2024-2025: Our 63rd Season
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SUMMER SPECIAL (Not a part of the 2023-24 Season)
Alice By Heart July 19, 20 & 21 Directed by Tom Yenchick; Musical Direction by Denise Wisneski From the Tony® and Grammy® award-winning creators of Spring Awakening, Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik, and co-written by Jessie Nelson (Waitress), Alice by Heart is a touching musical inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. In the rubble of the London Blitz of World War II, Alice Spencer’s budding teen life is turned upside down, and she and her dear friend Alfred are forced to take shelter in an underground tube station. When the ailing Alfred is quarantined, Alice encourages him to escape with her into their cherished book and journey down the rabbit hole to Wonderland. As they travel through the tale, Alice by Heart explores the poignancy of first love, coming to terms with loss, and finding the courage to move forward. This world premiere musical encourages us all to celebrate the transformational power of the imagination, even in the harshest of times. Cast Alice Spencer / Alice - Grace Maran Alfred Hallam / White Rabbit / March Hare - Ryan Cecere Red Cross Nurse / Queen of Hearts - Cayce Farina Harold Pudding / Mad Hatter - Cameron Paisley Tabatha/Cheshire Cat - Delia Maldonado Dodgy / Duchess- Andrew Reyes Clarissa / Mock Mock Mock Turtle - Kelly Najarian Nigel / Dormouse - Alyssa Grimshaw Angus / Caterpillar 1 - Peter Largent Dr. Butridge / King Of Hearts / Jabberwocky - Caterpillar 2 - Rowan Badinger Knave of Spades/Mock Turtle - Grace Write Knave of Hearts/Mock Mock Turtle - Knave of Clubs/Mock Mock Mock Mock Turtle – Gianna Graef Queen of Diamonds - Ava Keller |
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Annie: Sept. 13,14,20,21,22,27,28,29
Auditions: June 9 and 10, 2024 @ 7PM Book by Thomas Meehan, Music by Charles Strouse, Lyrics by Martin Charnin Directed by Kelly Fitzgerald Assistant Director Christa Wisneski Music Director Denise Wisneski Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written, including "Tomorrow." With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage that is run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the Orphanage, Annie escapes to the wondrous world of NYC. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations... and even befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt! She finds a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy. Cast Annie: Fabiana Merscher Annie (9/14, 9/22, 9/27): Elliott Terry Oliver Warbucks: Tom Pitt Grace Farrell: Lisa Bassett Miss Hannigan: Andrea Frassoni Rooster Hannigan: Ted Holleran Lily St. Regis: Jane Vitelli Lily St. Regis (9/27): Madison Rich Bert Healy: Ryan Edmonds Star-to-Be: Madison Rich Star-to-Be (9/27): Jessica Handler Boylan Sisters: Jessica Handler, Madison Rich, Rebecca Robbins FDR: Paul Mansfield Ensemble: Rosie Alleva, Ryan Edmonds, Lindsey Gale, Sarah Halperin, Jessica Handler, Adrienne Imburgia, Paul Mansfield, Paige Mulvaney, David Nyman, Madison Rich, Rebecca Robbins, Jan Swarr, Hycien Tegher Orphans: Pepper: Silvana Merscher Tessie: Ema Nyman Kate: Penelope Gale July: Vivienne Escoto Duffy: Vivienne Vitzthum Molly: Clara Wancyzk Youth Ensemble: Nora Coll, Lydia Jones, Mitchell Rohrer, Marie Slaven, Elliott Terry, Audrey Vitzthum |
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It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play Dec. 6-7, 13-15, 20-22, 2024
Auditions: August 6 & 8 @ 7PM Adapted by Joe Landry Directed by Christa Wisneski This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve. CAST Freddie Filmore/Announcer/others John Mueller Jake Laurents/George Bailey Tom Yenchick Sally Applewhite/Mary Hatch Emilia Casas Lana Sherwood/Violet/others Gabrielle Sheller Clarence/others Bob Goretski Harry “Jazzbo” Heywood Jarrod Lloyd Potter/others Peter Kratz Gower/others Kevin McCann Joseph/others Jerry Rawson Stage Manager/Zuzu/Foley Artist Alison Buck Foley Artist Madison Rich |
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The Play that Goes Wrong: January 31, February 1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, and 16 2025
Auditions: Aug 20 & 22 2024 By Henry Lewis, Henry Shields, and Jonathan Sayer Directed by Marsha Amato-Greenspan Assistant Director: Dino Capone From Mischief, Broadway masters of comedy, comes the smash hit farce. Welcome to opening night of the Cornley University Drama Society’s newest production, The Murder at Haversham Manor, where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous. This 1920s whodunit has everything you never wanted in a show—an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines). Nevertheless, the accident-prone thespians battle against all odds to make it through to their final curtain call, with hilarious consequences! Part Monty Python, part Sherlock Holmes, this Olivier Award–winning comedy is a global phenomenon that’s guaranteed to leave you aching with laughter! Cast Annie: KAT CARR Trevor: LANGDON JAMES Chris.: ANTHONY MARSALA Jonathon: RANDY T. KNOX Robert: BRYAN MCVEIGH Dennis: TOM PITT Sandra: ANDREA FRASSONI Max: RYAN MCFARLAND Crew: FINN LANZA, MILES NOECKER, NANCY KADWILL-BRAND, ROWAN BADINGER, KYLIE BORDEN, LANE WELTY, PAIGE MULVANEY |
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The Tin Woman: March 14, 15, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, and 30, 2025
Auditions: Oct. 6 & 8 by Sean Grennan Directed by Suki Instead of relishing life after her heart transplant, Joy enters a downward spiral, unsure whether she truly deserves a second chance. Meanwhile, Alice and Hank mourn the loss of their son, Jack, whose heart was used to save Joy. At a friend's urging, Joy tracks down Jack's family to find closure. But are Alice, Hank, and their daughter Sammy ready to accept Jack's death? Based on a true story, The Tin Woman uses humor and pathos to explore loss, family, and what it means to be given new life. Cast: Joy: REBECCA ROBBINS Jack: MILES NOECKER Alice: ELIZABETH TONER Hank: KEVIN WADE Sammy: LINDSEY SMITH Nurse/Darla: MARCELLA NG |
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Promises, Promises: June 6-7, 13-15*, 20-22*, 2025
Auditions March 3 & 5 Book by Neil Simon, Music by Burt Bacharach, Lyrics by Hal David Directed by Tom Yenchick In New York City in the 1960s, an ambitious accountant named Chuck Baxter lends out his apartment to his supervisors, who need a discreet place for illicit afternoon rendezvous. Miserable and exploited, Chuck finds a beacon of hope in coworker Fran, who is trapped in a romantic predicament of her own. The bittersweet romantic comedy features a groundbreaking contemporary score from composer Burt Bacharach. The score includes the blockbuster hit “I’ll Never Fall In Love Again,” plus “Knowing When To Leave,” “Turkey Lurkey Time,” “Whoever You Are,” and the title song. Promises, Promises was presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals, on behalf of Tams-Witmark, LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com Cast Chuck Baxter – Michael Kuhlman Fran Kubelik – Amanda Frangoulis J.D. Sheldrake – Rob Geils Dr. Dreyfuss – Harley Diamond Marge MacDougall – Donna Dougherty Dobitch – Kirkeby – Eichelberger – Vanderhof - Sylvia/Miss Della Hoya – Katie VanNewkirk Ginger/Miss Polansky – Delia Maledonado Vivien/Miss Wong – Rowin Badinger Ensemble: Nurse/Hostess - Rosie Alleva Sharon - Kavita Ayyar Patsy/Mrs. Sheldrake - Evelyn Dudonis Kathy - Ava Keller - Olson - Sarah Lemore Barbara - Colleen Wechesi Doctor/ Waiter - David Moyer Director/Chreographer – Tom Yenchick Musical Director – Denise Wisneski Asst. Director – Jeff Sherman Producer – Christa Wisneski |