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July 8, 2024 · 4:59 pm

Cast Announced for SALLY COTTER AND THE CENSORED STONE at Village Players

VP_new logoVillage Players of Fort Thomas is proud to announce the cast of SALLY COTTER AND THE CENSORED STONE:

  • Sally Cotter – Hana Conte
  • Harmonica – Bee Waldfogle
  • Dave – Rae Thornburg
  • Ursa – Regan Utrup
  • Ed – Dez Hutchens
  • Prof. Albatross Underdrawers – Matt Hudson
  • Prof. Shiftia Shape – Lisa Kuhn
  • Reubenon Ryebread – Stratin Seremetis
  • Censor – Trisha Cooper

Students:

  • Sarah Downes (also Sally U/S)
  • Clare Olliges (also Harmonica U/S)
  • Larkin Miller (also Ursa U/S)
  • Pixi Plasket
  • Faith Hamzy
  • Adler Tomeo
  • Abby Turner

SALLY COTTER AND THE CENSORED STONE by Dean O’Carroll
A comedy running September 27-October 5
Courtesy of Playscripts, Inc.
Directed by Jim Waldfogle

When Sally falls asleep while reading books about a certain juvenile wizard, she dreams that she is a student at Frogbull Academy of Sorcery. There she meets Headmaster Albatross Underdrawers, Gamekeeper Ruebenon Ryebread, and Professor Shiftia Shape. But danger is lurking, and it’s up to Sally and her new friends Dave and Harmonica to defeat the schemes of the evil Lord Murderdeath. Will she become the hero like the one in her favorite series? And who is the mysterious Censor who keeps rewriting the story as it goes along? This loving parody will thrill fans and newcomers alike.

Tickets are available at https://www.villageplayers.org/sally-cotter.

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June 24, 2024 · 6:01 pm

2023-2024 Orchid Awards for Village Players

VP_new logoDOUBLEWIDE, TEXAS

  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Jimmy Jackson
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Susan Smith
  • Excellence in Costume Design – Linda Roll, Stephanie Garvey, and Tara Ruggles
  • Excellence in Ensemble – The Cast of ‘Doublewide, Texas’
  • Excellence in Program – Angela Klocke Forbes
  • Excellence in Set Décor – Stephanie Garvey & Fred Murrell
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Cat Cook
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Helen Merritt
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Megan Schultheis
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Suzanne Stymiest
  • Excellence in Direction – Fred Murrell
  • Excellence in Lighting Execution – Betsy Bossart
  • Excellence in Producing – Betsy Bossart
  • Excellence in Program Art – Angela Klocke Forbes
  • Excellence in Properties – Rebecca Coots
  • Excellence in Set Construction – C.J. Bossart
  • Excellence in Set Design – Fred Murrell
  • Excellence in Sound Design – Alex Garvey
  • Excellence in Sound Execution – Becky Collins & Penny Britton
  • Excellence in Stage Management – Stephanie Garvey

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER

  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Abby Turner
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – C.J. Bossart
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Clare Olliges
  • Excellence in Direction – Amy Waldfogle
  • Excellence in Ensemble – The Cast of ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Lauren Davidson
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Lydia Bo
  • Excellence in Lighting Design – Mark Culp
  • Excellence in Lighting Execution – Joe Hamzy & Molly Baressi
  • Excellence in Other – Bee Waldfogle – Stained Glass Window
  • Excellence in Program Art – Angela Klocke Forbes
  • Excellence in Stage Management – Hunter Bruening

ART

  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Eric Thomas
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Jay Dallas Benson
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Keith Cassidy
  • Excellence in Direction – John Leo Muething
  • Excellence in Ensemble – Keith Cassidy, Jay Dallas Benson, and Eric Thomas
  • Excellence in Producing – Katie Jensen & Aimee Ward

SPREADING IT AROUND

  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Adam Drake
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Harold Murphy
  • Excellence in Set Décor – Hunter Bruening
  • Excellence in Sound Design – Amy Waldfogle
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Kat Falk
  • Excellence in Lobby Display – Doug Bruening & Amy Waldfogle
  • Excellence in Properties – Doug Bruening
  • Excellence in Set Design – C.J. Bossart

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May 29, 2024 · 5:35 pm

Auditions Announced for SALLY COTTER AND THE CENSORED STONE at Village Players

VP_new logoThe Village Players of Fort Thomas is holding auditions for the season opener, Sally Cotter and the Censored Stone, directed by Jim Waldfogle, on Sunday, June 23 3:00 – 6:00 pm and Monday, June 24 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Details are available at https://www.villageplayers.org/auditions

Location: 8 North Center for the Arts (in the street-level Judith M. Sarakatsannis Gallery) at 8 North Fort Thomas Ave., KY, 41075.

Sign up for a one-hour slot at this LINK. Drop-ins are welcome as well! Audition Form available to fill in advance here. Resume/headshots are not required but are appreciated. Please be ready to provide all conflicts from mid-July through Oct 6. Performances run September 27-October 5. Auditions will consist of readings from the script (available online). Lots of fun roles available for adults and teens!

Characters:

Students (8th grade to young adult)

  • Sally Cotter (the heroine — spunky, inquisitive)
  • Harmonica (Sally’s friend — smart, book-loving)
  • Dave (Sally’s friend — not as bright, but loyal.  Good at Scrabble)
  • Ursa Malaise (a sneering girl — Sally’s nemesis)
  • Ed Molar (mysterious student — seems friendly, but may be hiding something)
  • Students (double as Beetles, Letter People, etc.)

Adults

  • The Censor (a grating, artificial person in an impeccable suit — can be male or female)
  • Professor Shiftia Shape (stern teacher — is she good or evil?  Probably middle-aged)
  • Professor Albatross Underdrawers (older man — kindly, but powerful)
  • Reubenon Ryebread  (large, bearded man with an unplaceable accent) 

Questions? Email the producer at SallyCotterVP24@gmail.com 

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May 29, 2024 · 5:18 pm

MOMENTS OF TRUTH Runs June 28-30

VP_Moments of TruthMOMENTS OF TRUTH: 5 New Plays About Milestones, Turning Points, and Memories
Village Players
June 28-30
[Fort Thomas]

Featuring plays by Teri Foltz, A.K. Forbes, and Ryan Vaughan
Co-produced by Angela Klocke Forbes and Peggy Kenney

ELEVEN
Written and directed by Teri Foltz
Cast: Clint Bramkamp, Doug Bruening, Garrett Cady, Jen Fischer Davis, Angela Klocke Forbes, Jimmy Jackson, Bethany Kassen, Ray Lebowski, Laura Petracco, Judy Sceifres & Suzanne Stymiest

IT’S THE BIG ONE
By A.K. Forbes
Directed by Drue Harris
Cast: Garrett Cady, Ashley Gore, Quinton Jefferson, Elaine Michael & Carla Oetinger

SO AM IT
By Ryan Vaughan
Directed by Drue Harris
Cast: Anna Grace Rose & Karen Wiebe

THE GAMES WE PLAY
By Ryan Vaughan
Directed by Drue Harris
Cast: Jake Beckelhimer, Rebecca Sams & Miranda Smith

THIRTY-NINE
By A.K. Forbes
Directed by Drue Harris
Cast: Jimmy Jackson & Kathryn Muck

  • Fri-Sat, June 28-29 at 8pm
  • Sun, June 30 at 2pm

Official page | Facebook event |

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May 13, 2024 · 5:08 pm

Auditions Announced for JUNIE B JONES IS NOT A CROOK at Village Players

VP_new logoThe Village Players of Fort Thomas Next Gen is holding auditions for our first ever youth show, JUNIE B. JONES IS NOT A CROOK, on May 21 and 25. This production is open to all rising 9th-12th graders with both acting and technical positions available.

Location: 8 North Center for the Arts (in the street-level Judith M. Sarakatsannis Gallery) at 8 North Fort Thomas Ave., KY, 41075.

Auditions: May 21 at 7-9pm or May 25 at 10am-noon

Please fill out the Audition Form at www.villageplayers.org/auditions before auditioning

Mandatory family meeting: May 29 @7pm (virtual option available)
Rehearsals: June 3-28th, M-F, 10am-1pm
Technical Rehearsals: June 30-July 3, 10am-4pm

Performances:

  • July 5, 7:30pm
  • July 6, 2:00pm
  • July 6, 7:30pm
  • July 7, 2:00pm (strike to follow)

Participation Fee: $25 (includes script and t-shirt!)

For questions, please contact director Drue Harris (they/she) at harrisandrewr@gmail.com

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