Retaking the Stage!
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TCP’s 89th year of producing community theatre in Southwest Michigan includes six shows that run September 2021 through June 2022.
TCP’s 2021-2022 Mainstage Season is generously sponsored by: Indiana Michigan Power’s Cook Nuclear Plant, The Herald Palladium, Lake Michigan Chiropractic LLC, Meijer, Timothy’s Restaurant, and TPC Technologies, Inc.
TCP’s 2021-2022 Mainstage Season is generously sponsored by: Indiana Michigan Power’s Cook Nuclear Plant, The Herald Palladium, Lake Michigan Chiropractic LLC, Meijer, Timothy’s Restaurant, and TPC Technologies, Inc.
FUN HOME
September 10 - 26, 2021
September 10 - 26, 2021
Music by Jeanine Tesori
Book & lyrics by Lisa Kron Based on the graphic novel by Alison Bechdel Fun Home is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals, www.concordtheatricals.com.
Photos by Lauren Mow
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Fun Home, the musical drama won 2015 Tony® Awards for Best Musical, Best Score, and Best Book, the New York Drama Critics' Circle Best Musical Award, Obie Award, Lucille Lortel Award, Outer Critics Circle Award, Off-Broadway Alliance Award, and was a Pulitzer Prize for Drama Finalist.
The show features language, sexuality, death, and LGBTQ+ Experience themes and is recommended for ages 13 and up. In 2006, lesbian cartoonist/graphic novelist 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. In the musical, Alison dives 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.
The show is directed by Larry Nielsen who is assisted by Jacob Holmes, Assistant Director; Timothy McFeeters, Music Director; Laura Simmons, Choreographer; Susan Plee, Stage Manager; John Taylor, Set Design; Matt Dolphy Clark, Light & Sound Design; Reta Trux and Barb Stepka, Costumes; Cindy Jakeway, Set Painter; Beth Ward, Hair/Makeup; Peggy Harrington, Prompter; and Angel Stout, Properties and Set Dressing. Cast members are Mariah Rifenberg, Kimmie Staggs, Miranda Stepka, Nathan Neidlinger, Sarah Simmons, Sophia A., Whittaker L., Lauren Tibbitts, and Michael Bond. |
THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE
October 22 - November 7, 2021
October 22 - November 7, 2021
By F. Andrew Leslie
from the novel by Shirley Jackson The Haunting of Hill House is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.
Photos by Lauren Mow
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A chilling and mystifying study in mounting terror in which a small group of psychically receptive people are brought together in Hill House, a brooding, mid-Victorian mansion known as a place of evil and ill will. Led by the learned Dr. Montague, who is conducting research into supernatural phenomena, the visitors have come to probe the secrets of the old house and draw forth the mysterious powers which it is alleged to possess. The Haunting of Hill House explores how fragile psyches can break under the pressure of a house that wants no one to leave.
The show is directed by Julia Farrell Diefenbach who is assisted by Renee Wright, Assistant Director; Peggy Harrington, Stage Manager; Matt Dolphy Clark, Tech Director; Cassandra Hora, Set Design; Reta Trux and Barb Stepka, Costumers; Juliet Golob, Properties and Set Dressing; Bill Bartloff, Set Builder; Cindy Jakeway, Set Painter; Beth Ward, Hair/Makeup; and Tabitha Nelson, Tech Crew. Cast members are Laura Simmons, Avery Saylor, Jim Richards, Joshua Bennett, Beth Fanning, Sarah Simmons, and David Womack. Show Sponsor for The Haunting of Hill House is Silver Beach Pizza. |
ELF THE MUSICAL
December 3 - 19, 2021
December 3 - 19, 2021
Book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin
Music by Matthew Sklar Lyrics by Chad Beguelin Based on the New Line Cinema Film Written by David Berenbaum Elf the Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTISHOWS.com.
Photos by Lauren Mow
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Elf the Musical is a holiday classic about the importance of identity, different meanings of the word family, and the magical charm of the season!
When little orphan Buddy accidentally crawls into Santa’s bag, he is transported to the festive North Pole. With no understanding of his origin story, Buddy lives a blissfully unaware life among his family of elves. This all comes to an end when his disastrous toy making efforts force the admission that he is a human. With a little encouragement from Santa, Buddy heads to New York City on a quest to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Despite some bumps along the way, his enthusiastic cheer encourages his new family (and the whole city) to remember the true spirit of the holiday season... “the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” The show is directed by Sarah Simmons who is assisted by Michael Bond, Assistant Director & Choreographer; Tim McFeeters, Music Director; Matt Dolphy Clark, Tech Director; Dan Williams, Set Design; Reta Trux and Barb Stepka, Costumers; Tammy Green, Laura Simmons, and Sarah Simmons, Properties and Set Dressers; John Taylor, Set Builder; Cindy Jakeway, Set Painter; Lauren Tibbitts, Hair/Makeup; and Aaron Rennhack, Stage Crew. Cast members are Timothy Aranyos, Jacob Holmes, Avery Saylor, Zach Puplis, Jessica Lewis, Isabelle Meyers, Cindy Jakeway, Bill Klein, Brad Ruminer, Johnna Bither, Roberta Marszalec, John Rogers, Jr., Laura Simmons, Rebekah Woodward, Jason Woosley, and Nathan Neidlinger. |
SILENT SKY
March 4 - 20, 2022
By Lauren Gunderson
Silent Sky is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York Photos by Lauren Mow
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Silent Sky is the touching human story behind an important scientific discovery.
With warm-hearted wit and infectious joy, Silent Sky tells the riveting true story of Henrietta Swan Leavitt, a pioneering scientist in an age when women couldn’t even vote. Henrietta and her coworkers at Harvard Observatory in 1893 are human “computers,” and much more than mere data entry clerks. They were the women who measured the stars. As an amateur astronomer, Henrietta is not allowed to touch a telescope, yet she makes significant observations on the universe and influences the work of Edwin Hubble, among others. Over a century later, these ground-breaking discoveries about the universe are still vital today. If you liked the movie Hidden Figures, you wouldn’t want to miss this “luminously beautiful play” that will change how you look at both the heavens and the earth. The show is directed by John Taylor and Paige Smillie who are assisted by Stage Manager Susan Plee, Stage Crew Aaron Rennhack, Lighting Designer Scott Bradford, Paint Designer Cindy Jakeway, Costumers Reta Trux and Barb Stepka, Tech Crew Grant Wilson and Audrey Sekellick, Dramaturge Cassi File, and Prompter Sabra Shelton. Cast members are Kelsey Trux, Melissa Van Omen, Chase Samuelson, Caitlin Sampsell, and Adrienne Glisson. Show Sponsor for Silent Sky is Don-Nee Elizabeth German, Ph.D., PLC, Licensed Psychologist |
ANGEL STREET/GASLIGHT
April 22 - May 8, 2022
April 22 - May 8, 2022
By Patrick Hamilton
Angel Street/Gaslight is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com Photos by Lauren Mow |
A Broadway hit first produced on the West End under the title Gaslight and filmed twice, Angel Street tells the story of the Manninghams, who live on Angel Street in 19th century London, a time when few women had the ability to free themselves of the Mr. Manninghams of the world. As the curtain rises, all appears to be the essence of Victorian tranquility. It is soon apparent, however, that Mr. Manningham is slowly driving his gentle, devoted wife, Bella, to the brink of insanity with an insinuating kindness that masks more sinister motives. The playwright has built and sustained some of the most brilliant, suspenseful sequences in modern theatre. A surprisingly timely play.
The show is directed by Peggy Harrington who is assisted by Assistant Director Joshua Bennett, Student Director Tabitha Nelson, Stage Manager Juliet Golob, Tech Director/Lighting Designer Marty Golob, Set Dresser & Painter Wendy Golob, Sound Designer Julia Farrell Diefenbach, Set Builder Bruce Banghart, Set Designer Laura Gilligan, Costumers Reta Trux and Barbara Stepka, and Properties Jessica Lewis. Cast members are Megan Hamel, Allen Pille, Caitlin Sampsell, Laura Simmons, and Jim Richards. Show Sponsors for Angel Street/Gaslight are Bradford Insurance Agency and Anne Carpenter, PhD., Licensed Psychologist. |
DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID
June 9 - 26, 2022
Music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman & Glenn Slater, book by Doug Wright, based on the beloved Hans Christian Andersen story and the classic animated Disney film produced by Howard Ashman & John Musker and written & directed by John Musker & Ron Clements.
Disney’s The Little Mermaid is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTISHOWS.com.
Photos by Lauren Mow
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June 3, 4, & 5 performances canceled due to COVID-19.
In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, King Triton’s youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above. To do so she bargains with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull, and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea. Ariel’s adventure leads to a showdown between good and evil, where only love can prevail. Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story with irresistible songs, including "Under the Sea," "Kiss the Girl" and "Part of Your World." This fishy fable will capture your heart! The show is directed by Jacob Holmes who is assisted by Assistant Director Anna Pille, Music Director Jen Ammerman, Choreographer Avery Saylor, Stage Manager Wendy Golob, Costumers Reta Trux and Barbara Stepka, Light Designer Scott Bradford, Set Design & Construction Dan Williams, Additional Set Construction Marty Golob, Properties Cassi File & Avery Saylor, Tech Crew Liam Diefenbach, and Set Painter Cindy Jakeway. Cast members are Tana Johnson, Jake Zapor, Kelsey Trux, Marty Golob, Adrienne Glisson, Lucia V., Joshua Bennett, Allen Pille, Jessica Lewis, Cassi File, Joe Daniel, Rebekah Woodward, Franky Paypa, Avery Saylor, Kaley Schmidt, Laura Simmons, Johnna Bither, Zach Puplis, Roberta Marszalec, and Kent Dyer. Show Sponsors for Disney’s The Little Mermaid: Glenn & Kathy Ward Honor Credit Union |