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TCP Announces Cast for CAUGHT IN THE NET

TCPTri-County Players and director Mary Benken proudly announces the cast for “Caught in the Net,” a hilarious sequel to last season’s successful production of “Run for Your Wife.” Show dates are October 25, 26, 27 and Nov. 1, 2.

  • Peggy Allen as Mary Smith
  • Bill Hartnett as Stanley’s Dad.
  • Alan Kootsher as John Smith
  • Patricia Mullins as Vicki Smith
  • Michael Gunter as Gavin Smith
  • Mary Ann Smith as Barbara Smith
  • Kent Wrampelmeier as Stanley Gardner

The bigamist taxi driver John Smith is still keeping his two families in different parts of London, both happy and blissfully unaware of each other. However, his teenage children, a girl from one family and a boy from the other, have met on the Internet and are anxious to meet in person since they have so much in common name, surname and taxi driving dad! His good friend Stanley could be a savior, but he is about to go on holiday with his decrepit old father. Is John going to be caught in a net this time?

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THE RAT Fundraiser on Aug. 17

TCPSC_logoFriends of the Sharonville Fine Arts Center is presenting the regional premier of Agatha Christie’s thrilling one act THE RATS.

The performances will be on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at 2 and 7pm. Tickets are $10 for the 2pm performance and $25 for the 7pm performance which includes a wine reception following the performance.

This play, directed by Gregory Smith, is a fundraiser for
the Sharonville Fine Arts Center. The cast includes Peggy Allen,
Crystal Bryan, Mark Metzner and Gregg Robertson.

Please call 513.554.1014 or email sfac.exd@gmail.com for reservations.

The Sharonville Fine Arts Center is the home performance space for Stagecrafters (62nd continuous season) and Tri-County Players (53rd season).

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TCP 2013 Orchid Awards

TCPCongratulations to all of the TCP folks – actors, directors, tech crew and support people! We received a total of 28 ACT Orchid Awards for our three shows this season. It takes the hard work of everyone to produce high quality theater. Three cheers! 

Tricounty Players Orchid Awards 2013 

MURDER ON THE NILE

  • Elizabeth Chinn Molloy Excellence in Acting in a Play
  • Bob Brunner Excellence in Acting in a Play
  • Eve Bolton & Greg Robertson Excellence in in Set Design

RUN FOR YOUR WIFE

  • Mary Benken Excellence in Direction
  • Peggy Allen Excellence in Acting in a Play
  • Alan Kootsher Excellence in Acting in a Play
  • Mark Metzer Excellence in Acting in a Play
  • Mary Ann Smith Excellence in Acting in a Play
  • Kent Wrampelmeir Excellence in Acting in a Play
  • Tony Wright Excellence in Acting in a Play
  • Mary Benekn and Cast Excellence in Ensemble
  • Marcha Hunley Excellence in Production
  • Johnnie Kelley & Bob Hinman Excellence in Set Design
  • Ginny Benekn Excellence in Set Décor
  • Betty Coulter Excellence in Costume
  • Amy Sullivan Excellence in Original Program Art

NUPTIALS

  • Anthony Belanger Excellence in Acting in a Play
  • Abigail Holt Excellence in Acting in a Play
  • Bonnie McCoy Excellence in Acting in a Play
  • Gregory Charles Vaughan Excellence in Acting in a Play
  • Cindi Yeary Excellence in Acting in a Play
  • Robert Eveslage & Bob Hinman Excellence in Production
  • Johnnie Kelley Excellence in Set Design
  • Johnnie Kelley & Crew Excellence in Set Construction
  • Mary Benken, Sharon Buchtman, Excellence in Set Décor
  • Sharon Cardon & Mary Ann Smith
  • Koben Hinman Excellence in House
  • Annette Sizemore Excellence in in Program
  • Amy Sullivan Excellence in Original Program Art

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TCP Auditions 3 Roles in CAUGHT IN THE NET

TCPTricounty Players announces Auditions for 3 roles in CAUGHT IN THE NET by Ray Cooney.

Director: Mary Benken

Audition date: Sunday July 28th Place: Reading Eagles Hall from 2 pm -4pm.

Production dates: October 25, 26, 27 and Nov 1, 2

The three roles are:

  • Gavin Smith – male, age range 18-25
  • Vicki Smith – female, age range 18-25
  • Mr. Gardener [Stanley’s father] – stage age 70 plus

Plot: The sequel to “Run for Your Wife” finds the bigamist taxi driver John Smith still keeping his two families happy, and blissfully unaware of each other. However, his teenage children, a girl from one family and a boy from the other, have met on the Internet and are anxious to meet in person since they have so much in common! Keeping them and his unsuspecting wives apart plunges John into another hilarious mess. He enlists the aid of his pal, Stanley Gardner, who brings along his slightly confused father.

The actors from “Run for Your Wife ” are returning to portray the other roles of John Smith, Barbara Smith, Mary Smith and Stanley Gardner.

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NUPTIALS Runs April 19-27

TCP_NuptialsNUPTIALS
Presented by Tri-County Players
April 19-27
Sharonville

Cast: Sharon Arent as Jeannette Stovall, Anthony Belanger as Jerry Parker, Barry Carder as Dr. Lawing, Marcia Grant as Mrs. Barbara Gordon, Abigail Holt as Caroline Gordon, Bob McClain as Frank Gordon, Bonnie McCoy as Mae-Ella Hughes, Elaine Michael as Mrs. Carpenter, Kylie Schmidt as Lulu, John Smallwood as Mark Sinclair, Gregory Charles Vaughan as Richard & Cinthia Yeary as Kitty Gordon

Caroline is to marry her childhood sweetheart. Her mother is taking care of “every detail.” As the wedding gets closer, Caroline’s own wishes for her wedding seem to be ignored. The final straw is when Mark informs Caroline that his obnoxious best friend will be the best man. Finally Caroline has had enough and says “I’ve cancelled my part.” Nobody believes Caroline is serious about calling off the wedding and they continue with preparations. But when the strains of “here comes the bride” begin, will she?

  • Fri-Sat, April 19-20 at 8pm
  • Sun, April 21* at 3pm
  • Fri-Sat, April 26-27 at 8pm
    *Sign language interpreted

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