LEND ME A TENOR

A Farce by Ken Ludwig

Directed by Darren Gage

Stage Manager: Judi Liebert

A sensation on Broadway, this screwball comedy will leave you teary-eyed with laughter. The tenor “Il Stupendo,” is scheduled to sing the lead in Otello, but chaos ensues when his wife mistakes an autograph-seeker hidden in his closet for a secret lover, then is accidentally given a double dose of tranquilizers and is presumed dead. But somehow, the show must go on! What follows is a chain-reaction of mistaken identities, backstage shenanigans, double entendres and innuendoes – a roller coaster of fun!

May 18, 19, 20, 31, June 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9

8:00pm Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 3:00pm Sundays

Tickets are $18.00 for adults and $15.00 for students/seniors

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AUDITIONS: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Dates: Sun. June 10th at 6:30 PM Wed. June 13th at 7:30 PM

Callbacks: Sun. June 17th at 7:00 PM

This Tony Award winning show is the unlikeliest of musicals about the unlikeliest of heroes; a quirky yet charming cast of outsiders for whom a spelling bee is the one place they can stand out and fit in at the same time. Spelling Bee is a lighthearted spoof about students in the throes of puberty, overseen by adults who barely escaped childhood themselves, who learn that winning isn’t everything and that losing doesn’t necessarily make you a loser.

Director Amy Fox
Musical Director Kristyn Algieri
Choreographer Lynsey Price. 

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS

THE KIDS

CHIP TOLENTINO (Male, 17 – 35): The reigning spelling champion, athletic and social and confident. Chip is going through some changes (role requires ability to sing high notes) (doubles as Jesus)

LOGAINNE SCHWARTZANDGRUBENIERE (Female, 17-30): Younger than most of the bee contestants, a driven girl who wants to make her two dads proud. She has a lisp, is uncomfortable in her own skin, but has a commanding presence.

LEAF CONEYBEAR (Male, 17-35): A home schooled boy with many siblings, Leaf did not expect to be in the Bee. Being in public is an adventure for him. He has severe ADD, and seems a bit odd, but delights in his wandering focus. (doubles as CARL Dad)

WILLIAM BARFEE (Male, 17-35 with a stocky build): with a host of health problems and a lot to prove, William is loud and combative. He is the fat kid who became a bully to avoid getting picked on. Not expecting kindness from anyone but his mom, he is slow to friendship. His spelling talent involves using his “magic” foot to spell out words on the floor.

MARCY PARK (Female, 17-35): An overachiever from whom excellence is expected and failure not an option. A product of the parochial school system, Marcy has issues but keeps them to herself. She has moved around a lot and feels confident that she can beat the local talent.

OLIVE OSTROWSKY (Female, 17-35): A word lover who leads a quiet life. She is an only child with absentee parents and spends a lot of time alone, words are her friends. She starts out very shy, but blossoms.

THE ADULTS

RONA LISA PERETTI (Female, 25-50): The hostess of the Bee and local realtor, Rona is also a past spelling bee champion. This is her day to be queen. She keeps the bee running, conveys crucial information to the audience. She tries to minimize the importance of her own bee crown because she is embarrassed about how much it still means to her. (doubles as Olive’s Mom)

THE KIDS VICE PRINCIPAL DOUGLAS PANCH (Male, 25-50+): An educator stuck in a job he hates without advancement in sight. Doug is frustrated with his life. He doesn’t understand the drive of the contestants since nothing has ever been important to him. He was not pleased to be asked to substitute at the bee, but is eager to please the local hostess. (May be doubled as Olive’s Dad)

MITCH MAHONEY (Male, 20 – 40) The manor of a bouncer, he is an odd choice as comfort counselor – but he is here as part of a community service assignment. He has the unique perspective of an outsider. He has no real idea of how to offer comfort, but as things progress finds himself genuinely wishing he could find a way to help the kids feel better about losing here and perhaps out in the world as well. (Doubles as DAN Dad, may also double as Olive’s Dad)

Please prepare 16 bars of music (bring sheet music along please). Come dressed in or bring comfortable clothes for movement portion. Sides will be provided.

Performances: September 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30, Oct. 5, 6

Mainstage Shows:

25 th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee by Rachel Sheinkin and William Finn
Directed by Amy Fox
September 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30, October 5, 6 

Rumors by Neil Simon
Directed by Mark Liebert
January 11,12,13, 17,18,19,20,24,25,26

Crimes of the Heart by Beth Henley
Directed by Sue Davis
March 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23,24, 28,29, 30

All In The Timing by David Ives
Directed by Darren Gage 
 May 31, June 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15

Childrens Shows

The Prince and the Pauper an adaptation of the Mark Twain classic 
Directed by Cindy Ross
November  3,4,10,11 

Cinderella Confidential by Eric Coble
directed by Emily Rees 
December 1, 2, 8, 9

James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
Directed by Phoebe Grace
February 16,17, 23, 24 

The Ugly Duckling adapted from the Hans Christian Anderson tale
Directed by Tommy Donaldson
April 27, 28, May 4, 5 

Our full season brochure with further details will be out in late June. We hope to see you next season!

By Cynthia Mercati
Directed by Ken Budris / Stage Manager: Amy Fox

Two fast-talking con men help a kind but misguided emperor learn that the heart–not the clothes–make the man. Full of physical humor and dynamic, lovable characters, this new telling brings zip and zing to the classic Hans Christian Andersen tale.

April 21, 22, 28, 29 Performance Times

CAST

• Narrator – Diana Chaves
• Emperor – John Fraissinet
• Empress – Elaine Lubetkin
• Princess Chenille – Lyndsay Vitale
• Gabardine – Danielle Petrucelli
• Count de Gauche – Russ Meyer
• Captain Herringbone Faircloth – Robert Barwick
• Tailor 1 – Megan Elizabeth Hatem
• Tailor 2 – Kimberley Merlo

You Can’t Take It With You

Directed by Laura Byrne-Cristiano

Stage Manager: Joseph Ferriero

This classic, Pulitzer Prize winning, heart-warming comedy gives you a glimpse into the life of the eccentric Sycamore family where things like daily preparation of homemade chocolates in a ballet tutu and firework explosions in the basement are the norm.

March 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31

Performance Times

CAST

Frank Guerrasio
Ali Archetti
Ryan Greene
Megan Hatem
George Adam
Laura Byrne-Cristiano
Keith Hoovler
Jon Allen Russo
Victoria Steele
Nicholas Juzdan
Samantha Silver
Mitch Frank
Carl Bergmanson
Betsy Greenblatt
Russ Meyer

We’ve all heard the story of Cinderella a thousand times, but we’ve never heard about Bob, her long lost twin brother who’s living in the same kingdom with different wicked stepfamilies. With the help of the Fairy Godmother, the Godfather (who’s no fairy!) and a lot of luck, Cinderella and Bob find a way to attend the kingdom’s festivities! Twinderella will delight audiences of all ages!

February 18, 19, 25, 26 Performance Times 

As of 4:00pm 2/25  there are 40 seats remaining for the Twinderella performance on 2/26 at 1:30 and 20 seats remaining for the Twinderella performance on 2/26 at 3:30. Ticket orders will be processed in the order that they are left for customers leaving complete information when they call 973-744-9752(complete information=name, number or seats, credit card)

                          CAST

• Casey Rae Borella
• Isabel Caravela
  
• Aidan Champeau
  
• Rebecca Crosby
  
• Maya Fortgang
  
• John Franklin
  
• Sophia Happonen
  
• Maya Jenkins
  
• Nicholas Juzdan
• Aidan Joyce
• Alex Laser
• AJ Marcus
• Callie O’Rourke
• Ian Rubin
• Brittney Santiago
• Dante Savanello
• Phoebe Grace
• Sage Spitz
• Catherine Tso
• Gabriel Wallerstain
  

A Drama by Tracy Letts 
Directed by Mark Liebert 
Stage Manager: Alexandra Garbeck 

Meet the Westons. Dad has disappeared. Mom’s popping pills. One daughter’s bound for divorce. A romance is brewing. A lie has been uncovered. And a hell of a family reunion is about to begin. And that’s just the start. Equally harrowing and hysterical, Tracy Letts’ Pulitzer Prize, Tony and Drama Desk Award winning August: Osage County has already been hailed as an American classic. So spend an evening in Oklahoma’s Osage County where it is often laugh-out-loud funny with plot twists that are dark and nasty.

January 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28

Performance Times   *Please be advised that this show contains strong language and mature themes.

August: Osage County Cast
Christopher Gibbs as Beverly Weston
Liz Royce as Violet Weston
Dena Wiese as Ivy Weston
Miriam Salerno as Karen Weston
Samantha Carpel as Barbara Fordham
Bill O’Brien as Bill Fordham
Helen Laser as Jean Fordham
Cindy Ross as Mattie Fae Aiken
Gage Andretta as Charlie Aiken
Eddie Capuano as Little Charles Aiken
Ali Archetti as Johnna Monevata
George Ruthauser as Steve Heidebrecht
Chris Mayer as Sheriff Deon Gilbeau

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FIND YOUR INNER GLITTER WITH LIFE COACH LURLENE
An Evening of Entertainment and Self-Improvement

Directed by Samantha Jones

BENEFIT PERFORMANCE* –ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Saturday, January 7, 2012, 8PM

All tickets for this benefit performance are $20 with proceeds going to support Studio Players!

Join Life Coach Lurlene, (Laura Berman Fortgang) aspiring “Life Coach to the Stars” in an evening of YOUR personal transformation. With her high-impact comedic approach to turning your life right-side-up, Lurlene leaves no stone unturned with her ridiculously inspiring hands-on approach. Learn, grow, laugh and be changed for the better!

Opening Act: The cast of Studio’s Jan.2011 production of “The Great American Trailer Park Musical”.

*All proceeds from tickets sales and Lurlene’s not-so-silent auction benefit The Studio Playhouse’s roof-replacement fund.

Poultry in Motion
By Patrick Rainville Dorn
Directed by Tommy Donaldson
Stage Manager:

Leyda Torres

Chicken Little just got duped by the infamous Foxy Loxy. Is the sky really falling? Will the chicken be outfoxed by the fox? Join Chicken Little and the rest of his friends on the farm as this classic story is mixed with a lot of laughter and fun.

December 3, 4, 10, 11 Performance Times

Poultry in Motion Cast
Megan Hatem as Foxy Loxy
Danielle Petrucelli as Chicken Little
Larissa Symbouras as Henny Penny
Russ Meyer as Cocky Locky
Sabrina Alamo as Little Red Hen
Veronica Walton as Ducky Lucky
Sana Duff as Goosey Lucy
Dante Savanello as Mallard Drake
James Goodger as Zander Gander
Lisa Drogon as Tina Turkey
Kira Alexander as Tori Turkey

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The final performances are now as follows, with tickets available for each date:

November 3   8:00pm

November 4   8:00pm

November 5   8:00pm

To order tickets, please call our box office at 973-744-9752 and leave a message.

If you had tickets to one of our cancelled performances, we are happy to exchange it for any of the above dates, or if you cannot make it we will refund your money. Please call the box office and we will gladly assist you.