The Providence Players of Fairfax will be holding auditions for our production of John Guare’s House of Blue Leaves, Directed by Michael Donahue on January 7th, 8th, and 9th from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM at the James Lee Community Center at 2855 Annandale Rd, Falls Church VA 22042.

Eleven Roles (6 Women – 5 Men) – All Open

The Providence Players of Fairfax is a non-profit community theater troupe. All participation is on a volunteer, non-compensated basis.

Additional  information, including audition process information, character information, and audition rooms will be posted on our website shortly. Please check back for updates.

House of Blue Leaves

By John Guare

Directed by Michael Donahue
Produced by Susan Kaplan and Sue Winfield

In this whacky, poignant comedy, Zoo attendant Artie Shaughnessy is a failed songwriter with visions of fame and glory.  He copes with an overly medicated wife, an impatient mistress, an AWOL and homicidal son being pursued by military police, and beer-drinking nuns on the day the Pope visits New York City.  His girlfriend convinces Artie to call his old school buddy Billy Einhorn, a famous film director from Los Angeles, to finagle a job writing music for Billy’s movies in a desperate attempt to find stardom.  Set in 1965 in Queens NY, House of Blue Leaves is a unique blend of farce, dark comedy and drama.  It illuminates the American dream and an obsession with celebrities that is still relevant today.  Winner of the Obie and Drama Critics’ awards for Best American Play.  This production contains mature themes and graphic language.  Single tickets on sale now!

Performance Dates And Times

Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m.
March 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, & 29
Sunday Matinees 2:00 p.m.
March 16 & 23

DC Metro Theatre Arts reviewer, Julia L Exline, gives A Christmas Carol four and a half stars.  Read her review on the DC Metro Theatre Arts page to read why.

Performed at the James Lee Community Center Theater Located at 2855 Annandale Rd Falls Church 22042 – “A Christmas Carol” – A Fresh New Production of the Dickens’ Holiday Classic.

On the eve of Christmas, Jacob Marley, and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come help Ebenezer Scrooge confront his past and face a bleak future – unless he changes his ways.  A classic story of transformation and redemption, this fresh version of the holiday favorite with the Cratchits, the Fezziwigs and Tiny Tim offer a message of hope and charity – a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday season.

Once again, the Providence Players partner with the Young Hearts Foundation to present a family holiday classic with half the net proceeds of the production going to help find a cure for blood cancers though the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIMES

Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m.
December 6, 7, 12, 13 & 14
Saturday & Sunday Matinees 2:00 p.m.
December 7, 8, 14 & 15

Run Time Approx. 1.5 hours including intermission

General Admission Seating – $17*

*co-produced with The Young Hearts Foundation, half of all net proceeds will go to help find a cure for blood cancers through the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Purchase Online Tickets Here

Email Inquiries/Reserve Will Call: providenceplayerstickets@cox.net   Phone Inquiries/Reserve Will Call: 703-425-6782

Give the Gift of Theater to Family and Friends

For the first time this holiday season, PPF has made online ticket purchases available for all remaining productions in our 2013-2014 season. Looking for a unique gift, stocking stuffer, Hanukkah gift, hostess gift or a last minute gift idea? Consider giving the gift live theater. Simply follow the Tickets on sale now! link, complete your online order and print your tickets. 

The House of Blue Leaves

By John Guare

Fri Mar 14, 2014 – Sat Mar 29, 2014 – Tickets on sale now!

In this whacky, poignant comedy, Zoo attendant Artie Shaughnessy is a failed songwriter with visions of fame and glory. He copes with an overly medicated wife, an impatient mistress, an AWOL and homicidal son being pursued by military police, and beer-drinking nuns on the day the Pope visits New York City. His girlfriend convinces Artie to call his old school buddy Billy Einhorn, a famous film director from Los Angeles, to finagle a job writing music for Billy’s movies in a desperate attempt to find stardom. Set in 1965 in Queens NY, House of Blue Leaves is a unique blend of farce, dark comedy and drama. It illuminates the American dream and an obsession with celebrities that is still relevant today. Winner of the Obie and Drama Critics’ awards for Best American Play. This production contains mature themes and graphic language. 

Rumors

By Neil Simon

Fri May 30, 2014 – Sat Jun 14, 2014 – Tickets on sale now!

In this elaborate farce, four couples are invited to a dinner party to celebrate a 10th wedding anniversary. However, as each couple arrives, they discover there are no servants, the hostess is missing, the dinner remains frozen in the sink, and the host – the deputy mayor of New York City – has been shot and they need to keep it all “hush-hush”. A nicotine fit, a damaged BMW, whiplash, misguided jealousy, a reoccurring back spasm, fooling the cops and rumors galore add to the comedic mayhem. The situation gets even more hilarious when no one can remember what lie has been told to whom. One of Neil Simon’s best!  

All are presented at the James Lee Community Center Theater

2855 Annandale Rd Falls Church VA 22042

Ticket Prices for “The House of Blue Leaves” and “Rumors”

Adult – $20
Senior (62+)/Student – $17

DC Metro Theatre Arts reviewer, Julia L Exline, gives A Christmas Carol four and a half stars.  Read her review on the DC Metro Theatre Arts page to read why.

Performed at the James Lee Community Center Theater Located at 2855 Annandale Rd Falls Church 22042 – “A Christmas Carol” – A Fresh New Production of the Dickens’ Holiday Classic.

On the eve of Christmas, Jacob Marley, and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come help Ebenezer Scrooge confront his past and face a bleak future – unless he changes his ways.  A classic story of transformation and redemption, this fresh version of the holiday favorite with the Cratchits, the Fezziwigs and Tiny Tim offer a message of hope and charity – a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday season.

Once again, the Providence Players partner with the Young Hearts Foundation to present a family holiday classic with half the net proceeds of the production going to help find a cure for blood cancers though the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIMES

Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m.
December 6, 7, 12, 13 & 14
Saturday & Sunday Matinees 2:00 p.m.
December 7, 8, 14 & 15

Run Time Approx. 1.5 hours including intermission

General Admission Seating – $17*

*co-produced with The Young Hearts Foundation, half of all net proceeds will go to help find a cure for blood cancers through the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Purchase Online Tickets Here

Email Inquiries/Reserve Will Call: providenceplayerstickets@cox.net   Phone Inquiries/Reserve Will Call: 703-425-6782

Performed at the James Lee Community Center Theater Located at 2855 Annandale Rd Falls Church 22042 – “A Christmas Carol” – A Fresh New Production of the Dickens’ Holiday Classic.

On the eve of Christmas, Jacob Marley, and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come help Ebenezer Scrooge confront his past and face a bleak future – unless he changes his ways.  A classic story of transformation and redemption, this fresh version of the holiday favorite with the Cratchits, the Fezziwigs and Tiny Tim offer a message of hope and charity – a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday season.

Once again, the Providence Players partner with the Young Hearts Foundation to present a family holiday classic with half the net proceeds of the production going to help find a cure for blood cancers though the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIMES

Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m.
December 6, 7, 12, 13 & 14
Saturday & Sunday Matinees 2:00 p.m.
December 7, 8, 14 & 15

Run Time Approx. 1.5 hours including intermission

General Admission Seating – $17*

*co-produced with The Young Hearts Foundation, half of all net proceeds will go to help find a cure for blood cancers through the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Purchase Online Tickets Here

Email Inquiries/Reserve Will Call: providenceplayerstickets@cox.net   Phone Inquiries/Reserve Will Call: 703-425-6782

Performed at the James Lee Community Center Theater Located at    2855 Annandale Rd Falls Church 22042

On the eve of Christmas, Jacob Marley, and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come help Ebenezer Scrooge confront his past and face a bleak future – unless he changes his ways.  A classic story of transformation and redemption, this fresh version of the holiday favorite with the Cratchits, the Fezziwigs and Tiny Tim offer a message of hope and charity – a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday season.

Once again, the Providence Players partner with the Young Hearts Foundation to present a family holiday classic with half the net proceeds of the production going to help find a cure for blood cancers though the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIMES

Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m.
December 6, 7, 12, 13 & 14
Saturday & Sunday Matinees 2:00 p.m.
December 7, 8, 14 & 15

Run Time Approx. 1.5 hours including intermission

General Admission Seating – $17*

*co-produced with The Young Hearts Foundation, half of all net proceeds will go to help find a cure for blood cancers through the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Purchase Online Tickets Here

Email Inquiries/Reserve Will Call: providenceplayerstickets@cox.net   Phone Inquiries/Reserve Will Call: 703-425-6782

The cast includes some Providence Players favorites, some returning members from plays past, and some marvelous newcomers to the PPF stage:

Men:

John Barklay Burns.… Ebenezer Scrooge
Derek Bradley…………. Fred, Young Scrooge
Stu Fischer……………… Bob Cratchit
Bill Fleming……………. Ghost of Christmas Present, Gentleman, Merchant
Ethan Phillips…………. Peter, Dick Wilkins
Zach Todd……………… Mr.Fezziwig, Old Joe, Gentleman
David Whitehead……. Marley, Topper, Merchant

Women:

Ariana Colligan……… Ghost of Christmas Past, Belle, Fan, Martha Cratchit
Eryn Gleason………… Ghost of Christmas Past, Belle, Fan, Martha Cratchit
Amanda Ranowsky… Mrs Cratchit, Sister
Cheryl Sinsabaugh…. Narrator, Charwoman
Charlene Sloan………. Mrs. Fezziwig, Mrs. Fred, Laundress

Kids:

Tyler Demille…………. Tiny Tim
Brendan Dure………… Little Scrooge, Turkey Boy, Child (Ignorance)
Kyleigh Friel………….. Belinda Cratchit, Turkey Boy
Stephanie Marinova.. Li’l Cratchit, Child (Want)

Director Brian O’Connor and this great cast have taken a fresh adaptation to the Dickens classic and are mounting an inventive production, cleverly staged and well performed, that is sure to please audiences. Great theater! Opens on Friday December 6th for a nine performance two week run.  Co-produced with the Young Hearts Foundation, half the net proceeds from this production will go to support the fight against blood cancers. Last year, this partnership raised over $10,000. We intend to top that this year! A Great Cause! Join us for a holiday treat.

Great Theater for a Great Cause

“A Christmas Carol” Opens December 6^th – Tickets on sale now!

On the eve of Christmas, Jacob Marley, and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come help Ebenezer Scrooge confront his past and face a bleak future – unless he changes his ways.  A story of transformation and redemption, this holiday favorite with the Cratchits, the Fezziwigs and Tiny Tim offer a message of hope and charity – a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday season.

Once again, the Providence Players partner with the Young Hearts Foundation to present a family holiday classic with half the net proceeds of the production going to help find a cure for blood cancers though the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIMES

Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m.
December 6, 7, 12, 13 & 14
Saturday & Sunday Matinees 2:00 p.m.
December 7, 8, 14 & 15

Run Time Approx. 1.5 hours including intermission

General Admission Seating – $17*

*co-produced with The Young Hearts Foundation, half of all net proceeds will go to help find a cure for blood cancers through the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

The cast includes some Providence Players favorites, some returning members from plays past, and some marvelous newcomers to the PPF stage.

Men:

John Barklay Burns.… Ebenezer Scrooge
Derek Bradley…………. Fred, Young Scrooge
Stu Fischer……………… Bob Cratchit
Bill Fleming……………. Ghost of Christmas Present, Gentleman, Merchant
Ethan Phillips…………. Peter, Dick Wilkins
Zach Todd……………… Mr.Fezziwig, Old Joe, Gentleman
David Whitehead……. Marley, Topper, Merchant

Women:

Ariana Colligan……… Ghost of Christmas Past, Belle, Fan, Martha Cratchit
Eryn Gleason………… Ghost of Christmas Past, Belle, Fan, Martha Cratchit
Amanda Ranowsky… Mrs Cratchit, Sister
Cheryl Sinsabaugh…. Narrator, Charwoman
Charlene Sloan………. Mrs. Fezziwig, Mrs. Fred, Laundress

Kids:

Tyler Demille…………. Tiny Tim
Brendan Dure………… Little Scrooge, Turkey Boy, Child (Ignorance)
Kyleigh Friel………….. Belinda Cratchit, Turkey Boy
Stephanie Marinova.. Li’l Cratchit, Child (Want)

Great Theater for a Great Cause

“A Christmas Carol” Opens December 6^th – Tickets on sale now!

Once again, the Providence Players partner with the Young Hearts Foundation to present a family holiday classic with half the net proceeds of the production going to help find a cure for blood cancers though the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. This uniquely Providence Players’ version of this Charles Dickens’ classic, adapted by Janet Allard and Michael Bigelow Dixon and directed by Brian O’Conner, is intelligent, creative and uniquely entertaining. Please join us for this holiday season favorite!

PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIMES

Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m.
December 6, 7, 12, 13 & 14
Saturday & Sunday Matinees 2:00 p.m.
December 7, 8, 14 & 15

General Admission Seating – $17*

*co-produced with The Young Hearts Foundation, half of all net proceeds will go to help find a cure for blood cancers through the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

The cast includes some Providence Players favorites, some returning members from plays past, and some marvelous newcomers to the PPF stage.

Men:

John Barklay Burns.… Ebenezer Scrooge
Derek Bradley…………. Fred, Young Scrooge
Stu Fischer……………… Bob Cratchit
Bill Fleming……………. Ghost of Christmas Present, Gentleman, Merchant
Ethan Phillips…………. Peter, Dick Wilkins
Zach Todd……………… Mr.Fezziwig, Old Joe, Gentleman
David Whitehead……. Marley, Topper, Merchant

Women:

Ariana Colligan……… Ghost of Christmas Past, Belle, Fan, Martha Cratchit
Eryn Gleason………… Ghost of Christmas Past, Belle, Fan, Martha Cratchit
Amanda Ranowsky… Mrs Cratchit, Sister
Cheryl Sinsabaugh…. Narrator, Charwoman
Charlene Sloan………. Mrs. Fezziwig, Mrs. Fred, Laundress

Kids:

Tyler Demille…………. Tiny Tim
Brendan Dure………… Little Scrooge, Turkey Boy, Child (Ignorance)
Kyleigh Friel………….. Belinda Cratchit, Turkey Boy
Stephanie Marinova.. Li’l Cratchit, Child (Want)

On the eve of Christmas, Jacob Marley, and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come help Ebenezer Scrooge confront his past and face a bleak future – unless he changes his ways.  A story of transformation and redemption, this holiday favorite with the Cratchits, the Fezziwigs and Tiny Tim offer a message of hope and charity – a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday season.

Director Brian O’Connor is pleased and excited to announce the cast for PPF’s holiday production of A Christmas Carol. Brian would like to thank all the talented actors who auditioned for this production and made his task of casting the show a most pleasant challenge. The cast includes some Providence Players favorites, some returning members from plays past, and some marvelous newcomers to the PPF stage. PPF would like to again thank The Young Hearts for their incredible work to serve those suffering with blood cancers.  Half of all net proceeds will go to benefit the cause.  The production runs from December 6 -15.

Men:

John Barklay Burns… Ebenezer Scrooge
Derek Bradley…………. Fred, Young Scrooge
Stu Fischer……………… Bob Cratchit
Bill Fleming……………. Gentleman 1, Ghost of Christmas Present, Merchant 1
Ethan Phillips…………. Peter, Dick Wilkins
Zach Todd……………… Gentleman 2, Mr.Fezziwig, Old Joe
David Whitehead…….. Marley, Topper, Merchant 2

Women:

Ariana Colligan……… Ghost of Christmas Past, Belle, Fan, Martha Cratchit
Eryn Gleason………… Ghost of Christmas Past, Belle, Fan, Martha Cratchit
Amanda Ranowsky… Mrs Cratchit, Sister
Cheryl Sinsabaugh…. Narrator, Charwoman
Charlene Sloan………. Mrs. Fezziwig, Mrs. Fred, Laundress

Kids:

Tyler Demille…………. Tiny Tim, Child 2 (Ignorance)
Brendan Dure………… Little Scrooge, Turkey Boy
Kyleigh Friel………….. Belinda Cratchit, Turkey Boy
Stephanie Marinova.. Li’l Cratchit, Child 1 (Want)