“There is nothing that compares to an unexpected round of applause…” MARCH 2023 ISSUE 8 Francis Wilson Playhouse GYPSY - March 2 - 5, 2023 PRIVATE LIVES - March 30 - Apr. 9, 2023 Eight O’Clock Theatre 9 To 5 March 3 - 12, 2023 West Coast Players UNNECESSARY FARCE March 10 - 26, 2023 Francis Wilson Playhouse Turn Of The Century Concert March 11, 2023 St. Petersburg City Theatre ALL SHOOK UP March 17 - 26, 2023 Gulfport Community Players CRIMSON SAILS March 23 - April 2, 2023
So much to see - so little time! But we’re so happy to see it all! Each and every one is a home run! We LOVE THEM ALL!!! So, this is your MARCH issue. But just a heads up - next month, you will be receiving a DOUBLE ISSUE! It will be the APRIL/MAY issue combined. We will be out of the country on vacation, so we’re combining April and May into one issue. So read carefully for every audition, show date and cast list.
“How are things In Glocca Mora? Is That little brook still leapin’ there?” 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] [email protected] West Coast Players (WCP) Eight O’Clock Theatre (EOT) 21905 US 19 North P. O. Box 297 Clearwater, FL 33765 Safety Harbor, FL 34695 727-437-2363 727-587-6751 wcplayers.org [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 sagestheater.org Tarpon Springs Performing The Ghostlight Young Company (GYC} Arts (TA) c/o Rachel Fennell 324 Pine Street 3010 51st Street South Cultural Center Gulfport, FL 33707 101 S. Pinellas Avenue (978) 930-3804 Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 www.ghostlightyc.org 727-942-6605 tarponarts.org Gulfport Community Players (GCP) 1619 49th Street S Richey Suncoast Theatre (RST) Gulfport, FL 33707 6237 Grand Blvd. gulfportcommunityplayers.org New Port Richey, FL 34652 727-842-6777 St. Petersburg City Theatre (SPCT) richeysuncoasttheatre.com 4025 31st Street South St. Petersburg, FL 33712 727-866-2059 spcitytheatre.org “Finian’s Rainbow” 1968 (film)
AUDITIONS THEATRE: GHOSTLIGHT YOUNG COMPANY AUDITION DATES & LOCATION: TBD Please visit www.ghostlightyc.org/auditions for details. PLAY/MUSICAL: THE LIGHTNING THIEF Book by Joe Tracz, Music and Lyrics by Rob Rokicki, adapted from the best -selling book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan Summary: As the half -blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly -discovered powers he can't control, a destiny he doesn't want, and a mythology textbook's worth of monsters on his trail. When Zeus's master lightning bolt is stolen and Percy becomes the prime suspect, he has to find and return the bolt to prove his innocence and prevent a war between the gods. But to succeed on his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the thief. He must travel to the Underworld and back; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and come to terms with the father who abandoned him. Adapted from the best -selling book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan and featuring a thrilling original rock score, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is an action -packed mythical adventure "worthy of the gods" (Time Out New York). MORE INFO: Flexible casting, minimum of 7 actors, any gender . OPEN CALL AUDITIONS FOR GRADE 8 through adult.
THEATRE: FRANCIS WILSON PLAYHOUSE PLAY/MUSICAL: PRIVATE LIVES By Noel Coward CAST LIST MORE INFO: March 30 - April 9, 2023. DIRECTED BY: Jason Fortner CHARACTER ACTOR CAST Elyot Peter Barlow Amanda Nicole Lodge Sibyl Brandy Chapman Victor Alex Lodge Louise Anny Poinsette This hilarious look at complicated relationships has dazzled audiences since 1930. Private Lives is a comedy of manners in three acts by Noël Coward. It concerns a divorced couple who, while honeymooning with their new spouses, discover that they are staying in adjacent rooms at the same hotel. Despite a perpetually stormy relationship, they realize that they still have feelings for each other.
THEATRE: WEST COAST PLAYERS PLAY/MUSICAL: UNNECESSARY FARCE By Paul Slade Smith CAST LIST MORE INFO: March 10-26, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2 pm. DIRECTED BY: Dan Kelley CHARACTER ACTOR CAST Eric Sheridan Brian Roller Billie Dwyer Kelly McPartland Karen Brown Amanda Wood Mayor Meekly T.J. Gill Agent Frank Mark Margolis Todd David Malloy Mary Meekly Donne Petito Two cops … Three crooks … Eight doors ... Go! In a cheap motel room, an embezzling mayor is supposed to meet with his female accountant, while, in the room nextdoor, two undercover cops wait to catch the meeting on videotape. But there’s some confusion as to who’s in which room, who’s being videotaped, who’s taken the money, who’s hired a hit man, and why the accountant keeps taking off her clothes.
CAST LIST THEATRE: EIGHT O ’CLOCK THEATRE PLAY/MUSICAL & LOCATION: 9 TO 5 MORE INFO: March 3 - 12, 2023 at the Central Park Performing Arts Center CHARACTER ACTOR CAST Violet Erica Vitelli Doralee Lisa Prieto Judy Sadra Bostick Hart Scott Hamilton Roz Paula Broadwater Joe Steven Fox Ensemble: Isaac Clark, David W. Collins, Paige Crockett, Jackie Deppner, Sarah Dunn, Lauren Dykes, Coral Furtado, Cadance Hughes, Arbie Ignacio, Topher Larkin, Daniel McKay, Erin Nelson, Ann Rhody, Bianca Rotondo, Tony Schmitt, and Jenelle Vinachi DIRECTED BY: Director/Choreographer: Amy Fee MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Jason Tucker
CAST LIST THEATRE: SAGES PLAY/MUSICAL & LOCATION: PHONEY BALONEY MORE INFO: April 15, Dunedin (Conmy Center) 2-3:30PM April 23, Gulport, (Hickman Theater) all Shows! April 29, Pinellas Park (Mainlands) CHARACTER ACTOR CAST Sgt. Moe Monday Rick Kastel Jessica Filcher Rosalyn Savel Ralph Joe Albino Nora Maggie Gouldin Nick Jeff Hostein Claire Geri Eaton Pat Mary Hart Mary Martha Velda Gauthier Scammer 1 Ray Remillard Scammer 2 Candice Kruse A lively group of seniors relate fast -moving, but true stories of scams that happened when a ringing phone was answered. Being smart is not enough! Outsmarting the scammer wins the game and gets the last laugh! Cast on 3/11 in Tarpon Springs - Vanessa Saenz, Tracey Young, Rosalyn Savel, Rick Kastel, Judy Landis, Max Roberts, Mike Rutigliano, Wanda Stuart, Tony Barbetta, Patricia Price. Coming in April: Memory Lane - Director Lisa Malloy - Cast: Sandi Sunter, Jeff Holstein, Mary Kay Cyrus, Max Roberts, Ron Regan, Jane Muhrlin, Keith Girard, Marina Spears, Johnny Tatum, Alicia Merel. Coming in June, Deal Maker - Director David Middleton - Cast: Stu Sanford, Emily Young, Norma Caltagirone, Stan Gurvitz, Wanda Stuart, Angy Hayes Information at https://www.sagestheater.org DIRECTED BY: Corinne Broskette STAGE MGR.: Jeanne Botz
CAST LIST THEATRE: ST. PETERSBURG CITY THEATRE PLAY/MUSICAL & LOCATION: ALL SHOOK UP MORE INFO: March 17 - 26, 2023 Tickets and information SPCityTheatre.org CHARACTER ACTOR CAST Natalie Kate Voorhees Chad Brian Coutlangus Jim Tom Workman Sylvia Rei Capote Lorraine Amanda Gomer Dennis Marco Camuzzi Sandra Selma Begovic Matilda Michelle Schmitt Earl Alan Rosenthal Dean Michael Land Ensemble Janet Ando, Suzanne Alexander, Sarah Duncan, John Manion, Jeff Morris, Patricia Price, Laura Christie Dzibinski, Kristie Affolter DIRECTED BY: Director: Jamie Bierchen Musical Director: Nathan Daugherty Choreographer: Stefanie Lehmann
CAST LIST THEATRE: GULFPORT COMMUNITY PLAYERS PLAY/MUSICAL & LOCATION: CRIMSON SAILS by Dick Budin MORE INFO: March 23 through April 2, 2023 at the Catherine Hickman Theater of Gulfport. CHARACTER ACTOR CAST Queen Tammy Lukas King Ron Goldstein Prince Christian McCormick Arianna Victoria Zisi Magda Shaheen Mamawala Darta Carmilina Alford With: Tom Campbell, Nona Edelson, Richard Walters, Glenn Aubrey, Chuck Dillon, Keith Giard, Stan Gurvitz, John Repici An original musical by Dick Budin, Inspired by "Scarlett Sails," a novel by Russian author Alexander Grin, it follows the lives of a Prince and a young woman as they mature. DIRECTED BY: Olga Kruse WRITTEN BY: Dick Budin MUSIC DIRECTOR: Mara Martin Inspired by the Russian novel “Scarlet Sails ”
CAST LIST THEATRE: TARPON ARTS PLAY/MUSICAL & LOCATION: 12 INCOMPETENT JURORS - Tarpon Arts Cultural Ctr. 101 S. Pnellas Ave. TS 34689 MORE INFO: April 21 -23 and April 28 -30 Tickets at www.tarponarts.org or call 727 -942 -5605 CHARACTER ACTOR CAST Foreperson Alan Rosenthal Juror 2 / Nervous Kelly DiMauro Juror 3 / Sensible Jeanene MacLean Juror 4 / Bratty Sonali Balan Juror 5 / Husband Tom Workman Juror 6 / Wife Nikki Workman Juror 7 / Sweet But Lonely Shaina Lawson Juror 8 / Wanna -Be Lawyer Alicia Menanteau Juror 9 / Creepy Bruce Black Juror 10 / Angry Robert Torres Juror 11 / PR Professional Jennifer De Sane Juror 12 / E. European Pamela Torres When a man is accused of abducting half a dozen cats, it's a simple open -and -shut case, even for a jury that's filled with oddballs like a dim -witted PR guy, a bickering couple, and a man obsessed with french fries. After all, every scrap of evidence indicts the accused. (I mean so clearly. The man is very, very guilty of stealing cats. Case closed.) And yet, Juror #8, a wannabe lawyer, believes that the "Cat Burglar" is innocent. Will he be able to sway the other jury members? Or will they side with Juror #3, the only sane man in the room? A hilarious parody of 12 Angry Men. DIRECTED BY: Jamie Bierchen
CAST LIST THEATRE: DUNEDIN SHOWCASE THEATRE PLAY/MUSICAL & LOCATION: BUT WHY BUMP OFF BARNABY? By Rick Abbott MORE INFO: April 27 -29 and May 5 -6 at 7:30 PM and on Sunday, May 7th at 3 PM at the Dunedin Community Ctr. CHARACTER ACTOR CAST Medkins (the serenely Victor Carr capable butler) Magnolia (apprehensive, but Judy Wilson rather outspoken maid) Orion LeDuc (elderly and Bruce Taylor arthritic baronet) Rosalind Barstow Susan Dearden (flamboyant fortune -hunter, Orion ’s would -be paramour) Lady Barbara Fenwick Maggie Phillippi (elderly and mostly deaf) Barnaby Folcey (a rather poor John Sallustio relation of the LeDucs) Cleo Barton (glamorous LaBree Hans Hollywood actress) Jeff Barnett (American police Scott Shadd reporter) Miss Barnsdale (elderly, Barb Gaspar nearsighted governess) Dora Dunstock (adorable Hallie James -Booth dimwit) DIRECTED BY: Mike Cote
CAST LIST Synopsis: This lunatic show poses a fascinating mystery. When Barnaby Folcey is murdered at a family gathering at Marlgate Manor, it transpires that he had a motive to murder everybody else, but no one had a reason to want him dead. While dying, he scrawled the letters "b-a-r," which can implicate everyone. While the bizarre group frantically tries to unmask the murderer, people vanish, poison is found in the sherry, and the police take forever to arrive. Meanwhile, there's a secret treasure to be found, a mystifying limerick to decode, and all sorts of doom to be avoided before the killer is finally unmasked and destroyed using one of the funniest methods ever seen on a stage. Tickets will be $15.00 and will be available at the door or by callling the Dunedin Community Center. For more information, email Mike Cote at [email protected].
CAST LIST THEATRE: FRANCIS WILSON PLAYHOUSE PLAY/MUSICAL & LOCATION: GYPSY MORE INFO: February 16 - March 5, 2023 Tickets available at www.franciswilsonplayhouse.org CHARACTER ACTOR CAST Mamma Rose Lisa Reimer Herbie Jerry Slutsky Baby/Dainty June Malaya Abbott/ Shianne Hailey Baby/Older Louise Jade Granger/ Nicole Lodge Mazeppa Nicole Ness Electra Mona Lim Tessie Tura Linda Featherstone Newsboys Young Noah Erdei, Jaxton D’Rion, Alex Boudais, Tyler Rogers Tulsa Jonathan O ’Brien Yonkers Wil Toro Angie Alex Lodge L.A. Jack Haroutunian Extended Cast: Lee Catalfomo, Leila Wilson, Erin Batz, Mya Simpkins, Desirae Rogers, and Steve McBrayer. DIRECTED BY: Jason Fortner
CAST LIST THEATRE: FRANCIS WILSON PLAYHOUSE PLAY/MUSICAL & LOCATION: DISNEY ’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST MORE INFO: May 4 - 21, 2023 Tickets available at www.franciswilsonplayhouse.org CHARACTER ACTOR CAST Belle Shianne Haily Beast Nathan Daugherty Maurice Rick Kistner Gaston Asher Carlson LeFou Drew Street Lumiere Joe Houser Cogsworth DJ Schuett Mrs. Potts Debbie Cascone Chip Alex Vo Babette Nickie Berlage Wardrobe Emily Szymanski Monsieur D ’Arque Paul Foisy Silly Girl #1 Kayley Jewel Silly Girl #2 Nicole Lodge Silly Girl #3 Paulina Gary Enchantress Kristie Affolter Narrator Stu Sanford Ensemble: TJ Howsare, Steven Halstead, Aden Grubbs, Brandy Chapman, Amy Nance, Danielle Pontello, Caitlyn Dardich, Margaret Boylan, Sherry Dardich, Janet Ando, Kristie Affolter, Leila Wilson, Grace Maggio, Michelle Morocco and more. DIRECTED BY: Jason Fortner
SHOW REVIEW THEATRE: FRANCIS WILSON PLAYHOUSE PLAY/MUSICAL: GYPSY Gypsy at Francis Wilson Playhouse was an absolute sold - out HIT! Everything you could want in a musical. Talented singers, dancers, and outstanding actors. This tried and true show scored from the first note to the last! Lisa Reimer ’ s Rose was flawless! She had the guts, grits, and go -gettedness (yes, I made that up) of a true Mamma! Every song and lyric said exactly what she felt and she left you with the attitude of she gets what she wants, when she wants it. BUT, she does it for her girls. Always. Right? Ask again in Act 2… Speaking of her girls, Malaya Jade was wonderful as Baby June. And when June grew up, Shianne Haily took the role and ran with it! She and grown up Louise, Nicole Lodge, dueted with “When Momma Gets Married” and were mesmerizing! Bringing in the testosterone as Herbie was fan -favorite Jerry Slutzky. He blended nicely with Ms. Reimer ’s Rose and their romance was believable and sweet. Most enjoyable as Rose ’s Pop was Lee Catalfomo, who played the disgruntled, tight - fisted Dad, not wanting to give any more money to Rose ’s “dreams” of making it big. Jonathan O ’Brien portrayed Tulsa, in love with grown June. He performed a terrifically -choreographed dance routine in front of grown Louise, who so wished she could be a part of the act. Such a tender visual, watching Louise watch Tulsa… very nice. Onto the Burlesque House, where we meet - What else? The strippers! Linda Featherstone as Tessie Tura, the OG of the group; Natalie Ness as Mazeppa, the “bump it with a trumpet”; and Mona Lim as Electra, the stripper who “lights up”. These three were hilarious and so good! Loved them! Ensemble members who portrayed various Stage Mothers, Dancers, Waitresses, and so on, were crucial to the show ’s success were: Jade Granger (Baby Louise), Jack Haroutunian, Alex Lodge, Mya Simpkins, Erin Batz, Desirae Rogers, Leila Wilson, Alex Bourdais, Noah Erdei, Tyler Rogers, Wil Toro and Jaxton D ’Rion. Thanks to directof Jason Fortner, musical director Emi Stefanov, stage manager Emily Szymanski, costumer Karen Taylor, lighting designer Dom Bisesti, and all of the crew. Bravo!
SHOW REVIEW THEATRE: TARPON ARTS PLAY/MUSICAL: SHAKESPEARE IN THE DARK II Tarpon Arts’ Shakespeare In The Dark II proved to be a sellout when we attended and it did not disappoint. What an enjoyable 90 minutes of a Readers Digest type of Shakespeare stories told to a very appreciable audience. The production was dedicated to the memories of Bruce Miller and to Dee Ray Crews. Director Dee O ’Brien made the most out of her “swan song”; in this production, her last before she retires from theatrical directing, costuming, and writing. Your absence will indeed leave a gap, Dee. As for this production, it was superb. As Shakespeare ’s second -best daughter, Judith, Elizabeth Bell filled the stage with her presence of voice, movement, and facial expressions. She brought his words to life and inflected his speech patterns in the correct way so as to impart the correct meaning to even the least of Shakespearian audience members. She made it fun, interesting, and meaningful. As the Bard Himself, Graham Jones presented the oh -so -right Shakespeare man. True to his character, he presented his works with pride. Charles Cronk was featured in the first story, Two Gentlemen Of Verona. It ’s a comedy, and when he talked with his invisible dog, Crab, we laughed along with good nature. In The Merry Wives Of Windsor, we found Falstaff, played by John Sallustio, pining after two married women – Mistress Page (Elizabeth Bell) and Mistress Ford (Christa Jerome - Smith). The banter between these two women was hysterical and the actresses were terrific. Their timing was very on point and it showed. Among the succeeding stories, the production continued to build talent after talent in each one. Hamlet, King Lear, and Romeo And Juliet. Turning in stellar performances included Loki Miller, Graham Muir, Kelly McGuire, Gabriel Castaldi, Ashton Cote, Isabelle Lunsway, Kevin RT Laughlin, Rudy Gonzalez, Stephen Bell, Aida Gonzalez, Kimen Mitchell, and Sophia Makris. We wish a happy retirement to Dee O’Brien and thank her for all of her talent, time, and volunteer service over the years. You have brought much appreciation to the world of English Literature, particularly William Shakespeare. “Good night, good night. Parting is such sweet sorrow. That I should say good night until it be morrow.”
SHOW REVIEW THEATRE: GULFPORT COMMUNITY PLAYERS PLAY/MUSICAL: LOVE LETTERS Contrary to popular opinion, I have never been a fan of Valentines Day. However, I AM a fan of Love. And love abounded in Gulfport Community Players’ recent production of A.R. Gurney's Love Letters . The staged reading featured veteran area actors Susan Demers and Stu Sanford as Melissa and Andy, who wrote letters to each other over a many -decade span. Through grade school Valentine cards to high school dances; from college years to beyond. Marriages, kids, and travels – these two pretty much never stopped writing to each other. As Melissa, Ms. Demers was quick witted, clever, and sarcastic. Her voice and facial expressions told it all. Dressed smartly, and wearing the perfect jewelry, she represented the status of the family background she came from. Even the furniture where she sat reflected “money". In stark contrast, Mr. Sanford, portraying Andy, was of modest dress, and sat at a pieced -together table of simple proportion. His smile just won you over. He spoke simply and projected a humbler way of life. You yearned to be his personal pen pal. It was puzzling to see how these two opposing characters would have even struck up a friendship, let alone correspond together for decades. And yet, they did. And how they did is that much more amazing. We all followed along as these two actors told their stories by reading letters – simply that. But you can tell that their talent shines through each and every word. As director, Ron Zietz has masterfully extracted the essence from the actors to bring the little nuances needed to make their characters as full as they could be. It's the team that clicks in the end. The one that makes for a happy performance for the audience. And boy were we happy!
SHOW REVIEW THEATRE: WEST COAST PLAYERS PLAY/MUSICAL: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS We caught West Coast Players’ production of Little Shop Of Horrors for their last performance. In his directorial debut, Troy Reamsnyder, brought a highly energized production right from the get-go. Too bad this wasn’t a sing-along version because I had to hold myself back for sure! Let’s begin with that incredibly talented trio of Chiffon (Jessie Deggans), Ronnette (Katrina Young), and Crystal (Phineas Slaton). These girls were in sync, in tune, and in har-mo-ny! Choreographed steps to boot and appearances in “Laugh-In”-type boxes with screens was most creative. Joe Houser, as Seymour Krelborn was the nerdiest! He topped off his perfect nerdiness with a top-notch voice. His duet with Audrey (“Suddenly Seymour”) was fantastic. And speaking of Audrey, Jessica Ulbrich played her like a pro! Ditsy Brunette with a firecracker voice. Wow! That duet was killer. Nick Wilbur as Mushnik was hysterical. Little nuances he threw here and there just set you off laughing. A true comedian. He knows how to make us laugh without beating us over the head. True talent. As Audrey II/The Plant, DJ Schuett took his part by storm and wowed us! His powerful singing and vocal inflections lent much to his portrayal of this carnivorous vegetation. Kudos also to Katie Voorhees as Orin; Aidan Anderson as Puppeteer; and Ensemble members, Caitlein Jayne Jammo, Jazmine Mateus, and Jamie Morrison. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the incredible work on the actual plant, Audrey II – both the small one in the pot and the huge one on stage. They were magnificent! Credit goes, I believe, to Troy Reamsnyder. You are a busy man, Troy. We appreciate everything.
SHOW REVIEW THEATRE: GHOST LIGHT YOUNG COMPANY PLAY/MUSICAL: THE LARAMIE PROJECT The Laramie Project at Ghost Light Young Company was a hard watch. Composed of real -life interviews, how could it be any different? Staging, performing in, or attending a play based solely on the murder of a 21 -year -old gay man brings its own challenges to be sure. But I will tell you that this cast stepped in like none other. Their performances as a company and as individuals were exemplary. Each of the company of 11 had no less than 4 individuals to portray, and as many as 8 And they were also gender and age fluent as well. It was no less than amazing! Of note was Rob Romero, who played 8 different characters, ranging from a Mormon Home Teacher to the bartender of the bar where Matthew Shepard spent some of his last hours before his death. Rob ’s smooth transition from each of his characters was nothing less than sensational. Also wondrous was Curt Fennell. Among 7 other characters, he portrayed Doc O ’Connor. And although this role was sporadic and short, it was sort of a comic relief and endearing, and whenever he appeared again, you just knew he was going to come out with a zinger. And that made you smile – which was welcomed in between all of the sadness and sometimes anger. This beautiful presentation took many talented souls to produce. Among them were Jennifer Casler, Thea Fennell, Marilyn Haegele, Sandra Huerta, H. Marie, Eileen Navarro, Pamela Two Spirits Reader, Natalie Sosa and David Warner . Special thanks to the Members of the Tectonic Theater Project; director Rachel Fennell; stage manager Rose Gillespie; and tech crew Donnette Romero. Ghost Light Young Company is proving to be a light in the darkness in providing our theatre community with thought -provoking stage productions. We continue to welcome them with open arms!
Francis Wilson Playhouse - GYPSY Loosely based on the 1957 memoirs of striptease artist Gypsy Rose Lee, and focuses on her mother Rose, whose name has become synonymous with "the ultimate show business mother." Performances March 1 - March 5, 2023. Directed by Jason Fortner franciswilsonplayhouse.org Eight O’Clock Theatre - 9 To 5 Set in the late 1970s. this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic. Performances March 3 - 12, 2023 Directed by Amy Fee eightoclocktheatre.org West Coast Players - UNNECESSARY FARCE In a cheap motel room, an embezzling mayor is supposed to meet with his female accountant, while in the room next-door, two undercover cops wait to catch the meeting on videotape. But there's some confusion as to who's in which room, who's being videotaped, who's taken the money, who's hired a hit man, and why the accountant keeps taking off her clothes. Performances March 10 - 26, 2023 Directed by Dan Kelley wcplayers.org St. Petersburg City Theatre - ALL SHOOK UP It's 1955, and into a square little town in a square little state rides a guitar-playing young man who changes everything and everyone he meets. Performances March 17 - 26, 2023 Directed by: Jamie Bierchen SPCityTheatre.org Gulfport Community Players - CRIMSON SAILS Taking place in an unnamed country in a world long ago, it follows the lives of a Prince and a young woman as they mature. Performances March 23 - April 1, 2023 Directed by: Olga Kruse GulfportCommunityPlayers.org Francis Wilson Playhouse - PRIVATE LIVES A 1930 comedy of manners in three acts by Noël Coward. It concerns a divorced couple who, while honeymooning with their new spouses, discover that they are staying in adjacent rooms at the same hotel. Despite a perpetually stormy relationship, they realize that they still have feelings for each other. Performances March 30 - April 9, 2023 Directed by Jason Fortner franciswilsonplayhouse.org ON THE BOARDS!
3/2-5 FWP - Production - 8:00PM - Gypsy 3/3-12 EOT - Production - 8PM - 9 - 5 3/10-26 WCP - Production - 7:30PM - Unnecessary Farce 3/17-26 SPCT - Production - 7:30PM - All Shook Up 3/23 - 4/2 GCP - Production - 8PM - Crimson Sails TBD GYC - Auditions TBD -The Lightning Thief
Mary Kay Cyrus, March 2nd Susan Dearden, March 2nd David Edwards, March 5th Sarah Roehm, March 8th Tracy Alan Hughes, March 9th Mags Kavanaugh, March 10th James Cass, March 13th Dalton Hamilton, March 13th Mike Bruno, March 13th Alicia Spiegel, March 14th Kristan Bram Tsafatino, March 15th Aaron Holm, March 15th Graham Jones, March 15th Susan O’Gara, March 15th Annie Murren, March 18th Audrey Siegler, March 19th David Day, March 22nd Stuart Best, March 23rd Bruce Brown, March 24th Tom Orr, March 26th Ronnie Farley, March 27th Bruce Taylor, March 27th Ashlie Timberlake, March 28th Hillary Lusignan, March 28th Trent Fraebel, March 31st Dave Wladaver, March 31st Rachel Fennell, March 31st Frank Stinehour, March 31st Jay Morgan, March 31st **Compiled from Facebook listing**
A musical celebration of the Gilded Age (1890-1920) featuring popular songs from the Broadway stage to Vaudeville and Operetta. Sing along and sway to the lilting melodies of Jerome Kern, Victor Herbert, Rudolf Friml, Irving Berlin, George M. Cohan, and more! From Hello, My Baby to Ah, Sweet Mystery Of Life to Give My Regards To Broadway, these classic tunes live today. franciswilsonplayhouse.org Saturday, March 11, 2023 2:00 & 8:00 PM Reserved Seating All Seats - $20 Hosted by Jason Fortner - Emi Stefanov at the Piano Featuring - Terry Farley, Debbie Cascone, Emily Szymanski and Kayley Jewel
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