Rockin’ on Broadway

October 9, 2010 & other dates in October

Director: Terry DiMurro

Rockin’ on Broadway is a brief excursion through the history of the “Rock” musical on Broadway; from “Hair” to “Tommy” to “Phantom of the Opera”, “Mama Mia”, “Movin’ Out” and “Jersey Boys”. With Roof Raisin’ songs like; “Pinball Wizard” and “Jesus Christ, Superstar”, to the close doo-wop harmony of “For the Longest Time” and the beautiful melody of ballads like “Memory” and “Music of the Night”, there’s something for everyone in this Singin’, Dancin’, Rockin’ Revue!

by Joe Campanella
December 3-5, 10-12, 2010

Director: Joe Campanella

Synopsis: Molly is a twelve-year-old girl who wants desperately to rekindle her father’s Christmas spirit by buying him the perfect gift – namely, an expensive winter coat. But finding and affording just the right coat isn’t easy, even with the help of her best friends. Then one night, Molly meets an elf named Elliott, a misfit sent by Santa to learn the true meaning of Christmas. By helping Molly, Elliott hopes to help himself. Unfortunately, Elliott is klutzy and careless, and does a better job of getting Molly into trouble than helping her. With a dozen fun characters, another dozen singing extras, and five original songs, The Elf Who Came for Christmas is funny and heartwarming on all age levels.

Scared to Death

Dates in February 2011 TBD

Directed by Terry Smith.  More info to follow. Performances will be scheduled to be no later than February 20, 2011.

By Neil Simon

April 1-3 & 8-10, 2011

Director: Terry DiMurro

Synopsis: Hilarity abounds in this portrait of three couples successively occupying a suite at the Plaza. A suburban couple take the suite while their house is being painted and it turns out to be the one in which they honeymooned years before. This wry tale of marriage in tatters is followed by the exploits of a Hollywood producer who, after three marriages, is looking for fresh fields. He calls a childhood sweetheart, now a suburban housewife, for a little sexual diversion. The last couple is a mother and father fighting about the best way to get their daughter out of the bathroom and down to the ballroom where guests await her. We are looking for candidates to direct one or more of the three acts in this play, and a candidate to be the overall coordinator between directors of the acts.

Make 'em Laugh

June 3-5, 2011

Artistic Director: Joe Campanella

Producer: Lora Buckman

A hilarious collection of short comedy sketches. Details coming this fall.

By L. Frank Baum (RSC version preferred)

July 29-31, Aug 5-7 & 12-14, 2011

Director: Liz Smith

Synopsis: Wizard of Oz chronicles the adventures of a girl named Dorothy in the Land of Oz. Dorothy lives in a farmhouse in Kansas with her Uncle Henry, Aunt Em, and little dog Toto. One day the farmhouse, with Dorothy inside, is caught up in a cyclone and deposited in a field in the Land of the Munchkins in the Land of Oz. The falling house kills the ruler of the Munchkins, the Wicked Witch of the East. The Good Witch of the North comes with the Munchkins to greet Dorothy and gives Dorothy the Shoes that the Wicked Witch of the East had been wearing when she was killed. In order to return to Kansas, the Good Witch of the North tells Dorothy that she will have to go to the "Emerald City" or "City of Emeralds" and ask the Wizard of Oz to help her. A wonderful story of family and homecoming.

Adapted by Orson Welles (preview October 10, 2011 at SterlingFest)

October 21-23, 2011

We are looking for candidates to direct an old-style radio show, complete with sound effects, of War of the Worlds. Originally performed as a Halloween episode of the Mercury Theatre, this production depicts a series of simulated news bulletins, which suggested to listeners that an actual Martian invasion was in progress. Directors should plan for an excerpt of the show to be previewed at SterlingFest on October 10, 2011.

It's a Wonderful Life

December 2-4, 9-11, 2011

**SCRIPT CHANGE - The Playmakers were unable to secure the rights to produce Miracle on 34th Street. We will therefore produce It's a Wonderful Life instead.

Director: Kathy Bleutge

Written by James Rodgers, Based upon the film by Frank Capra and the story by Phillip Stern.

Synopsis: This is the heart-warming story of George Bailey, the Everyman from the small town of Bedford Falls, whose dreams of escape and adventure have been repeatedly squashed by notions of family obligation and civic duty. It is Christmas Eve, and George's guardian angel, Clarence, descends to save him from despair, and to remind him (by showing him what the world would be like had he never been born) that his has been, after all, a wonderful life... This sparkling and magical play has all of your favorite characters: George and Mary, Clarence, Mother Bailey, Uncle Billy, Violet, Bert, Ernie, and of course the Scrooge-like character, Mr. Potter, plus many more. It's a Wonderful Life not only celebrates the Season, it also celebrates the American philosophy of life: that hard work, fair play, and the love and support of family and community will be rewarded. There are roles for 12 men, 10 women, and several boys and girls ages six and up, plus carolers and townspeople.