2019-2020 Mainstage Season
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PREVIOUS 2019-2020 PRODUCTIONS
MAMMA MIA!
September 6 - 29, 2019
Music & Lyrics by Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus
And some songs with Stig Anderson
Book by Catherine Johnson
Directors: Sarah Simmons & Laura Simmons
Musical Comedy
The hilarious story of a young woman's search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. Non-stop laughs and explosive dance numbers combine to make Mamma Mia! a guaranteed smash hit. A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you'll never forget!
Assisting the directors are Musical Director Timothy McFeeters, Assistant Director Kathy McAlhany, Accompanist Zach Hagstrom-Jones, Choreographers Laura Simmons and Kersten Claeys, Stage Manager Teresa Polasek, Costumer Reta Trux, Light Designer Matt “Dolphy” Clark, Set Painter Cindy Jakeway, Stage Crew Members Aaron Rennhack and Juliet Golob, and Set Designer Ed Brunner. The cast includes Fran Michelini, Alyssa Richards, Jodie Wilson, Sarah Simmons, Jim Richards, David La Fleur, John Taylor, Josh Bennett, Hayden Boocock, Zach Teadt, Kersten Claeys, Anna Pille, Allen Pille, Jacob Holmes, Beth Taylor, Gemma Michelini, Laura Simmons, Madison B., Connie Glanzer, Debi Robertson, Jessica Lewis, Miranda Stepka, Bethany M., Abigail Buckhanan, Nicole Buckhanan, Cindy Jakeway, Ariel Higgins, and Marie W.
Show Sponsors: Anne Carpenter PhD., Licensed Psychologist and Timothy's Restaurant
Mamma Mia! is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com
September 6 - 29, 2019
Music & Lyrics by Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus
And some songs with Stig Anderson
Book by Catherine Johnson
Directors: Sarah Simmons & Laura Simmons
Musical Comedy
The hilarious story of a young woman's search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. Non-stop laughs and explosive dance numbers combine to make Mamma Mia! a guaranteed smash hit. A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you'll never forget!
Assisting the directors are Musical Director Timothy McFeeters, Assistant Director Kathy McAlhany, Accompanist Zach Hagstrom-Jones, Choreographers Laura Simmons and Kersten Claeys, Stage Manager Teresa Polasek, Costumer Reta Trux, Light Designer Matt “Dolphy” Clark, Set Painter Cindy Jakeway, Stage Crew Members Aaron Rennhack and Juliet Golob, and Set Designer Ed Brunner. The cast includes Fran Michelini, Alyssa Richards, Jodie Wilson, Sarah Simmons, Jim Richards, David La Fleur, John Taylor, Josh Bennett, Hayden Boocock, Zach Teadt, Kersten Claeys, Anna Pille, Allen Pille, Jacob Holmes, Beth Taylor, Gemma Michelini, Laura Simmons, Madison B., Connie Glanzer, Debi Robertson, Jessica Lewis, Miranda Stepka, Bethany M., Abigail Buckhanan, Nicole Buckhanan, Cindy Jakeway, Ariel Higgins, and Marie W.
Show Sponsors: Anne Carpenter PhD., Licensed Psychologist and Timothy's Restaurant
Mamma Mia! is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com
Photography by Lauren Mow
MARJORIE PRIME
October 25 – November 10, 2019
By Jordan Harrison
Director: Peggy Harrington
Drama/Sci-Fi
2015 Pulitzer Prize Finalist for Drama
It’s the age of artificial intelligence, and 85-year-old Marjorie — a jumble of disparate, fading memories — has a handsome new companion who’s programmed to feed the story of her life back to her. What would we remember, and what would we forget, if given the chance? In this richly spare, wondrous new play, Jordan Harrison explores the mysteries of human identity and the limits — if any — of what technology can replace.
"Memory is an essential element of life – crucial to thought, feeling, progress, identity. But it also comes into play with particular power and meaning after someone who has been loved dies. And it is this tension between life and death – with memory functioning as connective tissue – that animates Jordan Harrison’s subtly shattering play, Marjorie Prime." - Chicago Sun-Times
The show is directed by Peggy Harrington. Assisting the director are Assistant Director Joann Schma McMahon, Stage Manager Aaron Rennhack, Set Design Cassandra Hora, Set Construction Bruce Banghart, Tech/Lighting Design Matt "Dolphy" Clark, Properties Kathryn Kirkdorfer, Costumer Reta Trux, Lights/Sound Ariel Higgins, and Stage Crew Tabitha Nelson. The cast includes Susan Meadows, Michael Bond, Lizbeth Benjamin, and Kraig Kirkdorfer.
Show Sponsor: Don-Nee E. German, Ph.D., PLC, Licensed Psychologist
Marjorie Prime is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
October 25 – November 10, 2019
By Jordan Harrison
Director: Peggy Harrington
Drama/Sci-Fi
2015 Pulitzer Prize Finalist for Drama
It’s the age of artificial intelligence, and 85-year-old Marjorie — a jumble of disparate, fading memories — has a handsome new companion who’s programmed to feed the story of her life back to her. What would we remember, and what would we forget, if given the chance? In this richly spare, wondrous new play, Jordan Harrison explores the mysteries of human identity and the limits — if any — of what technology can replace.
"Memory is an essential element of life – crucial to thought, feeling, progress, identity. But it also comes into play with particular power and meaning after someone who has been loved dies. And it is this tension between life and death – with memory functioning as connective tissue – that animates Jordan Harrison’s subtly shattering play, Marjorie Prime." - Chicago Sun-Times
The show is directed by Peggy Harrington. Assisting the director are Assistant Director Joann Schma McMahon, Stage Manager Aaron Rennhack, Set Design Cassandra Hora, Set Construction Bruce Banghart, Tech/Lighting Design Matt "Dolphy" Clark, Properties Kathryn Kirkdorfer, Costumer Reta Trux, Lights/Sound Ariel Higgins, and Stage Crew Tabitha Nelson. The cast includes Susan Meadows, Michael Bond, Lizbeth Benjamin, and Kraig Kirkdorfer.
Show Sponsor: Don-Nee E. German, Ph.D., PLC, Licensed Psychologist
Marjorie Prime is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
Photography by Lauren Mow
KRIS KRINGLE THE MUSICAL
December 6 – 15, 2019
Book written by Maria Ciampi
Music & Lyrics by Tim Janis & Angelo Natalie, etc.
Director: Faith Schroeder-Smith
Holiday Musical
This captivating new holiday musical reveals the untold story of young Kris Kringle. Discover what happens when an evil toy company CEO crosses paths with a starry-eyed, jobless toymaker. From the top of the world in the North Pole, Kris Kringle teams up with Santa and Mrs. Claus, the beautiful Evelyn Noel, a band of hilarious Apprentices and Elves, and magical Toys to remind us what Christmas is really all about: hope, family, and forgiveness.
Kris Kringle: Allen Pille
Evelyn Noel: Gemma Michelini
Santa: Mike Neuenschwander
Mrs. Claus: Fran Michelini
Grandma Kringle: Renee Wright
Roy G Reedy: John Rogers
Ms. Horn: Jodie Wilson
Elmer: Zach Puplis
Sky: Tabitha Nelson
Tinselle: Emery A.
Garland: Sydney Johnson
Young Kris: Grant W.
Henri: Robert Foster
Henri’s Wife: Beth La Fleur
Mr. Scratchingsworth: Christopher Hamlett
Mrs. Martinez: Jessica Lewis
Little Girl: Naomi W.
ENSEMBLE: Robert Foster, Christopher Hamlett, Carol E. Orlaske
ELF CHILDREN: Julieann D., Deaglan D., Grant W., Madison C.
TOYS: Marie W., Jonah W., Helena L., Caelyn C., Emma S., Whittaker L., Naomi W.
ADDITIONAL TOY VOICES: Robert Foster, Josie Dejong, Tabitha Nelson, and Ensemble
APPRENTICES: Madison C., Robert Foster, Josie Dejong
Production Team:
Faith Schroeder-Smith Director
Bill Klein Assistant Director
Debi Robertson Stage Manager
Dave Goodyear Lights
Candace Onweller Music Director
Juliet Golob Choreographer
Reta Trux & Barb Stepka Co-Costumes
Abigail Buckhanan Costume Assistant
Tabitha Nelson Props
Candace Myers Set Designer
Show Sponsor: Thrivent Financial
Presented by special arrangement with Angel Polar Bear, LLC.
December 6 – 15, 2019
Book written by Maria Ciampi
Music & Lyrics by Tim Janis & Angelo Natalie, etc.
Director: Faith Schroeder-Smith
Holiday Musical
This captivating new holiday musical reveals the untold story of young Kris Kringle. Discover what happens when an evil toy company CEO crosses paths with a starry-eyed, jobless toymaker. From the top of the world in the North Pole, Kris Kringle teams up with Santa and Mrs. Claus, the beautiful Evelyn Noel, a band of hilarious Apprentices and Elves, and magical Toys to remind us what Christmas is really all about: hope, family, and forgiveness.
Kris Kringle: Allen Pille
Evelyn Noel: Gemma Michelini
Santa: Mike Neuenschwander
Mrs. Claus: Fran Michelini
Grandma Kringle: Renee Wright
Roy G Reedy: John Rogers
Ms. Horn: Jodie Wilson
Elmer: Zach Puplis
Sky: Tabitha Nelson
Tinselle: Emery A.
Garland: Sydney Johnson
Young Kris: Grant W.
Henri: Robert Foster
Henri’s Wife: Beth La Fleur
Mr. Scratchingsworth: Christopher Hamlett
Mrs. Martinez: Jessica Lewis
Little Girl: Naomi W.
ENSEMBLE: Robert Foster, Christopher Hamlett, Carol E. Orlaske
ELF CHILDREN: Julieann D., Deaglan D., Grant W., Madison C.
TOYS: Marie W., Jonah W., Helena L., Caelyn C., Emma S., Whittaker L., Naomi W.
ADDITIONAL TOY VOICES: Robert Foster, Josie Dejong, Tabitha Nelson, and Ensemble
APPRENTICES: Madison C., Robert Foster, Josie Dejong
Production Team:
Faith Schroeder-Smith Director
Bill Klein Assistant Director
Debi Robertson Stage Manager
Dave Goodyear Lights
Candace Onweller Music Director
Juliet Golob Choreographer
Reta Trux & Barb Stepka Co-Costumes
Abigail Buckhanan Costume Assistant
Tabitha Nelson Props
Candace Myers Set Designer
Show Sponsor: Thrivent Financial
Presented by special arrangement with Angel Polar Bear, LLC.
Photography by Lauren Mow
THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY
January 31 – February 16, 2020
By Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, Jamie Wooten
Director: Kelly Carlin
Comedy
In this delightful, laugh-a-minute comedy, four unique Southern women, all needing to escape the sameness of their day-to-day routines, are drawn together by Fate—and an impromptu happy hour—and decide it’s high time to reclaim the enthusiasm for life they’ve lost through the years. Over the course of six months, filled with laughter, hilarious misadventures, and the occasional liquid refreshment, these women successfully bond and find the confidence to jumpstart their new lives. Together, they discover lasting friendships and a renewed determination to live in the moment—and most importantly, realize it’s never too late to make new old friends. So raise your glass to these strong Southern women and their fierce embrace of life and say “Cheers!” to this joyful and surprisingly touching comedy!
Dot - Susan Meadows
Marlafaye - Peggy Harrington
Randa - Kristen Wielenga
Jinx - Adrienne Holt Glisson
Grandmother - Candace Onweller
Director Kelly Carlin
Assistant Director Renee Wright
Set Design Cassandra Hora
Lighting Design Matt Dolphy Clark
Costumer Tammy Fisher Green
Lead Set Builder Bruce Banghart
The Savannah Sipping Society is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
January 31 – February 16, 2020
By Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, Jamie Wooten
Director: Kelly Carlin
Comedy
In this delightful, laugh-a-minute comedy, four unique Southern women, all needing to escape the sameness of their day-to-day routines, are drawn together by Fate—and an impromptu happy hour—and decide it’s high time to reclaim the enthusiasm for life they’ve lost through the years. Over the course of six months, filled with laughter, hilarious misadventures, and the occasional liquid refreshment, these women successfully bond and find the confidence to jumpstart their new lives. Together, they discover lasting friendships and a renewed determination to live in the moment—and most importantly, realize it’s never too late to make new old friends. So raise your glass to these strong Southern women and their fierce embrace of life and say “Cheers!” to this joyful and surprisingly touching comedy!
Dot - Susan Meadows
Marlafaye - Peggy Harrington
Randa - Kristen Wielenga
Jinx - Adrienne Holt Glisson
Grandmother - Candace Onweller
Director Kelly Carlin
Assistant Director Renee Wright
Set Design Cassandra Hora
Lighting Design Matt Dolphy Clark
Costumer Tammy Fisher Green
Lead Set Builder Bruce Banghart
The Savannah Sipping Society is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
Photography by Lauren Mow
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THE WOMEN OF LOCKERBIE
CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19 By Deborah Brevoort Poetic Drama Adult themes & language Kennedy Center Fund for New American Plays Award Winner Silver Medal Onassis International Playwriting Competition |
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The Women of Lockerbie transports the audience to the hills of Scotland seven years after Pan Am Flight 103 was destroyed in 1988 by a terrorist bomb and crashed into the small village, killing all 243 passengers, 16 crew members, and 11 individuals on the ground. It tells the plight of a mother from New Jersey traveling to Scotland to find her son’s remains. She meets the women of Lockerbie, who are fighting the U.S. government to obtain the clothing of the victims found in the plane’s wreckage. Determined to convert an act of hatred into an act of love, the women want to wash the clothes of the dead and return them to the victims' families. Inspired by a true story, the characters and situations in the play are fictional. Written in the structure of a Greek tragedy, the play is a poetic drama about the triumph of love over hate.
Cast:
Madeline Livingston - Lizbeth Benjamin
Bill Livingston - Steve Prouty
Olive Allison - Jodie Wilson
Hattie - Sherry Douglass
George Jones - Jacob Holmes
Women - Christine Aranyos and Cassi File
Production Team:
Kraig Kirkdorfer - Director
Donna Metz - Assistant Director
Teresa Polasek - Stage Manager
John Taylor - Set Design
Matt Dolphy Clark - Light Design
Ariel Hromek - Costume and Tech Booth
Cindy Jakeway - Set Painter
Kathryn Kirkdorfer - Properties
Show Sponsor: Stevensville Family Dentistry and Rolfe Jenkins
Presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
Cast:
Madeline Livingston - Lizbeth Benjamin
Bill Livingston - Steve Prouty
Olive Allison - Jodie Wilson
Hattie - Sherry Douglass
George Jones - Jacob Holmes
Women - Christine Aranyos and Cassi File
Production Team:
Kraig Kirkdorfer - Director
Donna Metz - Assistant Director
Teresa Polasek - Stage Manager
John Taylor - Set Design
Matt Dolphy Clark - Light Design
Ariel Hromek - Costume and Tech Booth
Cindy Jakeway - Set Painter
Kathryn Kirkdorfer - Properties
Show Sponsor: Stevensville Family Dentistry and Rolfe Jenkins
Presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
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FUN HOME
June 5 – 28, 2020 CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19 Music by Jeanine Tesori Book & Lyrics by Lisa Kron Based on the Graphic Novel by Alison Bechdel Director: Larry Nielsen Musical Drama While the show image may imply a comedy or a children’s tale, it is not. Themes: Truth, love, strength, courage; the strength and courage to live your truth. Features: Language, sexuality and LGBTQ+ themes. Winner Best Musical 2015 Tony® Awards Winner Best Score 2015 Tony® Awards Winner Best Book of a Musical (Lisa Kron) 2015 Tony® Awards Winner Best Musical - New York Drama Critics' Circle Award, Obie Award, Lucille Lortel Award, Outer Critics Circle Award, Off-Broadway Alliance Award Finalist Pulitzer Prize for Drama In 2006, lesbian cartoonist Alison Bechdel published Fun Home, a graphic memoir tracing her relationship to her closeted gay father, who committed suicide shortly after Bechdel, herself, came out as a lesbian to her parents. The book was both a critical and commercial success, spent two weeks on the New York Times Bestseller list and garnered numerous award nominations, including the National Book Critics Circle Award. When her father died unexpectedly, Alison dove deep into her past to tell the story of the volatile, brilliant, one-of-a-kind man whose temperament and secrets defined her family and her life. Moving between past and present, Alison relives her unique childhood playing at the family’s Bechdel Funeral Home, her growing understanding of her own sexuality, and the looming, unanswerable questions about her father’s hidden desires. Fun Home is a refreshingly honest, wholly original musical about seeing your parents through grown-up eyes. "A rare beauty, extraordinary and heart-gripping." - Ben Brantley, The New York Times Cast: Adult Alison, Mariah Rifenberg Medium Alison, Kimmie Staggs Small Alison, Miranda Stepka Bruce Bechdel, Nathan Neidlinger Helen Bechdel, Sarah Simmons Christian Bechdel, Nora B. John Bechdel, Violet G. Joan, Ariel-Ash Hromek Roy/Mark/Pete, Bobby Jeremy, Michael Bond The Susan Deys, Kimmie Staggs & Ariel-Ash Hromek Production Team: Assistant Director, Jacob Holmes Music Director, Timothy McFeeters Choreographer, Laura Simmons Set Design, John Taylor Lights & Sound Design, John Rogers Sr. Rehearsal Accompanist, Zach Hagstrom-Jones Costumes, Teresa Polasek, Barb Stepka, Reta Trux Set Painter, Cindy Jakeway Hair/Makeup, Beth Ward Fun Home is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. |
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2nd STAGE EVENTS
HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm
Saturday at 2 pm
The Twin City Players announces four very special staged readings of How the Grinch Stole Christmas! This lively, dramatic staged reading will delight children and adults alike when the Grinch and some special Whos come to visit.
Grinch 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 cookies will make this a memorable family event.
Directed by Scott Bradford
General Admission
No Flex Passes for this 2nd Stage Event. Every person attending must reserve a seat/purchase a ticket.
Saturday at 2 pm
The Twin City Players announces four very special staged readings of How the Grinch Stole Christmas! This lively, dramatic staged reading will delight children and adults alike when the Grinch and some special Whos come to visit.
Grinch 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 cookies will make this a memorable family event.
Directed by Scott Bradford
General Admission
No Flex Passes for this 2nd Stage Event. Every person attending must reserve a seat/purchase a ticket.