The Trip To Bountiful by Horton Foote
Directed by Linda MacCluggage
Jan. 7 - Jan. 25, 2009
Carrie Watts is living the twilight of her life trapped in an apartment in 1940's Houston with a controlling daughter-in-law and a hen-pecked son. Her fondest wish, just once before she dies, is to revisit Bountiful, the small Texas town of her youth which she thinks of as "home."
“...an evening which will prove an indelible memory.”
- NY World Telegram Top
Diva and the Italian Guy - February 12 & 13, 2009, at 7:30 PM
Marcy’s incredible singing voice has been hailed from coast to coast, and Buddy’s Italian-American background is an endless source of hilarious stories and fractured versions of songs.
Marcy and Buddy sing the blockbuster song hits of the great divas and famous male entertainers: Barbra Streisand, Bette Midler, Judy Garland, Louis Prima-Keely Smith, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin and more. But that’s just the beginning - the comedic chemistry between these two professionals on stage is irresistible, and the laughs just keep on coming. Not since Sonny and Cher, has a duo produced so much entertainment value.
The show is presented in the spontaneous and fun style of a Vegas lounge act. Swing tunes, oldies, Broadway favorites, country, and comedy songs are all part of the act. They’ll even take your requests. Because of their off-the-cuff style, and the interaction with the audience, the show is never exactly the same twice. It’s a guaranteed good time!Top
Cynthia Sayer & Her Jazz Trio - Saturday, February 21, 2009, at 7:30 PM
Cynthia Sayer is internationally acclaimed as one of the leading jazz banjoists, and is also known for her vocal, entertaining and multi-instrumental talents. Ms. Sayer has worked with such artists as Woody Allen, Dick Hyman, Milt Hinton, Bill Cosby, George Segal, Wynton Marsalis, Les Paul, Odetta, Marvin Hamlisch, Bucky Pizzarelli, Kenny Davern, Dick Wellstood, Bob Wilber, Doc Cheatham, Warren Vaché, Ken Peplowski, and many others. She tours regularly and is featured in concert and at festivals worldwide.
On the lighter side, she is the subject of a Trivial Pursuit game question (90's Edition), plus was the official banjoist for The New York Yankees.
Angel Street (“Gaslight”) by Patrick Hamilton
Directed by Ralph Barnes
Mar. 4 – Mar. 22, 2009
Auditions*:
Jan. 11-12,
7:00 PM (2 Male – 3 Female)
A story of the Manninghams’ life in the 19th century. The husband, sinister and handsome, is slowly torturing his gentle, lovely wife into insanity under the guise of kindness. The secret of the dimming gaslight and the mystery of the hidden rubies will captivate all.
Melanie Massell - Jazz in the Afternoon - March 29, 2009, at 2:00 PM
A seasoned, professional vocalist with a broad range and unique interpretive style, Melanie Massell will touch your heart with her renderings of jazz standards, bluesy ballads and torch songs.
Melanie has repeatedly been a featured performer at the Atlanta JazzFestival, was nominated as “Outstanding Jazz Artist” at the Coca-Cola Music Awards and appeared at Atlanta Symphony Hall as Featured Artist with the Atlanta Concert Band.
You can preview (or pre-listen to!) her work on her website.
A dry cleaner from Ohio arrives in New York City to visit his adult son Norman after his wife has run off with his own brother. Instead of the solace he is expecting, he finds even more turmoil! In the end, love and hilarity triumph.
“One laugh after another ...it doesn’t get any better.” - Kansas City Kansan Top
Butterflies Are Free by Leonard Gershe
Directed by Ron DelBello
A young bachelor, trying to become a songwriter and escape from an overprotective mother, is in his own apartment for the first time. A pretty actress moves in next door — proposes friendship and the removal of the connecting door. When mother and girl meet, they simply do not mix.
“A charming play ...Humorous, winning and quietly moving.” - NY Post Top
* Note on auditions: All auditions are held at the Playhouse, 96 West Dearborn Street in downtown Englewood on the announced dates (usually Sundays and Mondays at 7 p.m.) Scripts are available for perusal at the box office during normal hours (10-2 p.m. daily) but advance preparation isn't required. In most cases, the director will ask you to read from the script. Callbacks are scheduled, if necessary, at the discretion of the director.
Good luck! Hope to see you there! Top
