ANNOUNCING OUR 63rd SEASON
2024-2025
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Alice by Heart: July 19, 20, 21*, 25, 26, 2024
SUMMER SPECIAL (Not a part of the 2024-25 Season), All Tickets $20 Book by Steven Sater and Jessie Nelson, Music by Duncan Sheik, Lyrics by Sater 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: Lisa Bassett Caterpillar 2: Rowan Badinger Knave of Spades/Mock Turtle: Grace Wright Knave of Hearts/Mock Mock Turtle: Laura Steinmetz Knave of Clubs/Mock Mock Mock Mock Turtle: Gianna Graef Queen of Diamonds: Ava Keller Alice by Heart is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. mtishows.com. This production contains the following themes: drug use, death, guns, illness, and has war sounds. All Evening shows begin at 7:30 pm; Matinees (marked with an *) begin at 2 pm. |
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ANNIE: September 13-14, 20-22*, 27-29*, 2024
Auditions: June 9, 10, 12, 2024 Book by Thomas Meehan, Music by Charles Strouse, Lyrics by Martin Charnin Directed by Kelly Fitzgerald, Music Direction by 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. ANNIE is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. mtishows.com All Evening shows begin at 7:30 pm; Matinees (marked with an *) begin at 2 pm. 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, Lindsay Gale, Bob Goretski, Sarah Halperin, Jessica Handler, Adrienne Imburgia, Paul Mansfield, Paige Mulvaney, David Nyman, Madison Rich, Rebecca Robbins, Jan Swarr, Hycien Teghen Orphans: Pepper: Silvana Merscher Tessie: Ema Nyman Kate: Penelope Gale July: Vivienne Escoto Duffy: Vivienne Vitzthum Molly: Clara Wanczyk Youth Ensemble: Nora Coll, Lydia Jones, Mitchell Rohrer, Marie Slaven, Elliott Terry, Audrey Vitzthum Sandy the Dog: Dandy the Dog |
This show is now cast. Tickets available to Members and Season Passholders! Tickets go on sale to the general public on September 30, 2024!
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It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play:
December 6-7, 13-15*, 20-22*, 2024 Auditions August 6 & 8, 2024 Adapted by Joe Landry 'It's a Wonderful Life' is based on the story 'The Greatest Gift' by Philip Van Doren Stern Directed by Christa Wisneski, Assistant Directed by Denise 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. IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY (FULL LENGTH VERSION) is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com) All Evening shows begin at 7:30 pm; Matinees (marked with an *) begin at 2 pm. 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 |
This show is now cast. Tickets available to Members and Season Passholders! Tickets go on sale to the general public on December 23, 2024!
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The Play that Goes Wrong: Jan 31, Feb 1, 7-9*, 14-16*, 2025
Auditions August 20 & 22, 2024 By Henry Lewis, Henry Shields, and Jonathan Sayer Directed by Marsha Amato-Greenspan 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! Presented by arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, under license from Mischief Worldwide, Ltd. All Evening shows begin at 7:30 pm; Matinees (marked with an *) begin at 2 pm. CAST: Annie/Stage Manager: Kat Carr Sandra/Florence Colleymore: Andrea Frassoni Trevor/Lighting Sound: Langdon James Chris/Inspector: Anthony Marsala Robert/Thomas Colleymore: Bryan McVeigh Dennis/Perkins: Tom Pitt Max/Cecil and Arthur: Ryan McFarland Jonathon/Charles: Randy Knox Crew: Finn Lanza Crew: Miles Noecker Crew: Nancy Kadwill-Brand Crew: Rowan Badinger Crew: Kylie Borden Crew: Lane Welty Crew: Rebecca Robbins Crew: Paige Mulvaney PRODUCTION TEAM: Director: Marsha L. Amato-Greenspan Technical Director/Fight Choreography/Improv: Dino Capone Assistant Director: Safiyyah Jones Production Stage Manager: Tracy Bell Producer: Tom Pitt |
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The Tin Woman: March 14-15, 21-23*, 28-30*, 2025
Auditions October 6 & 8, 2024 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. Produced by special arrangements with Playscripts, Inc. (www.playscripts.com) All Evening shows begin at 7:30 pm; Matinees (marked with an *) begin at 2 pm. |
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Promises, Promises: June 6-7, 13-15*, 20-22*, 2025
Auditions March 3 & 5, 2025 Book by Neil Simon, Music by Burt Bacharach, Lyrics by Hal David Based on the screenplay The Apartment by Billy Wilder and I.A.L. Diamond Produced for the Broadway Stage by David Merrick Directed by Tom Yenchick, Music Direction by Denise Wisneski 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 is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals, on behalf of Tams-Witmark, LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com All Evening shows begin at 7:30 pm; Matinees (marked with an *) begin at 2 pm. |