Town and Country Players
2023 Season
T&C is celebrating our 76th 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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Spamalot - A Musical
Book and Lyrics by Eric Idle Music by John Du Prez and Eric Idle April 21, 22, 28, 29, May 5 & 6 at 8:00 PM
April 23, 29, 30 and May 6 at 2:00 PM Director: Andy McPhee
Producer: Annamarie Hughes Music Director: Heidi New Choreographer: Susan LaBar Stage Manager: Karen Abrams Synopsis: Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Monty Python’s Spamalot retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, and features a bevy of beautiful show girls, not to mention cows, killer rabbits, and French people. Did we mention the bevy of beautiful showgirls? The outrageous, uproarious, and gloriously entertaining story of King Arthur and the Lady of the Lake will delight audiences as they search for the Holy Grail and “always look on the bright side of life.” |
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T&C stages a group of One-Acts to give its fledgling directors an opportunity to show their stuff and qualify to direct one of our main stage productions.
Come out to see our new directors-in-the-making and enjoy some very entertaining performances at the Barn. *** Please note, some of our One-Acts contain language which may not be suitable for all ages. *** |
T&C's One Act Festival
The Role of Della A short comedy by John Wooten Directed by Nicole Zucal Post-Its (Notes on a Marriage) Written by Winnie Holzman and Paul Dooley Directed by Jackie Parzanese Your Mother’s Butt Written by Alan Ball Directed by Joe O’Neill The Lifeboat is Sinking Written by Shel Silverstein Directed by Kallie Cooper-Damon Variations on the Death of Trotsky Written by David Ives Directed by Michael Schiumo Executive Director: Sarah LeClair Producer: Jenny McNiven |
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SHOW DATES
May 19 & 20 at 8:00 PM May 20 & 21 at 2:00 PM + - when you see the + next to the name, click the photo to meet that cast member.
Post-Its (Notes on a Marriage)
Written by Winnie Holzman and Paul Dooley Directed by Jackie Parzanese Plot Summary: In this homage to Love Letters, an actor and actress read the Post-it notes between a couple that span the duration of their lives together. Hilarious and moving, Post-its explores the ups and downs of a relationship that were unexpectedly captured on scraps of paper. 2 characters listed, but potentially seeking more than 2 actors to fill these roles. CAST: Ken Stephon + Lee Damon + Cathy Alaimo + Meghan Sudol + + - when you see the + next to the name, click the photo to meet that cast member.
The Lifeboat is Sinking
Written by Shel Silverstein Directed by Kallie Cooper-Damon Plot Summary: Jen and Sherwin are safe in their bedroom, but Jen forces her husband to imagine they are on a sinking boat in the middle of a terrible storm. Waves fill the boat with water; there are no life jackets; Sherwin must decide whether to throw his wife, their daughter or his mother overboard. CAST: Jen: Carly Moore + Sherwin: Jim Moore + Mother-in-law: Cathy Alaimo + Daughter: Caitlin Davies |
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The Role of Della
A short comedy by John Wooten Directed by Nicole Zucal Plot Summary: An eager young actress has her eye set on the role of Della, but can she convince a cold, sarcastic director that she’s right for the part? A riveting and riotous look at the contemporary audition process, giving new meaning to the term “stealing a scene” CAST: Elizabeth: Carly Covel + Emma: Caitlin Davies Woman: Meghan Sudol + + - when you see the + next to the name, click the photo to meet that cast member.
Your Mother’s Butt
Written by Alan Ball Directed by Joe O’Neill Plot Summary: This comedy focuses on a therapist desperately searching for clues to help her disturbed young patient. As the patient rattles on about shoes and belts, he recalls a dream he had about his mother, and the therapist thinks she’s got her answer. CAST Client: Amman Bansal Psychologist: Julie Simeone + + - when you see the + next to the name, click the photo to meet that cast member.
Variations on the Death of Trotsky Written by David Ives Directed by Michael Schiumo Plot Summary: A darkly comical scenario based on the actual death of Leon Trotsky. The scenario is the same but every time the bell rings, a new variation of it is played out. Hilarity, and sometimes deep philosophy, ensues. CAST: Trotsky: Paul Waldowski + Mrs. Trotsky: Karen Cameron + Ramon: Michael Nieves-Hoblin |
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Seussical - A Family Musical
Book by Lynn Ahrens Stephen Flaherty Music by Stephen Flaherty Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens Co-Conceived by Eric Idle July 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29 at 7:30 PM*
July 16, 22, 23 and 29 at 1:00 PM* * Note times are different than the rest of the T&C season Director: Susan Galli
Producer: Suzanne Ardite Musical Director: Mindy Rubinlicht Synopsis: Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical. Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos. Horton must protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, and he must also guard an abandoned egg that’s been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant! |
BRAND-NEW! JUNIOR MUSICAL WORKSHOP:
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We are thrilled to introduce a BRAND-NEW program for Summer 2023: a Junior Musical Workshop! This workshop will be open to students who will be entering grades 7-12 in the 2023-2024 school year. During our two-week session, students will learn about the process of auditioning, rehearsing, and performing with a production of Disney's Little Mermaid, Jr. All students who register will be cast in this show and spend time preparing for our culminating performances in week 2. We are very excited to share this new program with our community!
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The Mousetrap - A Mystery
Directed by David Swartz
Produced by: Nancy Ridgeway Synopsis: After a local woman is murdered, the guests and staff at Monkswell Manor find themselves stranded during a snowstorm. It soon becomes clear that the killer is among them, and the seven strangers grow increasingly suspicious of one another. A police detective, arriving on skis, interrogates the suspects: the newlyweds running the house; a spinster with a curious background; an architect who seems better equipped to be a chef; a retired Army major; a strange little man who claims his car has overturned in a drift; and a jurist who makes life miserable for everyone. When a second murder takes place, tensions and fears escalate. |
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Almost, Maine - A Comedy
Written by: John Cariani October 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28 at 8:00 PM
October 15, 22 and 28 at 2:00 PM Directed by: Paul Waldowski
Produced by: Anne Hauck Synopsis: Welcome to Almost, Maine, a place that’s so far north, it’s almost not in the United States. It’s almost in Canada. And it’s not quite a town, because its residents never got around to getting organized. So it almost doesn’t exist. One cold, clear, winter night, as the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, the residents of Almost, Maine, find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend—almost—in this delightful midwinter night’s dream. |
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It's A Wonderful Life: A Radio Play
Based on the story, “The Greatest Gift” by Philip Van Doren Stern Adapted by Joe Landry November 17, 18, 24, 25, December 1 and 2 at 7:30 PM*
November 18, 19, 25, 26 and December 2 at 2:00 PM * Note times are different than the rest of the T&C season Directed by Fred Conover
Produced by Victoria Schultheis Synopsis: This beloved American holiday classic comes to 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 George Bailey, the Everyman from the small town of Bedford Falls, whose dreams of escape and adventure have been squashed by family obligations and civic duty, and whose guardian angel has to descend on Christmas Eve to save him from despair, and to remind him – by showing him what the world would have been like had he never been born – that he has had, after all, a wonderful life. |
2023 Special Productions
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T&C's 2023 Holiday Show - A Holiday Cavalcade! Conceived & Written By Sheldon Bruce Zeff Director: Sheldon Bruce Zeff Producer: Anne Hauck Musical Director: Sue den Outer December 15 & 16 @ 7:30* and December 16 & 17 @ 2 PM * Note times are different than the rest of the T&C season “A Holiday Cavalcade!” is a celebration of the holiday season. It is a two act production that consists of traditional holiday songs in the first act. They include: "Silent Night," "Hark, The Herald Angels Sing," "The Dreidel Song" & "Rock of Ages." The second act consists of holiday songs from Broadway, film, television and rock & roll.
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Town and Country's -
Probably Doomed Happily Never After Cabaret June 9 and 10 @ 8 PM and June 10 and 11 @ 2 PM While we all root for the hero in each musical, we also sometimes root for the villain, the sidekick, or the character who never gets their happily ever after. This cabaret will feature songs from characters who don’t get what they wanted, don’t get their happily ever after, or just flat-out die in the show. Both humorous and tragic, their songs and stories are near and dear to our hearts. We are looking for singers who can bring life to these songs. Some movement will be required in the show, however singers will not be dancing. |
