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Rehearsals have been underway for “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” for several weeks as the cast learns lines, blocking and songs for this unique musical mystery. The cast has to learn eight different solutions to the crime as each night the audience chooses the murderer by vote. This interaction between audience and actors creates a unique relationship and energy that stretches the limits of live theatre. Make your plans to see this music hall mystery. Let the cast of the “Music Hall Royale” mystify, delight and engage you in this energetic whodunnit. Performance dates are May 14 – 23 and reservations can be made starting May 10 between 1 – 6 PM.
CAST
William Cartwright – Robert Rosengart
John Jasper – Rob O’Quinn
Edwin Drood – Rachel Giannattasio
Rosa Bud – LeAnne Nicholson
Helena Landless – Colby Atkins
Neville Landless – Stuart Spears
Rev. Crisparkle – Andrew Strickland
Princess Puffer – Janet Carter
Durdles – John T. Jones
Deputy – Conner Tolbert
Bazzard – Chris Abbott
James Throttle – Chuck Clark
Wendy – Elizabeth Warren
Flo – Louise Warren
Beatrice – Bailey Vincent
Sarah – Casey Wanna
Mr. Alan Eliot – Andre Asbury
Horace/Citizen – Jim Greenhouse

Our Next Production:

“The Mystery of Edwin Drood”

Music & Lyrics by Rupert Holmes

Directed by Sylvia Haynie and Laura Voss

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May 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Box Office Opens May 6th and 7th for Members and May 10th for Non-members

Evening performances 8:00 pm
Sunday Matinees 2:30 pm

Inspired by Charles Dickens’ incomplete novel, Rupert Holmes’ spirited musical extravaganza stops the action midway through Act II (where Dickens had died) to invite the audience to vote on the outcome. Who DID kill Edwin Drood? We are proud to present this hilarious, chaotic entertainment, filled with melodrama, high spirits and rousing music hall melodies.

“Rupert Holmes’ achievement in his musical adaptation of Dickens’ ‘The Mystery of Edwin Drood’ is a little short of astonishing …”
An LA TIMES CRITIC’S CHOICE!

$18 Adults
$15 Seniors (60+)
$10 Students (Up to 23 w/ID)
Box Office Hours: 1 – 6 PM
477-3342 or 471-PLAY

“Mornings at Seven”

Directed by Robin Ervin

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March 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
Box Office Opens March 15
Evening performances 8:00 pm
Sunday Matinees 2:30 pm

Two houses, whose backyards adjoin, set the scene for this buoyant and charming comedy where we meet four sisters in a small Midwestern town in 1938, their husbands, and offspring. This American “chestnut” about hope, lost dreams, love, and families, is a heart-warming, funny, and emotionally satisfying play. Recently revived on Broadway to stunning success, we are happy to bring this marvelously life affirming play to our stage.

$18 Adults
$15 Seniors (60+)
$10 Students (Up to 23 w/ID)
Box Office Hours: 1 – 6 PM
477-3342 or 471-PLAY

“An absolute charmer…. will make you smile, and laugh out loud.” —NY Daily News

Cast:

Theodore Swanson……………..Tony Zelonis

Cora Swanson……………….… Paige Henson

Aaronetta Gibbs…………………Clyde Austin

Ida Bolton……….………..……..Becky Yeatman

Carl Bolton………………………John T. Jones

Homer Bolton………..……..…..Richard Jeter

Myrtle Brown……………………Elizabeth Warren

Esther Crampto……………..…..Lee Kingery-Clark

David Crampton………..……….Ken Clark