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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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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

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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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Cast Announced for MOMENTS OF TRUTH at Village Players

VP_new logoVillage Players is happy to announce the cast of MOMENTS OF TRUTH.

ELEVEN by Teri Foltz

  • Jimmy Jackson
  • Ray Lebowski
  • Clint Bramkamp
  • Doug Bruening
  • Garrett Cady
  • Angela Klocke Fobes
  • Suzanne Stymiest
  • Judy Sceifres
  • Jen Davis
  • Laura Petracco
  • Bethany Kassen

THE BIG ONE by A.K. Forbes

  • Elaine Michael
  • Carla Oetinger
  • Garrett Cady
  • Quinton Jefferson
  • Ashley Gore

SO AM I by Ryan Vaughan

  • Anna Grace Rose
  • Karen Weibe

THE GAMES WE PLAY by Ryan Vaughan

  • Miranda Smith
  • Jake Beckelhimer
  • Rebecca Sams

THIRTY-NINE by A.K. Forbes

  • Kathryn Muck
  • Jimmy Jackson

Performances run June 28-30.

For more information visit www.villageplayers.org/moments-of-truth

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SPREADING IT AROUND Runs April 26-May 4

VP_Spreading It AroundSPREADING IT AROUND
Village Players
April 26-May 4
[Fort Thomas]

Directed by Betsy Bossart
Produced by Amy Waldfogle

Cast: Lauren Woodiwiss as Angie Drayton, Harold Murphy as Martin Wheeler, Adam Drake as Larry Drayton, Kat Falk as Traci Drayton & Terry Gosdin as Dr. Krapinsky

Angela Drayton, a wealthy widow living in an upscale retirement community in Florida, is tired of handing out money to her unappreciative children. So she starts the ‘S.I.N. (Spending It Now) Foundation,’ to give to those truly in need. This terrifies her greedy son and his shopaholic wife, driving them to devise a plan to have her committed. This poignant family comedy has played numerous theatres in the US and Canada, and continues spreading the laughs around.

  • Fri-Sat, April 26-27 at 8pm
  • Sun, April 28 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, May 2-4 at 8pm

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