Town and Country Players
2022 Season
T&C is celebrating our 75th Season with an amazing list of shows and special events.
A handicap seating area is available upon request. Email tandcbox@gmail.com for more information.
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Guys and Dolls
Music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows April 22, 23, 29, 30, May 6 & 7 at 8:00 PM
April 24, 30, May 1 & May 7 at 2:00 PM Director: Sheldon Bruce Zeff
Producer: Anne Hauck Musical Director: Susan den Outer Choreographer: Erin Wurtz Stage Manager: Meg Waldowski Synopsis: Set in Damon Runyon's mythical New York City, Guys and Dolls is an oddball romantic comedy. Gambler, Nathan Detroit, tries to find the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town while the authorities breathe down his neck; meanwhile, his girlfriend and nightclub performer, Adelaide, laments that they've been engaged for fourteen years. Nathan turns to fellow gambler, Sky Masterson, for the dough, and Sky ends up chasing the straight-laced missionary, Sarah Brown, as a result. Guys and Dolls takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City, but eventually everyone ends up right where they belong. |
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A Streetcar Named Desire
Written by Tennessee Williams June 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 & 18 at 8:00 PM
June 5, 12 & 18 at 2:00 PM Directed by Jon Knapp
Produced by Michael McClintic Synopsis: A Streetcar Named Desire is a play written by Tennessee Williams first performed on Broadway on December 3, 1947. The play dramatizes the experiences of Blanche DuBois, a former Southern belle who, after encountering a series of personal losses, leaves her privileged background to move into a shabby apartment in New Orleans rented by her younger sister and brother-in-law. Williams' most popular work, A Streetcar Named Desire is one of the most critically acclaimed plays of the twentieth century. It still ranks among his most performed plays, and has inspired many adaptations in other forms, notably producing a critically acclaimed film that was released in 1951. T&C Talk-Back Session
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Meet the Cast of Sound of Music |
The Sound of Music
Music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, Book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse July 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30, August 05 & 06 at 8:00 PM
July 17, 23, 24, 30, 31 & August 06 at 2:00 PM Directed by: John Neuman
Musical Direction by: Mindy Rubinlicht Choreography by: Tricia Curley Produced by: David Massa & Victoria Schultheis Synopsis: The Sound of Music is a musical with music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, and a book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse. It is based on the 1949 memoir of Maria von Trapp, The Story of the Trapp Family Singers. Set in Austria on the eve of the Anschluss in 1938, the musical tells the story of Maria, who takes a job as governess to a large family while she decides whether to become a nun. She falls in love with the children, and eventually their widowed father, Captain von Trapp. He is ordered to accept a commission in the German navy, but he opposes the Nazis. He and Maria decide on a plan to flee Austria with the children. Many songs from the musical have become standards, such as "Edelweiss", "My Favorite Things", "Climb Every Mountain", "Do-Re-Mi", and the title song "The Sound of Music". |
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T&C's One Act Festival
Five original one acts being performed : "Greater and Lesser Edmunds of the World" by Scott Sickles, directed by Julie Massa "Kismet for Marshmallows" by Rick Davis, directed by Jenny McNiven "Dutch Kassidy and the Skydance Guy" by Abby Wilson, directed by Michael Schiumo "Christmastown" by Kayla Hambek, directed by Jessa Casner "Witch Way is Up" by James Ferguson, directed by Paul Waldowski Executive Director: Jon Knapp Producer: Victoria Schultheis |
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SHOW DATES
August 19 & 20 at 8:00 PM August 20 & 21 at 2:00 PM "Greater and Lesser Edmunds of the World" by Scott Sickles, Directed by Julie Massa
Plot Summary: Two half-brothers walk into a bar… Gideon and Augie have only recently learned of the existence of one another. The two recently discovered half-brothers deal with the death of their shared father while also grappling with knowledge that each was kept a secret from the other. CAST: GIDEON- Kevin Palardy AUGIE - Jim Moore BARTENDER – Jessica Stahl "Kismet for Marshmallows" by Rick Davis,
Directed by Jenny McNiven Plot Summary: Marsha and Mel are marshmallows who have escaped their plastic bag and are headed to a mysterious campground somewhere in the woods. A friend, Lou, has preceded them, but he (or she) suddenly appears -- toasted -- to reveal the horrible truth about fate and the illusion of free will. But the two cannot go home again; home no longer exists because its "use-by" has passed, and their bag has been tossed in the recyclables. It's a romance. CAST: Marsha: Mary Saile Mel: Jim Moore Lou: Fred Conover |
"Dutch Kassidy and the Skydance Guy" by Abby Wilson,
Directed by Michael Schiumo Plot Summary: It’s the “old west” Six men sit on a bench waiting for the hangman to call them. One in particular, Dutch Kassidy, starts to have reservations about dying, and ponders his life choices, wondering if it was “enough”. The other five give their own takes on their fate. CAST: DUTCH KASSIDY: Jim Moore SKYDANCE GUY: Kevin Palardy HANGMAN: Joe Perignat GRISLY GUY: Fred Conover WEEPY DUDE: Conor Lutts SMARMY FELLA: Jim Palmer "Christmastown" by Kayla Hambek,
Directed by Jessa Casner Plot Summary: Allie mysteriously stumbles into the magical Christmastown, temporarily leaving her average, humdrum life behind. Christmastown is a Hallmark holiday movie made real, an actual stop on the Polar Express, a place absolutely bursting at the seams with merriment and joy (and hot chocolate). A world within a world, much like Schmigadoon. As towngreeter Eve, tells us, “Christmastown is a state of mind”. Unfortunately, Allie hates Christmas more than anything. Will she find a way back home or will she have to start over in a place right out of her nightmares? Maybe charming Lance and darling Mrs. Harris can help Allie make some sense of this new world. CAST Allie: Melissa 'Mongi' Copestake Eve: Kelly White Lance: Kevin Palardy Mrs. Harris: Meg Waldowski "Witch Way is Up" by James Ferguson,
Directed by Paul Waldowski Plot Summary: Three witches gather to cast a spell on the townspeople, deep into a forest; "witchy" items for the spell are added to the cauldron. Almost immediately, there is confusion about the final ingredient, ...a child! CAST: Olga the witch: Karen Cameron Gatria the witch: Meg Waldowski Patty the witch: Jessica Stahl |
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Clue - A Mystery
Adapted from the Paramount Pictures film written by Jonathan Lynn and the board game from Hasbro, Inc. Written by Sandy Rustin, based upon the works by Jonathan Lynn, Hunter Foster and Eric Price September 30, October 1, 7, 8, 14 & 15 at 8:00 PM
October 2 , 9 and 15 at 2:00 PM Directed by Susan Galli
Produced by Sarah LeClair Synopsis: Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. The tale begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on the menu. When their host turns up dead, they all become suspects. Led by Wadsworth – the butler, Miss Scarlett, Professor Plum, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock and Colonel Mustard race to find the killer as the body count stacks up. Clue is the comedy whodunit that will leave both cult-fans and newcomers in stitches as they try to figure out…WHO did it, WHERE, and with WHAT! |
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A Christmas Carol
Written by Charles Ludham Adapted from the novel by Charles Dickens November 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 & 19 at 7:00 PM
November 5, 6, 12, 13 & 19 at 2:00 PM Directed by Janemarie Cloutier
Produced by Suzanne Ardite & Victoria Schultheis Synopsis: A Christmas Carol is the adaptation of Charles Dickens’ 1843 festive novella. It tells the tale of the curmudgeonly Ebenezer Scrooge. A prosperous businessman, he believes that personal wealth and heartless financial tactics are much more valuable than the friendship, happiness, and comfort of those around him. He treats his employee, Bob Cratchit, and his family with the same disdain and coldness that he shows everyone else. Scrooge’s miserable nature comes to a crescendo during the Christmas period--”Bah! Humbug!” However, this Christmas, he is forced to come face to face with his selfish ways when he is confronted by three ghosts on Christmas Eve: the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present, and the Ghost of Christmas Future. In the course of one night, Scrooge is forced to recognize his faults and gains the chance to make amends. He greets the dawning Christmas morning with an unusually cheerful, “Happy Christmas” and finally reconnects with those that mean the most to him. |
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The Nutcracker
Choreographed by Reina Faith Directed by Nancy Ridgeway This show is a special offering and not part of Town and Country Player's Season Ticket Price. Synopsis: In collaboration with Dance Arts Collaborative, we once again bring this timeless classic to the stage. Set to Tchaikovsky's magnificent score, the unforgettable ballet will transport audiences as Clara and her Prince battle the evil Mouse King and travel to the Land of the Sweets where the Sugar Plum Fairy reigns. |
2022 Special Productions
Additional 75th Anniversary Special Performances
TOWN & COUNTRY PLAYERS ORIGINAL HOLIDAY CABARET:
“A Hot Cocoa Holiday: A Night of Cozy Yuletide Tunes”
Directed by J. Giachetti
Music Directed by Heidi New
Choreographed by Maggie Brennan
Stage Managed by Jessa Casner
Produced by Jenny McNiven
December 16, 17M, 17, 18M
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Town and Country - 24-hour Play Festival - Performance August 27 @ 8 PM
The Town and Country 24-Hour Play Festival is a collaborative process in which theatre artists challenge their creativity by creating original plays within the span of, you guessed it, 24 hours. Local directors, writers, and actors work together in small teams to stage, write, and perform these world-premiere pieces for a live audience, all in one day. |
