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November 20, 2017 · 11:43 am

Village Players of Fort Thomas Invites You to Attend THE UNVARNISHED TRUTH

VP_The Unvarnished Truth logoThe Village Players of Fort Thomas presents THE UNVARNISHED TRUTH by Royce Ryton, December 1-9, 2017. Village Players is located on the lower level of the Ft. Thomas Woman’s Club, 8 North Ft. Thomas Ave, Ft. Thomas, KY 41075.

Tom and Annabel are a reasonably happy married couple. One evening they have an argument as to who loves the other most. A rough and tumble ensues, and Tom discovers to his horror that Annabel is dead. So, starts a hectic evening of black humor which also involves Tom’s policeman friend and his literary agent. It seems no woman can enter the house without rapidly becoming deceased. Annabel’s mother and Tom’s appalling landlady soon follow and disposal of the bodies becomes an acute problem. The arrival of a police inspector complicates matters when a subsequent death involves him too. The hysterically funny ending finds the stage littered with female corpses, frantic males and a potential fifth victim banging on the door.

THE UNVARNISHED TRUTH is directed by Steve Phelan, produced by Barbara Alenduff and features the talents of Richard Zenk, Eric Day, Bert Bathiany, Vern Burns, Geri Campbell, Jennifer Keith, Valeria Amburgey and Angela Klocke Forbes

Performances will be:

  • Friday, December 1st – 8 PM
  • Saturday, December 2nd – 8 PM
  • Sunday, December 3rd – 3 PM
  • Thursday, December 7th – 8 PM
  • Friday, December 8th – 8 PM
  • Saturday, December 9th – 8 PM

To order tickets for THE UNVARNISHED TRUTH, visit www.villageplayers.biz or leave a message at 859-392-0500.

Village Players began in 1966 when members of the Fort Thomas Woman’s Club formed a community theatre department and renovated the lower level of the building to house a unique and intimate 102-seat three-quarter thrust stage. Village Players is a member of KTA, OCTA, ACT-Cincinnati, and AACT. Located at 8 North Fort Thomas Avenue, Fort Thomas, Kentucky, Village Players mounts four productions each year and donates the proceeds of its spring production to charity. For more information,www.villageplayers.biz or 859-392-0500.

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November 15, 2017 · 11:42 am

Auditions Announced for BINGO, The Winning Musical at Village Players

VP_logoThe Village Players of Fort Thomas invites you to the AUDITIONS for BINGO, The Winning Musical.

Book by Michael Heitzman & Ilene Reid
Music & Lyrics by Michael Heitzman, Ilene Reid, & David Holcenberg
Directed by Peggy Kenney, Musical Direction by Allan Lindsey

Audition Dates:

  • Sunday, January 1​4, 2018, 2-5pm
  • Tuesday, January 1​6, 2018, 7-9pm

Callbacks Tuesday, January 1​6th, 7 pm

Auditions will be held at:
The Village Players of Fort Thomas
8 N Ft. Thomas Ave
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(enter at street level)

Production dates:  April 20-22, 26-27, 2018

BE PREPARED:  Bring music to sing one song displaying your vocal range.  An accompanist will be provided.

Cast size (minimum of 7):  4 Women (stage age 40+), 1 Woman (stage age 60’s), 1 Man (stage age 40+), 1 Woman (stage age 20’s) some extras are also needed. Each individual cast member has a least one solo and there are many ensemble numbers.

ABOUT THE SHOW:
BINGO is about a group of die-hard bingo players who stop at nothing to miss their weekly game. In between the number calling, strange rituals and fierce competitions, love blossoms and long-lost friends reunite.

Questions: Contact Peggy Kenney, vp50anniversary@gmail.com or 513.661.4359.

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November 2, 2017 · 3:25 pm

THE UNVARNISHED TRUTH Runs Dec. 1-9

VP_The Unvarnished Truth logoTHE UNVARNISHED TRUTH
Village Players
Dec. 1-9
Fort Thomas

Directed by Steve Phelan
Produced by Barbara Alenduff

Cast: Richard Zenk as Tom Bryce, Eric Day as Bert Hopkins, Mark Metzner as Bill Carlisle, Vern Burns as Inspector, Geri Campbell as Annabel Bryce, Jennifer Keith as Mrs. Stewart-Dubonnet, Valeria Amburgey as Mrs. Cartwright & Angela Klocke Forbes as Isabel

Tom and Annabel are a reasonably happy married couple. One evening they have an argument as to who loves the other most. A rough and tumble ensues, and Tom discovers to his horror that Annabel is dead. So starts a hectic evening of black humor which also involves Tom’s policeman friend and his literary agent. It seems no woman can enter the house without rapidly becoming deceased. Annabel’s mother and Tom’s appalling landlady soon follow and disposal of the bodies becomes an acute problem. The arrival of a police inspector complicates matters when a subsequent death involves him too. The hysterically funny ending finds the stage littered with female corpses, frantic males and a potential fifth victim banging on the door.

  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 1-2 at 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 3 at 3pm
  • Thu-Sat, Dec. 7-9 at 8pm

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October 12, 2017 · 4:11 pm

Select Roles Available in RING ROUND THE MOON at Village Players

vp_logoCasting call for selected roles in RING ROUND THE MOON by Jean Anouilh (adapted by Christopher Fry.)

We need:

  • Two (2) women (mid 20’s to mid 30’s)
  • Three (3) men (2 stage age mid 20’s to mid 30’s & 1 stage age 40’s-50’s)
  • A young man 30-ish (Patrice)
  • Two (2) young women – stage age late 20s or so (Lady India and Diana)
  • One older woman, stage age 45-60 (Capulet or Isabel’s mother)

For additional information, please e-mail Barbara Karol at bhkarol@aol.com

Story Synopsis:
A number of guests arrive for a party at a country chateau. Their intertwining relationships create a mix of emotions, with comic results. A play “of many moods…wistfully romantic, satirical, fantastic…To make his points about love (the author) has invented a fable about twin brothers—Frederic, who is shy and sensitive, and Hugo, who is heartless and aggressive. Frederic is in love with a hussy who is in love with Hugo. To save Frederic from an unhappy marriage, Hugo tries to distract him by bringing to a ball a beautiful dancer who masquerades as a mysterious personage and becomes the triumph of the occasion. She is a susceptible maiden in her own right. She not only breaks up all the cynical romances that have been going on before she arrived, but loses her own heart as well.”

Performances are Friday through Sunday (2/9/-2/11/18) and Thursday through Saturday 2/15-2/17/18.

All performances will be at The Village Players of Fort Thomas, 8 N Ft. Thomas Ave., Fort Thomas, KY 41075

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September 27, 2017 · 8:55 am

Auditions Announced for RING ROUND THE MOON at Village Players

VP_Ring Around the Moon logoThe Village Players invites you to audition for RING ROUND THE MOON by Jean Anouilh (adapted by Christopher Fry). The French title can be translated as Invitation to the Chateau. The original London production featured Paul Scofield as the twins, Margaret Rutherford as Madame Desmermortes, and Claire Bloom as Isabelle. It was directed by Peter Brook.

Story: A number of guests arrive for a party at a country chateau. Their intertwining relationships create a mix of emotions, with comic results. A play “of many moods…wistfully romantic, satirical, fantastic…To make his points about love (the author) has invented a fable about twin brothers—Frederic, who is shy and sensitive, and Hugo, who is heartless and aggressive. Frederic is in love with a hussy who is in love with Hugo. To save Frederic from an unhappy marriage, Hugo tries to distract him by bringing to a ball a beautiful dancer who masquerades as a mysterious personage and becomes the triumph of the occasion. She is a susceptible maiden in her own right. She not only breaks up all the cynical romances that have been going on before she arrived, but loses her own heart as well.”

Characters:

  • Hugo, a young man about town; brash and sure of himself (late 20’s) AND Frederic, his twin brother; somewhat shy. (Hugo and Frederic are played by the same actor.)
  • Joshua, a crumbling butler: think of an old Jeeves (can play 60’s, 70’s)
  • Diana Messerschmann, engaged to Frederic (late 20’s)
  • Lady India, Messerschmann’s mistress, secretly in love with Hugo (late 20’s)
  • Patrice Bombelles, Messchermann’s secretive secretary (20’s to 30’s)
  • Madame Desmermortes, aunt to Hugo, Frederic, and Lady India; a very dominating personality (can play 70’s)
  • Capulet, her faded companion (60’s)
  • Messerschmann, Diana’s father, a melancholy millionaire (60’s)
  • Romainville, a patron of the arts (40’s) and of
  • Isabelle, a ballet dancer (20’s)
  • Isabelle’s Mother, a piano teacher (50’s)

Audition times:

  • Sunday, October 8th: 2:00-5:00
  • Monday, October 9th: 6:30-9:00

Everyone will be asked to read from the script.

Please bring a resume, a photo, and a list of conflicts between 12/10/17 and the first week of February.

Performances are Friday through Sunday (2/9/-2/11/18) and Thursday through Saturday 2/15-2/17/18.

Auditions will be held at: The Village Players of Fort Thomas, 8 N Ft. Thomas Ave., Fort Thomas, KY 41075

For more information, please contact director Allan Karol at allankarol@aol.com

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