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2017 - 2018
Season Archive


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Directed by John Taylor & Paige Smillie
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By Adam Long, Daniel Singer & Jess Winfield
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Can three actors really cover thirty-seven Shakespeare plays in less than two hours? This fast-firing comedy does just that as it parodies all of the Shakespeare plays (plus the sonnets!) with only three performers in two acts. This play is full of energy as the characters run across the stage and keep you guessing how they will pull off the next play.


Performance Dates:
September 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 2017

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) is produced by special arrangement with Broadway Play Publishing Inc., NYC 

Cast: Kraig Kirkdorfer, Scott Bradford & Mike Johnson

Assisting the directors are Costumer Tammy Green, Sound Design Sean Hogan, Light Design Alex Kerr, Dressers Teresa Polasek, Ariel Higgins, Sarah Simmons, Connie Weaver, and Susan Salas Graham.

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Directed by Tracy Tiffany
​By Douglas Post

Thomas Devereaux, a successful architect and local contractor, and his beautiful wife, Joan, have just moved into their dream house in the quiet suburban town of Green Meadows when they are visited by their new neighbors, Carolyn and Jeff Symons, and a friendship develops quickly between the two couples. But underneath the cool, middle-American exterior, something is truly rotten. What follows is a diabolical plot that continues to thicken through the final showdown.

Performance Dates:
October 27, 28, 29 & November 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 2017
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This show contains loud noises.

The cast includes Jim Richards, Sarah Simmons, Chase Samuelson, and Meghan Pelkey.

Assisting the director are Carol Orlaske (Assistant Director), Kiana Blake (Student Director), Scott Bradford (Tech), Dan Maxon (Tech), Tammy Green (Costumes), Diedre Hiatt (Hair), Connie Weaver (Stage Manager), Jason Dobberstein (Props), Beth Sekellick (Dresser), and Bill Bartloff (Set Design and Construction).
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Murder in Green Meadows is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York

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Directed by Peggy Harrington
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Adapted by Mountain Community Theater from the novel by Valentine Davies; based upon the Twentieth Century Fox motion picture Miracle on 34th Street
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Kris Kringle gets a job working as Santa for Macy's. Kris unleashes waves of good will with Macy's customers and the commercial world of New York City. Seen as deluded and dangerous by Macy's vocational counselor, Kris ends up in a court competency hearing. Especially at stake is one little girl's belief in Santa. A heartwarming classic holiday story.


Performance Dates:
Dec. 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 2017

Miracle on 34th Street is produced by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois
​Assisting the director are Kathryn Kirkdorfer (assistant director), Bailey Williams (student director), Lloyd Bolick (stage manager and set design), Dave Goodyear (tech director), Renee Wright and Tabitha N. (props), Reta Trux and Tabitha Hoskins (costumers), and Stan Sabal and Aaron Rennhack (crew).

Cast:
​Dr. Pierce: David Womack

Kris Kringle: Mike Neuenschwander
Ms. Shellhammer: Anna Pille
Doris Walker: Meagan Francis
Susan Walker: Ruby F.
Fred Gayley: Joel Smiedendorf
Drunk Santa: Mike Cooke
Mr. Macy: Zach Puplis
Mr. Sawyer: Jacob Holmes
Mr. Bloomingdale: Allen Pille
Judge Harper: John Rogers, Jr
Finley the Bailiff: Evette Womack
Ms. Mara: Christine Aranyos
Mr. Halloran: Stephen Prouty
Duncan the Antelope Keeper: Jacob D.
Janet Mara: Cameron H.
Postal Worker Al: David LeFleur
Postal Worker Lou: William D.
Bag Lady: Beth Fanning
Rich Lady: Cindy Jakeway
Elf Q: Connie Weaver
Elves: Renee Wright, Sabra Shelton, Carter S., Ariel H., Tabitha N., Laurel H.
Children: Colin K., Violet G., Alana V., Gabbi P., Eirian M., Jack F., Nathan S., Noah B., Gavin Z-G., Samantha Z-G., Luna F., Clara D.
Parents: Adrienne Glisson, Amber Mzuka, Caitlin Sampsell

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Directed by Bill Klein
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​By Katherine DeSavino
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Bridget and her Grandmother are about to become roommates. However, what Bridget saw as a unique opportunity to stay with her favorite Nana in New York for the summer quickly turns into an experience she’ll never forget. It seems her sweet Grandma is running an illegal boutique from her apartment, selling hand-made naughty knickers to every senior citizen in the five borough area! Will Bridget be able to handle all the excitement? Will her Nana get arrested - or worse! - evicted?

​Rated PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned – some material may be inappropriate for children under 13

Performance Dates:
February 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 2018


Nana’s Naughty Knickers is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

The show is directed by Bill Klein. The cast includes Beth DeCoursey, Laura Simmons, Joel Smiedendorf, Candace Onweller, Jamie Schwartz, David Womack, Debi Robertson, Todd Evans, and Dave Wood.

Assisting the director are Sarah Simmons (assistant director), Aaron Rennhack (stage manager), Teresa Polasek (costumes), and Cassandra Hora (set design).

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Directed by Timothy Aranyos Jr.
 
By John Patrick Shanley

In this brilliant and powerful drama, Sister Aloysius, a Bronx school principal, takes matters into her own hands when she suspects the young Father Flynn of improper relations with one of the male students. A gripping mystery and winner of the 2005 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award.


​Rated PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned – some material may be inappropriate for children under 13

Performance Dates:
April 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 2018

Doubt a Parable is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York

The cast includes Kraig Kirkdorfer, Donna Metz, Amber Burton, and Paige Smillie.

Assisting the director are Paul Stortz (assistant director), Teresa Polasek (stage manager), Matt Davidson (lighting design), Kathy McAlhany (production assistant), Beth Sekellick (dramaturg), and John Taylor (set design).

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Directed by Marty and Wendy Golob
​Sponsored by:
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Music & lyrics by William Finn, Book by Rachel Sheinkin, Conceived by Rebecca Feldman
Additional Material by Jay Reiss
Originally Directed on Broadway by James Lapine

Rated PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned – some material may be inappropriate for children under 13
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Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards. An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves! At least the losers get a juice box. Featuring a fast-paced, wildly funny and touching book and a truly fresh and vibrant score.

Performance Dates:
June 8, 9 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 & July 1, 2018

The cast includes Joshua Bennett, Rebecca DePumpo, Andrew Duris, John Golob, Juliet Golob, David Goodyear, Ariel Higgins, Fran Michelini, Miranda Stepka, Jamie Bair, Lisa Cripps, Beth DeCoursey, Bill Downey, Ellen Higdon, Nina Koziuk, Marty Golob, and Scott Bradford.
 
Assisting the directors are Janine Golob (stage manager and props), Scott Bradford (tech director), and Candace Onweller (music director).
 
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI, 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019, Tel.: (212) 541-4684, Fax: (212) 397-4684, www.MTIShows.com

Additional Shows/2nd Stage

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Directed by Scott Bradford
How the Grinch Stole Christmas - a Staged Reading and More!
This lively, dramatic staged reading will delight children and adults alike when the Grinch and some special Whos come to visit. It will be followed by a special reading of The Night Before Christmas and a visit from Santa Claus. Children are welcome to attend in their PJ’s. Parents may bring cameras and letters to Santa are also encouraged. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Some lucky youngsters will also receive Grinch surprises. Special family pricing, holiday decorations, hot cocoa and cookies will make this a memorable family event. 

Performance dates December 20, 21, 22, and 23.

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