2018-2019 Gallery Photos by Lauren Mow
Book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse
Music by John Kander Lyrics by Fred Ebb Based on the play by Maurine Dallas Watkins, Script adaptation by David Thompson Sponsored by: 
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Directed by Scott Bradford
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Rated PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned – some material may be inappropriate for children under 13
Audience Warning: Loud noises, fog, and/or strobes
Winner of 6 Tony® Awards, 7 Drama Desk Awards, 2 Laurence Olivier Awards, and 2 Grammy Awards!
In roaring twenties Chicago, chorus girl Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband, Amos, to take the rap...until he finds out he's been duped and turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another "Merry Murderess," Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the "American Dream": fame, fortune, and acquittal. This sharp-edged satire features a dazzling score that sparked immortal staging by Bob Fosse.
Chicago is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
CAST:
Velma Kelly Kathy McAlhany
Roxie Hart Meagan Francis
Billy Flynn Bill Downey
Matron “Mama” Morton Adrienne Glisson
Mary Sunshine Susan Matheny
Amos Hart Jim Richards
Women’s Dance Corps
Mona Caitlin Sampsell
Annie Aly Wilson
June Aly Richards
Hunyak Juliet Golob
Liz Meghan Pelkey
Go to Hell Kitty Laura Simmons
Hot Honey Rag Announcer Kelsey Trux
Women’s Chorus
Tana Johnson
Sarah Simmons
Ellen Higdon
Laura Adams
Cindy Jakeway
Kiana Blake
Men’s Chorus
John Taylor
Jacob Holmes
Dennis Higdon
Joshua Bennett
Gaslight Lobby Girls
Peggy Harrington
Anna Pille
Beth DeCoursey
Beth Sekellick
Assisting the Director: Production Manager/Assistant Director Maureen Bradford, Music Director Jen Ammerman, Technical Director Marty Golob, Stage Manager Wendy Golob, Choreographer Belle Schmidt, Costumer Julie Smiy, Accompanist Jill Garcia, and Observing Director/Production Assistant David Goodyear.
By Bernard Slade
Sponsored by: 
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Directed by Carol Sizer
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Audience Warning: Loud noise/gunshots
This masterful suspense tale involves a successful mystery writer whose latest work has strangely turned into a romance, a vivid and adulterous romance. His son, his second wife, and his editor marvel at the truthfulness of the work, remarkable since it is inconceivable that he could ever have had such an affair. Enter a woman, who is intent on blackmail and whose story is foolproof and airtight. It appears that Arthur has been trysting away from home. Death stalks: the other woman disappears and evidence incriminates Arthur in her murder. There is cunning, deceit and ingenious plotting. A sophisticated whodunit!
The show is directed by Carol Sizer. The cast includes Lloyd Bolick, Christine Aranyos, Jason Oliver Cope, William Klein, Aly Richards, Sarah Gill Simmons, and Beth Sekellick. Assisting the Director are Production Manager Suzanne Thursby and Assistant Director/Stage Manager Jacob Holmes.
An Act of the Imagination is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
This masterful suspense tale involves a successful mystery writer whose latest work has strangely turned into a romance, a vivid and adulterous romance. His son, his second wife, and his editor marvel at the truthfulness of the work, remarkable since it is inconceivable that he could ever have had such an affair. Enter a woman, who is intent on blackmail and whose story is foolproof and airtight. It appears that Arthur has been trysting away from home. Death stalks: the other woman disappears and evidence incriminates Arthur in her murder. There is cunning, deceit and ingenious plotting. A sophisticated whodunit!
The show is directed by Carol Sizer. The cast includes Lloyd Bolick, Christine Aranyos, Jason Oliver Cope, William Klein, Aly Richards, Sarah Gill Simmons, and Beth Sekellick. Assisting the Director are Production Manager Suzanne Thursby and Assistant Director/Stage Manager Jacob Holmes.
An Act of the Imagination is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
Book, music & lyrics by Leslie Bricusse
From A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Sponsored by: 
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Directed by Sarah Simmons
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Enjoy the season with the beloved holiday classic: Scrooge! the Musical a stage adaptation of the classic 1970 film starring Albert Finney. With music and lyrics by the renowned writer-composer-lyricist Leslie Bricusse, this production is a fresh adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, the classic story of redemption and reflection that will be sure to leave you with a strong dose of the holiday spirit! Perfect for groups and families.
Assisting the director are Laura Simmons (assistant director and choreographer), Meagan Mocca (music director), Connie Weaver (stage manager), Shiloh Johnson (choreographer), Scott Bradford (tech), and Tammy Green (costumer).
Scrooge! is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
Scrooge - Frank Quirk
Bob Cratchit - David LaFleur
Mrs. Cratchit - Tana Johnson
Marley - Allen Pille
Niece - Claire Natsis
Tiny Tim - Persephone T.
Ghost of Christmas Past - Jette K.
Fezziwig - Dave Goodyear
Mrs. Fezziwig - Cindy Jakeway
Very Young Scrooge - Jonah W.
Young Gentleman Scrooge - Jacob D.
Fan - Marie W.
Isabel - Grace J.
Tom Jenkins - Dave Wood
Ghost of Christmas Present - John Rogers, Jr.
Cratchit Kids
Peter - Grant W.
Kathy - Charley S.
Julieann D.
Naomi W.
Helena L.
Urchins
Anna Pille
Sydney Johnson
Deaglan D.
Tabitha N.
Abigail B.
Laura Simmons
Women's Chorus
Nicole Buckhanan
Jessica Lewis
Pennie Hammond
Jodie Wilson
Children
Whittaker L.
Lauren W.
Quartet: Jessie Link, soprano
Sarah Simmons, alto
Andrew Fisher, tenor
Tim McFeeters, bass
Assisting the director are Laura Simmons (assistant director and choreographer), Meagan Mocca (music director), Connie Weaver (stage manager), Shiloh Johnson (choreographer), Scott Bradford (tech), and Tammy Green (costumer).
Scrooge! is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
Scrooge - Frank Quirk
Bob Cratchit - David LaFleur
Mrs. Cratchit - Tana Johnson
Marley - Allen Pille
Niece - Claire Natsis
Tiny Tim - Persephone T.
Ghost of Christmas Past - Jette K.
Fezziwig - Dave Goodyear
Mrs. Fezziwig - Cindy Jakeway
Very Young Scrooge - Jonah W.
Young Gentleman Scrooge - Jacob D.
Fan - Marie W.
Isabel - Grace J.
Tom Jenkins - Dave Wood
Ghost of Christmas Present - John Rogers, Jr.
Cratchit Kids
Peter - Grant W.
Kathy - Charley S.
Julieann D.
Naomi W.
Helena L.
Urchins
Anna Pille
Sydney Johnson
Deaglan D.
Tabitha N.
Abigail B.
Laura Simmons
Women's Chorus
Nicole Buckhanan
Jessica Lewis
Pennie Hammond
Jodie Wilson
Children
Whittaker L.
Lauren W.
Quartet: Jessie Link, soprano
Sarah Simmons, alto
Andrew Fisher, tenor
Tim McFeeters, bass
By Joe Starzyk
Sponsored by: 
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Directed by Christy Sloan & Lloyd Bolick
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Winner of the 2012 Mclaren Comedy Playwriting Award, a 2014 Perry Award and 4 STAR awards!
A young couple, Bill and Susan, meet and have a whirlwind romance. After a brief period of dating they impulsively decide to marry. To ease the shock on the families they tell their parents that they’re engaged. As they travel to Bill’s house so that the families can meet for the first time, they discover they aren’t the only ones with a secret. Once world’s collide we learn of marital separation, financial trouble, Irish revolutionaries, lounge singers, the Phantom of the Opera, Uncle Joey, and lots more. Misunderstandings ensue as everyone tries to figure out everyone else’s secrets. In the end love triumphs over all. Or does it?
Wedding Secrets is presented by special arrangement with the author/playwright Joe Starzyk
Cast/Crew:
Susan Meadows - Betty
Peggy Harrington - Sally
David Goodyear - Robert
Austin Struzynski - Jake
Will Elmore - Bill
Aly Richards - Susan
Scott Bradford - Joey
Renee Wright - Joan
Ivy Zaroff - Samantha
David LaFleur - Dan
Anna Pille - Hooker #1
Caitlin Sampsell - Grace
Danielle Babcock - Hooker #2
Zach Teadt - Millie
Christy Sloan - Director
Lloyd Bolick - Director
Kathryn Kirkdorfer - Asst. Director
Reta Trux - Costumer
Scott Bradford - Tech Director
Aaron Rennhack - Stage Manager
A young couple, Bill and Susan, meet and have a whirlwind romance. After a brief period of dating they impulsively decide to marry. To ease the shock on the families they tell their parents that they’re engaged. As they travel to Bill’s house so that the families can meet for the first time, they discover they aren’t the only ones with a secret. Once world’s collide we learn of marital separation, financial trouble, Irish revolutionaries, lounge singers, the Phantom of the Opera, Uncle Joey, and lots more. Misunderstandings ensue as everyone tries to figure out everyone else’s secrets. In the end love triumphs over all. Or does it?
Wedding Secrets is presented by special arrangement with the author/playwright Joe Starzyk
Cast/Crew:
Susan Meadows - Betty
Peggy Harrington - Sally
David Goodyear - Robert
Austin Struzynski - Jake
Will Elmore - Bill
Aly Richards - Susan
Scott Bradford - Joey
Renee Wright - Joan
Ivy Zaroff - Samantha
David LaFleur - Dan
Anna Pille - Hooker #1
Caitlin Sampsell - Grace
Danielle Babcock - Hooker #2
Zach Teadt - Millie
Christy Sloan - Director
Lloyd Bolick - Director
Kathryn Kirkdorfer - Asst. Director
Reta Trux - Costumer
Scott Bradford - Tech Director
Aaron Rennhack - Stage Manager
A play by Simon Stephens
Based on the novel by Mark Haddon Sponsored by: 
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Directed by Paige Smillie
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Rated PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned – some material may be inappropriate for children under 13
Audience Warning: Strobe use & Fog
Winner of 5 Tony Awards, 6 Drama Desk Awards, 5 Outer Critics Circle Awards, 7 Laurence Olivier Awards, and a Drama League Award!
Based on Mark Haddon’s bestseller of the same name, “Curious Incident” is about a suburban 15-year-old boy, except Christopher is not your typical teenager.
Amateur detective Christopher is under suspicion for the mysterious death of his neighbor’s dog, Wellington. He records each fact in a book he is writing as he attempts to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington. He has an extraordinary brain and is exceptional at math, but he is ill equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road; he detests being touched and distrusts strangers. But Christopher's detective work takes him on a frightening adventure that turns his world upside-down.
Assisting the director are Beth Taylor (assistant director), Dave Goodyear (set), Dan Velez (audio-visual), Matt Davidson (lighting), Susan Plee (costumes), and Peggy Harrington (stage manager). The cast includes Justin Shepard, Caitlin Sampsell, Kraig Kirkdorfer, Meghan Pelkey, Carol Orlaske, Robert Foster, David Womack, Laura Simmons, Sarah Simmons, and Emily Frazier.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service Inc.
Audience Warning: Strobe use & Fog
Winner of 5 Tony Awards, 6 Drama Desk Awards, 5 Outer Critics Circle Awards, 7 Laurence Olivier Awards, and a Drama League Award!
Based on Mark Haddon’s bestseller of the same name, “Curious Incident” is about a suburban 15-year-old boy, except Christopher is not your typical teenager.
Amateur detective Christopher is under suspicion for the mysterious death of his neighbor’s dog, Wellington. He records each fact in a book he is writing as he attempts to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington. He has an extraordinary brain and is exceptional at math, but he is ill equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road; he detests being touched and distrusts strangers. But Christopher's detective work takes him on a frightening adventure that turns his world upside-down.
Assisting the director are Beth Taylor (assistant director), Dave Goodyear (set), Dan Velez (audio-visual), Matt Davidson (lighting), Susan Plee (costumes), and Peggy Harrington (stage manager). The cast includes Justin Shepard, Caitlin Sampsell, Kraig Kirkdorfer, Meghan Pelkey, Carol Orlaske, Robert Foster, David Womack, Laura Simmons, Sarah Simmons, and Emily Frazier.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service Inc.
Book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice
Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa Based on Characters created by Charles Addams |
Directed by Marty and Wendy Golob
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Winner of a Drama Desk Award, Outer Critics Circle Award, a Drama League Award, and a Jeff Award!
The Addams Family features an original story, and it’s every father’s nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family – a man her parents have never met. If that weren’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he has never done before – keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will be different after the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s ‘normal’ boyfriend and his parents. The Addams family will have to face up to the one horrible thing they have managed to avoid for generations: Change.
Assisting the directors are Scott Bradford (tech director), Jana Tahtinen (choreographer), and Julie Smiy (costumes). The cast includes Jim Richards, Juliet Golob, David La Fleur, Janine Golob, John Golob, Ariel Higgins, Josh Bennett, David Goodyear, Caitlin Sampsell, Jacob Holmes, Mike Cooke, John Crumb, Dennis Higdon, Ellen Higdon, Beth La Fleur, Helena L., Allen Pille, John Rogers, Faith Schroeder-Smith, Annibelle C., Caelyn C., Emberly T., Madison C., Riley Cole, and Wendy Tarantino.
The Addams Family is presented by special arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW).
The Addams Family features an original story, and it’s every father’s nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family – a man her parents have never met. If that weren’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he has never done before – keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will be different after the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s ‘normal’ boyfriend and his parents. The Addams family will have to face up to the one horrible thing they have managed to avoid for generations: Change.
Assisting the directors are Scott Bradford (tech director), Jana Tahtinen (choreographer), and Julie Smiy (costumes). The cast includes Jim Richards, Juliet Golob, David La Fleur, Janine Golob, John Golob, Ariel Higgins, Josh Bennett, David Goodyear, Caitlin Sampsell, Jacob Holmes, Mike Cooke, John Crumb, Dennis Higdon, Ellen Higdon, Beth La Fleur, Helena L., Allen Pille, John Rogers, Faith Schroeder-Smith, Annibelle C., Caelyn C., Emberly T., Madison C., Riley Cole, and Wendy Tarantino.
The Addams Family is presented by special arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW).
Additional Shows/2nd Stage
How the Grinch Stole Christmas - a Staged Reading and More!
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Directed by Scott Bradford
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, and treats will make this a memorable family event. |
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La Puerta at the Acorn Theater
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