“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” Opening in Less Than 2 Weeks – The Media is Catching the Buzz

Great Theater for a Great Cause

The Media is catching the buzz about this special production and tickets are beginning to go quickly!

Purchase Tickets Here

The Providence Players at the James Lee Community Center Theater
2855 Annandale Road, Falls Church

The Providence Players present The Best Christmas Pageant Ever based on the first book in Barbara Robinson’s acclaimed Herdmans series. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, introduces us to the six “worst kids in the world.” This stage production perfectly captures the merry mayhem that results when the Herdmans, the town’s rowdy, sticky-fingered, pyromaniacal bullies, decide to audition for the annual holiday pageant. The entire town has gathered in anticipation, waiting to see the Herdmans ruin Christmas – or will they?  This funny, heartwarming, holiday tale has become a classic: and good for the entire family! This special holiday treat will benefit the work of The Young Hearts, a group of amazing teens who raise funds to battle blood cancers and other diseases. Half the net proceeds from this production will benefit this outstanding organization. Great theater for a great cause! At the James Lee Community Center Theater 2855 Annandale Road, Falls Church. December 9th Through December 18th 7:30 p.m. Thursday/Friday/Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $17 General Admission Seating. Tickets best purchased online at the link above (no service fee) but may also be reserved by email at providenceplayerstickets@cox.net or by phone at 703-425-6782 (leave voicemail) and at the door.

Providence Players “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” on the Lifestyles TV show “Business Profile” Hosted by Charlene Sloan

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Click on the photo to go to the YouTube Replay

The Fairfax Connection Newspaper made their Best Christmas Pageant Ever story by David Siegel their Print Edition Cover Story This Week

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Click on the Cover Photo to the Online Version of the David Siegel piece entitled “Finding the True Spirit of Christmas Providence Players present ‘Best Christmas Pageant Ever.’”

And Joel Markowitz, Publisher and Editor at dcmetrotheaterarts.com (and an outstanding supporter of community theater in the DC Region) has published part 1 of  Meet the Cast of Providence Players’ ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ series edited by PPF’s own Julie Janson.

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Click on the image to visit www.dcmetrotheaterarts.com to read part one of Julie Janson’s interview series. Part 2 is coming soon!

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Nine Performances Including Four Matinees
Designed to Fit into The Busiest Holiday Schedule

Thur-Fri-Sat 7:30 pm Dec 9–17
Sat & Sun 2:00 pm Dec. 10, 11, 17, & 18

ALL TICKETS JUST $17 – PURCHASE HERE

General Admission Seating – All Great Seats at
The James Lee Community Center Theater
2855 Annandale Road Falls Church VA

Great Holiday Theater for a Great Cause – “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” from the Providence Players

The Providence Players at the James Lee Community Center Theater
2855 Annandale Road, Falls Church

bcpe-logo-with-young-hearts-largeOpening December 9, 2016 and playing for 9 performances, including 4 matinees, through December 18th, the Providence Players presents The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. A celebration of the holiday season’s transformative power, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is a funny and heartwarming holiday tale that has become a classic: and good for the entire family! This special production is co-produced with The Young Hearts, a group of amazing teens who raise money to fight blood cancers and other diseases. Half of all net proceeds from this production will be donated to Young Hearts Foundation in pursuit of their important mission.  Over the past three holiday seasons, over $24,000 has been generated to support this important cause, and, with your help, PPF hopes to significantly increase this total this year.

Nine Performances Including Four Matinees
Designed to Fit into The Busiest Holiday Schedule
Thur-Fri-Sat 7:30 pm Dec 9–17
Sat & Sun 2:00 pm Dec. 10, 11, 17, & 18

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The Herdman Kids – The Worst Kids in the World?

Based on the first book in Barbara Robinson’s popular Herdmans series, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, introduces us to the six “worst kids in the world.” This hilarious and heartwarming comedy, adapted for the stage by Robinson herself, follows the delinquent Herdman children, who attend church for the first time because they’re told there will be snacks. Over the rest of the town’s objections, the ne’er-do-wells are cast in the Christmas play — a sure-fire recipe for disaster. The entire town has gathers in anticipation, waiting to see the Herdmans ruin Christmas – or will they?  All tickets are $17 and performances are general admission seating.

Purchase Tickets Here

This funny and heartwarming show is not just great fun for the young people in your life, adults love it too! It is a breezy one hour show and there will be a special reception with Santa and refreshments after each performance.

Erika Friel as Gladys Herdman in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever photo by Charlene Sloan, Providence Players
SHAZAM! Erika Friel as Gladys Herdman photo by Charlene Sloan, Providence Players

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Performance Dates and Timesbest-christmas-regular-large-no-background
Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m.
December 9 – 17
Saturday & Sunday Matinees 2:00 p.m.
December 10, 11, 17, & 18

 

We first produced this show in 2012 and it proved to be our most popular holiday offering ever. We are mounting the the contemporary holiday classic again with WATCH award winning “Best Director” Liz Mykietyn at the helm and a brand-new cast of extraordinarily talented young people and adults. Once again, in keeping with our larger mission of “building community through theater”, we are partnering with The Young Hearts, a nationally recognized group of young people dedicated to raising funds to fight disease and support families facing life-threaten illness. Half of all net proceeds from this holiday production will be donated to the Young Hearts Foundation in pursuit of their important mission.  Great theater for a great cause!

The Cast of PPF’s Production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Directed by Liz Mykietyn

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever The Bradley Family - Photo by Rob Cuevas, Providence Players
The Bradley Family – Can they tame the Herdmans? Photo by Rob Cuevas, Providence Players

The Bradley Family
Mrs. Bradley Michelle Shader
Mr. Bradley Daniel Calderon
Beth Bradley Evelyn Izdepski
Charlie Bradley Samuel Pounds

Best Christmas Pageant Ever The Herdman Kids Photo by Chip Gertzog, Providence Players
The Herdman Kids – The Worst Kids in the World? Photo by Chip Gertzog, Providence Players

The Herdman Kids
Ralph Herdman Jack Wright
Imogene Herdman Nora Rice
Loretta Herdman Kashvi Ramani
Claude Herdman Gavin Friel
Oliva “Ollie” Herdman Aerial Indirisano
Gladys Herdman Erika Friel

Marilyn Warren as Maxine in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Photo by Chip Gertzog Providence Players
Marilyn Warren Photo by Chip Gertzog, Providence Players

The Other Children
Alice Wendleken Katie Rice
Maxine Marilyn Warren
Elmer Hopkins Tyler DeMille
Hobie Lucas Warren

Providence Players The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Director Liz Mykietyn and the kids in the cast. Photo by Rob Cuevas Providence Players
Director Liz Mykietyn (foreground) rehearses a scene with the highly talented group of young people in the cast of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever which opens December 9th at the James Lee Community Center Theater. Photo by Rob Cuevas, Providence Players

The Church Community
Mrs. Armstrong Cheryl Bolt
Mrs. Slocum Judi Deatherage
Mrs. Clarkensing Wynter Chatman
Mrs. McCarthy Alison Raffaldt
Reverend Hopkins Sally Ann Flores

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L to R: Judi Deatherage, Cheryl Bolt, Wynter Chatman and Alison Raffaldt, in rehearsal for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever opening December 9th. Photo by Rob Cuevas, Providence Players

The Angel Choir
Angel Choir Leader Kyleigh Friel
Angel Choir #2 Shirley Erin Casey
Angel Choir #3 Doris Matilda Lee
Angel Choir #4 Joselina Lemmerman
Angel Choir #5 Katya Zaitsev
Angel Choir #6 Ryley Rogers

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Katie Rice and Kyleigh Friel Photo By Rob Cuevas, Providence Players
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Tyler DeMille and Samuel Pounds Photo by Chip Gertzog Providence Players
Tyler DeMille and Samuel Pounds Photo by Chip Gertzog, Providence Players

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Baby Angel Choir
Baby Angel #1 Oju Ramani
Baby Angel #2 River Rogers
Baby Angel #3 John Rice
Baby Angel #4 Serena Indrisano
Baby Angel #5 Meadow DeMille

Nine Performances Including Four Matinees
Designed to Fit into The Busiest Holiday Schedule

Thur-Fri-Sat 7:30 pm Dec 9–17
Sat & Sun 2:00 pm Dec. 10, 11, 17, & 18

ALL TICKETS JUST $17 – PURCHASE HERE

General Admission Seating – All Great Seats at
The James Lee Community Center Theater
2855 Annandale Road Falls Church VA

The Cast of the Providence Players’ “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” Opening December 9th

Great Holiday Theater for a Great Cause

Best Christmas Pageant Ever Erika Friel as Gladys Herdman photo by Charlene Sloan, Providence Players
Erika Friel as Gladys Herdman photo by Charlene Sloan, Providence Players

The Providence Players, in partnership with the The Young Hearts, a group of amazing teens who raise funds to battle blood cancers and other diseases, will perform The Best Christmas Pageant Ever from December 9th through the 18th at the James Lee Community Center Theater, 2855 Annandale Road. Falls Church, VA 22042.

Purchase Tickets Here

 

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Based on the first book in Barbara Robinson’s popular Herdmans series, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, introduces us to the six “worst kids in the world.” This hilarious and heartwarming comedy, adapted for the stage by Robinson herself, follows the delinquent Herdman children, who attend church for the first time because they’re told there will be snacks. Over the rest of the town’s objections, the ne’er-do-wells are cast in the Christmas play — a sure-fire recipe for disaster. The entire town has gathers in anticipation, waiting to see the Herdmans ruin Christmas – or will they? A celebration of the holiday season’s transformative power, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is a heartwarming holiday tale that has become a classic: and good for the entire family! This special production of a holiday treat will benefit the work of The Young Hearts. Half the net proceeds of the production will to fight blood cancers and other diseases.  All tickets are $17 and performances are general admission seating.

The Cast of PPF’s Production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Directed by Liz Mykietyn

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever The Bradley Family - Photo by Rob Cuevas, Providence Players
The Bradley Family – Photo by Rob Cuevas, Providence Players

The Bradley Family
Mrs. Bradley Michelle Shader
Mr. Bradley Daniel Calderon
Beth Bradley Evelyn Izdepski
Charlie Bradley Samuel Pounds

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best Christmas Pageant Ever The Herdman Kids Photo by Chip Gertzog, Providence Players
The Herdman Kids – The Worst Kids in the World? Photo by Chip Gertzog, Providence Players

The Herdman Kids
Ralph Herdman Jack Wright
Imogene Herdman Nora Rice
Loretta Herdman Kashvi Ramani
Claude Herdman Gavin Friel
Oliva “Ollie” Herdman Aerial Indirisano
Gladys Herdman Erika Friel

The Other Children
Alice Wendleken Katie Rice
Maxine Marilyn Warren
Elmer Hopkins Tyler DeMille
Hobie Lucas Warren

 

 

 

Providence Players The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Director Liz Mykietyn and the kids in the cast. Photo by Rob Cuevas Providence Players
Director Liz Mykietyn (foreground) rehearses a scene with the highly talented group of young people in the cast of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever which opens December 9th at the James Lee Community Center Theater. Photo by Rob Cuevas, Providence Players

The Church Community
Mrs. Armstrong Cheryl Bolt
Mrs. Slocum Judi Deatherage
Mrs. Clarkensing Wynter Chatman
Mrs. McCarthy Alison Raffaldt
Reverend Hopkins Sally Ann Flores

Alison Raffaldt, Wynter Chatman, Judi Deatherage and Cheryl Bolt in rehearsal for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever opening December 9th. Photo by Rob Cuevas Providence Players
L to R: Alison Raffaldt, Wynter Chatman, Judi Deatherage and Cheryl Bolt in rehearsal for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever opening December 9th. Photo by Rob Cuevas Providence Players

The Angel Choir
Angel Choir Leader Kyleigh Friel
Angel Choir #2 Shirley Erin Casey
Angel Choir #3 Doris Matilda Lee
Angel Choir #4 Joselina Lemmerman
Angel Choir #5 Katya Zaitsev
Angel Choir #6 Ryley Rogers

Baby Angel Choir
Baby Angel #1 Oju Ramani
Baby Angel #2 River Rogers
Baby Angel #3 John Rice
Baby Angel #4 Serena Indrisano
Baby Angel #5 Meadow DeMille

Purchase Tickets Here

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Performance Dates and Timesbest-christmas-regular-large-no-background
Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m.
December 9 – 17
Saturday & Sunday Matinees 2:00 p.m.
December 10, 11, 17, & 18

 

The Providence Players
At the James Lee Community Center Theater
2855 Annandale Rd Falls Church

Audition Announcement: Providence Players “To Kill a Mockingbird” – 18+ Roles – All Open

The Providence Players will hold auditions for their upcoming production of Christopher Sergel’s play To Kill a Mockingbird, based on Harper Lee’s Pulitzer prize-winning novel, on Mon, Nov 7th, Wed, Nov. 9th & Thurs, Nov 10th  from 7:00 – 9:30 pm the James Lee Community Center at 2855 Annandale Rd Falls Church.  Call Backs (if needed) Mon Nov 14th 7:00 – 9:30 pm. The production will be directed by Beth Gilles-Whitehead. There are 18 Speaking roles – 9 men, 2 boys, 6 women, 1 girl, as well as 3-4 gospel singers and extras in the crowd of the trial. All roles are open. Please RSVP your intentions to audition to the email below.

Download and print the PPF-To Kill a Mockingbird – Complete Audition Package Here
(Character list, Audition form, Instructions and Production Calendar)

To Kill a Mockingbird

By Christopher Sergel

Based upon the novel by Harper Lee
Directed by Beth Gilles-Whitehead

mockingbird-auditions-lightened-backgroundBased on the Pulitzer prize-winning masterwork and one of the best-loved stories of all time, To Kill a Mockingbird is a gripping and heart-wrenching tale of coming-of-age in the South. Set in a town poisoned by prejudice, the play portrays a world of great beauty and savage inequities through the eyes of a young girl, Scout, as her father—a crusading local lawyer—risks everything to defend a black man unjustly accused of a terrible crime.

 

18 Speaking roles. (9 men 2 boys, 6 women 1 girl, 3-4 gospel singers and extras in the crowd of the trial)

  • The Providence Players of Fairfax is a non-profit community theater troupe. All participation is on a volunteer, non-compensated basis.
  • The Providence Players of Fairfax is a membership organization. Membership is not required to audition. If cast, actors in addition to production team members will be asked to become members of the Providence Players ($10) for the season (if they are not already).

Performance Dates and Times

Preview: March 23rd, 2017 7:00pm Curtain

Evening Performances: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 7:30 pm Curtain
March 24 – April 8, 2017
Matinees: Sundays; 2:00 pm curtain
March 26 & April 2, 2017

Audition Dates

Mon Nov 7, 7:00 – 9:30 pm (James Lee Community Center – Look for Audition Signs)
Wed Nov 9, 7:00 – 9:30 pm (James Lee Community Center – Look for Audition Signs)
Thurs Nov 10, 7:00 – 9:30 pm (James Lee Community Center – Look for Audition Signs)

Call-Backs (if needed – by invitation):
Mon Nov 14, 6:45 – 9:45 pm (James Lee Community Center – Look for Audition Signs)

Location

The James Lee Community Center
2855 Annandale Road
Falls Church, VA 22042
Auditions Signs will be posted – Inquire at Main Desk

Audition Information/Instructions

  • PLEASE RSVP to Director Beth Whitehead at thewhiteheads@cox.net with the date(s) you plan on auditioning.
  • HOW WE WORK: You are welcome to come to auditions on more than one of the initial audition evenings. This is not a requirement. Most PPF auditions have actors up and down to read multiple times in multiple combinations and scenes. Most actors find this fun. As space allows, you will be able to watch all the auditions. You may be asked to go into the hallway with audition partners and work a bit on a scene. We will do our best to get you up multiple times reading for parts you are interested in. You will also be asked to read for other parts you may not be auditioning for. The Providence Players strives to make our productions open to interested and engaged actors & actresses, regardless of their level of experience. We try and make our auditions as relaxing and fun as possible.
  • AUDITION PROCESS: Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script – No monologue required.
  • AUDITION SIDES: Sides for the audition process will be supplied at auditions.
  • AUDITION FORM: Resumes and head shots will be accepted, but are not required. Please ALSO COMPLETE the attached PPF To Kill a Mockingbird Audition Form and bring it with you to the audition.
  • MEMBERSHIP: The Providence Players of Fairfax is a membership organization. Membership is not required to audition. If cast, actors in addition to production team members will be asked to become members of the Providence Players ($10) for the season (if they are not already).
  • RSVP: Please send us an RSVP if you plan to audition to Director Beth Whitehead at thewhiteheads@cox.net

Rehearsal Schedule:

A copy of the preliminary production schedule is included with this announcement and will be available online and at auditions. Stage rehearsals begin February 21, 2017. In addition to the stage rehearsal schedule, additional full cast readings of the play and selected scene study and character work will be scheduled by the director after casting.

Please come to auditions prepared to list any availability conflicts over this time period. Space is provided on the audition form for this purpose.

Director’s Take On the Play:

To Kill a Mockingbird takes place during a hungry hurting time in America. It is 1935 in Maycomb, Alabama. Most people know the story of Tom Robinson and his trial for a crime he did not commit. The heroic efforts of Atticus Finch to defend Tom in a town that mostly see just black and white and the divide between them. The deep seeded prejudice, hatred and mistrust as well as the desperate folks just trying to survive. Family, hope, truth and compassion is everything. This is a love story of Scout, her dad, her brother and her search for her place in the world. It is a story that reminds us of how important integrity is in each one of our lives and how we all can try and be more like Atticus Finch. Our production will reflect the difficult times the people live in, the circumstances that affect their decisions and the love that is trying to push its way to the top of hatred, bigotry and lies. It’s a love story!

Characters/Roles:

The Director is casting in November so all can learn their lines before rehearsals begins.

Young People

Jean Louise Finch (Scout) girl age 7-11 (Very verbal, strong willed and curious) Has a lot of lines. Must have stage presence and lots of confidence.
Jeremy Finch (Jem) her older brother age 9-13 (Loves football and is a reader, adventurous)
Charles Baker Harris (Dill) boy age 7-11, little for his age (Very creative and engaging and lots of energy)
Mayella Ewell 19 year old girl. Strong gal who’s been abused, beaten and lives in poverty. Has no friends and is probably always hungry and lonely.

Mens Roles

Atticus Finch age 45-60. Dad, lawyer, man of high integrity, very humble and full of patience.
Arthur Radley (Boo) age 40 plus. Smaller role, may double with Mr. Gilmer. Quite, caring man
Sheriff Heck Tate could be 35-65. Good honest man doing his job.
Judge Taylor 55-75. Honest judge, friend to the truth
Reverend Sykes any age, African American spiritual leader.
Bob Ewell age 40-55. Dirty, mean and as unloving as a man can be. Full of anger, resentment and spite.
Walter Cunningham a farmer age 40-55. Honest farmer trying to make his way, turned by opinion easily.
Mr. Gilmer age 30-45. New lawyer trying his case and wants to win.
Tom Robinson African American age 25-40. Honest father and hard worker caught in a terrible lie and trying to survive.

Women’s Roles

Calpurnia African American house keeper and family friend to the Finches age 35-65. Hard worker, caring, motherly and takes no guff from anyone.
Maudie Atkinson 40-65. Kind, loving neighbor who answers questions and has been a mother role to the Finch children. Loves gardening and finding the good in people.
Stephanie Crawford age ? gossipy neighbor who lives for a story to repeat and embellish and repeat. Loves to hear her own voice.
Mrs. Dubose very cranky and very old. Sick old woman who takes her misery out on the neighbors and young people.
Harper Lee age 30-50

Gospel Singers

3 or 4 Gospel singers, African American women and/or men.

 

PPF Audition Announcement: “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” Oct. 18, 20, 22 All 27 Roles Open (Adults and Children)

PPF Audition Announcement

 The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

27* Roles (7 Adult 5W/2M) (20+ Children) – All Open

Tues. Oct 18, 2016 and Thur. Oct 20, 2016 6:30 – 9:00 PM

  Sat. Oct 22 9:30 AM – 1:00PM

No Call Backs Will Be Held

DOWNLOAD AND PRINT THE COMPLETE PROVIDENCE PLAYERS The Best Christmas Pageant Ever AUDITION PACKAGE INCLUDING ANNOUNCEMENT, AUDITION FORM, AND PRELIMINARY PRODUCTION CALENDAR HERE

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

By Barbara Robinson

Directed by Liz Mykietyn

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The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world; they lie, steal and cheat. Now they have taken over the church’s annual Christmas pageant! The entire town has gathered in anticipation, waiting to see the Herdmans ruin Christmas – or will they? This funny, heartwarming, holiday tale has become a classic: and good for the entire family!

 

27* Roles (7 Adult 5W/2M) (20+ Children) – All Open

*additional children may be cast at the director’s discretion

  • The Providence Players of Fairfax is a non-profit community theater troupe. All participation is on a volunteer, non-compensated basis.
  • The Providence Players of Fairfax is a membership organization. Membership is not required to audition. If cast, actors in addition to production team members will be asked to become members of the Providence Players ($10) for the season (if they are not already).

Location
The James Lee Community Center
2855 Annandale Road Falls Church, VA 22042
Auditions will be held in the theater. Please come in the front of the community center and sign in at the counter. The staff can point you in the direction of the theater and signs will be posted.

Performance Dates and Times

Preview: December 8 7:00 pm curtain

Evening Performances: Thurs., Fri., Sat.; December 9–17  7:30 pm curtain

Matinees: Sat. & Sun. Matinees; December 10, 11, 17, & 18 2:00 pm curtain

Audition Dates

UPDATED INFORMATION: NO RSVP IS NECESSARY – Just arrive at the audition time noted

Tuesday October 18th 6:30PM to 9PM (In the James Lee Theater)

Thursday October 20th 6:30PM to 9PM (In the James Lee Theater)

Saturday October 22th 9:30AM to 1PM (In the James Lee Theater)

Please plan on arriving at the beginning of the audition session. PPF DOES NOT use an assigned timed slot audition system.

Audition Information/Instructions

AUDITION PROCESS:

  • The director will conduct an “ice breaker” at the beginning of each audition session. This process is fun and designed to help actors relax prior to auditions and gives the director a chance to quickly see each actor on the stage.
  • Auditions for speaking roles will consist of cold readings from the script with audition sides provided at the auditions.
  • Children auditioning will be asked to sing a Christmas Carol

 HOW WE WORK:

  • Please plan on arriving at your chosen audition date at the beginning of the audition session.
  • We do not use an assigned audition time slot system. The director will have you up and down on stage multiple times during the audition (how many times will be at the director’s discretion and depend, in part, on the number of auditioners who attend).
  • You will be able to sit in the theater and watch all the auditions.
  • You may be asked to go into the hallway with audition partners and work a bit on a scene before taking the stage.
  • You may be asked to read for other parts you may not be auditioning for.
  • The Providence Players strives to make our productions open to interested and engaged actors & actresses regardless of their level of experience.
  • We try and make our auditions as relaxing and fun as possible.
  • You are welcome to come to more than one audition session. This is NOT a requirement.

AUDITION FORM- Resumes and headshots will be accepted, but are not required. Please ALSO COMPLETE the attached PPF Best Christmas Pageant Ever Audition Form and bring it with you to the audition. Download Audition Form Only Here

MEMBERSHIP- The Providence Players of Fairfax is a membership organization. Membership is not required to audition. If cast, actors in addition to production team members will be asked to become members of the Providence Players ($10) for the season (if they are not already).

RSVP-  UPDATED INFORMATION: NO RSVP IS NECESSARY – Just arrive at the audition time noted – Questions? Email providenceplayers@cox.net

Production ScheduleA copy of the preliminary production schedule is included with this announcement. Please note that the times listed on the preliminary production schedule are theater access time NOT CALL TIMES which will be provided by the director. The Preliminary production schedule is subject to change based on the needs of the production. Download Best Christmas Pageant Preliminary Production Schedule Only Here.

IMPORTANT NOTES TO READ CLOSELY:

  • All auditioners will receive notification via phone call or email regardless if cast or not by Monday October 24th.
  • We will not hold Call Backs! Read-Through Meet & Greet will be Tuesday October 25th at 6:30PM in the James Lee Theater; All cast members are on call for read through.
  • Scripts and other materials will be shared at this meeting.
  • Those cast must be available for ALL shows and the entire rehearsal schedule from December 1st until we open December 9th.
  • Costumes will be mostly provided by Cast members own closets. Specialty costumes will be provided. This show is set in ‘today times.’
  • Parents will be required to sign an agreement on all these Important Notes and more regarding PAGEANT support this year at the first meeting. We thank you in advance for your efforts.

Character/Role Descriptions

The director plans on casting 27 or more actors: 7 adults (5 women, 2 Men) and approximately 20 children of varying age ranges:11 featured children’s roles (5 girls, 6 boys) plus other younger children’s roles ages 7-12 with some lines and a “Baby Angel Choir” comprised of children aged 5-6. The final number of children cast will be at the director’s discretion.

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS – 7 ADULT ROLES (5W-2M)

BOB BRADLEY/FATHER:  Age range 30+; smaller role of solid family man; husband to Grace and Father to Beth and Charlie. Must be able to present witty dialogue smoothly and carry a Christmas tree 50 feet or so.

GRACE BRADLEY/MOTHER:  Age range 30+; main role who takes over the annual Christmas pageant; mother to Beth and Charlie; wife to Bob.  This actress needs to be comfortable leading the pageant within the pageant which includes directing a large group of child actors on stage.

MRS. ARMSTRONG:  Age range/must look 40+; Like the characters of Alice to Beth so are Mrs. Armstrong to Grace Bradley/Mother.  Actresses going for this role should not hold back on showing their super over controlling and loud side.  She uses a managerial voice and manner with everyone and everything in her life.  Actresses going for this role should not hold back on showing their Type A traits in full. Medium part with comical lines.

MRS. SLOCUM:  Age range/must look 40+; one of a handful of gossiping ladies in the neighborhood – she is a pleasant and motherly women.  Smaller role.

MRS. CLARKINGSON:  Age range/must look 40+; one of a handful of gossiping ladies in the neighborhood – she is a sweeter character than all the rest.  Smaller role.

MRS. mcCarthy:  Age range/must look 40+; one of a handful of gossiping ladies in the neighborhood – she is more like Mrs. Armstrong than the others, but still hopes for good things in the end.  Smaller role with a funny bit.

REVEREND HOPKINS:  Age range/must look 40+; Though a smaller role, this character is both pleasant and wise by nature; as well as an important catalyst to the moral of the story. This actor will also be given the Opening Announcements to the show which will be given live in the format of a sermon as presented in the audition monologue.  Actors going for this role should really sell the minister part and be loud & joyful.

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS – Children Roles

11 Named Character Roles (5G/6B) Plus Other Younger Children and “Baby Angel Choir”

BETH BRADLEY:  Age range/must look 10-14; Lead role who narrates the show; should have strong voice and great stage presence; able to show an array of emotions. Sister to Charlie and daughter to Grace and Bob.  Beth is a great role for an experienced young actress as she must set the tone and drive the entire show through her storyline.

CHARLIE BRADLEY:  Age range 8-11, must be younger than Beth; medium role; brother to Beth and son to Grace & Bob; typical little brother character but an all-around good kid.

RALPH HERDMAN:  Age range/must look 12-14; member of the Herdman clan of young ruffian siblings who are considered “the worst kids in the history of the world.”  He is the oldest and should have a slouchy manner with touch of adolescent coolness.  Any one auditioning for a Herdman role should show us their Best Bad kid routine. Small role.

IMOGENE HERDMAN:  Age range/must look 11-13; member of the Herdman clan of young ruffian siblings who are considered “the worst kids in the history of the world.”  She is the oldest girl but the obvious leader of the Herdman children.  She is loud, bossy & crafty. One tough cookie.  Imogene shows an array of emotions from sassy to sadness in this play.  This is a medium role and takes a strong young actress to portray her. Any one auditioning for a Herdman role should show us their Best Bad kid routine.

LEROY HERDMAN:  Age range/must look 10-12; member of the Herdman clan of young ruffian siblings who are considered “the worst kids in the history of the world.”  He is the ‘tough guy’ and very sure of himself. Any one auditioning for a Herdman role should show us their Best Bad kid routine.

CLAUDE HERDMAN:  Age range/must look 9-11; member of the Herdman clan of young ruffian siblings who are considered “the worst kids in the history of the world.”  He is also tough but more combative being a younger sibling and fighting for his position in the family; usually paired up with his brother Ollie. Any one auditioning for a Herdman role should show us their Best Bad kid routine.

OLLIE HERDMAN:  Age range/must look 8-9; member of the Herdman clan of young ruffian siblings who are considered “the worst kids in the history of the world.”  He is the youngest boy and always Looking for trouble.  Claude’s usually his partner in crime.  Any one auditioning for a Herdman role should show us their Best Bad kid routine.

GLADY HERDMAN:  Age range/must look 6-8; member of the Herdman clan of young ruffian siblings who are considered “the worst kids in the history of the world.”  She is the youngest – small and wiry with a feisty disposition. She provides comic relief in this show. Any one auditioning for a Herdman role should show us their Best Bad kid routine. Smaller but fun role.

ALICE WENDLEKEN:  Age range/must look 10-14; She is one of Beth Sunday School classmates though not necessarily same exact age; they are close in age.  Alice prim, proper and often a pain in the neck with her goody two shoe routine.  Actresses going for this role should not hold back on showing their super prissy side. Medium Role.

MAXINE:  Age range/must look 10-14; She is one of Beth Sunday School classmates though not necessarily same exact age.  She has more lines than other roles as the narrator within the pageant of the play. Actresses going for this role should have clear & loud speaking voices.

ELMER HOPKINS:  Age range/must look 8-10; he is a little nerdy but still sweet. Definitely friends with Charlie Bradley and not a fan of the Herdmans or church despite the fact his father is the minister.

OTHER SMALL KIDS ROLES: Ages 7 to 12. There are additional children roles with 1-8 lines each throughout the script which will be assigned accordingly to include singing carols in the older kid’s choir as well as *Baby Angel Choir.

*BABY ANGLE CHOIR:  Ages 5-6.  These are new actresses and actors who only need to sing a Christmas carol at the audition. These children must be able to be on stage without their parents.

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Last Chance for the Providence Players Hit Production of “Amadeus” – Last Chance for Season Tickets

This Weekend’s Performances Will Sell Out!

Order Tickets Online Today

Remaining Performances

Oct 13, 14, 15 at 7:30 PM
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AMADEUS has it all!

Purchase Tickets Here

Not for young audiences – mature themes and language

At  the James Lee Community Center Theater – 2855 Annandale Rd Falls Church

Season tickets are available through though the end of the run of Amadeus – Last call for Season Tickets

Click on the Photo Below for A Video Photo Preview of This Outstanding Production

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Click on the Photo for a Brief Photo Preview of Amadeus

There is a tremendous amount of fine community theater on stage in the DC/MD/VA region at any given time. But, every once in a while, there is a convergence of a superior play, a passionate director and just the right cast and production team that results in a truly special production. Such is the case with the Providence Players’ production of Amadeus. Director Julie Janson, her cast, and the production team have brought Peter Shaffer’s award winning script to life in a stunningly beautiful and inventive way.  At each performance audiences have been brought to their feet, moved by the performances of David Whitehead as Salieri, Mike Rudden as Mozart, Julia Buhagiar as Constanze and the rest of the fine cast. Throughout the production, The James Lee Community Center Theater swells with the music of Mozart and the outstanding voice of Christina Massimei as Katherina Cavalieri. The production moves seamlessly through time on a gorgeously rich set designed and decorated by Patrick and Ingrid David. The play itself is a masterpiece and the production is inspired and should not be missed.  On stage for only 3 more performances. Friday and Saturday will sell out. Be sure to get your tickets online today.

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five-stars-from-dcmtaDcMetroTheaterArts.com in their five star review says:

“The Providence Players of Fairfax’s production of Amadeus is a glorious mixture of drama and comedy and music that is truly transcendent. This production was skillfully directed by Julie Janson [and] Music Director Kyle Keene does a superb job as he blends the music of Mozart into just the right places to provide a wonderful effect of time and place. The performances in Amadeus are exceptional. The ultra-talented David Whitehead as Salieri takes on a challenging role with intelligence and intensity…[his] performance is layered and nuanced. As Mozart, Mike Rudden is brilliant as an innocent genius who simply cannot cope. The characters known as Venticelli 1 (Bobby Welsh) and Venticelli 2 (Debora Crabbe) are truly excellent as sort of “narrators” to fill in the blanks and keep the story moving. Katherina Cavalieri…portrayed by the incomparable Christina Massimei is an opera singer…She has a rich soprano voice that is nothing short of stunning. …Please get your tickets for this profound and enjoyable experience. It is not to be missed!”

Read the full review by Paul M. Bessel And Barbara Braswell at DcMetroTheaterArts.com Amadeus Review

Purchase Tickets Here

“Amadeus” – Only Six Performances Remain – Don’t Miss this Hit!

Remaining Performances

Oct 7, 8, 13, 14, 15 at 7:30 PM
Final Sunday Matinee Oct 9 at 2:00 PM

Music-Drama-Intrigue-Humor 

AMADEUS has it all!

Purchase Tickets Here

Not for young audiences – mature themes and language

At  the James Lee Community Center Theater – 2855 Annandale Rd Falls Church

Season tickets are available through though the end of the run of Amadeus

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five-stars-from-dcmtaDcMetroTheaterArts.com in their five star review says:

“The Providence Players of Fairfax’s production of Amadeus is a glorious mixture of drama and comedy and music that is truly transcendent. This production was skillfully directed by Julie Janson [and] Music Director Kyle Keene does a superb job as he blends the music of Mozart into just the right places to provide a wonderful effect of time and place. The performances in Amadeus are exceptional. The ultra-talented David Whitehead as Salieri takes on a challenging role with intelligence and intensity…[his] performance is layered and nuanced. As Mozart, Mike Rudden is brilliant as an innocent genius who simply cannot cope. The characters known as Venticelli 1 (Bobby Welsh) and Venticelli 2 (Debora Crabbe) are truly excellent as sort of “narrators” to fill in the blanks and keep the story moving. Katherina Cavalieri…portrayed by the incomparable Christina Massimei is an opera singer…She has a rich soprano voice that is nothing short of stunning. …Please get your tickets for this profound and enjoyable experience. It is not to be missed!”

Read the full review by Paul M. Bessel And Barbara Braswell at DcMetroTheaterArts.com Amadeus Review

 

Purchase Tickets Here

There is a tremendous amount of fine community theater on stage in the DC/MD/VA region at any given time. But, every once in a while, there is a convergence of a superior play, a passionate director and just the right cast and production team that results in a truly special production. Such is the case with the Providence Players’ production of Amadeus. Director Julie Janson, her cast, and the production team have brought Peter Shaffer’s award winning script to life in a stunningly beautiful and inventive way.  Opening weekend audiences were brought to their feet each performance, moved by the stage work of David Whitehead as Salieri, Mike Rudden as Mozart, Julia Buhagiar as Constanze and the rest of the fine cast. Throughout the production, The James Lee Community Center Theater swells with the music of Mozart and the outstanding voice of Christina Massimei as Katherina Cavalieri. The production moves seamlessly through time on a gorgeously rich set designed and decorated by Patrick and Ingrid David. The play itself is a masterpiece and the production is inspired and should not be missed.  On stage for 6 more more performances. Tickets are selling quickly. Be sure to get yours online today.

Thursday Night Performance Tonight – “Amadeus” – Five Star Review and Standing Ovations for the Providence Players’ Production – Just Two Weeks Remain

We do not expect any significant weather impact from Hurricane Matthew in the DC area this Weekend – Click for Wed 10 PM Forecast

Only Two Weeks Remain – Four Performances this Week
Thurs, Fri, and Sat at 7:30 PM – Final Sunday Matinee 2 PM

Tickets continue to sell quickly. As of Thursday morning, great seats available for tonight’s (Thursday 10/6) performance and good seats available for Friday and Saturday night. For Sunday, the final matinee of the run, only about 50 seats remain and they will go very quickly. As always, best seat selection, and fastest way to secure tickets is online.

Purchase Tickets Here

Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m.
Through October 15
Final Sunday Matinees 2:00 pm
October  9
Not for young audiences – mature themes and language

At  the James Lee Community Center Theater – 2855 Annandale Rd Falls Church

Season tickets are available through though the end of the run of Amadeus

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Mike Rudden as Mozart and Julia Buhagier as Constanze in the Providence Players Production of Amadeus

There is a tremendous amount of fine community theater on stage in the DC/MD/VA region at any given time. But, every once in a while, there is a convergence of a superior play, a passionate director and just the right cast and production team that results in a truly special production. Such is the case with the Providence Players’ production of Amadeus. Director Julie Janson, her cast, and the production team have brought Peter Shaffer’s award winning script to life in a stunningly beautiful and inventive way.  Opening weekend audiences were brought to their feet each performance, moved by the stage work of David Whitehead as Salieri, Mike Rudden as Mozart, Julia Buhagiar as Constanze and the rest of the fine cast. Throughout the production, The James Lee Community Center Theater swells with the music of Mozart and the outstanding voice of Christina Massimei as Katherina Cavalieri. The production moves seamlessly through time on a gorgeously rich set designed and decorated by Patrick and Ingrid David. The play itself is a masterpiece and the production is inspired and should not be missed.  On stage for two more weeks, just 7 more performances. Tickets are selling quickly. Be sure to get yours online today.

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A capacity crowd on Saturday night greets the cast of AMADEUS with their second standing ovation of opening weekend

Music-Drama-Intrigue-Humor 

Watch the AMADEUS VIDEO TRAILER by Rob Cuevas

AMADEUS has it all!

five-stars-from-dcmtaDcMetroTheaterArts.com in their five star review says:

“The Providence Players of Fairfax’s production of Amadeus is a glorious mixture of drama and comedy and music that is truly transcendent. This production was skillfully directed by Julie Janson [and] Music Director Kyle Keene does a superb job as he blends the music of Mozart into just the right places to provide a wonderful effect of time and place. The performances in Amadeus are exceptional. The ultra-talented David Whitehead as Salieri takes on a challenging role with intelligence and intensity…[his] performance is layered and nuanced. As Mozart, Mike Rudden is brilliant as an innocent genius who simply cannot cope. The characters known as Venticelli 1 (Bobby Welsh) and Venticelli 2 (Debora Crabbe) are truly excellent as sort of “narrators” to fill in the blanks and keep the story moving. Katherina Cavalieri…portrayed by the incomparable Christina Massimei is an opera singer…She has a rich soprano voice that is nothing short of stunning. …Please get your tickets for this profound and enjoyable experience. It is not to be missed!”

Read the full review by Paul M. Bessel And Barbara Braswell at DcMetroTheaterArts.com Amadeus Review

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The Cast
Antonio Salieri – David Whitehead
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Mike Rudden
Constanze Weber – Julia Buhagiar
Emperor Joseph II – Michael Bagwell
Count Johann Kilian von Strackm – John Barclay Burns
Count Franz Orsini-Rosenberg – Sean Wilson
Baron Gottfried van Swieten – Shawn Cox
Venticelli 1 – Bobby Welsh
Venticelli 2 – Debora Crabbe
Valet/Major-Domo/Civilian – Zachary Todd
Cook/Civilian – Amanda Ranowsky
Teresa Salieri – Carol Strachan
Katherina Cavalieri – Christina Massimei
Guiseppe Bonno/Mason/Servant/Civilian – Nicolas Queyrane
Don Giovanni/Servant/Civilian – Roxanne Waite
Production Team
Director – Julie Janson
Music Director – Kyle Keene
Producer – Danine Welsh
Stage Manager – Liz Mykietyn
Combat Choreography – Michael Donahue
Technical Directors – Jason Hamrick, Sarah Mournighan
Lighting Design – Sarah Mournighan
Sound Design  – Jason Hamrick
Set Design and Construction – Patrick David
Set Decoration and Painting – Ingrid Helvig David
Costume Design – Robbie Snow
Seamstress – Tommie Curtis
Properties – Beth Whitehead
Hair and Makeup Design  – Beth Harrison, George Smith, Robbie Snow

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Amadeus is the story of legendary composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, as told through the eyes of his jealous rival Antonio Salieri, this psychological mystery has played to thunderous applause the world over. The scene is set in Vienna, 1781: the young Mozart can write an opera a week but can’t control his exuberant giggling and notorious libido. Antonio Salieri–until now the royal court’s most lauded musician–recognizes Mozart’s genius, calling him “God’s magic flute.” Pious, wicked, and soon to be guilt-ridden, Salieri tries everything to subvert the success of this enfant terrible. Will that include murder? Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus has won five Tony Awards including Best Play, and the 1984 film adaptation won eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture. This masterpiece has been passionately adapted and inventively staged by Julie Janson in her directorial debut with the Providence Players.

Argia’s and PPF Team Up For Dinner and a Show!

 More Information Argia’s Dinner and a Show

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Pre-Opening Press

1-ppf-david-whitehead-as-salieriFrom the Connection Newspaper’s David Seigel:  For Season Opening, ‘Amadeus’ – Providence Players to perform the multi-Tony award winning play

From Northern Virginia Magazine’s Danielle Kent: Witness the rise and demise of Mozart in Providence Players of Fairfax’s ‘Amadeus’

On DcMetroTheaterArts.com- Meet the Cast and Director Series:

14-ppf-m-and-cPart 1 Meet David Whitehead

Part 2 Meet Mike Rudden

Part 3: Meet Julia Buhagiar

Part 4: Meet Debora Crabbe and Bobby Welsh

Part 5: Meet Director Julie Janson

AMADEUS Kicks Off PPF’s 2016-2017 Season

PPF Facebook Group 2016-2017 Season 801 by 250 Final

Season Information and the Top Ten Reasons to Become a Providence Players Season Ticket Holder

Ticket Information and Prices

Online: PPF Ticket Information
Email: providenceplayerstickets@cox.net
Phone: 703-425-6782 (Leave Message)

Season Tickets (3 Shows, not including Holiday Show)
Adults-$53
Seniors/Students-$40
(12%-22% off single show price)

Single Tickets
Adults-$20
Seniors (62+)-$17
Students (w/ID)-$17

Single Tickets – Holiday Show
All tickets – $17
No reservations required, general seating

The Providence Players perform at the
James Lee Community Center Theater
2855 Annandale Road, Falls Church VA 22042

“Amadeus” – Five Star Review and Standing Ovations for the Providence Players’ Production – Just Two Weeks Remain

We do not expect any significant weather impact from Hurricane Matthew in the DC area this Weekend – Click for Wed 10 PM Forecast

Only Two Weeks Remain – Four Performances this Week
Thurs, Fri, and Sat at 7:30 PM – Final Sunday Matinee 2 PM

Tickets continue to sell quickly. As of Thursday morning, great seats available for tonight’s (Thursday 10/6) performance and good seats available for Friday and Saturday night. For Sunday, the final matinee of the run, only about 50 seats remain and they will go very quickly. As always, best seat selection, and fastest way to secure tickets is online.

Purchase Tickets Here

Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m.
Through October 15
Final Sunday Matinees 2:00 pm
October  9
Not for young audiences – mature themes and language

At  the James Lee Community Center Theater – 2855 Annandale Rd Falls Church

Season tickets are available through though the end of the run of Amadeus

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Mike Rudden as Mozart and Julia Buhagier as Constanze in the Providence Players Production of Amadeus

There is a tremendous amount of fine community theater on stage in the DC/MD/VA region at any given time. But, every once in a while, there is a convergence of a superior play, a passionate director and just the right cast and production team that results in a truly special production. Such is the case with the Providence Players’ production of Amadeus. Director Julie Janson, her cast, and the production team have brought Peter Shaffer’s award winning script to life in a stunningly beautiful and inventive way.  Opening weekend audiences were brought to their feet each performance, moved by the stage work of David Whitehead as Salieri, Mike Rudden as Mozart, Julia Buhagiar as Constanze and the rest of the fine cast. Throughout the production, The James Lee Community Center Theater swells with the music of Mozart and the outstanding voice of Christina Massimei as Katherina Cavalieri. The production moves seamlessly through time on a gorgeously rich set designed and decorated by Patrick and Ingrid David. The play itself is a masterpiece and the production is inspired and should not be missed.  On stage for two more weeks, just 7 more performances. Tickets are selling quickly. Be sure to get yours online today.

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A capacity crowd on Saturday night greets the cast of AMADEUS with their second standing ovation of opening weekend

Music-Drama-Intrigue-Humor 

Watch the AMADEUS VIDEO TRAILER by Rob Cuevas

AMADEUS has it all!

five-stars-from-dcmtaDcMetroTheaterArts.com in their five star review says:

“The Providence Players of Fairfax’s production of Amadeus is a glorious mixture of drama and comedy and music that is truly transcendent. This production was skillfully directed by Julie Janson [and] Music Director Kyle Keene does a superb job as he blends the music of Mozart into just the right places to provide a wonderful effect of time and place. The performances in Amadeus are exceptional. The ultra-talented David Whitehead as Salieri takes on a challenging role with intelligence and intensity…[his] performance is layered and nuanced. As Mozart, Mike Rudden is brilliant as an innocent genius who simply cannot cope. The characters known as Venticelli 1 (Bobby Welsh) and Venticelli 2 (Debora Crabbe) are truly excellent as sort of “narrators” to fill in the blanks and keep the story moving. Katherina Cavalieri…portrayed by the incomparable Christina Massimei is an opera singer…She has a rich soprano voice that is nothing short of stunning. …Please get your tickets for this profound and enjoyable experience. It is not to be missed!”

Read the full review by Paul M. Bessel And Barbara Braswell at DcMetroTheaterArts.com Amadeus Review

David Whitehead as Salieri and Mike Rudden as Mozart in the Providence Players production of Amadeus Photo by Chip Gertzog Providence Players
David Whitehead as Salieri and Mike Rudden as Mozart in the Providence Players production of Amadeus

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The Cast
Antonio Salieri – David Whitehead
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Mike Rudden
Constanze Weber – Julia Buhagiar
Emperor Joseph II – Michael Bagwell
Count Johann Kilian von Strackm – John Barclay Burns
Count Franz Orsini-Rosenberg – Sean Wilson
Baron Gottfried van Swieten – Shawn Cox
Venticelli 1 – Bobby Welsh
Venticelli 2 – Debora Crabbe
Valet/Major-Domo/Civilian – Zachary Todd
Cook/Civilian – Amanda Ranowsky
Teresa Salieri – Carol Strachan
Katherina Cavalieri – Christina Massimei
Guiseppe Bonno/Mason/Servant/Civilian – Nicolas Queyrane
Don Giovanni/Servant/Civilian – Roxanne Waite

 

Production Team
Director – Julie Janson
Music Director – Kyle Keene
Producer – Danine Welsh
Stage Manager – Liz Mykietyn
Combat Choreography – Michael Donahue
Technical Directors – Jason Hamrick, Sarah Mournighan
Lighting Design – Sarah Mournighan
Sound Design  – Jason Hamrick
Set Design and Construction – Patrick David
Set Decoration and Painting – Ingrid Helvig David
Costume Design – Robbie Snow
Seamstress – Tommie Curtis
Properties – Beth Whitehead
Hair and Makeup Design  – Beth Harrison, George Smith, Robbie Snow

 

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Amadeus is the story of legendary composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, as told through the eyes of his jealous rival Antonio Salieri, this psychological mystery has played to thunderous applause the world over. The scene is set in Vienna, 1781: the young Mozart can write an opera a week but can’t control his exuberant giggling and notorious libido. Antonio Salieri–until now the royal court’s most lauded musician–recognizes Mozart’s genius, calling him “God’s magic flute.” Pious, wicked, and soon to be guilt-ridden, Salieri tries everything to subvert the success of this enfant terrible. Will that include murder? Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus has won five Tony Awards including Best Play, and the 1984 film adaptation won eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture. This masterpiece has been passionately adapted and inventively staged by Julie Janson in her directorial debut with the Providence Players.

Argia’s and PPF Team Up For Dinner and a Show!

 More Information Argia’s Dinner and a Show

argias-and-amadeus

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Pre-Opening Press

1-ppf-david-whitehead-as-salieriFrom the Connection Newspaper’s David Seigel:  For Season Opening, ‘Amadeus’ – Providence Players to perform the multi-Tony award winning play

From Northern Virginia Magazine’s Danielle Kent: Witness the rise and demise of Mozart in Providence Players of Fairfax’s ‘Amadeus’

On DcMetroTheaterArts.com- Meet the Cast and Director Series:

 

14-ppf-m-and-cPart 1 Meet David Whitehead

Part 2 Meet Mike Rudden

Part 3: Meet Julia Buhagiar

Part 4: Meet Debora Crabbe and Bobby Welsh

Part 5: Meet Director Julie Janson

 

AMADEUS Kicks Off PPF’s 2016-2017 Season

PPF Facebook Group 2016-2017 Season 801 by 250 Final

Season Information and the Top Ten Reasons to Become a Providence Players Season Ticket Holder

Ticket Information and Prices

Online: PPF Ticket Information
Email: providenceplayerstickets@cox.net
Phone: 703-425-6782 (Leave Message)

Season Tickets (3 Shows, not including Holiday Show)
Adults-$53
Seniors/Students-$40
(12%-22% off single show price)

Single Tickets
Adults-$20
Seniors (62+)-$17
Students (w/ID)-$17

Single Tickets – Holiday Show
All tickets – $17
No reservations required, general seating

The Providence Players perform at the
James Lee Community Center Theater
2855 Annandale Road, Falls Church VA 22042

Amadeus is a hit! Standing ovation from opening weekend audiences – Capacity Crowds – Five Stars and a “must see” from DcMetroTheaterArts

Tickets available online for the Sunday’s (10/2) matinee and all other performances.

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A capacity crowd on Saturday night greets the cast of AMADEUS with their second standing ovation of opening weekend

five-stars-from-dcmtaDcMetroTheaterArts.com in their five star review says:

“The Providence Players of Fairfax’s production of Amadeus is a glorious mixture of drama and comedy and music that is truly transcendent. This production was skillfully directed by Julie Janson [and] Music Director Kyle Keene does a superb job as he blends the music of Mozart into just the right places to provide a wonderful effect of time and place. The performances in Amadeus are exceptional. The ultra-talented David Whitehead as Salieri takes on a challenging role with intelligence and intensity…[his] performance is layered and nuanced. As Mozart, Mike Rudden is brilliant as an innocent genius who simply cannot cope. The characters known as Venticelli 1 (Bobby Welsh) and Venticelli 2 (Debora Crabbe) are truly excellent as sort of “narrators” to fill in the blanks and keep the story moving. Katherina Cavalieri…portrayed by the incomparable Christina Massimei is an opera singer…She has a rich soprano voice that is nothing short of stunning. …Please get your tickets for this profound and enjoyable experience. It is not to be missed!”

Read the full review by Paul M. Bessel And Barbara Braswell at DcMetroTheaterArts.com Amadeus Review

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Music-Drama-Intrigue-Humor 

Watch the AMADEUS VIDEO TRAILER by Rob Cuevas

AMADEUS has it all!

Purchase Tickets Here

Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m.
September 30 – October 15
Sunday Matinees 2:00pm
October 2 & 9
Not for young audiences – mature themes and language

At  the James Lee Community Center Theater – 2855 Annandale Rd Falls Church

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The Cast
Antonio Salieri – David Whitehead
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Mike Rudden
Constanze Weber – Julia Buhagiar
Emperor Joseph II – Michael Bagwell
Count Johann Kilian von Strackm – John Barclay Burns
Count Franz Orsini-Rosenberg – Sean Wilson
Baron Gottfried van Swieten – Shawn Cox
Venticelli 1 – Bobby Welsh
Venticelli 2 – Debora Crabbe
Valet/Major-Domo/Civilian – Zachary Todd
Cook/Civilian – Amanda Ranowsky
Teresa Salieri – Carol Strachan
Katherina Cavalieri – Christina Massimei
Guiseppe Bonno/Mason/Servant/Civilian – Nicolas Queyrane
Don Giovanni/Servant/Civilian – Roxanne Waite

 

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Production Team
Director – Julie Janson
Music Director – Kyle Keene
Producer – Danine Welsh
Stage Manager – Liz Mykietyn
Combat Choreography – Michael Donahue
Technical Directors – Jason Hamrick, Sarah Mournighan
Lighting Design – Sarah Mournighan
Sound Design  – Jason Hamrick
Set Design and Construction – Patrick David
Set Decoration and Painting – Ingrid Helvig David
Costume Design – Robbie Snow
Seamstress – Tommie Curtis
Properties – Beth Whitehead
Hair and Makeup Design  – Beth Harrison, George Smith, Robbie Snow

 

ppf-amadeus-montage-3-photos-by-chip-gertzog

Amadeus is the story of legendary composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, as told through the eyes of his jealous rival Antonio Salieri, this psychological mystery has played to thunderous applause the world over. The scene is set in Vienna, 1781: the young Mozart can write an opera a week but can’t control his exuberant giggling and notorious libido. Antonio Salieri–until now the royal court’s most lauded musician–recognizes Mozart’s genius, calling him “God’s magic flute.” Pious, wicked, and soon to be guilt-ridden, Salieri tries everything to subvert the success of this enfant terrible. Will that include murder? Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus has won five Tony Awards including Best Play, and the 1984 film adaptation won eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture. This masterpiece has been passionately adapted and inventively staged by Julie Janson in her directorial debut with the Providence Players.

Argia’s and PPF Team Up For Dinner and a Show!

 More Information Argia’s Dinner and a Show

argias-and-amadeus

ppf-amadeus-montage-2-photos-by-chip-gertzog

Pre-Opening Press

1-ppf-david-whitehead-as-salieriFrom the Connection Newspaper’s David Seigel:  For Season Opening, ‘Amadeus’ – Providence Players to perform the multi-Tony award winning play

From Northern Virginia Magazine’s Danielle Kent: Witness the rise and demise of Mozart in Providence Players of Fairfax’s ‘Amadeus’

On DcMetroTheaterArts.com- Meet the Cast and Director Series:

14-ppf-m-and-cPart 1 Meet David Whitehead

Part 2 Meet Mike Rudden

Part 3: Meet Julia Buhagiar

Part 4: Meet Debora Crabbe and Bobby Welsh

Part 5: Meet Director Julie Janson (Coming Soon)

AMADEUS Kicks Off PPF’s 2016-2017 Season

PPF Facebook Group 2016-2017 Season 801 by 250 Final

Season Information and the Top Ten Reasons to Become a Providence Players Season Ticket Holder

Ticket Information and Prices

Online: PPF Ticket Information
Email: providenceplayerstickets@cox.net
Phone: 703-425-6782 (Leave Message)

Season Tickets (3 Shows, not including Holiday Show)
Adults-$53
Seniors/Students-$40
(12%-22% off single show price)

Single Tickets
Adults-$20
Seniors (62+)-$17
Students (w/ID)-$17

Single Tickets – Holiday Show
All tickets – $17
No reservations required, general seating

The Providence Players perform at the
James Lee Community Center Theater
2855 Annandale Road, Falls Church VA 22042