Productions

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

Macon Little Theatre’s production of “Rumors” opened on February 5 and brought the audience to its feet on all three shows. A talented cast under the direction of Chuck NeSmith displayed its comic timing and breakneck pace to three hungry audiences and left everyone fully satisfied. M. Jared Carson and Betsey Brindger (as Ken and Chris Gorman) open the show setting the table with hints and suppositions about just what is going on at this anniversary dinner party. Adding to the confusion is the arrival of Chris Ikner and Ashley Carson (as Lenny and Clair Ganz) who are suffering the effects of an accident in their new BMW. Compounding the menu of chaos are Billy Bishop and Laura Bechtel (as Ernie and Cookie Cusack) who add to the current rumors and create new comic situations. When the antics of these three couples has the comedy pot boiling, the mixture is further spiced by the arrival of Bryson Holloway and Colby Atkins (as Glenn and Cassie Cooper) who bring their personal bickering to further complicate the plot. Just before this mirthful miasma bubbles over, David Lintz and Eddie Smith (as Officer Welch and Officer Pudney) show up to serve up a solution to the entire smorgasbord of lies, deceit and confusion. “Rumor” is a complete meal. Under the direction of Chef Chuck NeSmith, these ten tasty actors provide a wholesome dose of comedy far exceeding the minimum daily requirement of laughter and fun. The set itself is a centerpiece to enhance any table. Designed and constructed by Chuck NeSmith, John Daniel and Felder Frederick, it could actually be rented out between performances. Leonard Boswell’s light design and Tommy Knight’s light board services highlighted the action and enhanced eye appeal. Richard Jeter provided just the right sound effects at just the right times to suspend all disbelief. Making sure all elements blended for the perfect soufflé of entertainment was stage manager, Danielle Thuen assisted by Elizabeth Warren.

“Rumors”

Written by Neil Simon
Directed by Chuck NeSmith
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February 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Evening performances 8:00 pm
Sunday Matinees 2:30 pm

Neil Simon is America’s best-known living playwright and the author of well know comedies such as “The Odd Couple”, “Barefoot in the Park” and “The Sunshine Boys”. “Rumors” is a fast paced, laugh-a-minute comedy that will keep you guessing to the very end. Several affluent couples gather in the posh suburban residence of a couple for a dinner party celebrating their tenth anniversary. When they arrive, they discover there are no servants, the hostess is missing, and the host – the deputy mayor of New York City – has shot himself through the earlobe. Comic complications arise when, given everyone’s upper class status, they decide they need to do everything possible to conceal the evening’s events from the local police and the media. Don’t miss this fun filled evening and learn the consequences of “rumors”.

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