunset Players
May 10-18
The Arts Center at Dunham [West Price Hill]

Directed by Dan Hawkins

Cast: Marianne Adae as Harlene Frye, Brandon Woodward as Atticus “Attie” Van Leer, Becky Cole as Dorothy Frye, Madison Dilk as Sammy Jo Frye-LeFette, Maxwell Woeber as Dewey Frye Jr, Elaine Michael as Martha Ann Fox, Marcia Grant as Fairy June Cooper, Kevin Dunaway as Beecham LeFette, Terri Howard as Ozella Meeks, Tim Carney as Vester Pickens & Ryan Britton as Carter Canfield

Harlene Frye is marrying Attie Van Leer … assuming the Frye family can make it through the week without losing their minds. Not only does Harlene have cold feet, but her ex-flame has returned, and she’s got to keep him secret. To top it off, the only available wedding coordinator is the busybody Ozella Meeks. Meanwhile Harlene’s sister Sammy Jo is so scared to tell the family she’s moving that she’s waited until her boxes are already packed. Will the Fryes get Harlene down the aisle in one piece? A big-hearted comedy about family — Southern-style.

  • Fri-Sat, May 10-11 at 8pm
  • Sun, May 12 at 3pm
  • Thu, May 16 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, May 17-18 at 8pm

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April 1, 2024 · 5:04 pm

Actor Needed for the Role of Attie in SOUTHERN FRIED NUPTIALS at Sunset Players

SSP_logoActor Needed.

Due to a cancellation by a cast member, Sunset Players needs an actor to play Atticus (Attie) Van Leer in the upcoming production of SOUTHERN FRIED NUPTIALS. The role calls for a male 20s-40s.

The play runs May 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, & 18, 2024, at the Arts Center At Dunham. Rehearsals begin Monday, April 1, at 6:30 p.m. And will continue on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Contact Dan Hawkins @ danhawkins66@gmail.com for an interview.

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January 25, 2024 · 6:53 pm

Cast Announced for SOUTHERN FRIED NUPTIALS at Sunset Players

SSP_logoThe cast includes:

  • Marianne Adae as Harlene Frye
  • Brandon Woodward as Atticus “Attie” Van Leer
  • Becky Cole as Dorothy Frye
  • Madison Dilk as Sammy Jo Frye-LeFette
  • Maxwell Woeber as Dewey Frye Jr
  • Elaine Michael as Martha Ann Fox
  • Marcia Grant as Fairy June Cooper
  • Kevin Dunaway as Beecham LeFette
  • Terri Howard as Ozella Meeks
  • Tim Carney as Vester Pickens
  • Ryan Britton as Carter Canfield

Harlene Frye is going to marry her childhood sweetheart this weekend . . . assuming the typical Frye family hijinks don’t derail the wedding! Harlene and Attie’s future together is threatened when the bride-to-be’s awful ex-flame shows up with information she doesn’t want her fiancé to find out. And Harlene’s not the only Frye keeping secrets: Sammy Jo refuses to tell her family she’s moving even though all her bags are already packed. As if that isn’t enough, Dewey can’t figure out why people keep asking him to give his sister away, and busybody Ozella Meeks has somehow ended up as the wedding coordinator. Will the Fryes be able to get Harlene down the aisle in one piece? A bighearted comedy about family—Southern-style.

Directed by Dan Hawkins, performances run May 10-18 at the Arts Center at Dunham.

For more information visit www.sunsetplayers.org/product/southern-fried-nuptuals/.

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January 16, 2024 · 5:56 pm

THE OUTSIDER Runs Feb. 16-24

SSP_The OutsiderTHE OUTSIDER
Sunset Players
Feb. 16-24
Arts Center at Dunham [West Price Hill]

Directed by David Roth
Produced by John Wesseling

Cast: Rachel Baer, Brian Costa, Max Metsch, Tess Greweling, John McInerney, Ray Smith & Lace Walther

Ned Newley doesn’t even want to be governor. He’s terrified of public speaking; his poll numbers are impressively bad. To his ever-supportive Chief of Staff, Ned seems destined to fail. But political consultant Arthur Vance sees things differently: Ned might be the worst candidate to ever run for office. Unless the public is looking for… the worst candidate to ever run for office. A timely and hilarious comedy that skewers politics and celebrates democracy.

  • Fri-Sat, Feb. 16-17 at 8pm
  • Sun, Feb. 18 at 3pm
  • Thu, Feb. 22 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Feb. 23-24 at 8pm

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