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BLITHE SPIRIT Runs Nov. 14-23

BLITHE SPIRIT 
Troy Civic Theatre
Nov. 14-23
[Troy]

Directed by Derek Dunavent

Cast: Michael J Schumacher as Charles, Rachel Brown as Ruth, Savvy Hostetler as Elvira, Mike Maxson as Dr Bradman, Jen Kaufman as Mrs Bradman, Beth Shrake as Madame Arcati & Madison Wells as Edith

Charles and Ruth Condomine host a seance, being led by the local medium, Madame Arcati and attended by their friends, Dr and Mrs Bradman. Hoping to learn some tricks of the trade for an upcoming novel, Charles is surprised to learn that Madame Arcati actually successfully brings the spirit of his first wife, Elvira, into existence. Only able to be seen and heard by Charles, Elvira conspires to rid him of Ruth and keep Charles to herself! This classic Noel Coward comedy has been delighting audiences since 1941.

  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 14-15 at 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 16 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 21-22 at 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 23 at 2pm

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Auditions Announced for BLITHE SPIRIT at Troy Civic Theatre

Director Derek Dunavent is seeking 2 men and 5 women of various ages for the upcoming production of Noel Coward’s classic comedy, BLITHE SPIRIT. Auditions are being held Monday and Tuesday, September 22 and 23, 2025, starting at 7:00 PM.

Charles, a well-respected author, and his second wife Ruth has decided to invite the local medium, Madame Arcati, over to their house for dinner and a seance. Researching a book about spiritualism, Charles intends to prove the world of seances as fake. However, the evening does not go as planned when Madame Aracati succeeds in bringing back the spirit of Charles’ first wife, Elvira, who greatly misses Charles and has no intention of being separated from him again.

Characters:

  • Charles Condomine – English author, widower in his second marriage to Ruth
  • Ruth Condomine – Charles’ second wife, a bit jealous of his first marriage
  • Dr. Bradman – local doctor and Charles’ friend
  • Mrs Bradman – Dr. Bradman’s wife
  • Madam Arcati – local spiritualist, definitely a little bit different than her dinner companions
  • Elvira – Charles’ deceased first wife, brought back to this plane by Madame Arcati
  • Edith – the Condomine’s maid

Auditions will consist of readings from the script. Anyone auditioning should be prepared to attempt an English accent during auditions.

BLITHE SPIRIT, the second show of our 60th season, will be presented November 14-16 and 21-23, 2025, with performances Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm and Sundays at 2:00 pm. Rehearsals will be 3-4 days a week, until the week prior to opening night.

BLITHE SPIRIT is being presented by special arrangement through Concord Theatricals, and is sponsored by Chevrolet of Troy.

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26 PEBBLES Runs Sept. 19-28

26 PEBBLES
Troy Civic Theatre
Sept. 19-28
[Troy]

Directed by Michael Schumacher

Cast: Savvy Hostetler as Actor 1, Jim Hagan as Actor 2, Derek Dunavent as Actor 3, Rachel Terrell as Actor 4, Madison Wells as Actor 5 and Niccole SueAnn Wallace as Actor 6

“On December 14, 2012, Adam Lanza walked into Sandy Hook Elementary School and killed 26 innocent souls before taking his own life. These 26 innocent deaths, like pebbles thrown into a pond, created ripples and vibrations that were felt far beyond the initial rings. This is the story of those vibrations.

Similar in style to The Laramie Project, 26 Pebbles is a heartbreaking and riveting docudrama. Playwright Eric Ulloa conducted interviews with members of the community in Newtown and crafted them into an exploration of gun violence and a small town shaken by a horrific event.”

  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 19-20 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 21 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 26-27 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 28 at 2pm

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ONE SLIGHT HITCH Runs April 25-May 4

ONE SLIGHT HITCH
Troy Civic Theatre
April 25-May 4

Directed by Don Campbell

Cast: Steve Dietrich as Doc Coleman, Niccole SueAnn Wallace as Delia Coleman, Colin Girolamo as Ryan, Katie Waid as P.B., Savvy Hostetler as Melanie, Racheal Tingley as Courtney & Xander Magill as Harper

It’s Courtney’s wedding day, and her mom, Delia, is making sure that everything is perfect. The groom is perfect, the dress is perfect, and the decorations (assuming they arrive) will be perfect. Then, like in any good farce, the doorbell rings. And all hell breaks loose. So much for perfection.

  • Fri-Sat, April 25-26 at 8pm
  • Sun, April 27 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, May 2-3 at 8pm
  • Sun, May 4 at 2pm

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2025-2026 Season Announced by Troy Civic Theatre

The TCT Board of Directors is excited to announce the 2025-26 season! The theatre will present:

  • 26 PEBBLES by Eric Ulloa – September 19-21, 26-28, 2025 – Directed by Michael Schumacher
  • BLITHE SPIRIT by Noel Coward – November 14-16, 21-23, 2025 – Directed by Derek Dunavent
    THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF THEATRE, ABRIDGED by Matt Thompson – February 27 – March 1, March 6-8, 2026 – Directed by Mike Maxson
  • THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST by Oscar Wilde – April 24-26, May 1-3, 2026 – Directed by Cody Peterson

Season Extra:

  • LOVE LETTERS by A. R. Gurney – January 30-February 1, February 6-8, 2026 – Directed by Steve Dietrich

Season tickets will go on sale during the final production of the 2024-25 season, One Slight Hitch.

Audition information will be determined this summer.

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