Final performances: Thursday 4/14, Friday 4/15 and Saturday 4/16 at 7:30 PM. Closing week for the Providence Players sweet, poignant, and witty hit romantic comedy Almost, Maine at the James Lee Community Center Theater.
Closing Week! – Don’t Miss This Hit
Audience Member Comments: “Loved, loved, loved, Almost, Maine”, “Very funny”, “Delightfully Surprising”, “Touching”. “Outstanding performances and the set is fantastic”. “A wonderful evening of theater.” “Love is in the air and especially in Falls Church!! Beautifully directed and awesome acting – all around just a beauty of a show.” “Even the scene changes are wonderfully entertaining”. “One of Providence Players’ best.”
Providence Players’ audiences are raving about this wonderful comedy. Nine stories, each unique and magical, yet connected by time, place and the theme of love, will make audiences smile, laugh-out-loud, think and perhaps shed a tear. The talented cast marvelously captures both the witty and absurd magic of these stories as well as the authenticity of each story’s message. The play is wonderfully unpredictable and is simply great theater.
DcMetroTheaterArts.com’s Chuck Leonard says – FIVE STARS for Almost, Maine
“The Providence Players of Fairfax’s production of ‘Almost, Maine’ introduces those unfamiliar with the show to the joys and wonderment within it, and offers creative artistic choices that highlight the joys and beauty of the play. With nine separate stories, there are moments that highlight specific actors [among] the excellent ensemble. Having seen the play twice before, I have not previously received the same sense of a small town’s community, which [director] Gertzog reveals during scene changes….The Providence Players of Fairfax has produced a lovely version of ‘Almost, Maine,’ with enough original artistic choices to make it fresh and lovely.” Chuck Leonard, DCMetroTheaterArts
Almost, Maine, by John Cariani
Directed by Chip Gertzog
On a cold, clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover, the residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend—almost—in this delightful midwinter night’s dream. This whimsical slice-of-life, written by John Cariani and performed by the Providence Players, is witty, romantic, clever and a real crowd-pleaser. A hit when it premiered off-Broadway, critics from coast to coast have since praised the poignancy and surreal wonder of Almost, Maine‘s overlapping vignettes about the joys and risks of love.
The New York Times said “ALMOST, MAINE is a series of nine amiably absurdist vignettes about love, with a touch of good-natured magic realism…witty, romantic, unsentimental. A beautifully structured play, with nifty surprise endings (most but not all of them happy).”
Almost, Maine
At The James Lee Community Center Theater – 2855 Annandale Rd, Falls Church
Final Three Performances – Thurs, Fri, and Sat at 7:30 PM April 14, 15 & 16
Reserved: By Email At: providenceplayerstickets@cox.net
By Leaving a Voicemail At: 703-425-6782
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Christopher Crockett and Amanda Ranowsky as Pete and Ginette. Photo by Chip Gertzog Providence PlayersSusan Kaplan and Bob Thompson in Her Heart. Photo by Rob Cuevas and Chip Gertzog Providence PlayersJack Read. Julie Janson and Elizabeth Floyd in Sad and Glad. Photo by Rob Cuevas Providence PlayersJenny Madorsky and Christopher Crockett in This Hurts. Photo by Chip Gertzog Providence PlayersAllison Turkel and Rob Cuevas in Getting it Back. Getting It Back. Photo by Chip Gertzog Providence PlayersSteve Feder and Rob Cuevas in They Fell. Photo by Chip Gertzog Providence PlayersLiz Mykietyn and Stuart Fisher in Where it Went. Photo by Chip Gertzog and Rob Cuevas Providence PlayersElizabeth Keith and Steven Feder in The Story of Hope. Photo by Chip Gertzog Providence PlayersJack Read and Julie Janson in Seeing the Thing. Photo by Rob Cuevas Providence Players
Stuart Fischer (Phil) has previously appeared at PPF in A Christmas Carol (Bob Cratchit), It’s A Wonderful Life – A Radio Play in various roles and in Waiting in the Wings (Dr. Jevons). Stuart has also appeared in roles in productions with many other area theater groups. Recently he played Melchior in On the Razzle (WATCH Award Best Play Nominee) for SSS and previously played Professor Nemur in Flowers for Algernon (WATCH Award Best Play Nominee) for ESP. However, this play marks probably his first “blue collar” role since college.
Bob Thompson, 2nd Providence Players Production
Bob Thompson (East) is very excited to be one of the town folk of Almost, Maine (Almostians?) and is looking forward to working under the Northern Lights with Director Chip Gertzog and being a part of this very talented cast and crew. This is Bob’s second production with PPF,
previously starring as Rod in last fall’s critically acclaimed Calendar Girls. His acting credits include starring as Newton Fuller in LTA’s production of George Washington Slept Here, three productions of 1776 (120 shows), The Wizard of Oz (American Music Stage), Gypsy (McLean) and more recently as an extra on Netflix’s House Of Cards. In real life Bob is an Art Director, and he thanks his wife Elena for her support and for putting up with his need to be up here in the footlights from time to time.
Amanda Ranowsky, 4th Providence Players Production
Amanda Ranowsky (Ginnette) previously appeared on the PPF stage as Smitty/the Maid in Play On!, Mrs. Cratchit in A Christmas Carol, and Jean Louise in Snow White and the Family Dwarf. She is thrilled to be a part of this show and working with such an amazingly talented cast and crew. Special thanks go to Chip for trusting her with the opening of the play, and to Chris for being a fantastically fun scene partner. She is also very grateful to her family and friends for their constant love and support.
Elizabeth Keith, 2nd Providence Players Production
Elizabeth Keith (Hope) is excited to return to PPF for Almost, Maine. Last year, Elizabeth played the double-wigged Blanche duBois in PPF’s hysterical production of The Glass Mendacity, and then learned the Charleston portraying Daisy Buchanan in The Great Gatsby at RLT. Other credits include Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (RLT), Proof (LTA – 2014 WATCH Award for Outstanding Featured Actress), The 39 Steps (LTA), Widdershins (LTA), Picnic (LTA), An Inspector Calls (DS – WATCH Award winner for Outstanding Featured Actress), The Dresser (PCP), Prelude to a Kiss (FP), and A Comedy of Errors (GAC). Off stage, Elizabeth is a fulltime law professor and proud mom of two beautiful girls. Thanks go out to the talented cast and crew, and to Michael for his love and support.
Allison Turkel, 2nd Providence Players Production
Allison Turkel (Gayle) is happy to return to PPF, where she last appeared as The Head Nun in The House of Blues Leaves. Her other theatre experience includes Eliza in RAW, and Mudman/Golem in Dry Bones Rising both at Venus Theatre. Mrs. Baker in Come Blow Your Horn and Mrs. Adams in J.B. both at The American Century Theatre. Allison played Dinah in Dixie Swim Club at Port Tobacco Players and Veronica Shultz at the Hard Bargain Players production of Five Lesbians Eating a Quiche. Allison is eternally grateful to Toni for her boundless support!
Christopher Crockett, Providence Players Debut
Christopher Crockett (Pete, Steve) is new to PPF, so be gentle. Last year he performed as Sonders in On the Razzle at Silver Spring Stage. During a six-year stint communing with tumbleweeds in Arizona, he appeared in The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged), A Few Good Men, and Torch Song Trilogy (to name a few). Once upon a time he performed regularly in the DC metro area. Some favorites include MP’s Barefoot in the Park and Proof and RLT’s You Can’t Take It With You. By day he’s the astronomy writer for Science News magazine.
Jack Read, Providence Players Debut
Jack Read (Jimmy/Dave) is delighted to be working with PPF for the first time. He has worked on shows in various capacities with Providence Children’s Museum (Providence, RI), Artist’s Exchange (Warwick, RI), PlayMakers Rep, (Chapel Hill, NC), American Shakespeare Center (Staunton, VA), and a courtyard in Greensboro, NC. Jack works with hundreds of students and tutors as a literacy instructor and coordinator throughout DC Public Schools. He’d like to thank everyone, but especially Dad, PJ and Liz. For the denizens of Almost, a quote: “Why love what you will lose? There is nothing else to love.” – Louise Glück
Roberto “Rob” Cuevas, 2nd Providence Players Production
Roberto “Rob” Cuevas (Lendall, Randy) is a Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel and this is his second production with Providence Players, having appeared last as Fenris Ulf in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. He’s also done work with McLean Community Players and just finished producing A Raisin in the Sun with Castaways Repertory Theatre. He wishes to thank the Providence Players family for having a chance to be a part of another wonderful PPF production and wishes to thank his family for the time needed to make this production a reality.
Julie Janson, 4th Providence Players Production
Julie Janson (Waitress, Rhonda) is performing in her fourth PPF production. You also may have seen her in other PPF productions including Of Mice and Men (Curley’s Wife), The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (Mrs. Beaver), and The Glass Mendacity (Maggie the Cat). When Julie is not on stage she serves in the U.S. Air Force and volunteers with Mainline Animal Rescue and Braille Tails. She would like to thank Chip and this wonderful cast and crew for being a hoot to work with. Jeezum crow, I would flock with you anywhere.
Jenny Madorsky, Providence Players Debut
Jenny Madorsky (Marvalyn) is thrilled to be making her Virginia theater debut with the Providence Players! Almost, Maine is her first production post-college at Duke where she was last seen in the roles of Nora of Henrick Ibsen’s A Doll’s House, Tekla in August Strindberg’s Creditors, and Louise in Steve Martin’s The Underpants. She is grateful for the opportunity to work with such a welcoming and multi-talented group and wishes the cast and crew many broken legs (but hopefully no more broken trees)!
Elizabeth Floyd, Providence Players Debut
Elizabeth Floyd (Sandrine) is delighted to be making her PPF debut with Almost, Maine. A recent transfer to the DMV area, Elizabeth studied Shakespeare at Elon University and the London Dramatic Academy. Her favorite roles include: Lucid Nightmares (Emily), Nunsense
(Sister Mary Leo), Naomi in the Living Room (Johnna), and Richard III (Queen Elizabeth). When she is not breaking hearts in Almost, Elizabeth is the Digital and Social Media Coordinator for The National Memorial Day Concert and A Capitol Fourth. Many thanks to PPF, the cast, crew, and the ever-fantastic Chip Gertzog. This is for Spot.
Liz Mykietyn, PPF Veteran Performer and WATCH Award Winning Director for PPF’s “Rumors”
Liz Mykietyn (Marci) travels in to ALMOST from her zoo in Ashburn to work with PPF. She’s been a member here since 2005 with over 40 years of experience in acting, directing, writing, choreography and publicity for Community Theater to include the honor of receiving WATCH. Best Director award for PPF’s RUMORS 2014. Rumors Rocked! She always has a great time performing here as well, especially as her favorite role of all time “Truvy” in Steel Magnolias. Liz is thrilled to be part of Maine with theater pal Julie and under dear friend Chip’s directorship (thanks Chipster). Hugs to my HAHAs, friends & family with their decades of support and shout out to Charlene for my Ebay Blades.
Susan Kaplan, PPF Veteran Performer, Company Founder, Two Time WATCH Award Winner for PPF.
Susan Kaplan (Glory) has appeared in or worked behind the scenes for many of Providence Players’ productions. Susan has won two WATCH Awards for Outstanding Props in a Play for the Players’ productions of Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Sideman. Susan, a founding member of the company, is proud to serve on the Board of Directors and thanks Chip for giving her the opportunity to be a part of this talented cast and crew. Many special thanks to Saul, Rachel, Ben and Lara for all their love and support.
Steven Feder, Providence Players Debut
Steve Feder (Man, Chad) is delighted to work for the first time with PPF. Recent roles include Jack in Brighton Beach Memoirs and multiple roles in Twentieth Century at PGLT. He is grateful for the efforts of all the people who make this show possible. Steve has an annoying dog, a wonderful eight month old daughter, and a v-e-r-y patient wife.
Audience Member Comments: “Very funny”, “Delightfully Surprising”, “Touching”. “Outstanding performances and the set is fantastic”. “A wonderful evening of theater.” “Love is in the air and especially in Falls Church!! Beautifully directed and awesome acting – all around just a beauty of a show.”
DcMetroTheaterArts.com’s Chuck Leonard says – FIVE STARS for Almost, Maine
“The Providence Players of Fairfax’s production of Almost, Maine introduces those unfamiliar with the show to the joys and wonderment within it, and offers creative artistic choices that highlight the joys and beauty of the play. Having seen the play twice before, I have not previously received the same sense of a small town’s community, which [Director] Gertzog reveals. The set design is beautifully coordinated with… lighting and projections. The stage pictures built with the prop trees blending into the snow-laden line of trees in the projections, all under a majestic starry sky are really gorgeous. When the night sky is inundated with a shifting rainbow from the northern lights, it is a stunning look, serving the play well.”
Liz Mykietyn and Stuart Fischer in Almost, MaineChristopher Crockett and Jenny Madorsky in the Providence Players production of Almost, Maine [Click on Pic to Enlarge]
“With nine separate stories, there are moments that highlight specific actors. Standouts among the excellent ensemble include Christopher Crockett as Steve and Jenny Madorsky as Marvalyn. Different forms of pain, especially when connected to love, become apparent from Madorsky’s subtle acting choices, and Crockett’s comic talents bring to mind the social cluelessness of Sheldon from The Big Bang Theory.”
Elizabeth Keith and Steven Feder in Almost, Maine [Click on Pic to Enlarge]
“Elizabeth Keith brings a poignant honesty to Hope, as she returns to her hometown to try to right a wrong she committed years before. Meanwhile, Jack Read (Dave) tries to help Julie Janson (Rhonda), see the thing that he has for her. The wonderfully-acted scene evoked the vulnerability needed to take the leap of faith and risk for a life-altering relationship.”
“The Providence Players of Fairfax has produced a lovely version of Almost, Maine, with enough original artistic choices to make it fresh and lovely.”
Julie Janson and Jack Read in Almost, Maine [Click on Pic to Enlarge – Photos by Rob Cuevas]
Allison Turkel and Rob Cuevas in Almost, Maine [Click on the Pic to Enlarge]
Susan Kaplan and Bob Thompson in Almost, Maine [Click on Pict to Enlarge]Providence Players’ audiences will really enjoy this uniquely structured play. Nine stories, each unique and magical, yet connected by time, place and the theme of love, will make audiences smile, laugh-out-loud, think and perhaps shed a tear. The talented cast marvelously captures both the witty and absurd magic of these stories as well as the authenticity of each story’s message. The play is wonderfully unpredictable and is simply great theater.
Steven Feder and Rob Cuevas in Almost, Maine [Click on Pic to Enlarge]Almost, Maine, by John Cariani
Directed by Chip Gertzog
On a cold, clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover, the residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend—almost—in this delightful midwinter night’s dream. This whimsical slice-of-life, written by John Cariani and performed by the Providence Players, is witty, romantic, clever and a real crowd-pleaser. A hit when it premiered off-Broadway, critics from coast to coast have since praised the poignancy and surreal wonder of Almost, Maine’s overlapping vignettes about the joys and risks of love.
Jack Read, Julie Janson and Elizabeth Floyd in Almost, Maine [Click on Pic to Enlarge – Photos by Rob Cuevas ]The New York Times said “ALMOST, MAINE is a series of nine amiably absurdist vignettes about love, with a touch of good-natured magic realism…witty, romantic, unsentimental. A beautifully structured play, with nifty surprise endings (most but not all of them happy).”
The Providence Players present John Cariani’s sweet, poignant, and witty romantic comedy Almost, Maine April 1 through April 16 at the James Lee Community Center Theater.
Providence Players’ audiences will really enjoy this uniquely structured play. Nine stories, each unique and magical, yet connected by time, place and the theme of love, will make audiences smile, laugh-out-loud, think and perhaps shed a tear. The talented cast marvelously captures both the witty and absurd magic of these stories as well as the authenticity of each story’s message. The play is wonderfully unpredictable and is simply great theater.
Almost, Maine, by John Cariani
Directed by Chip Gertzog
On a cold, clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover, the residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend—almost—in this delightful midwinter night’s dream. This whimsical slice-of-life, written by John Cariani and performed by the Providence Players, is witty, romantic, clever and a real crowd-pleaser. A hit when it premiered off-Broadway, critics from coast to coast have since praised the poignancy and surreal wonder of Almost, Maine‘s overlapping vignettes about the joys and risks of love.
The New York Times said “ALMOST, MAINE is a series of nine amiably absurdist vignettes about love, with a touch of good-natured magic realism…witty, romantic, unsentimental. A beautifully structured play, with nifty surprise endings (most but not all of them happy).”
Almost, Maine
At The James Lee Community Center Theater – 2855 Annandale Rd, Falls Church
Evenings – Thurs, Fri, and Sat at 7:30 PM April 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15 & 16
Reserved: By Email At: providenceplayerstickets@cox.net
By Leaving a Voicemail At: 703-425-6782
Or Purchased at the Door
CLICK ON THE PICS TO ENLARGE
Christopher Crockett and Amanda Ranowsky as Pete and Ginette. Photo by Chip Gertzog Providence PlayersSusan Kaplan and Bob Thompson in Her Heart. Photo by Rob Cuevas and Chip Gertzog Providence PlayersJack Read. Julie Janson and Elizabeth Floyd in Sad and Glad. Photo by Rob Cuevas Providence PlayersJenny Madorsky and Christopher Crockett in This Hurts. Photo by Chip Gertzog Providence PlayersAllison Turkel and Rob Cuevas in Getting it Back. Getting It Back. Photo by Chip Gertzog Providence PlayersSteve Feder and Rob Cuevas in They Fell. Photo by Chip Gertzog Providence PlayersLiz Mykietyn and Stuart Fisher in Where it Went. Photo by Chip Gertzog and Rob Cuevas Providence PlayersElizabeth Keith and Steven Feder in The Story of Hope. Photo by Chip Gertzog Providence PlayersJack Read and Julie Janson in Seeing the Thing. Photo by Rob Cuevas Providence Players
The Providence Players present John Cariani’s sweet, poignant, and witty romantic comedy Almost, Maine April 1 through April 16 at the James Lee Community Center Theater.
Providence Players’ audiences will really enjoy this uniquely structured play. Nine stories, each unique and magical, yet connected by time, place and the theme of love, will make audiences smile, laugh-out-loud, think and perhaps shed a tear. The talented cast marvelously captures both the witty and absurd magic of these stories as well as the authenticity of each story’s message. The play is wonderfully unpredictable and is simply great theater.
Almost, Maine, by John Cariani
Directed by Chip Gertzog
On a cold, clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover, the residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend—almost—in this delightful midwinter night’s dream. This whimsical slice-of-life, written by John Cariani and performed by the Providence Players, is witty, romantic, clever and a real crowd-pleaser. A hit when it premiered off-Broadway, critics from coast to coast have since praised the poignancy and surreal wonder of Almost, Maine‘s overlapping vignettes about the joys and risks of love.
The New York Times said “ALMOST, MAINE is a series of nine amiably absurdist vignettes about love, with a touch of good-natured magic realism…witty, romantic, unsentimental. A beautifully structured play, with nifty surprise endings (most but not all of them happy).”
Almost, Maine
At The James Lee Community Center Theater – 2855 Annandale Rd, Falls Church
Evenings – Thurs, Fri, and Sat at 7:30 PM April 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15 & 16
Reserved: By Email At: providenceplayerstickets@cox.net
By Leaving a Voicemail At: 703-425-6782
Or Purchased at the Door
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Christopher Crockett and Amanda Ranowsky as Pete and Ginette. Photo by Chip Gertzog Providence PlayersSusan Kaplan and Bob Thompson in Her Heart. Photo by Rob Cuevas and Chip Gertzog Providence PlayersJack Read. Julie Janson and Elizabeth Floyd in Sad and Glad. Photo by Rob Cuevas Providence PlayersJenny Madorsky and Christopher Crockett in This Hurts. Photo by Chip Gertzog Providence PlayersAllison Turkel and Rob Cuevas in Getting it Back. Getting It Back. Photo by Chip Gertzog Providence Players
Steve Feder and Rob Cuevas in They Fell. Photo by Chip Gertzog Providence PlayersLiz Mykietyn and Stuart Fisher in Where it Went. Photo by Chip Gertzog and Rob Cuevas Providence PlayersElizabeth Keith and Steven Feder in The Story of Hope. Photo by Chip Gertzog Providence PlayersJack Read and Julie Janson in Seeing the Thing. Photo by Rob Cuevas Providence Players
The Providence Players present John Cariani’s sweet, poignant, and witty romantic comedy Almost, Maine April 1 through April 16 at the James Lee Community Center Theater. Order Tickets Online Here
Providence Players’ audiences will really enjoy this uniquely structured play. Nine stories, each unique and magical, yet connected by time, place and the theme of love, will make audiences smile, laugh-out-loud, think and perhaps shed a tear. The talented cast marvelously captures both the witty and absurd magic of these stories as well as the authenticity of each story’s message. The play is wonderfully unpredictable and is simply great theater.
At The James Lee Community Center Theater – 2855 Annandale Rd, Falls Church
Evenings – Thurs, Fri, and Sat at 7:30 PM April 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15 & 16
Reserved: By Email At: providenceplayerstickets@cox.net
By Leaving a Voicemail At: 703-425-6782
Or Purchased at the Door
Almost, Maine, by John Cariani
Directed by Chip Gertzog
Welcome to Almost, Maine. A town so far north it’s almost in Canada. Well, almost. One cold, clear Friday night in the middle of winter, while the northern lights hover in the sky above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in the strangest ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. Love is lost, found, and confounded. And life for the people of Almost, Maine will never be the same. Witty, romantic and clever: a real crowd-pleaser.
The New York Times said “ALMOST, MAINE is a series of nine amiably absurdist vignettes about love, with a touch of good-natured magic realism…witty, romantic, unsentimental. A beautifully structured play, with nifty surprise endings (most but not all of them happy).”
Three love stories, a murder mystery, and a nuclear espionage plot converge in this noir comedy about marriage and other explosive devices. It’s 1952: America’s on the verge of the H-bomb, Dwight Eisenhower’s on the campaign trail, and I Love Lucy’s on Monday nights. Meanwhile, Senator Joe McCarthy’s daughter just got engaged to a soviet spy, and a Boston detective has to find out who dumped the dead guy in the Harbor. Love, laughter and espionage – the perfect evening out!
9 Actors (3 Men – 3 Women – 3 Flexible) – All Open
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).
If You Plan On Auditioning – Please RSVP to providenceplayers@cox.net
Characters From Director Beth Hughes-Brown: As those of you who have been cast in shows I’ve directed in the past are aware, I’m flexible in that I don’t necessarily cast “by the book,” i.e., use the ages (and sometimes sexes) suggested by the playwright. For general guidance, here are Mr. Hollinger’s words (mostly).
Maggie Pelletier: (Script says mid-30’s) Sharp, attractive lady cop. Always gets her man. In love with Frank, but not quite ready to marry him—she has a case to close first.
Frank Keller: (Script says mid-30’s) [Also plays Priest.] G-man.
Lynn McCarthy: (Script says early-20’s) [Also plays Clerk.] Daughter of Senator Joe McCarthy. Naïve, but learning fast.
James Appel: (Script says early-20’s) [Also plays Woody, the crime photographer; and Harry, a Georgia-accented coroner] He’s wooing Lynn, but he’s also a nice young Russian spy.
Mrs. Kravitz: (Script says late 40’s/early-50’s) [Also plays Mrs. McCarthy and Mrs. Van Nostrand, the bridal shop clerk] Landlady and secret lover of Andrei.
Andrei Borchevsky: (Script says late 40’s/early-50’s) [Also plays Petey, the second G-man who works with Frank; and Herbert, the Casper Milktoast husband of the bridal shop clerk] A slickered middle-aged fisherman—or is he?
Super 1, Super 2, Super 3—The three Supers are required to be masters of physical comedy. They may play the Announcers, the Bartender, Dr. Kasden, Major Hartwell, and/or sing jingles. They will also change sets and occasionally serve as props.
HOW WE WORK: 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 readings from the script – The director encourages but does not require a 1 to 3 minute comedic monologue. Or you can tell a joke. Or do something else that’s funny. This normally works to your advantage, as it will give you an opportunity to make us laugh.
AUDITION SIDES: Sides for the audition process will be supplied at auditions.
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 providenceplayers@cox.net (or email us any questions you may have).
Production Schedule:
Call-backs (by invitation) Monday March/7: 7-8:30
REHEARSALS
T,W,Th May 3,4,5: 6:45-9:30
Sat May 7: 9am-6pm; Sun May 8: 9-6
M,T,W,Th May 9, 10,11, & 12: 6:45-9:30
Sat May 14: 9am-6pm; Sun May 15: 9-5 (Mothers’ Day)
T,W,Th May 17, 18,19: 6:45-9:30
Sat May 21: 9am-6pm (or later=tech); Sun May 22: 9-5 Tech
M,T,W,Th,F: May 23, 24,25,26,27…Sat May 28: 9-6
Tues May 31:5-10, Wed & Th June 1 & 6/2: 5-11
Preview Performance Thurs 6/3 at 7:00 PM
PERFORMANCES
Th,F, Sat (6/3, 6/4,6/5, 6/9, 6/10, 6/11, 6/16, 6/17, 6/18) at 7:30; Sun (6/5& 6/12) at 2 pm
Please come to auditions prepared to list any availability conflicts over this time period. Space is provided on the audition form for this purpose.
Three love stories, a murder mystery, and a nuclear espionage plot converge in this noir comedy about marriage and other explosive devices. It’s 1952: America’s on the verge of the H-bomb, Dwight Eisenhower’s on the campaign trail, and I Love Lucy’s on Monday nights. Meanwhile, Senator Joe McCarthy’s daughter just got engaged to a soviet spy, and a Boston detective has to find out who dumped the dead guy in the Harbor. Love, laughter and espionage – the perfect evening out!
9 Actors (3 Men – 3 Women – 3 Flexible) – All Open
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).
Characters From Director Beth Hughes-Brown: As those of you who have been cast in shows I’ve directed in the past are aware, I’m flexible in that I don’t necessarily cast “by the book,” i.e., use the ages (and sometimes sexes) suggested by the playwright. For general guidance, here are Mr. Hollinger’s words (mostly).
Maggie Pelletier: (Script says mid-30’s) Sharp, attractive lady cop. Always gets her man. In love with Frank, but not quite ready to marry him—she has a case to close first.
Frank Keller: (Script says mid-30’s) [Also plays Priest.] G-man.
Lynn McCarthy: (Script says early-20’s) [Also plays Clerk.] Daughter of Senator Joe McCarthy. Naïve, but learning fast.
James Appel: (Script says early-20’s) [Also plays Woody, the crime photographer; and Harry, a Georgia-accented coroner] He’s wooing Lynn, but he’s also a nice young Russian spy.
Mrs. Kravitz: (Script says late 40’s/early-50’s) [Also plays Mrs. McCarthy and Mrs. Van Nostrand, the bridal shop clerk] Landlady and secret lover of Andrei.
Andrei Borchevsky: (Script says late 40’s/early-50’s) [Also plays Petey, the second G-man who works with Frank; and Herbert, the Casper Milktoast husband of the bridal shop clerk] A slickered middle-aged fisherman—or is he?
Super 1, Super 2, Super 3—The three Supers are required to be masters of physical comedy. They may play the Announcers, the Bartender, Dr. Kasden, Major Hartwell, and/or sing jingles. They will also change sets and occasionally serve as props.
HOW WE WORK: 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 readings from the script – The director encourages but does not require a 1 to 3 minute comedic monologue. Or you can tell a joke. Or do something else that’s funny. This normally works to your advantage, as it will give you an opportunity to make us laugh.
AUDITION SIDES: Sides for the audition process will be supplied at auditions.
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 providenceplayers@cox.net (or email us any questions you may have).
Production Schedule:
Call-backs (by invitation) Monday March/7: 7-8:30
REHEARSALS
T,W,Th May 3,4,5: 6:45-9:30
Sat May 7: 9am-6pm; Sun May 8: 9-6
M,T,W,Th May 9, 10,11, & 12: 6:45-9:30
Sat May 14: 9am-6pm; Sun May 15: 9-5 (Mothers’ Day)
T,W,Th May 17, 18,19: 6:45-9:30
Sat May 21: 9am-6pm (or later=tech); Sun May 22: 9-5 Tech
M,T,W,Th,F: May 23, 24,25,26,27…Sat May 28: 9-6
Tues May 31:5-10, Wed & Th June 1 & 6/2: 5-11
Preview Performance Thurs 6/3 at 7:00 PM
PERFORMANCES
Th,F, Sat (6/3, 6/4,6/5, 6/9, 6/10, 6/11, 6/16, 6/17, 6/18) at 7:30; Sun (6/5& 6/12) at 2 pm
Please come to auditions prepared to list any availability conflicts over this time period. Space is provided on the audition form for this purpose.
“Snow White and the Family Dwarf is a mish-mash of comedy and social criticism, of preciousness and farce. It’s a lot of fun, and I – along with most of the audience – laughed and laughed throughout the show. The Providence Players of Fairfax’s production, directed by Beth Whitehead, is so entertaining…”
Charlene Sloan (The Queen) and Christian D. Faulkner (Mirror) in Providence Players Snow White and the Family DwarfBlake Gouhari, as the Prince, consistently delivers
“The performances are strong throughout [and] Witty farce requires perfect timing and a bigness of character that Charlene Sloan (The Queen), Christian D. Faulkner (Mirror), and Blake Gouhari, as the Prince, consistently deliver. Broad comedy has a high potential to flop, so I really have to commend the Providence Players, for getting most everything right in this respect.”
“Greg Palmer, the playwright, and Rachel Yeager, the actress cast as Snow White, have between the two of them come up with a character that radiates personality. Yeager brings to the part an unworldly but grounded, sensitive innocence; it’s hard to write, or play, a character that’s compelling and believable and saintly all at once, but here Snow White manages to be all these things and it really works.”
“Yeager brings to the part an unworldly but grounded, sensitive innocence; it’s hard to write, or play, a character that’s compelling and believable and saintly all at once, but here Snow White manages to be all these things and it really works.” DCMTA
“[The role of] Peg [Dwarf] is played delightfully by Hazel Thurston, with all the dignity, warmth, and glowing sincerity the part demands. Hers is one of the standout performances of the night.”
Hazel Thurston as Peg Dwarf in Snow White and the Family Dwarf on stage now from the Providence PlayersCharlene Sloan as the Evil Queen in the Providence Players production of Snow White and the Family Dwarf
“The production stands out in other ways, notably in the design. Brian O’Connor’s stage construct, Jason Hamrick’s sound design, [and] The five costume designers have produced outfits that are simple, fairy-tale, and fun.
Overall, this is a superior production of a play that’s entertaining and upright in its intentions. Heartwarming, hilarious, and fun, reminiscent in tone to ‘It’s a Wonderful Life,’ and similar in its moral purpose, ‘Snow White and the Family Dwarf ‘makes an uplifting holiday entertainment….It’s perfect for the holiday season, a bit like warm apple cider, spiked perhaps with a shot of rum. In other words, it goes down easy and makes you feel good…” Sam Hall, DCMetroTheaterArts Read Sam’s complete review on DcMetroTheaterArts.com
Family Friendly Comic Twist on the Classic Tale – Great for all Ages
On stage through the 20th of December, the Providence Players will be presenting a cheeky twist on the classic fairy tale Snow White. It has been said no amount of movie magic can replicate the experience of watching the classic Snow White live on stage. Now take that enchanting play and its journey into a storybook worldand adda solid dose of comic twists, tongue-in cheek dialog, and magical moments and you have Greg Palmer‘s Snow White and the Family Dwarf.
Written by Greg Palmer and Directed by Beth Whitehead, this family friendly romp captures the warmth of the classic and adds much more. The Dwarfs are a close knit family of sisters and brothers whose last name happens to be Dwarf. Snow’s arrival is a surprise, but quickly the family jumps to her aid. As the Queen obsesses over physical beauty taunted by her magical mirror and the Prince searches for the perfect bride, the Dwarf family demonstrates that real beauty is in caring for each other.
The Providence Players’ Snow White and the Family Dwarf
At the James Lee Community Center Theater
2855 Annandale Road, Falls Church VA 22042
Remaining Performance Dates and Times
Thurs., Fri., and Saturday 7:30 p.m., December 17, 18, & 19
The award winning Providence Players of Fairfax present this humorous and heart-warming tale, perfect for audiences of all ages, as a fund raiser for the Young Hearts Foundation working to improve the lives of young people affected by long-term illness. Over the past three years, PPF and the Young Hearts have collaborated during the holiday season to raise more than $24,000 to support the Young Hearts’ mission.
Written by Greg Palmer and Directed by Beth Whitehead, this family friendly romp captures the warmth of the classic and adds much more. The Dwarfs are a close knit family of sisters and brothers whose last name happens to be Dwarf. Snow’s arrival is a surprise, but quickly the family jumps to her aid. As the Queen obsesses over physical beauty taunted by her magical mirror and the Prince searches for the perfect bride, the Dwarf family demonstrates that real beauty is in caring for each other.
The Providence Players’ Snow White and the Family Dwarf
At the James Lee Community Center Theater
2855 Annandale Road, Falls Church VA 22042
Final Performances
Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m., December 18, & 19
Saturday & Sunday Matinees 2:00 p.m., December 19, & 20
“Snow White and the Family Dwarf is a mish-mash of comedy and social criticism, of preciousness and farce. It’s a lot of fun, and I – along with most of the audience – laughed and laughed throughout the show. The Providence Players of Fairfax’s production, directed by Beth Whitehead, is so entertaining…”
Charlene Sloan (The Queen) and Christian D. Faulkner (Mirror) in Providence Players Snow White and the Family DwarfBlake Gouhari, as the Prince, consistently delivers
“The performances are strong throughout [and] Witty farce requires perfect timing and a bigness of character that Charlene Sloan (The Queen), Christian D. Faulkner (Mirror), and Blake Gouhari, as the Prince, consistently deliver. Broad comedy has a high potential to flop, so I really have to commend the Providence Players, for getting most everything right in this respect.”
“Greg Palmer, the playwright, and Rachel Yeager, the actress cast as Snow White, have between the two of them come up with a character that radiates personality. Yeager brings to the part an unworldly but grounded, sensitive innocence; it’s hard to write, or play, a character that’s compelling and believable and saintly all at once, but here Snow White manages to be all these things and it really works.”
“Yeager brings to the part an unworldly but grounded, sensitive innocence; it’s hard to write, or play, a character that’s compelling and believable and saintly all at once, but here Snow White manages to be all these things and it really works.” DCMTA
“[The role of] Peg [Dwarf] is played delightfully by Hazel Thurston, with all the dignity, warmth, and glowing sincerity the part demands. Hers is one of the standout performances of the night.”
Hazel Thurston as Peg Dwarf in Snow White and the Family Dwarf on stage now from the Providence PlayersCharlene Sloan as the Evil (and very funny) Queen in the Providence Players production of Snow White and the Family Dwarf
“The production stands out in other ways, notably in the design. Brian O’Connor’s stage construct, Jason Hamrick’s sound design, [and] The five costume designers have produced outfits that are simple, fairy-tale, and fun.”
“Overall, this is a superior production of a play that’s entertaining and upright in its intentions. Heartwarming, hilarious, and fun, reminiscent in tone to ‘It’s a Wonderful Life,’ and similar in its moral purpose, ‘Snow White and the Family Dwarf ‘makes an uplifting holiday entertainment….It’s perfect for the holiday season, a bit like warm apple cider, spiked perhaps with a shot of rum. In other words, it goes down easy and makes you feel good…” Sam Hall, DCMetroTheaterArts Read Sam’s complete review on DcMetroTheaterArts.com
On stage through the 20th of December, the Providence Players will be presenting a cheeky twist on the classic fairy tale Snow White. It has been said no amount of movie magic can replicate the experience of watching the classic Snow White live on stage. Now take that enchanting play and its journey into a storybook worldand adda solid dose of comic twists, tongue-in cheek dialog, and magical moments and you have Greg Palmer‘s Snow White and the Family Dwarf.
Great Theater for A Great Cause
The award winning Providence Players of Fairfax present this humorous and heart-warming tale, perfect for audiences of all ages, as a fund raiser for the Young Hearts Foundation working to improve the lives of young people affected by long-term illness. Over the past three years, PPF and the Young Hearts have collaborated during the holiday season to raise more than $24,000 to support the Young Hearts’ mission.
