“Watching and enjoying Calendar Girls, I felt as if I were observing a group of best friends, and it was a thrill to watch it all unfold. [Author Tim] Firth’s script is witty and showcases an inspirational story..”
“Calendar Girls” Final Week – Just Three Performances Remain – L to R Gayle Grimes, Jayne Victor, Susan Garvey. Michelle Fletcher, Joanna Snittzer and Barbara Gertzog
“Watching and enjoying Calendar Girls, I felt as if I were observing a group of best friends..”
“Watching and enjoying Calendar Girls, I felt as if I were observing a group of best friends, and it was a thrill to watch it all unfold. [Author Tim] Firth’s script is witty and showcases an inspirational story, which [Director Michael] Donahue successfully brought to life. Funny and moving, Providence Players of Fairfax’s heartfelt Calendar Girlswill make for a night to remember in the theater.” – Lauren Katz, DcMetroTheaterArts
Courage for the CalendarSmitty Chai Pitches the Concept
Audiences Have Loved The Show – A Few Comments:
Andra Whitt (Center) can even get laughs discussing broccoli.
“What a fun fantastic show! We loved it!!” – “We saw this show on Saturday. Highly recommend it!!” – “Dad and I thoroughly enjoyed the show!!! Awesome job!”
“We enjoyed this production so very much! We went yesterday afternoon and sat with a very appreciative audience. I think this was one of your best.”
Jayne Victor and Bob Thompson in Providence Players “Calendar Girls”
“Attended your performance of “Calendar Girl” last night (9 Oct) and just want you to know what a delightful play. The actors did such a superb job. I fully enjoyed the whole evening.”
“A wonderful play. We thoroughly enjoyed it last week!!”
Susan Garvey as Annie and Jayne Victor as Chris
In this delightful comedy, based on the award winning, hit British film starring Helen Mirren and Julie Walters, Annie and her best friend Chris persuade their women friends of a “certain age” to pose for an alternative calendar to raise money for leukemia research. The calendar’s success attracts hordes of media, much fame and fortune but strains the friendships. Calendar Girls is a funny, uplifting, story of friendship, ingenuity and triumph. This cheeky international hit, based on the true story of 11 women who went “the Full Monty” for charity, now comes to the Providence Players stage at the James Lee Community Center Theater.
With humor and grace, PPF has mounted an elegantly staged version of the hit British comedy “Calendar Girls” – Funny, touching and beautifully performed by an outstanding cast.
“Calendar Girls” Final Week – Just Three Performances Remain – L to R Gayle Grimes, Jayne Victor, Susan Garvey. Michelle Fletcher, Joanna Snittzer and Barbara Gertzog
“Watching and enjoying Calendar Girls, I felt as if I were observing a group of best friends..”
“Watching and enjoying Calendar Girls, I felt as if I were observing a group of best friends, and it was a thrill to watch it all unfold. [Author Tim] Firth’s script is witty and showcases an inspirational story, which [Director Michael] Donahue successfully brought to life. Funny and moving, Providence Players of Fairfax’s heartfelt Calendar Girlswill make for a night to remember in the theater.” – Lauren Katz, DcMetroTheaterArts
Courage for the CalendarSmitty Chai Pitches the Concept
Audiences Have Loved The Show – A Few Comments:
Andra Whitt (Center) can even get laughs discussing broccoli.
“What a fun fantastic show! We loved it!!” – “We saw this show on Saturday. Highly recommend it!!” – “Dad and I thoroughly enjoyed the show!!! Awesome job!”
“We enjoyed this production so very much! We went yesterday afternoon and sat with a very appreciative audience. I think this was one of your best.”
Jayne Victor and Bob Thompson in Providence Players “Calendar Girls”
“Attended your performance of “Calendar Girl” last night (9 Oct) and just want you to know what a delightful play. The actors did such a superb job. I fully enjoyed the whole evening.”
“A wonderful play. We thoroughly enjoyed it last week!!”
Susan Garvey as Annie and Jayne Victor as Chris
In this delightful comedy, based on the award winning, hit British film starring Helen Mirren and Julie Walters, Annie and her best friend Chris persuade their women friends of a “certain age” to pose for an alternative calendar to raise money for leukemia research. The calendar’s success attracts hordes of media, much fame and fortune but strains the friendships. Calendar Girls is a funny, uplifting, story of friendship, ingenuity and triumph. This cheeky international hit, based on the true story of 11 women who went “the Full Monty” for charity, now comes to the Providence Players stage at the James Lee Community Center Theater.
Join us for our 18th season, a season of funny, witty, heartwarming, romantic and uplifting plays with some hilarity added for good measure! Become a season ticket holder for significant savings off the single show ticket price. Season tickets are convenient and flexible. Choose which performance from any of 10 performances, including two Sunday matinees, two Thursday evenings and six Friday and Saturday evenings for each production, you wish to attend. Choose early for the best seat selection or choose when you know when you want to go. Need to make a change in ticket dates? No problem, we will be glad to make the change for you. Holiday show tickets (for “Snow White and the Family Dwarf” a classic with enough comic plot twists and turns to keep us all guessing) are available as an additional item. The season runs from October 2, 2015 to June 18, 2016.
Calendar Girls, by Tim Firth
Directed By Michael Donahue
In this delightful comedy, Annie and her best friend Chris belong to the Women’s institute – a do-good organization in the heart of Yorkshire. When a member’s husband dies of leukemia, the best friends resolve to raise funds, but donations are tight. They persuade fellow Institute members to pose for an “alternative” calendar that attracts media, fame and funds. Based on a true story, Calendar Girls is an uplifting, feel-good story of friendship, ingenuity and triumph. Later made into a popular film, Calendar Girls received the British Comedy Award for Best Comedy and several Golden Globe nominations.
Remaining Performance Dates and Times
Thurs., Fri., and Saturday 7:30 p.m., October 15, 16 & 17
Snow White and the Family Dwarf, by Greg Palmer
Directed by Beth Gilles-Whitehead
The familiar story of Snow White but with enough comic plot twists and turns to keep us all guessing. The Dwarfs are a family of three sisters and four 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 and the Prince searches for the perfect bride, the Dwarf family demonstrates that real beauty is in caring for each other. A heart-warming tale, and perfect for audiences of all ages.
Performance Dates and Times
Thurs., Fri., and Saturday 7:30 p.m., December 11, 12, 17, 18, & 19
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.
Performance Dates and Times
Thurs., Fri., and Saturday 7:30 p.m., April 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15 & 16
Sunday Matinees 2:00 p.m., April 3 & 10
Red Herring, by Michael Hollinger
Directed by Beth Hughes-Brown
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!
Performance Dates and Times
Thurs., Fri., and Saturday 7:30 p.m., June 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 & 18
Sunday Matinees 2:00 p.m., June 5 & 12
All 2015-2016 Productions will be Performed at
The James Lee Community Center Theater
2855 Annandale Rd Falls Church VA
Season Ticket Cost: Adult-$53 Seniors (62+)/Students (with valid ID-$40
12-22% Savings For Three Shows – Flexible and Convenient Seat Reservations
Add Holiday Show Tickets for $17 each General Admission
With humor and grace, PPF has mounted an elegantly staged version of the hit British comedy “Calendar Girls” – Funny, touching and beautifully performed by an outstanding cast.
Providence Players’ Calendar Girls is an
Audience and Critical Hit!
“Watching and enjoying Calendar Girls, I felt as if I were observing a group of best friends, and it was a thrill to watch it all unfold. [Author Tim] Firth’s script is witty and showcases an inspirational story, which [Director Michael] Donahue successfully brought to life. Funny and moving, Providence Players of Fairfax’s heartfelt Calendar Girlswill make for a night to remember in the theater.” – Lauren Katz, DcMetroTheaterArts Read the Full Review Here
Opening Weekend Audiences Loved – A Few Comments:
“What a fun fantastic show! We loved it!!” “We saw this show on Saturday. Highly recommend it!!” “Dad and I thoroughly enjoyed the show!!! Awesome job!”
In this delightful comedy, based on the award winning, hit British film starring Helen Mirren and Julie Walters, Annie and her best friend Chris persuade their women friends of a “certain age” to pose for an alternative calendar to raise money for leukemia research. The calendar’s success attracts hordes of media, much fame and fortune but strains the friendships. Calendar Girls is a funny, uplifting, story of friendship, ingenuity and triumph. This cheeky international hit, based on the true story of 11 women who went “the Full Monty” for charity, now comes to the Providence Players stage at the James Lee Community Center Theater.
Opening Weekend Audiences Loved – A Few of the Comments:
“What a fun fantastic show! We loved it!!” “We saw this show on Saturday. Highly recommend it!!” “Dad and I thoroughly enjoyed the show!!! Awesome job!”
Best seat selection available through online purchase but good seats will also be available at the door.
In this delightful comedy, based on the award winning, hit British film starring Helen Mirren and Julie Walters, Annie and her best friend Chris persuade their women friends of a “certain age” to pose for an alternative calendar to raise money for leukemia research. The calendar’s success attracts hordes of media, much fame and fortune but strains the friendships. Calendar Girls is a funny, uplifting, story of friendship, ingenuity and triumph. This cheeky international hit, based on the true story of 11 women who went “the Full Monty” for charity, now comes to the Providence Players stage at the James Lee Community Center Theater.
With humor and grace, PPF has mounted an elegantly staged version of the hit British comedy “Calendar Girls” – Funny, touching and beautifully performed by an outstanding cast.
Providence Players’ Calendar Girls is an
Audience and Critical Hit!
“Watching and enjoying Calendar Girls, I felt as if I were observing a group of best friends, and it was a thrill to watch it all unfold. [Author Tim] Firth’s script is witty and showcases an inspirational story, which [Director Michael] Donahue successfully brought to life. Funny and moving, Providence Players of Fairfax’s heartfelt Calendar Girlswill make for a night to remember in the theater.” – Lauren Katz, DcMetroTheaterArts Read the Full Review Here
Opening Weekend Audiences Loved – A Few Comments:
“What a fun fantastic show! We loved it!!” “We saw this show on Saturday. Highly recommend it!!” “Dad and I thoroughly enjoyed the show!!! Awesome job!”
In this delightful comedy, based on the award winning, hit British film starring Helen Mirren and Julie Walters, Annie and her best friend Chris persuade their women friends of a “certain age” to pose for an alternative calendar to raise money for leukemia research. The calendar’s success attracts hordes of media, much fame and fortune but strains the friendships. Calendar Girls is a funny, uplifting, story of friendship, ingenuity and triumph. This cheeky international hit, based on the true story of 11 women who went “the Full Monty” for charity, now comes to the Providence Players stage at the James Lee Community Center Theater.
Calendar Girls – In this delightful comedy, Annie and her best friend Chris belong to the Women’s Institute – a do-good organization in the heart of Yorkshire. When a member’s husband dies of leukemia, the best friends resolve to raise funds, but donations are tight. They persuade fellow Institute members to pose for an “alternative” calendar that attracts media, fame and funds. Based on a true story, Calendar Girls is an uplifting, feel-good story of friendship, ingenuity and triumph. Also made into a popular film, Calendar Girls received the British Comedy Award for Best Comedy and several Golden Globe nominations.Not for Young Children – PG13
Nine Actors Make Their Providence Players Debut in “Calendar Girls”
Featuring an Outstanding Cast
Jayne Victor as Chris, Susan Garvey as Annie*, Gayle Grimes as Jessie, Michelle Fletcher as Ruth* Barbara Gertzog as Celia, Joanna Snitzer as Cora*, Anne LLoyd as Marie*, Angela Cannon as Lady Cravenshire* Bob Cohen as John*, Bob Thompson as Rod*, Diana Conn as Elaine*, SmittyChai as Lawrence/Liam* and Andra Whitt as Brenda Hulse
Susan Garvey and Bob Cohen Photo by Chip Gertzog Providence PlayersMichelle Fletcher, Diana Conn, and Gayle Grimes in Providence Players’ “Calendar Girls”
At The James Lee Community Center Theater – 2855 Annandale Rd, Falls Church
Evenings – Thurs, Fri, and Sat at 7:30 PM Oct 2,3,8,9,10,15,16,17
Sun Matinees 2:00 PM Oct 4, 11
Tickets Adults $20 Students and Seniors $17
Season Tickets – Your Best Value Adults-$53 Seniors/Students-$40
(12%-22% off single show price)
Great seats available all weekend. Best seat selection online. Join this outstanding cast of the Providence Players production of “Calendar Girls”
Single show and season tickets may also be ordered by emailing providenceplayerstickets@cox.net or by phoning our box office number at 703-425-6782 and leaving a message (we are an all volunteer organization and will return your call as soon as possible). Single show and season tickets will be on sale at the box office throughout the run of Calendar Girls. All our regular season shows are reserved seating. Tickets are generally available at the door BUT for your best seat selection, order online at the above link. The PPF Box Office opens 40 minutes before performances begin.
Meet the Cast of Calendar Girls
Bob Thompson, Jayne Victor and Angela Cannon in Providence Players Calendar Girls
Angela Cannon (Lady Cravenshire) is making her first appearance with PPF. A past Board Member of the British Players (formerly British Embassy Players), she has performed dramatic and comedy roles with them including Old Time Music Hall and the title role of Mary Herries in Kind Lady. Other roles include Joan, 84 Charing Cross Road (LTA), Her Ladyship, TheDresser (PCP) and Donna Lucia D’Alvadores (the real Charlie’s Aunt in – what else? – Charlie’sAunt (Potomac Theatre Company). Dialect coach for the award winning Lady Windermere’sFan (LTA) and Noises Off (TAP), she’s delighted to be back “on the boards”.
Smitty Chai (Lawrence/Liam) is ecstatic to make his stage debut with PPF in The Calendar Girls. His past stage experiences include the role of Bob Cratchit in A Christmas Carol with Britches and Hose Shakespeare Company and The Flying Muskrats “Lust Lies and Lesbians” 24 Hour Theatre Festival. He is originally from the Northern Virginia area and started theater while attending George Mason University. He also has an array of independent film credits and has had a small part for the Investigative Discovery Channel. When not involved in acting, Smitty is an avid Break Dancer and a performer in spoken word poetry.
Smitty Chai in Providence Players Calendar Girls, Photo by Chip Gertzog Providence Players
Bob Cohen (John) started acting 9 ½ years ago as the irrepressible Col Thomas McKean in FCT’s production of 1776. Since then he has portrayed a variety of characters in over 30 local theater productions. His roles include Felix Unger in The Odd Couple, Nathan Detroit in Guys and Dolls, Marcus Lycus in Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and 13 characters in 39 Steps. Bob has also appeared on Investigation Discovery’s “Nightmare Next Door and “Stolen Voice Buried Secrets” and most recently on AMC’s “Making of the Mob NY”. Bob is thrilled to be making his Providence Players debut.
Susan Garvey and Bob Cohen in the Providence Players’ production of “Calendar Girls”
Diana Conn (Elaine) came to the northern VA area from West Virginia eight years ago. She works as a property management accountant in DC during the day, and enjoys hiking, performing with the local clogging dance group Happy Feet, watching live theater, and exploring DC. Diana performed in high school and community theatre in WV and is happy to be back on the stage with Providence Players after a 10-year hiatus from acting. Diana is thrilled to be working with a great theatre company and cast and wishes to thank the cast and her family/friends for their support.
Michelle Fletcher, Diana Conn and Gayle Grimes in the Providence Players Production of “Calendar Girls”
Michelle Fletcher (Ruth) is in her first role with the Providence Players. She is delighted to be cast in this funny yet touching play, which praises the spirit, character and comradery of a bunch of friends making a difference in a different way. She played Inspector Goring, in The Game’s Afoot and Mickey, in The Odd Couple (Female Version), both recent LTA productions. Her theater experience is through 10 years of community theatre in Brussels. Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors, Amanda in The Glass Menagerie and Signora Morelli in Lend Me a Tenor were favorite roles (American Theatre Company).
Susan d. Garvey (Annie) is making her PPF debut in The Calendar Girls. Other credits include: Other Desert Cities, Colder than Here (VTC), Gutenberg! The Musical!, Flowers for Algernon, Life X 3, Wit, The Memory of Water (NST/ESP); Twilight of the Golds, Working the Musical, Proposals, The Women, Harvest Moon (RCP), Children, The Dining Room (SCT); Equus (Taking Flight). She won the WATCH Award- Properties- for RED (ESP/NST).
Barbara Gertzog and Bob Cohen
Barbara Gertzog (Celia) is thrilled to be working under the masterful direction of Mike Donahue and with a great cast and crew. A long time PPF member, Barbara was most recently seen as Silda in Other Desert Cities (PPF) and has directed for and performed in many productions for PPF over the years. She extends a warm welcome to our new players and grateful thanks to the PPF stalwarts who make this and every production possible. Special thanks to my love, Chip, and to my family and friends for their support.
Anne Lloyd (Marie) has been acting since the age of three when she starred as the Littlest Angel in a church production called, coincidentally, The Littlest Angel. Years of dance and drama classes, music lessons, recitals and theatrical performances followed, leading her to pursue a BA in Theater. She is fortunate to have acted professionally off-Broadway in the NYC area, on television and in some films, and in regional theater. This is her first show with PPF and she’s grateful to be working with such a talented cast, director and crew. Anne is married to Trip and they have two teenagers.
Anne Lloyd and Andra Whitt in the Providence Players production of “Calendar Girls”
Gayle Nichols-Grimes (Jessie) would like to thank Michael for the opportunity to perform with the Providence Players in this wonderful production showing the beauty in us all! Some of her prior area performances have been: The Odd Couple (Female Version) as Olive Madison (LTA), Dixie Swim Club as Vernadette (PCP-WATCH Winner), 33 Variations as Dr. Gertrude Ladenburger (RCP-WATCH nomination), August Osage County as Mattie Fae (RCP- WATCH nomination), Next Fall as Arlene (PCP), Sylvia as Kate (Next Stop Theater), Jeffrey as Ann/Debra/Mom/Mrs.Marcangelo (DS-WATCH Winner), Funny Money as Betty (LTA), Noises Off as Dotty/Mrs.Clackett (LTA), Widdershins as Old Betty (LTA), Nude with Violin as Isabel (LTA), Lady Widermere’s Fan as the Duchess of Berwick (LTA), Savannah Disputation as Margaret (RCP), Beautiful Thing as Sandra (DS), and The Dresser as Madge (PCP). To Carter – my love and slightly dented/rusty knight – as always, bless you for all your support, patience and love.
Gayle Grimes center and the ladies of the “WI” in the Providence Players production of “Calendar Girls”
Joanna Snitzer (Cora) started singing in her family band from the age of six, with her dad and three of her brothers on guitar, performing at local charity events in her home town of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. She combined singing and dance lessons with performing in her local theater group, taking lead roles in various musicals and pantomimes. At age 15 she landed the role of Annie Oakley in Annie Get Your Gun with her local theater group, followed by several leading roles after that in musicals and Pantomimes. Joanna enrolled at the prestigious Guildford School of Acting & Dance and gained a BA (Hons) in Theatre Studies. One of the highlights of her career was singing at the opening of Rod Stewart’s world concert which kicked off in her home town of Newcastle in front of 16,000 people.
Joanna Snitzer (Center) Barbara Gertzog, Susan Garvey (Left) and Michelle Fletcher and Jayne Victor (right) in the Providence Players Production of “Calendar Girls”
Bob Thompson (Rod) is very excited to be making his stage debut with PPF after a 12-year hiatus from the theater and is looking forward to being a part of this very talented cast. 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 a background 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.
Jayne Victor and Bob Thompson in Providence Players “Calendar Girls”
Jayne L. Victor (Chris) notes that Calendar Girls is really about friendship and not the nude calendar shots. That is how Jayne rationalized accepting the part of Chris. She treasures her family and friends and figured, “Oh what the hell!” Jayne has performed on the PPF stage in prior shows and recently directed The Glass Mendacity at PPF. In addition, Jayne has performed at The Little Theatre of Alexandria and Hexagon. A huge debt of gratitude to phenomenal cast mates who made Calendar Girls sooooo much fun and a fantastic crew and ….well the Director is not so bad himself!
Andra Whitt (Brenda) is delighted to be celebrating her four-year anniversary with PPF with this production. She was most recently seen onstage last spring as Brooke in Other Desert Cities. Her other PPF credits include Claire in Rumors (2014), Essie in You Can’t Take It With You (2012), Terry in Side Man (2012), and Sallie Cato in Auntie Mame (2011). When not onstage, she enjoys dressing all in black and helping move set pieces around and persuading her husband to join in the fun in the tech booth. Andra also serves on the PPF Board of Directors. Thanks to Mike for including her in the fun, and to her family and friends for their support.
Calendar Girls – In this delightful comedy, Annie and her best friend Chris belong to the Women’s Institute – a do-good organization in the heart of Yorkshire. When a member’s husband dies of leukemia, the best friends resolve to raise funds, but donations are tight. They persuade fellow Institute members to pose for an “alternative” calendar that attracts media, fame and funds. Based on a true story, Calendar Girls is an uplifting, feel-good story of friendship, ingenuity and triumph. Also made into a popular film, Calendar Girls received the British Comedy Award for Best Comedy and several Golden Globe nominations.Not for Young Children – PG13
Featuring an Outstanding Cast
Jayne Victor as Chris, Susan Garvey as Annie*, Gayle Grimes as Jessie, Michelle Fletcher as Ruth* Barbara Gertzog as Celia, Joanna Snitzer as Cora*, Anne LLoyd as Marie*, Angela Cannon as Lady Cravenshire* Bob Cohen as John*, Bob Thompson as Rod*, Diana Conn as Elaine*, SmittyChai as Lawrence/Liam* and Andra Whitt as Brenda Hulse
At The James Lee Community Center Theater – 2855 Annandale Rd, Falls Church
Evenings – Thurs, Fri, and Sat at 7:30 PM Oct 2,3,8,9,10,15,16,17
Sun Matinees 2:00 PM Oct 4, 11
Tickets Adults $20 Students and Seniors $17
Season Tickets – Your Best Value Adults-$53 Seniors/Students-$40
(12%-22% off single show price)
Single show and season tickets may also be ordered by emailing providenceplayerstickets@cox.net or by phoning our box office number at 703-425-6782 and leaving a message (we are an all volunteer organization and will return your call as soon as possible). Single show and season tickets will be on sale at the box office throughout the run of Calendar Girls. All our regular season shows are reserved seating. Tickets are generally available at the door BUT for your best seat selection, order online at the above link. The PPF Box Office opens 40 minutes before performances begin.
The 2015 Ruby Griffith Awards Ceremony was held this past Sunday, July 12th at the Bretton Woods Recreation Center in Germantown, Md. The providence Players production of Of Mice and Men was honored with the Ruby Griffith award for Outstanding Achievement in a Playfor 2014. This is the award program’s top honor for a play. The award program, sponsored by the British Players, is designed to elevate the quality of local amateur theatre and reward excellence and outstanding achievement. The judging is undertaken by a panel of adjudicators specially trained and appointed from within the membership of The British Players. Click here for more information about the Ruby Griffith AwardsOf Mice and Men, the opening production of our last season, was also previously honored by the Washington Area Community Theater Honors (WATCH) award program with 11 WATCH Award Nominations and garnered three WATCH awards:
Of Mice and Men WATCH Award Nominations and Winners
Outstanding Play – Jimmy Gertzog, Producer, Mike Mattheisen, Stage Manger, John Coscia Director Outstanding Direction of a Play – John Coscia Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play – Kyle Keene as “Lennie”Outstanding Light Design in a Play – Chip Gertzog Outstanding Properties in a Play – Julie Janson & Andra Whitt Outstanding Set Decoration in a Play – Lisa Church & John Coscia Outstanding Set Design in a Play – John Coscia Outstanding Set Painting in a Play – Lisa Church Outstanding Sound Design in a Play – Chip Gertzog Outstanding Special Effects – Julie Janson, Beth Harrison, Andra Whitt Outstanding Stage Combat Choreography – Mike Donahue
Each year, Providence Players submits a single show to be adjudicated by the British Players Ruby Griffith Judges. Our most recent submission was this past spring’s The Glass Mendacity which will be considered for 2015 honors. The Providence Players have previously been recognized for numerous Ruby Griffith honors including a previous “Best Play” award (for The Shadow Box) and the award program’s top overall honor “All Round Production Excellence” (for All My Sons)
Providence Players Ruby Griffith Recognition History
2014 – Outstanding Achievement in a Play – Of Mice and Men 2013 – Third Runner-Up Outstanding Achievement in a Play – The House of Blue Leaves 2011 – Outstanding Achievement in a Play – The Shadow Box 2009 – All Round Production Excellence – All My Sons 2006 – First Runner-Up Outstanding Achievement in a Play -The Women Once again, congratulations to Of Mice and Men Director, John Coscia and the outstanding Of Mice and Men cast and production team.
Michael Donahue as George in the Providence Players production of John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men (Photo by Chip Gertzog)
Kyle Keene in his Providence Players debut as Lenny in Of Mice and Men (Photo By Chip Gertzog)
Joining the pair in their quest for a new life is the endearing one-handed Candy played by David James (Photo by Chip Gertzog)Left: Kyle Keene as Lenny. Right: Stephan Olbina as Crooks “Olbina has a stand out moment as he confronts Lennie who has come to visit him in his room in the barn as the only black farm hand, and his quarters are separated from the rest.” (Photo by Chip gertzog)Center: Mike Dempsey as Curley (Photo by Chip Gertzog)L to R: Bobby Welsh as Whit and Ian Wade as Slim (Photo by Chip Gertzog)Craig Geoffrion as Carlson (Photo by Chip Gertzog)
Kyle Keene as Lennie and Julie Janson as Curley’s Wife in Providence Players’ “Of Mice and Men” (Photo by Chip Gertzog)Mike Mattheisen as the stoic Boss in Providence Players’ Of Mice and Men (Photo by Chip Gertzog)Pagan as The Dog in his Providence Players debut with owner/trainer Laura SharkeyA scene from the Providence Players production of “Of Mice and Men” (Click on Photo by Chip Gertzog)The Providence Players will perform “Of Mice and Men” from October 3rd thru October 18th (Click on Photo by Chip Gertzog)Of Mice and Men Set- The Bunk HouseOf Mice and Men Set-The Barn
Directed by John Coscia
Produced by Jimmy Gertzog
Stage Managed by Mike Mattheisen
Costume Design by Beth Gilles-Whitehead
Set Design and Construction by John Coscia
Set Decoration and Painting by Lisa Church and John Coscia
Technical Direction, Lighting and Sound Design by Chip Gertzog
Hair and Make-up Design by Beth Harrison
Properties by Julie Janson and Andra Whitt
Fight Choreography by Michael Donahue
Animal Handler-Laura Sharkey
Technical and Stage Crew: Cathy Moskowitz, Jason Hamrick, Sarah Mournighan, Lauren Sullivan
Don’t miss the chance to see Providence Players’ next award winning production! 2015-2016 Season tickets are on sale now.
Audition Dates: Tuesday, August 18, 7-9:30 pm Thursday, August 20, 7-9:30 pm Monday, August 24, 7-9:30 pm Call-Backs (if needed and by invitation): Wednesday August 26, 7-9:30 pm
At the James Lee Community Center- 2855 Annandale Road Falls Church, VA 22042
Auditions on August 18 & 20, held in the Urbanites Room (to the left of the main lobby)
Auditions on August 24 & 26, held in the James Lee Community Theater (to the right of the lobby)
The Providence Players of Fairfax is a non-profit community theater troupe.
All participation is on a volunteer, non-compensated basis.
The familiar story of Snow White but with enough comic plot twists and turns to keep us all guessing. The Dwarfs are a family of three sisters and four brothers whose last name is Dwarf (not really dwarves). Snow’s arrival is a surprise, but quickly the family jumps to her aid. As the Queen obsesses over physical beauty and the Prince searches for the perfect bride, the Dwarf family demonstrates that real beauty is in caring for each other. The prince (handsome and shallow) ends up with the queen both valuing beauty over substance. At the end Snow does not automatically ride off with the Prince just because he is handsome. She makes a rational decision about who loves her, whom she loves and why. Audiences of all ages will enjoy this show. It is humorous and tender and slightly magical.
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 – No monologue required.
AUDITION SIDES: Sides for the audition process will be supplied at auditions.
AUDITION FORM: Resumes and headshots will be accepted, but are not required. Please ALSO complete the attached PPF Snow White Audition Form and bring it with you to the audition. This will also be available on our website.
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).
Rehearsal Schedule: A copy of the preliminary stage rehearsal schedule is included in the audition package announcement and is available, separately HERE. In addition to the stage rehearsal schedule, additional full cast readings of the play and some selected scene study and character work will scheduled based on actor availability prior to or in addition to the stage schedule. The schedule for these will be finalized after auditions. Unless indicated otherwise, all rehearsals will happen at the James Lee Community Center. Rehearsals will be held in the evenings roughly from 6:45 to 9:45 pm. and on Saturdays and Sundays as indicated (note that times noted on the calendar are theater access times and not the specific rehearsal schedule) Please come to auditions prepared to list any availability conflicts over this time period.
Snow White and the Family DwarfROLES
Character Summary, 7 Women – 7 Men, All Open There may be some flexibility in gender and age range
Snow White, (age 19) a fair princess, rejected by her step-mother, both parents dead, curious, lovely, kind and open to life and love.
Queen (30-50) an aging beauty, lost in the notion that all is about beauty and no substance.
Dwarf family: characters are not dwarves, but just have the last name, Dwarf. (4 Men, 3 Women)
Walt (30-40) oldest brother and their leader when one is needed.
Roy (30-40) a laconic hunter-gatherer practical helper.
Rose (30-40) oldest sister, earthy, quirky, funny and straight forward in a kind way.
Elliot (25-35) the brightest of the brothers, a young man with issues. He doesn’t like loss and is kind of “grumpy”.
Howie (25-35) the nerdy inventive family geek.
Jean Louise (20-30) the sister with magical insightful powers.
Peg (19) the youngest family member, slow and a bit mentally disabled, not stupid.
Other characters
Mirror (ageless) an eternally prophetic “wise-guy”, cheeky and tired of foolishness.
The Prince (20-25) handsome and shallow.
The Huntsman (any age older than Snow) loyal to queen (by coercion) but a decent and good guy.
Servants/mirrors (different age ranges) 2-3 people.
Old Man/Woman (Old) Blind. Runs the magic shop.
Other roles – We are actively seeking individuals who have an interest in supporting the production. Please let the Director or Producer (at the audition) know if are willing to offer expertise in:
Costumes (Design or Construction)
Props (Seek & Find, Construction)
Lights (Design or Operation)
About the Director, Beth Whitehead
Beth has been working with PPF since 2003 in many roles, on and off stage. She directed several PPF productions including Twelfth Night, The Good Doctor, Best Christmas Pageant Ever and All My Sons, which received the Ruby Griffith Award for Overall Excellence. Beth received her MFA in Theatre from Cornell University and her BA in Theatre from the University of Washington in Seattle. She worked in the professional theater since 1982, having worked with The Seattle Repertory Theatre, ACT, The Empty Space, Alaska Repertory Theater, Seattle Children’s Theater and others.
About the Providence Players: The Providence Players of Fairfax (PPF) proudly celebrates its eighteenth season in 2015–2016 our 12th year at the James Lee Community Center Theater where the company has mounted 40 of our 52 previous productions. None of the parents who first banded together to mount the comedy classic You Can’t Take It with You in 1998 could have imagined that PPF would emerge as one of the region’s leading community theater companies with hundreds of members and volunteers, over 200 individual and corporate donors, and nearly 500 season ticket holders. And, since the move to James Lee, PPF has entertained more than 38,000 theater patrons!
An award-winning company, PPF is proud to be a member of the Washington Area Theater Community Honors (WATCH) organization that presents annual awards recognizing artistic and technical excellence in Community Theater. Since becoming a member in 2004, PPF has been recognized with numerous WATCH nominations for twenty-two different productions including several Outstanding Play nominations (for Of Mice and Men, Rumors, Side Man, Auntie Mame, and The Shadow Box) and has been honored with twenty-two WATCH awards for quality theatrical performance and technical production. This past January, PPF was nominated for nineteen WATCH awards for last spring’s production of Rumors and this past October’s Of Mice and Men. PPF has also been honored by the British Players’ Ruby Griffith Awards program, including the award for All Round Production Excellence (the organization’s top honor) for All My Sons and the award for Outstanding Achievement in a Play for Of Mice and Men and The Shadow Box.
PPF is also a member and grant recipient of the Arts Council of Fairfax County, and has been honored by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors (sponsored by Supervisor Linda Smyth and then Chairman, now Congressman Gerry Connolly) for artistic excellence and community involvement. PPF is also committed to the diverse community it serves. PPF maintains the Theater Community Inclusion Project, a community outreach initiative that strives to increase participation among new audiences, particularly youth and under-served populations, by providing free tickets to those who cannot afford the price of admission, a special free student/senior preview performance for each production and scholarships to college bound students who have demonstrated a strong commitment to theater arts.
This special production will benefit the work of The Young Hearts, a group of amazing teens who raise funds to battle 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. For the past three years, over $24,000 was generated to support this important cause, and PPF hopes to increase its support in 2015.
Not auditioning? Plan on joining us in the audience next season!
James Lee Community Center Theater – 2855 Annandale Rd, Falls Church
Tickets $14 Available at the Door Only
Casting Call, an original one act play, produced by Providence Players, written by Nick Snow, directed by PPF’s own Robbie Snow, and staring some of PPF’s finest actors will be the closing play of the 2015 NVTA One-Act Festival, Saturday, June 27 at the James Lee Community Center. Curtain time is 1 pm.
Casting Callfeatures:
Charlene Sloan as Carolyn Burke
Liz Mykietyn as Autumn James
Tim Brown as Wes Parker
Mike Mattheisen as Lawton Pembroke
Amanda Ranowsky as Brenda Clark
Providence Players is a Proud Members of NVTA
NVTA was founded in 1980 to further communications, involvement and support among community theatres, as well as increasing community interest and awareness of theatre activity in the Northern Virginia and Metropolitan area.
To this end, it has helped foster among the member groups the sharing of ideas and personnel, as well as assisting in making known the availability of costumes, properties, and set-pieces which could be shared, thus lowering the ever-increasing costs of producing plays and musicals.
Specifically, the NVTA sponsors the annual Northern Virginia One Act Play Festival in June and produces calendars each year, giving pertinent information and production schedules of all member groups.
In 1993, in order to include groups from all the surrounding metropolitan area as full members, the name Northern Virginia Theatre Alliance was changed to NVTA.
NVTA also sponsors an annual scholarship competition open to local talented high school seniors pursuing the performing arts.
