A heartwarming Cinderella story about a witty and winsome young woman and her mysterious benefactor, based on the treasured novel that inspired the classic 1955 film.
Winner of the 2001 Tony Award® for Best Play and Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Oct 4, 5 at 7:00 pm & Oct 6 at 2:00 pm Oct 11, 12 at 7:00 pm & Oct 13 at 2:00 pm
Woodburn Black Box Theatre
For mature audiences, recommended ages 13+ for language and adult situations.
The Story: On the eve of her twenty-fifth birthday, Catherine, a troubled young woman, has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, a famous mathematician. Now, following his death, she must deal with her own volatile emotions; the arrival of her estranged sister, Claire; and the attentions of Hal, a former student of her father’s who hopes to find valuable work in the 103 notebooks that her father left behind. Over the long weekend that follows, a burgeoning romance and the discovery of a mysterious notebook draw Catherine into the most difficult problem of all: How much of her father’s madness—or genius—will she inherit?
It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play adapted by Joe Landry
It's a Wonderful Life is based on the story, The Greatest Gift by Philip Van Doren Stern
Nov. 21, 22, 23 at 7:00 pm and Nov 24 at 2:00 pm
Woodburn Black Box Theatre
Family Friendly Show for the Holiday Season!
THE STORY: This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve.
The Evolution of Mann by Douglas J. Cohen & Dan Elish
Full Length Musical
Feb 21, 22 at 7:00 pm and Feb 23 at 2:00 pm Feb 28, Mar 1 at 7:00 pm and Mar 2 at 2:00 pm
Woodburn Black Box Theatre
Mild Adult Themes – For 13 and Up
THE STORY: Henry Mann, a thirty-something-year-old single New Yorker eager to settle down… or so he thinks. After receiving an invitation to his ex-fiancée’s wedding, Henry and his lesbian roommate embark on a quest to find his soulmate, his perfect date.
Funny Little Thing Called Love by Jones Hope Wooten
Deliriously Funny Short Comedies
April 11, 12 at 7:00 pm and April 13 at 2:00 pm April 18, 19 at 7:00 pm and April 20 at 2:00 pm
Woodburn Black Box Theatre
Mild Adult Themes – For 13 and Up
THE STORY: This deliriously funny new Jones Hope Wooten comedy is all about that four-letter word: L-O-V-E. Under a full moon on this unpredictable night of romance, these four rollicking tales take you on an around-the-globe journey of unexpected and hilarious twists and turns:
A slick, successful used-car-selling Romeo in Dallas, Texas, believes he’s answering Cupid’s call, only to realize too late that he’s wandered into a life-changing trap set by three fed-up Juliets.
On an island getaway, The Hallelujah Girls, a group of fun-loving gals from Georgia, say aloha to their wild sides as they accidentally crash a Hawaiian honeymoon in progress. These five women—and Waikiki—will never be the same!
In a rooftop London bistro, sparks fly when two strangers surprisingly start to connect, only to be thwarted by a hyperactive American tourist who’s determined to be the center of attention, and the unpredictable antics of an ancient waitress who wields a wicked sousaphone.
And finally, in Manhattan, a man tries to battle his way out of a mid-life crisis with an ill-advised and elaborate marriage proposal. Unfortunately, it all goes wildly off-track when his caterer passes out, a tap-dancing singing telegram girl breaks into sobs rather than song, his ex-wife saunters in wearing nothing but a bathrobe and a smile, and a cowering superhero inches nervously across his twelfth-floor window ledge.
So, open your heart to romantic mayhem and come join the fun! By the time the evening is over and the moon works its magic, love will conquer all and your sides will ache from laughter!
Auditions for Proof, It’s a Wonderful Life: Radio Play, and Funny Little Thing Called Love:
These will involve cold readings from the script, and you will not need to prepare anything. Auditions will start at 6 pm please come at the start and prepare to stay until you are released.
Auditions for The Evolution of Mann
Please prepare 32 bars of a musical theatre style song. Please do not use something from the show. An accompanist will be provided, or if you prefer, we will have a speaker for a you to use a track. There will also be short cold readings from the script. Please come at 6 pm and plan to stay until you are released.
Proof by David Auburn Show dates: Oct 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13 at 2:00 pm
Audition Dates: August 26 and 27 at 6 pm – Black Box Theatre First Rehearsal: August 28 at 4 pm
CATHERINE - Quick-witted, stubborn, and prickly protagonist of the play.
ROBERT - Catherine and Claire’s father, Robert, was a brilliant mathematician and caring dad who also suffered from severe mental illness.
CLAIRE - Catherine’s older sister and Robert’s oldest daughter. She is stylish, level-headed, and pushy.
HAL - One of Robert’s former PhD students at the University of Chicago
It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play adapted by Joe Landry Show Dates: Nov. 21, 22, 23, 24 at 2:00 pm
Audition Dates: September 23 and 24 at 6 pm – Black Box Theatre First Rehearsal: Oct 7 at 4 pm
FREDDIE FILMORE (Announer and others) JAKE LAURENTS (George Bailey and Young George) SALLY APPLEWHITE (Mary Hatch and Young Mary) LANA SHERWOOD (Violet and others) HARRY “JAZZBO” HEYWOOD (Harry and others)
The Evolution of Mann by Douglas J. Cohen & Dan Elish Show Dates: Feb 21, 22, 23, 28, Mar 1, 2
Audition Dates: Dec 2 and 3 at 6 pm First Rehearsal: Jan 6 at 4 pm
Actor 1: HENRY MANN – Our eager and romantically-challenged hero, thirty-two years old, recently invited to his ex-fiancée’s wedding; legal proofreader by night, frustrated writer by day. Henry is someone with one foot rooted in the past who spends much of his time projecting into the future.
Actor 2: GWEN – Henry’s best friend and roommate; gay, recently split from her wife. HARVEY TRITONE – A lounge singer. JIM – An ex-boyfriend. JAY GATSBY – The fictional hero of The Great Gatsby. TIMES SQUARE’S NAKED COWBOY MRS. MANN – Henry’s mother.
Actor 3: SHEILA – Henry’s ex-fiancée; beautiful, refined, but in love with someone else. TAMAR – Henry’s current love interest; charming, vivacious, but with a somewhat checkered romantic past. CHRISTINE – A sweet third grade teacher with a great jump shot and a barely perceptible unibrow. DAISY BUCHANAN – The fictional heroine of The Great Gatsby. NATALIE – A girl in the park. MELLOW VOICE – The MC at the Sleepy Wheel, a folk bar. WOMAN’S VOICE – A mystery woman who leaves forthright phone messages.
Funny Little Thing Called Love by Jones Hope Wooten Show Dates: April 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20
Audition Dates: Jan. 13 and 14 at 6 pm First Rehearsal: Feb 24 at 4 pm
Love is on the Air:
TAYLOR (F, 40’s-50’s): Newscaster who takes her job very seriously. But when love becomes a factor, she can’t help but reveal her feelings.
RICK (M, 40’s-50’s): Newscaster who is very serious about his job. But easily surprised when things go off the rails.
ERIN (F, 30’s-40’s): Field reporter with a very light, and bubbly personality. Tells you how it is with a smile on her face.
The Lone Star Ladies’ Justice Brigade:
A.J. SATTERWHITE (M, 50’s): Gregarious car dealership owner and well-dressed Texas charmer dressed in cowboy boots AND a Stetson, who is confronted by the three women he is dating at the same time.
TWYLA (F, 30-40’s): A.J.’s flashy blonde (in every sense of the word) girlfriend who met A.J. when she was shopping for a car. Works at a chiropractor’s office across from A.J.’s business.
CORINNE (F, 40-50’s): A. J,’s fashionably, smart, professional realtor girlfriend who has a fender-bender with Twyla and learns of their shared connection to A.J.
HOLLIS (F, 40-50’s): A.J.’s vivacious, no-nonsense, third girlfriend who learns of her connection to Corinne when she attends an open house.
ELSIE SATTERWHITE (F, 70-80’s): A.J’s feisty, sharp as a tack country mother who suggested the confrontation with A.J.
A Hono-Lulu of a Honeymoon:
SUGAR LEE (F, 40’s-50’s): The newlywed wife. More than happy to be with her new husband but tries to fix the situation when everything goes wrong. Georgia native.
BOBBY DWAYNE (M, 40’s-50’s): Sugar Lee’s new husband and old high school sweetheart. Wants nothing more than to spend time with her. Annoyed at her friends back home. Georgia native.
NITA (F, 40’s-50’s): One of Sugar Lee’s friends and co-workers. A sweet and simple country woman. Chatterbox through and through. Georgia native.
CARLENE (F, 40’s-50’s): Another one of Sugar Lee’s friends and co-workers. Self-deprecating and no-nonsense. Georgia native.
MAVIS (F, 50’s-60’s): Another one of Sugar Lee’s friends and co-workers. Brusque but likeable and afraid to speak her mind. Georgia native.
CRYSTAL (F, 40’s-50’s): Another one of Sugar Lee’s friends and co-workers. Daffy, bubbly and loveable. Not the sharpest tool in the shed. Georgia native.
PORTER (M, 40’s-50’s): Gentleman from their town who has flown there to profess his love for Carlene. Good-hearted, gregarious with a tendency to talk to loudly. Not too bright. Georgia native.
A Little Brit of Romance:
ALISTAIR STANDLEY (M, 50’s): Attractive, polite, and reserved British patron attracted to Gwendolyn. Unwitting participant in Brandy’s shenanigans.
GWENDOLYN NORWICH (F, 50’s): Elegant, friendly British woman who is attracted to Alistair. Amused by the goings-on between Brandy and Alistair.
LOTTIE (F, 70’s): Dedicated seen-it-all waitress with a cockney accent; moves slowly; provides comic relief.
BRANDY POOVEY (F, 40’s): Loud, flirty, vivacious American chatterbox in want of attention.
STAN (M, 40’s-50’s): Trying everything to propose to his girlfriend and tries to keep the chaos at bay when it begins.
JAKE (M, 40’s-50’s): Stan’s best friend. Sarcastic and cynical at the prospect of the proposal. Never afraid to make a joke. Maybe a bit lonely himself.
MIMI (F, 40’s-50’s): The French caterer of the engagement. But soon falls ill under odd circumstances.
AMBER (F, 40’s-50’s): A singing/dancing telegram there for the proposal, ends up in the middle of the chaos. Very bright personality.
RITA (F, 40’s-50’s): An EMT to help Mimi recover. Very feisty and man hungry. No real scruples to speak of.
MEREDITH (F, 40’s-50’s): Stan’s ex-wife. Sophisticated and wry. They share the apartment and is less than happy about the insanity that ensues.
DEENA (F, 30’s-40’s): Stan’s girlfriend, the object of his desire. Pampered and assured. But proves to be less faithful than expected.
WILLARD (M, 40’s-50’s): A party guest that got lost in his own adventure and ends up in the middle of this chaos.
Little House on the Prairie the Musical
Book by Rachel Sheinkin, Music by Rachel Portman, Lyrics by Donna Di Novelli
& at 7:30PM and 2024
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Drop Dead!
By: Billy Van Zandt and Jane Milmore
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The Revolutionist: A Comedy, A Quartet, A Revolutionary Dream Fugue, A True Story
By: Lauren Gunderson
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The Odd Couple (Female Version)
By: Neil Simon
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Moonchildren
By: Michael Weller
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The Pillowman
By: Martin McDonagh
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Sudden Impact
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Why Torture is Wrong, and the People Who Love Them
By: Christopher Durang
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One Act Play Festival
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Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead
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Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol
By: Tom Mula
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The Haunted House
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The Breakfast Club
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Antigone
By: Jean Anouilh Adapted by Lewis Galantiere taken from the original play by Sophocles
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Proof
By: David Auburn
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Wrong Window!
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You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown
Music Book and Lyrics by Clarke Gesner
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The Ghost's Bargain and The Haunted Man
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Q
By: Darin Pederson
Q (Squared)
By: Elysia Pederson
Take Five
By: Westley Pederson
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Mauritius
By: Theresa
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The Plaza Suite
By: Neil Simon
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I Hate Hamlet
By: Paul Rudnick
Directed by Max Downs
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How I Learned to Drive
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The Dahl in Rapid City
Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Christmas Carol
By: John Longenbaugh
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Swimming in the Shallows
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Exit the King
By: Eugene Ionesco
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Waiting for Godot
By: Samuel Beckett
Directed by Theo Schmidt
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Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
By: Edward Albee
Directed by Jacob J. Roman
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The House of Blue Leaves
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True Magic
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Almost, Maine
By: John Cariani
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The Bible: The Complete Word of the God (Abridged)
By: Adam Long, Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor with additional material by Matthew Croke
