2022-2023 MainStage Season Brochure/Flex Pass Order Form
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2022-2023 MainStage Season of Comedy!
90 Years of Community Theatre in Southwest Michigan!
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SEASON REVEAL VIDEO |
THE PSYCHIC
October 21 - November 6, 2022
October 21 - November 6, 2022
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By Sam Bobrick
The Psychic is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
Show Sponsors: Roger's Foodland Glenn & Kathy Ward |
Winner of Best Play, 2011 Mystery Writers of America Edgar Allen Poe Awards. The Psychic follows the chaotic life of Adam Webster, a down-on-his-luck writer, who puts a “Psychic Readings” sign in his apartment window, in a desperate attempt to make the rent. The sign soon draws the interest of the lovely and conflicted Laura, her shady husband, Roy, Roy's mistress, a gangster named Johnny Bubbles, and ace Detective Norris Coslow. In the surprising twists that follow, Adam is entangled in a hilarious murder mystery that you won't want to miss!
The show is directed by Renee Wright who is assisted by Assistant Director Jodie Wilson, Tech Director Tabitha Nelson, Stage Manager Caitlin Sampsell, Costumer Tamela Green, Set Designer John Taylor, Properties Rachel Thursby, Hair/Makeup Beth Ward, Set Painter Cindy Jakeway, Set Builders Aaron Rennhack and Braeden Wilson, and Prompter Cassi File. Cast Members: Chase Samuelson, Abigail Taylor, Steve Hamel, Danielle Babcock, Mason McCray, Josh Weber, Beth Ward, and Lloyd Bolick. |
MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY
December 2 - 18, 2022
December 2 - 18, 2022
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By Lauren Gunderson & Margot Melcon
Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. www.dramatists.com.
Show Sponsors: Silver Beach Pizza Don-Nee Elizabeth German, Ph.D., LLC, Licensed Psychologist |
Spend the holiday season with your favorite Pride and Prejudice characters as they gather at Pemberley, the stately home of Mr. and Mrs. Darcy. This clever sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice is set two years after the novel ends. The beloved Bennet sisters and their spouses are gathered for Christmas when bookish middle sister Mary unexpectedly encounters shy Arthur de Bourgh. In him, she finds a kindred spirit and intellectual equal. But, since Arthur is a “single man in possession of a good fortune,” she’s hardly his only suitor. Mary must learn to be the heroine of her own story in this charming holiday romance. Told with exceptional modern wit and dazzling period style, this romantic comedy will delight Austen aficionados and newcomers alike.
Director, Sarah Simmons Assistant Director, Nathan Neidlinger Stage Manager, John Golob Costumes, Barb Stepka and Reta Trux Light Design, Matt "Dolphy" Clark Set Artistic Painter, Cindy Jakeway Tech Crew, Liam Diefenbach |
THE OUTSIDER
March 3 - 19, 2023
March 3 - 19, 2023
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By Paul Slade Smith
The Outsider is produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. www.playscripts.com
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Ned Newley doesn't even want to be governor. He's terrified of public speaking; his poll numbers are impressively bad. To his ever-supportive Chief of Staff, Ned seems destined to fail. But political consultant Arthur Vance sees things differently: Ned might be the worst candidate to ever run for office. Unless the public is looking for... the worst candidate to ever run for office. A timely and hilarious comedy that skewers politics and celebrates democracy.
Director: Lloyd Bolick |
VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE
April 21 - May 7, 2023
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By Christopher Durang
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. www.dramatists.com.
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In this utterly hilarious and occasionally touching comedy, Vanya and his adopted sister, Sonia, live a quiet life in the Bucks County, Pennsylvania farmhouse, where they grew up and took care of their ailing parents, while their sister Masha travels the world as a movie star. Just as their soothsayer/cleaning woman issues a warning about terrible events in their future, Masha returns for an unannounced visit with her 20-something boy toy Spike in tow. And so begins this unforgettable family reunion filled with rivalry and regret. Winner of the 2013 Tony Award for Best Play, Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding New Play, NY Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Play, and Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play.
Director: Larry Nielsen |
FIRST DATE
June 2 - 25, 2023
June 2 - 25, 2023
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Book by Austin Winsberg, Music and Lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner
First Date is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com. |
When tightly wound Aaron is set up with cool girl Casey, a quick drink turns into a hilarious dinner served with sides of Google background checks, fake emergency phone calls, a slew of bad boy and uptown girl exes, and some seriously saucy chemistry. Can this mismatched pair turn what could be a dating disaster into something special before the check arrives, or end up at another table for one?
Director: Jacob Holmes |
MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT
September 9 - 25, 2022
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Photographs by Lauren Mow
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Book & Lyrics by Eric Idle, Music by John Du Prez and Eric Idle. A new musical lovingly ripped off from the motion picture Monty Python and the Holy Grail. From the original screenplay by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin
Monty Python’s Spamalot is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide, 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036. www.theatricalrights.com.
Show Sponsors: Glenn & Kathy Ward Ravitron |
Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Monty Python’s Spamalot retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, and features a bevy of beautiful show girls, not to mention cows, killer rabbits, and French people. Did we mention the bevy of beautiful showgirls? Winner of three Tony® Awards, including Best Musical, the outrageous, uproarious, and gloriously entertaining story of King Arthur and the Lady of the Lake will delight audiences as they search for the Holy Grail and “always look on the bright side of life.”
The show is directed by Scott Bradford who is assisted by Assistant Director Cassidy Vlietstra, Student Director Elise Bradford, Music Director Tim McFeeters, Tech Director Marty Golob, Choreographer Belle Schmidt, Stage Manager Wendy Golob, Costumers Reta Trux and Barbara Stepka, and Properties Eni Buckhanan. Cast members are Christian Hurdle, Juliet Golob, Nathan Neidlinger, John Golob, Will Flaherty, Jacob Holmes, Jim Richards, Kelsey Trux, Alexandra Newman, Kaley Schmidt, Laura Gomez, Jessica Lewis, Jana Tahtinen, Allen Pille, Matt “Dolphy” Clark, John Rogers, Joe Daniel, Wayne Buckhanan, Marty Golob, Beth DeCoursey, Andrew Glisson, Ash, Mel Weber, Tom Gess, Zach Puplis, and Liam Diefenbach. Saturday matinees are available for Monty Python's Spamalot |