Applause - September 2022

“There is nothing that compares to an SEPTEMBER 2022
unexpected round of applause…” ISSUE 2

Francis Wilson Playhouse
FOLLIES

September 1 - 18, 2022

The Ghostlight Young Company
URINETOWN

September 9 - 18, 2022

West Coast Players
ROSES IN DECEMBER
September 16 - 18, 2022

S*A*G*E*S*
DENYING GRAVITY
September 17 & 24, 2022

Tarpon Arts
BAYOU RADIO THEATRE 2022

September 16 - 25, 2022

Francis Wilson Playhouse
UNSUNG SONDHEIM CONCERT

October 8, 2022 - 2PM & 8PM

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Dunedin Showcase Theater (DST) Venue Actor Studio (VAS)
c/o Mike Cote 5124 9th Avenue N
1920 Pinehurst Road St. Petersburg, FL 33710
Dunedin, FL 34698 727-822-6194
727-417-0035 [email protected]
West Coast Players (WCP)
[email protected] 21905 US 19 North
Clearwater, FL 33765
Eight O’Clock Theatre (EOT) 727-437-2363
P. O. Box 297 wcplayers.org
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
727-587-6751
[email protected]

Francis Wilson Playhouse (FWP) SAGES Theater (SAGES)
302 Seminole Street c/o Linda Goldman
Clearwater, FL 33755 727-536-7076
727-446-1360 [email protected]
franciswilsonplayhouse.org Tarpon Springs Performing
The Ghostlight Young Company (GYC}
c/o Rachel Fennell Arts (TA)
3010 51st Street South 324 Pine Street
Gulfport, FL 33707 Cultural Center
(978) 930-3804 101 S. Pinellas Avenue
www.ghostlightyc.org Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Gulfport Community Players (GCP) 727-942-6605
1619 49th Street S tarponarts.org
Gulfport, FL 33707
gulfportcommunityplayers.org

St. Petersburg City Theatre
(SPCT)
4025 31st Street South
St. Petersburg, FL 33712
727-866-2059
spcitytheatre.org

AUDITIONS THEATRE: WEST COAST PLAYERS
AUDITION DATES & LOCATION: 7:00 PM on Sunday,
September 11th and Monday, September 12th
PLAY/MUSICAL: I OUGHT TO BE IN PICTURES
by Neil Simon
PRODUCTION DATES:
October 21 - November 6, 2022
DIRECTOR: Domenic Bisesti
MORE INFO: Looking for 2 female identifying performers
and one male identifying performer to delve into the
dysfunction, heart and wit, typical of Simon’s work. Cold
readings from the script, monologues not required.

Libby: A cocky yet insecure 19 year old, hungry for and
fearful of physical affection. Not hobbled by her fears or
shortcomings, she crosses the country to meet the father
she never knew. Quick-witted and clever with a
comeback.

Herb: 45-55. Libby’s father, insecure, floundering in
both his professional and personal lives. Verbally witty,
emotionally suppressed.

Steffy: An attractive woman, 40 years old, a Hollywood
makeup artist. Tries to nurture Herb’s affection for her.
Has a wise “outside” eye of the situation.

AUDITIONS THEATRE: TARPON ARTS
AUDITION DATES & LOCATION: Sunday, October 2nd
from 6PM - 8PM & Monday, October 3rd 6:45PM - 8:15PM
PLAY/MUSICAL: SHAKESPEARE IN THE DARK II

PRODUCTION DATES:
February 18th, and February 19th at 2pm and 7pm
DIRECTOR: Graham Jones
Actors of all experience levels, ages 21 and older, are
welcome. Do not let a lack of Shakespeare an knowledge
deter you from this unique opportunity. Auditioners will
read from short, simple scenes. The four performances
will be at the historic Cultural Center on Pinellas Avenue,
Tarpon Springs on February 18th, and February 19th at
2pm and 7pm. All roles are unpaid, actors are
responsible for their own transportation, rehearsal
scheduling will be flexible (via Zoom and in-person). For
additional information orquestions, please email Director,
Dee O’Brien: [email protected]

Shakespeare in the Dark II, bite-sized Shakespeare for
all, is comprised of shortened scenes and soliloquies
woven together by an original narration conceived and
written by Dee O’Brien and performed by Graham Jones
as William Shakespeare and Elizabeth Bell as his
daughter, Judith Shakespeare.
Scenes and speeches from King Lear, Measure for
Measure, Romeo and Juliet, The Merry Wives of Windsor,
and A Midsummer Night’s Dream are at the heart of this
one hour and fifteen-minute production.

AUDITIONS THEATRE: GULFPORT COMMUNITY PLAYERS
AUDITION DATES & LOCATION: Tuesday, September 6
and Wednesday, September 7, 7PM, at the Players’ Back
Door Theater, 1619 49th Street S, Gulfport, FL.
PLAY/MUSICAL: BETTER LATE
DIRECTOR: Victor Carr
PRODUCTION DATES:
NOVEMBER 10 - 20, 2022

MORE INFO: Vic Carr will be looking to cast 1 female,
and 3 males. Arrive a few minutes early to complete an
audition form or visit
www.gulfportcommunityplayers.org to complete a
printable online form. Auditions will consist of cold
readings from the script.
Summary: As BETTER LATE opens, composer Lee
Baer is forced by his wife, Nora, to take in her ex-
husband, Julian, after a recent stroke. Tension builds
between the two as Julian makes it more and more
difficult for Lee to get any songs written.
All the while family and relationship dynamics are test-
ed when Julian and Nora's son, Billy, reveals that he is
going through a divorce of his own. How long will
Julian stay and how long will it take until Lee cracks?
This biting December-December-December romance is
a not-to-be-missed romantic comedy.
Performances will be November 10-20 at the Catherine
Hickman Theater.

AUDITIONS THEATRE: FRANCIS WILSON PLAYHOUSE
PLAY/MUSICAL: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
AUDITION DATES & LOCATION: Sunday, Sept. 11th and
Monday, Sept. 12th at 7PM, Francis Wilson Playhouse, 302
Seminole Street, Clearwater, FL

MORE INFO: All roles available. Please bring sheet music,
sing from the score or a Bluetooth accessible track. Show
dates Dec 1st to 18th, 2022.
CHARACTERS:
QUEEN AGGRAVAIN: Very protective of her only son,
Dauntless. She is a strong character that takes the stage
with her presence. She is overbearing, lively,
domineering, but should be played comically. Adult
Female (Age 40-60s) strong singer. Alto
PRINCESS WINNIFRED the Woebegone. She is not the
“classical” princess in any sense of the word. She can
swim moats, lift weights and she prefers the swamps of
home to a fancy castle. She is energetic, adventurous,
independent and optimistic. Adult Female (Age 20s -
flexible) Mezzo/Soprano
PRINCE DAUNTLESS: Still a “mama’s boy”, but it is
evident that he is ready to move on. He is child-like,
naïve, with a likeable sense of innocence. He adores
Winnifred and is in awe of her every step. Male (Age 20+ -
flexible) Baritone
LADY LARKEN - A classic beauty. She is graceful,
charming, and in love with Sir Harry. She is very eager for
Dauntless to marry so she can wed Harry before her little
bundle arrives. She is eager to please and would never
cause embarrassment to her love, Sir Harry. (Age 20s –
flexible) Strong singer, Soprano (sings the romantic
ballads)

AUDITIONS ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Auditions (cont’d

SIR HARRY: He is a handsome and masculine knight,
but quite pompous - a bit of a “stuffed shirt”. He
fancies that he may one day become the Prime
Minister, if he can find a Princess to marry Dauntless,
so he can wed Lady Larkin. He is chivalrous, brave,
determined but a bit taken with himself. Think Dudley
Do-Right. Adult male (Age 20s - 30s) Strong singer.
Tenor
MINSTREL: Functions as the narrator and has a direct
link to the audience and is attractive and “wordily”.
Has an air of confidence and enjoys telling the real
story to the audience. He is likeable and cunning
when he need be. Works at foiling the Queen’s plans.
Strong singer. Tenor
JESTER: Must be flexible, agile and full of energy.
Has a hidden passion for show business and the
“good old days.” His loyalty lies with his friends, the
King and the Minstrel. Strong singer. Tenor. Dancer
and special talents (juggling, gymnast) a bonus.
WIZARD: The Queen’s Loyal Confidante. He is
magical and mysterious and is able to do several
magic tricks. He possesses a sense of showmanship.
Kind of a buffoon, though. Primarily a speaking role.
KING SEXTIMUS, THE SILENT: He is mute, due to a
curse, but you always know what he is thinking. He is
expressive, mischievous and playful. Mature adult
male. Primarily a mimed role - strong facial and
physical comedy.
LARGE ENSEMBLE: Group of dynamic, energetic
characters to help carry the show. They are the
knights and ladies of the Court. Lots of singing,
dancing, and comedy. All ages welcome.

AUDITIONS THEATRE: ST. PETE CITY THEATRE
AUDITION DATES & LOCATION: Sunday, September
18, 2022, at 3:00 pm for Children and Teens; 6:30 pm for
Adults

PLAY/MUSICAL: A CHRISTMAS CAROL
PRODUCTION DATES: December 9 – 18, Fridays and
Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Sundays at 2:00 pm with
Possible Additions - Thursday, December 8 and
Thursday, December 15, 2022
REHEARSAL DATES: Beginning Sunday, September 25,
generally three weekday evenings at 6:30 to 9:30 and
Sunday afternoons 2 to 6. (Children will rehearse no
later than 8 pm on weeknights except for the last week
of run-throughs and Tech Week when rehearsals may
run until 10 pm.)
DIRECTORS: David Middleton & Jim Russell
Adapted by David Middleton
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS: Open to all. One day of
auditions; no appointment necessary. Cold readings
will be from the script. Carolers will be asked to sing a
Christmas Carol of their choice, acapella. PLEASE
PRE-REGISTER ON-LINE: (Link for Audition Form is
Below) Audition Forms will also be available at
auditions. Spcitytheatre.org

MANY ROLES AVAILABLE:
Men and Women, All Ages
Boys and Girls, Ages 7 through Teens
Special Group of Carolers – All Ages
(Many participants will play multiple roles)
Ebenezer Scrooge
Jacob Marley
Flower Seller/Christmas Past
Poultry Man/Christmas Present
Mute Beggar/Christmas Future

AUDITIONS A CHRISTMAS CAROL (CONT’D)
Bob Cratchit
Mrs. Cratchit
Martha Cratchit – age 16 to 21
Peter Cratchit – age 15 to 17
Belinda Cratchit – age 10 to 14
Tiny Tim Cratchit – age 7 to 10
Fred Hallowell
Kate Hallowell
Mr. Topper
Mrs. Topper
Mr. Tweed
Mrs. Tweed
Mrs. Dilber, Scrooge’s Housekeeper
Mrs. Clegg, Laundress
OTHER MALES:
Mr. Fezziwig
Thomas Wilson
Old Joe
Young Adult Marley
Young Adult Scrooge
OTHER FEMALES:
Mrs. Fezziwig
Alice Wilson
A spectacular production of the beloved Christmas
story based on the novel by Charles Dickens.

THEATRE: EIGHT O’CLOCK THEATRE
PLAY/MUSICAL & LOCATION:
THE WEDDING SINGER

MORE INFO: OCTOBER 28 - NOVEMBER 6, 2022
DIRECTED BY: James Grenelle
MUSIC DIRECTED BY: Gabe Flores
CHOREOGRAPHED BY: Amy Fee
CHARACTERS & ACTORS CAST:

CAST LIST CHARACTER ACTOR CAST

Robbie Hart Andrew Roehm

Julia Sullivan Katie Voorhees

Sammy Steven Fox

Holly Lisa Malloy

George Domenic Bisesti

Rosie Gay Lora Grooms

Glen Craig Ruska

Linda Chelsie Smith

Angie Coral Furtado

Ensemble

Aidan Anderson Paige Crockett Sarah Dunn
Coral Furtado Mike Hugill Arbie Ignacio
Shelly Johnson Mona Lim Matthew Morris
Chrisheena Qasem Sarah Roehm Bianca Rotondo
Chelsie Smith Michael Sporck

THEATRE: S*A*G*E*S*

PLAY/MUSICAL: DENYING GRAVITY

MORE INFO: SEPTEMBER 17 - Center for the Arts @ Riv-
er Ridge, 11646 Town Center Road, New Port Richey
SEPTEMBER 24 - Pinellas Park Performing Arts Center,
4991 78th Avenue N, Pinellas Park. Curtain at 2PM; open
at 1PM; goody bags and prize drawing included along
with Q&A by local fire rescue and Pinellas Regional 911.

DIRECTED BY: Christine Hamacher

CAST LIST CHARACTER ACTOR CAST

Narrator Rick Kastel

Claire Sandi Sunter

Pat Max Roberts

Sherry Cory McBride

Susan Cintia De Alencar

Caitlyn Mary Hart

Megan Susan Dearden

Mae Letty Mendoza

Stage Manager Candice Kruse

Assistant Stage Mgr. Jeanne Botz

Summary: Denying Gravity follows the domino effect

when a feisty grandma does things her way, letting the

chips and hips fall where they may! SAGES original Play

with Purpose, Denying Gravity, is going back to the

stage where it debuted in 2018 before a packed house of

nearly 500 at the Pinellas Park Performing Arts Center.

THEATRE: DUNEDIN SHOWCASE THEATRE
PLAY/MUSICAL & LOCATION:
DEATH BY CHOCOLATE
MORE INFO: OCTOBER 6 - 9, 2022
DIRECTED BY: Michael Cote

CHARACTERS & ACTORS CAST:

CAST LIST CHARACTER ACTOR CAST
Lady Riverdale Barbara Gaspar
John Stone Graham Muir
Dyslexia Susan Dearden
Ralph Deadwood Jermaine Foster
Margaret Daniels Jeanene MacLean
Alfred Mellox Bruce Taylor
Edith Chiles Marina Spears
Sweet Pea Candice Kruse

Meadowbrook Jeff Holstein
Dick Simimering Julia Roberts
Anne (no not THAT one…)
Jim Green
Ed Parlor

THEATRE: THE GHOSTLIGHT YOUNG COMPANY
PLAY/MUSICAL & LOCATION:
URINETOWN

MORE INFO: SEPTEMBER 9 - 18, 2022
DIRECTED & CHOREOGRAPHED BY: Rachel Fennell
MUSICALLY DIRECTED BY: Stacie Steinke

CHARACTERS & ACTORS CAST:

CAST LIST CHARACTER ACTOR CAST

Officer Lockstock Isaac Clark
Penelope Pennywise Tammy D. Lukas
Bobby Strong Nick Wilbur
Little Sally Caitlein Jayne Jammo
Dr. Billeaux Sandra Huerta
McQueen Samantha Lee
Senator Fipp Michael Knapp
Officer Barrell Rose Gillespie
Hope Cladwell Thea Fennell
Old Man Strong Bruce Driggers
Tiny Tom Kourtney Franck
Soupy Sue Jessica Deggans
Little Becky Two Shoes Elena Novak
Caldwell B. Cladwell Rich Mutkoski
MRS. MILLENNIUM Kourtney Franck
Cops Jessica Deggans
Sandra Huerta
Michael Knapp
Samantha Lee
Josephine “Ma” Strong Sandra Huerta
Robby the Stockfish Michael Knapp
Hot Blades Harry Samantha Lee

THEATRE: ST. PETE CITY THEATER
PLAY/MUSICAL & LOCATION:
THE ADDAMS FAMILY - A NEW MUSICAL

MORE INFO: OCTOBER 14 - 23, 2022
DIRECTOR: Christine White
Musical Director: Dawne Wisner Eubanks

CHARACTERS & ACTORS CAST:

CAST LIST CHARACTER ACTOR CAST

Gomez Addams Jeff Lukas

Morticia Addams Caitlein Jammo

Wednesday Addams Arden Ruby

Pugsley Addams Ryan Butler

Fester Addams Chris Cordero

Grandma Carmelina Alford

Lurch Jeff Morris

Lucas Beineke Joe Houser

Alice Beineke Rei Capote

Mal Beineke David Gallagher

Cousin Itt Hadley Cote

Ancestor Ensemble: Amanda Fox Gomer
Allison Garrett Briana Hayes
Cadence Hughes DJ Schuett Kate Cordes
Suzanne Alexander Gabriella DeAngelo
Leyla-Jade Curbelo

Our Celebration Of Life
For Dee Crews

DAVID
MIDDLETON

RONNIE FARLEY

VAL & STU SANFORD

JULIE JOHNSTON EMI STEFANOV &
JASON FORTNER

Our Celebration Of Life
For Dee Crews

NESTOR BETANCOURT EILEEN NAVARRO &
AND HIS DAUGHTERS DANIEL HARRIS
JEANNETTE & LORRAINE
On Sunday, August 14th, I drove with HELEN TECHLER &
my daughters to my dear Dee's JERRY SLUTSKY
"Dancing into the Light" memorial. In
those moments as I got closer to the
theater, the more I wanted to turn
back. I thought the sadness would
overwhelm me and that it just would
bring back memories that were too
difficult to remember. Instead, from
the moment my daughters and
I walked through the door, I realized
that it was a celebration and now there
was joy in those memories. Every
speaker spoke of a different chapter
or experience with my dear Dee.
Whether it was a memory or a
performance, each one just brought
me incredible joy and helped me
celebrate the amazing 97 years of
brightness that was beautiful Dee.

I cannot thank everyone enough for
making this memorial a celebration
and a memory that will always stay
with me and my daughters. I know
that every time I attend another play,
Dee will always be beside
me, enjoying the performance along
with me. My love and appreciation to
everyone.

Nestor Betancourt

Our Celebration Of Life
For Dee Crews

DENNIS & CATHY WINCHESTER
WITH MIKE ARNOLD

KAREN & BILL HARBER

LINDA WEIR, LONA HENSLEY, & JANET TUCKER

SHOW REVIEW THEATRE: EIGHT O’CLOCK THEATRE
PLAY/MUSICAL: RENT
I visited some of my dear friends last night in NYC -
Cody Carlson, Topher Warren, Latoya McCormick,
and they introduced me to a LOT of their friends in
RENT. FANTABULOUS!
Beginning with Matthew Morris who I could listen to
all day long. To say he is a talent is certainly an
understatement. More like an all-hit wonder. His
voice resonates long after a song is finished and he
makes the lyrics sound as if he wrote them himself
from real-life experience. Topher Warren made me
wonder when was the last time I really cried. “I’ll
Cover You” was perfection. Cody Carlson. If you
watch Cody, even when he is not the focus character,
he’s in character. Always. He’s that good. And
when he is in focus? He’s that much more - the voice
and energy is unbounding. Like he sucked it from a
hole In the stage beneath his feet and used it like a
generator. He gives his all.
Liberty Mack and Sarah Roehm are such a terrific
pair, especially during “Take Me Or Leave Me.” They
play off of and with each other so well, it’s hard to tell
where one ends and the other begins. Great
connection makes for great affection and they have it
in spades.
Now, what gem do we have in Shelly Johnson? Each
and every time she enters a scene, I sit up straighter.
I want to hear every word and lyric; see every head
toss or sexy walk; and most of all - her voice, oh
man, her voice. So powerful, even in the quietest of
ballads such as “Without You.” She is a powerhouse
of a singer, actress, and presence that EOT is lucky
enough to have. Thank you for sharing her with us.

Cont’d

RENT REVIEW Cont’d

I would be remiss not to mention the unique talents of
David Eaton, Jr. who brought Angel to life in a very
special way. You made us love her as only you could.

Latoya McCormick only has but to sing a few bars and
she can bring the house down and that’s exactly what
she dId. We just love a Latoya!

SHOW REVIEW Thanks also to the NYC RENT Ensemble as they all
were DOPE! -

Aidan Anderson Devan Bittinger Susan Black
Greg Bowen Rei Capote Lauren Dykes
Steven Fox Coral Furtado Arbie Ignacio
Topher Larkin Lisa Malloy David O’Brien
Alivia Quattrocki D.J. Schuett Griffin Spriggs
Michelle Stratton Katie Voorhees

Derek Baxter should be worshipped for bringing this
cast together and directing them to prefeRENTial
heights. Tom Hansen - lighting AND set design? ‘Nuff
said. William Coleman - nothing to be said except
MAHVELOUS.

Cody Carlson Shelly Johnson
RENT RENT

SHOW REVIEW THEATRE: CARROLLWOOD PLAYERS
PLAY/MUSICAL: THE ODD COUPLE (female version)
I knew I was in for a few laughs going in to review THE
ODD COUPLE (female version), but I didn’t expect that
I was going be guffawing my way non-stop! This
production was one of the funniest version ever!
Penni Willen was perfectly cast as Florence Unger.
With her “moose calls” to clear her head to her
constant fidgeting, she fit her character to a tee. Jen
Martin as Olive Madison was every bit a “slob” and her
spaghetti throw was perfect slapstick. You just knew
she was up to something… but that? Oh, boy!
Stephanie Russell Krebs as Vera had me in stitches!
She had but a few interspersed lines here and there, but
did she make the most of them. Every time she opened
her mouth I just about died. Her sight gag with a
sandwich was just hysterical!

Cont’d

SHOW REVIEW In the second act, I was thrilled when the doorbell rang
and as the door opened, draped over the top of the door-
way were the Costazuela Brothers! Smarmy was the only
word which immediately came to mind. But funny? OMG.
Shut-the-front-door laugh fest! Stu Sanford as Manolo
Costazuela just oozed that charm that you just couldn’t
resist and at the same time laughed out loud at! Stephen
Todd Crickmore as Jesus Costazuela, his brother, so
slippery he just seemed to slide rather than walk. Their
scenes with Olive and Flo were the highlight of the play.
The Trivial Pursuit girls - Se’a Ryan, Amy Lyn Howell,
and Alicia Spiegel added the right amount of comedy to
this crazy bunch of women who met every Friday night to
gossip and chit-chat themselves away from their
otherwise boring lives.
Kudos to director Marc Sanders, stage manager Miguel
Rodriguez, and producer Jim Russell. I know it was a
challenging show and schedule - thumbs up to all of you!

THEATRE: S*A*G*E*S*
PLAY/MUSICAL: PHONEY BALONEY
What an amazing performance. Where else can you
laugh while you learn than at S*A*G*E*S*? This original
play-with-purpose was written by Judy Landis. Who else
can make phone scams so entertaining and funny while
teaching each of us what we need to be cautious of? We
are often too honest and want to help others but we
can’t do that when we don’t ask questions and act
smartly. We should all have Scammer Beware helpers
who really bring sense to some of the happy-go-lucky,
trust-anyone cast members. The discussion and Q&A
that followed the performance by law enforcement and
consumer protection experts gave tips that we should
always keep in mind tin order to avoid the typical scams
happening nowadays. My sincere thanks to Linda
Goldman, Judy Landis, Christine Hamacher and all those
amazing professionals.

SSHHOOWW RREEVVIIEEWW THEATRE: WEST COAST PLAYERS
PLAY/MUSICAL: PERFECT WEDDING
Marriages aren’t always perfect and neither are
weddings, but this production of PERFECT WEDDING
was pretty much on-the-spot perfect! Just try to keep up
with the ever-changing characters in the plot during this
crazy show! Julie, Judy, the maid, the girlfriend, the
bride, the bride’s friend, er uh the bride’s husband’s
girlfriend, and the fiancé’s best man’s girlfriend. Whew!
And they’re in and out of rooms left and right, in and out,
round and round - I was dizzy, I tell ya! But this cast was
so good! Take Jason Ensor as Tom (the best man) - he
never skipped a beat. I almost needed closed-captions
to keep up with him. Lightning speed words and
movement he must be exhausted after every show. He is
one to contend with. Eric Weber as Bill (the groom) -
right on from the very start. Caught in bed with
someone, but who is she? Don’t even ask. OK, well it’s
Sonali Balan as Judy (a very attractive girl). Both of
them have that charisma with each other that you just
know they belong. Next in comes Makailyn Barry as
Rachel (the Bride). Oh, you know there’s gonna be
trouble now. Of course, everyone juuuust keeps missing
one another as doors keep opening and closing at the
same time to avoid seeing the other person.
It’s plain hilarious! Now, throw in Abby Littleton as Julie
(the chambermaid) - who looks uncannily like Anna
Kendrick - she tries in vain to keep everyone on the up
and up. And don’t forget the bride’s mother (played by
Christina Carlee) coming in to make sure it’s that perfect
wedding!
Thank you to director Jamie Bierchen for bringing this
precious comedy to West Coast Players. It’s a gem of
laughter.
We were grateful to a night of joy and happiness.

Francis Wilson Playhouse proudly presents the magnificent musical
FOLLIES. An old theatre in New York faces the wrecking ball, so a
reunion of Follies girls descends for one last night in this musical
drama. Ghosts of the past haunt the proceedings, causing many in
attendance to reflect on the follies of the past, while questioning the
future. This blend of tuneful nostalgia, showbiz razzle dazzle and
emotional regret won 7 Tony Awards, including Best Score for com-
poser Stephen Sondheim. This Clearwater premiere is a haunting,
wistful trip down memory lane, at times touching, funny, beautiful
and melancholy. September 1 - 18, 2022. Box Office 727-446-1360

S*A*G*E*S* proudly presents DENYING GRAVITY. SEPTEMBER 17 -
Center for the Arts @ River Ridge, 11646 Town Center Road, New Port
Richey. Also - SEPTEMBER 24 - Pinellas Park Performing Arts Center,
4991 78th Avenue N, Pinellas Park. Curtain at 2PM; open at 1PM;
goody bags and prize drawing included along with Q&A by local fire
rescue and Pinellas Regional 911. Admission is FREE; no reservations
required. DENYING GRAVITY follows the domino effect when a feisty
grandma does things her way, letting the chips and hips fall where they
may! SAGES original Play with Purpose, Denying Gravity, is going back
to the stage where it debuted in 2018 before a packed house of nearly
500 at the Pinellas Park Performing Arts Center.

Tarpon Arts is proudly bringing us BAYOU RADIO THEATRE being
presented on the following dates:

Friday, September 16, 7pm Friday, September 23, 7pm

Saturday, September 17, 2pm Saturday, September 24, 2pm

Sunday, September 18, 2pm Sunday, September 25, 2pm

Bayou Radio Theatre 2022 presents radio commercials, comedies, and
dramas from a time gone by, read, and performed live by actors and a
foley artist on a radio sound stage. This year we are performing Alfred
Hitchcock’s The Lodger and The 39 Steps. In addition, Director Graham
Jones has adapted classic radio shows including Abbott and Costello,
Quiet Please!, and The Bickersons.

Tarpon Springs Cultural Center Director - Graham Jones
101 S. Pinellas Ave. Stage Manager - Brian McCreight
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 Set & Costume Design - Dee O’Brien

West Coast Players gives us their first-ever staged reading with ROSES
IN DECEMBER. Playing September 16, 17, and 18, 2022, Jessica Ulbrich
and Kelly DiMauro read letters written between them. Jessica plays is a
college alumni official and Kelly is a celebrated reclusive author. She tries
to cajole him into attending the 35th reunion of his class, the result being a
witty and revelatory correspondence that becomes part mystery, part
memory, and part romance. Directed by Mary Kay Cyrus. Tickets
available at wcplayers.org

Dunedin Showcase Theater - Director Mike Cote is pleased to announce
the cast of the upcoming October production of Paul Freed's hysterical
murder mystery DEATH BY CHOCOLATE. Leading the pack, as famous
chocolatier and health spa owner Lady Riverdale, is Barbara Gaspar. The
new, rather snarky, manager of the spa will be portrayed by Graham Muir
and their underappreciated secretary Dyslexia by Susan Dearden. Ralph
Deadwood, the gym manager and all-around cad will be played by
Jermaine Foster while aerobics instructor and Richard Simmons wannabe,
Dick Simmering will be brought to life by Jeff Holstein. Chef Edith Chiles
and head of the maintenance staff Alfred Mellox will be played by Marina
Spears and Bruce Taylor, respectively. Rounding out the staff will be Julia
Roberts (no not that one) as spa nurse Anne, and Candice Kruse as
Sweetpea Meadowbrook as the daughter of the former owner of the spa.
Add in Jeanene MacLean as snoopy investigative reporter Margaret
Daniels, Jim Green as budding playwright Ed Parlor, and a questionable
box of chocolates, and you have the recipe for a wonderful evening/
afternoon of theater.

Summary: Members of the newly renovated Meadowbrook Health Resort
are dropping like flies, including famed chef Edith Chiles! On the eve of the
grand re-opening, this is not the best advertisement. It’s up to John Stone,
the manager, to find the cause and the murderer. Delightfully sarcastic and
cynical, Stone finds himself teaming up with Ed Parlor, mystery writer and
amateur sleuth, in a wacky race against time. The clues point to a sinister
box of chocolates, and the suspects include all the outlandish characters
working for the resort. Could it be Lady Riverdale, owner of the resort and a
woman with dark secrets? Or Ralph Deadwood, gym instructor and
all-around cad? Dick Simmering, the aerobics instructor? Anne, the
panic-stricken nurse? Or could it be “Sweet Pea” Meadowbrook,
overweight and grieving daughter of the recently deceased founder of the
resort? Death by Chocolate combines all the elements of classic murder
mysteries with a scathing satire of today’s health crazes.

The show runs October 6-9 at the Dunedin Community Center with
performances starting at 7:30 on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 3:00
pm on Sunday. Tickets are $15.00 and are available at the door.

The Ghostlight Young Company is
happy to present their inaugural
show, URINETOWN. A sidesplitting
sendup of greed, love, revolution (and
musicals!), in a time when water is
worth its weight in gold. Winner of
three Tony Awards, three Outer
Critics Circle Awards, two Lucille
Lortel Awards and two Obie Awards,
URINETOWN is a hilarious musical
satire of the legal system, capitalism,
social irresponsibility, populism,
bureaucracy, corporate mismanage-
ment, municipal politics and musical
theatre itself! Hilariously funny and
touchingly honest, Urinetown
provides a fresh perspective on one
of America's greatest art forms.

In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water

shortage, caused by a 20-year

drought, has led to a government-

enforced ban on private toilets. The

Tammy Lukas as Penelope Pennywise citizens must use public amenities,

Nick Wilbur as Bobby Strong regulated by a single malevolent

company that profits by charging ad-

mission for one of humanity's most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero

decides that he's had enough and plans a revolution to lead them all to

freedom! Inspired by the works of Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill, Urinetown

is an irreverently humorous satire in which no one is safe from scrutiny.

Praised for reinvigorating the very notion of what a musical could be, Uri-

netown catapults the "comedic romp" into the new millennium with its out-

rageous perspective, wickedly modern wit and sustained ability to produce

gales of unbridled laughter.

The show runs September 9-18, 2022. Tickets are available on the
website at https://www.ghostlightyc.org/tickets

WHO IS IT? THE GHOSTLIGHT YOUNG COMPANY

LED BY: RACHEL FENNELL

WHO ARE THEY? The Ghostlight Young Company is an
educational theater program open to anyone
grade 8 and up who wants to get involved
and learn about theater making, under the
lights and behind the scenes. We offer
opportunities to explore all aspects of
theater production including performance,
character creation, and technical design and
operation. We also welcome seasoned
theater people of all stripes to be part of our
community of mentorship. Our mission is to
grow and enrich the community theater
community in the area, while providing a
safe environment to try out new things, hone
your skill set and make some great
memories along the way.

WHERE ARE Shows performed at the Catherine Hickman
THEY? Theatre in Gulfport, FL.

INAUGURAL URINETOWN
SHOW:

DATES: SEPTEMBER 9 - 18, 2022; FRI & SAT @ 8PM
AND 2PM ON SAT & SUN

TICKETS: https://www.ghostlightyc.org/tickets

Psst… I’m pretty sure there

has to be some kind of theatre
rule that you cannot appear in
multiple productions almost
“simultaneously”. We’re not one
to name names, but GEORGIA
KOSLOSKI has been seen
cavorting in no less than THREE
stages as shown below in the oh
-so-recent past. I, for one,
can say I am pooped just
reporting on this rule infraction.

So, for the
future, Mrs. K,
can you please

give us all a
warning so that
we may prepare

ourselves
accordingly
before you take

on such
back-breaking
thespianism.
Thank you dear.

Your fellow
Thespians

2022 - 2023 SEASON

October 14 - 23, 2022

December 9 - 18, 2022
March 17 - 26, 2023

Adriane Falcon Moyer, September 1st
Debbie Yones, September 5th
Ginger King, September 5th

Nestor Betancourt, September 8th
Michael Silvestri, September 10th
Stephen Riordan, September 10th

Molly Smith, September 12th
Seth Travaglino, September 13th
Amanda Elend, September 13th

Jill Smithers, September 14th
Lona Hensley, September 18th
Stephen Fee, September 18th

Jeff Lukas, September 20th
Isabel Bertram, September 21st
Mary Anne Boos, September 22nd
John Timberlake, September 22nd

Ben Taylor, September 22nd
Helen Techler, September 24th
John Hooper, September 27th
Richard Prada, September 27th
Rebecca Rose Hoffman, September 28th
*Compiled from Facebook listing

Patrick Lee Brafford
October 26, 1948 - August 7, 2022

A CELEBRATION OF LIFE

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2022
6:30 - 9:00 PM

Back Door Theatre
1619 49th Street South

Gulfport, FL

Fondly remembered for magnificent direction of the following
shows in our theatre community -

The Kitchen Witches - March 2015
Slut From Blue Eye (Patrick author) - November 2015

The Supporting Cast - March 2016
Over the River and Through the Woods - November 2016

Parfumerie - January 2017
Sylvia - May 2017

Letting Go (a musical) - November 2017
Becky’s New Car - March 2018
Morning’s At Seven - April 2018

Fully Committed - September 2018
The Gin Game - April 2019

Next Fall (Pride Month) - June 2019
Spirit Level - November 2019

Miss Edwinna (Patrick author) - April 2020
Birds of a Feather - (PRIDE) - June 2021
The Sunshine Boys - September 2021
Boeing Boeing - February 2022
4000 Miles - March 2022
Torch Song - (Pride Month) - June 2022



FWP - Celebration
9/1 - 18 Of Life For
FOLLIES Patrick Lee
GCP - 9/6 & 9/7 - 7PM -
Auditions for Brafford
BETTER LATE 6:30PM
Backdoor
Theatre
Gulfport

WCP - 9/11 & 9/12 - 7PM - TARPON ARTS - 9/17 - 25
Auditions for BAYOU RADIO

I OUGHT TO BE IN THEATRE SAGES - 9/17
PICTURES DENYING
GRAVITY
FWP - 9/11 & 9/12 - 7PM -
Auditions for ONCE WCP - 9/16 - 18
UPON A MATTRESS ROSES IN DECEMBER

TARPON ARTS - 9/17 - 25
BAYOU RADIO THEATRE

SAGES - 9/24
DENYING
GRAVITY