“Best Christmas Pageant Ever” Cast Tremendous

Director Beth Whitehead is pleased to announce the cast for the holiday production, Barbara Johnson’s The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.  Beth would like to thank all the talented actors who auditioned for this production and made her task of casting the show a most pleasant challenge.

The Cast includes:

Grace, Stephanie Hearne
Bob, Bobby Welsh
Beth, Hazel Thurston
Charlie, Brendan Dure
Alice, Jennifer Owens
Max, Ethan Phillips
Ralph, Blake Phillips
Imogene, Jody Lynn Parker
Leroy, Ryan Clark
Claude, Diego Pedulla-Smith
Olley, Jay Swallow
Gladys, Kyleigh Friel
Baby Angels: Leah Hearne, Erika Friel, Matilda Lee, Katie Jaynes, Juliette Phillips
David, Bryce Neuhauser
Hobie, Elias Cato
Elmer Hopkins, Adam Ashley
Angel Choir: Lily Bernero (Doris), Nicole Owens (Claire), Elise Welsh (Beverly)
Mrs. Armstrong, Julie Bratton
Mrs. McCarthy, Nanci Pedulla
Mrs. Slocum, Libbey Eads
Reverend Hopkins, Dave Schwartz, Michael Ehrlich & Mike McLaughlin
Fireman, Mike Donahue

Last Chance for “You Can’t Take It With You”

In Fairfax/Falls Church – Friday and Sat at 7:30 PM – Last Two Performances:                                              “You Can’t Take It With You” at The James Lee Community Center Theater 2855 Annandale Road, Falls Church 22042.

 

Final Two Performances "You Can't Take It With You"

“You Can’t Take It With You” – The comedy classic from The Providence Players. A brilliant, warm-hearted and critically–acclaimed comedy that is one of America’s best. Join Grandpa and his good-natured, though eccentric, family as they meet the stuffy and more conservative Kirbys – nothing but hilarity ensues. This revival of PPF’s very first production is a Pulitzer Prize winner and tremendous fun for all ages!

Single Show Tickets Online, By Email, By Phone or At The Box Office

$18 adults, $15 Students/Seniors. http://providenceplayers.thundertix.com/ , providenceplayersticket@cox.net        703-425-6782.

Last Chance For Season Tickets: online at www.providenceplayers.org and at the door. The Nov 3rd performance will be sign language interpreted.

Audiences Love This Production!

 

Here is What the Critics Are Saying

”…the cast brought great energy to each scene and elicited laughter at the right moments throughout the evening.”

“Bennett simply commands the stage from the first light cue.”

“…Standout performances included John Coscia as the laid-back grandfather, and Sara Evans Bennett as the enthusiastic Penny.”

“…Four actress pillars — [Katie Brown, Beth Hughes-Brown, Sara Evans Bennett and Andra Whitt] form the sparkling foundation of this farce, confections for every sense…”

[Patrick David] “…succeeded especially in presenting Mr. Kirby as someone with depth and humor, although dominated by propriety and business sense. This capturing of a rather nuanced personality becomes important when Kirby ultimately relents from his stubbornness and stifled behavior.”

“…an extravagantly detailed set (overseen by design/construction genius John Coscia) its unveiling set to a thoughtful soundtrack engineered by [Barbara Gertzog] that invites pre-show audience engagement. Contributing to the cozy clutter of the “Can’t Take It” residence — partly decorated by Coscia’s wife, Lisa Church…”

[The timeless themes of this Pulitzer Prize Winning play] “…are upstaged by sheer levity wrought by director [Chip] Gertzog both on- and offstage. He squeezes each laugh line and pratfall for full reward… For those who can’t take it anymore, for the love of theater, go”

More From The Critics

…”the cast brought great energy to each scene and elicited laughter at the right moments throughout the evening. A vibrant and intricately detailed set further enhanced my impressions of PPF’s strong début.”…[Andra Whitt effectively channeled] “awkward and ditsy humor, perfect for the role of Essie Carmichael. [Patrick David]  “…succeeded especially in presenting Mr. Kirby as someone with depth and humor, although dominated by propriety and business sense. This capturing of a rather nuanced personality becomes important when Kirby ultimately relents from his stubbornness and stifled behavior.” [The production team] “…more than held their own in making this production a successful début for PPF’s 15th season.” –by Adam Sylvain www.showbizradio.net

“…Standout performances included John Coscia as the laid-back grandfather, and Sara Evans Bennett as the enthusiastic Penny. Christopher Swartz also did a fine job as Tony…John Coscia designed and constructed a set that resembles the interior of a lived-in home, complete with mismatched furniture, cluttered antiques, and a hodge-podge of assorted knick-knacks and trinkets. The result is not unlike walking into your grandmother’s sitting room. Sound Designers Chip and Barbara Gertzog use old-time music to help reflect the 1930s, as well as sound effects, including explosives and a coo-coo clock, and Technical Director Sarah Mournighan keeps the stage well-lit… Another way the era is seen is through costumes by Robbie Snow, …. You Can’t Take it With You will deliver a wonderful evening of entertainment.” -by Julia Exline, DC Metro Theater Arts www.dcmetrotheaterarts.com

“…Four actress pillars — [Katie Brown, Beth Hughes-Brown, Sara Evans Bennett and Andra Whitt] form the sparkling foundation of this farce, confections for ever sense…One constant of PPF shows is that you can count on an extravagantly detailed set (overseen by design/construction genius John Coscia) — its unveiling set to a thoughtful soundtrack engineered by [Barbara Gertzog] that invites pre-show audience engagement. Contributing to the cozy clutter of the “Can’t Take It” residence — partly decorated by Coscia’s wife, Lisa Church, who last lended her expert touch for the 1998 blast-off production — are no fewer than 20 framed art pieces, a bulging curio cabinet, four implied rooms, three implied levels, ornate antiques, a radiator and clocks, namely a grandfather and a working cuckoo — befitting the Vanderhof/Sycamore household whose zany inhabitants dance and dally as if possessed. Strains of the pre-show “Pennies From Heaven” segue into our introduction to Evans Bennett’s Penny, who underscores the show’s comedic cadence, while Essie’s flitting-about creates a rhythmic visual tapestry, even with no music (that we can hear). Though she plays a delusional dancer, Whitt raises the bar(re) with unmatched artistry. And Evans Bennett simply commands the stage from the first light cue.” [The timeless themes of this Pulitzer Prize Winning play] “…are upstaged by sheer levity wrought by director [Chip] Gertzog both on- and offstage. He squeezes each laugh line and pratfall for full reward… For those who can’t take it anymore, for the love of theater, go” by Terryism on the “T  IS 4 Theatre” Blog http://tis4theatre.wordpress.com/2012/10/21/you-cant-take-it-with-you-taking-wall-street-by-laughter

Last Chance For – “You Can’t Take It With You” and Season Tickets

Good Seats Still Available For Final Three Performances: Thurs, Fri, Sat at 7:30 PM 

                                      

“You Can’t Take It With You” – The comedy classic from The Providence Players. A brilliant, warm-hearted and critically–acclaimed comedy that is one of America’s best. Join Grandpa and his good-natured, though eccentric, family as they meet the stuffy and more conservative Kirbys – nothing but hilarity ensues. This revival of PPF’s very first production is a Pulitzer Prize winner and tremendous fun for all ages!

Final Three Performances at The James Lee Community Center Theater 2855 Annandale Road, Falls Church 22042.

Single Show Tickets Online, By Email, By Phone or At The Box Office

$18 adults, $15 Students/Seniors. http://providenceplayers.thundertix.com/ , providenceplayersticket@cox.net        703-425-6782.

Last Chance For Season Tickets: online at www.providenceplayers.org and at the door. The Nov 3rd performance will be sign language interpreted.

Final Performance Dates And Times Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m.
November 1, 2 & 3
 

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Final Three Perfromances

  What the Critics Are Saying

”…the cast brought great energy to each scene and elicited laughter at the right moments throughout the evening.”

“Bennett simply commands the stage from the first light cue.”

“…Standout performances included John Coscia as the laid-back grandfather, and Sara Evans Bennett as the enthusiastic Penny.”

“…Four actress pillars — [Katie Brown, Beth Hughes-Brown, Sara Evans Bennett and Andra Whitt] form the sparkling foundation of this farce, confections for every sense…”

[Patrick David] “…succeeded especially in presenting Mr. Kirby as someone with depth and humor, although dominated by propriety and business sense. This capturing of a rather nuanced personality becomes important when Kirby ultimately relents from his stubbornness and stifled behavior.”

“…an extravagantly detailed set (overseen by design/construction genius John Coscia) its unveiling set to a thoughtful soundtrack engineered by [Barbara Gertzog] that invites pre-show audience engagement. Contributing to the cozy clutter of the “Can’t Take It” residence — partly decorated by Coscia’s wife, Lisa Church…”

[The timeless themes of this Pulitzer Prize Winning play] “…are upstaged by sheer levity wrought by director [Chip] Gertzog both on- and offstage. He squeezes each laugh line and pratfall for full reward… For those who can’t take it anymore, for the love of theater, go”

More From The Critics

…”the cast brought great energy to each scene and elicited laughter at the right moments throughout the evening. A vibrant and intricately detailed set further enhanced my impressions of PPF’s strong début.”…[Andra Whitt effectively channeled] “awkward and ditsy humor, perfect for the role of Essie Carmichael. [Patrick David]  “…succeeded especially in presenting Mr. Kirby as someone with depth and humor, although dominated by propriety and business sense. This capturing of a rather nuanced personality becomes important when Kirby ultimately relents from his stubbornness and stifled behavior.” [The production team] “…more than held their own in making this production a successful début for PPF’s 15th season.” –by Adam Sylvain www.showbizradio.net

“…Standout performances included John Coscia as the laid-back grandfather, and Sara Evans Bennett as the enthusiastic Penny. Christopher Swartz also did a fine job as Tony…John Coscia designed and constructed a set that resembles the interior of a lived-in home, complete with mismatched furniture, cluttered antiques, and a hodge-podge of assorted knick-knacks and trinkets. The result is not unlike walking into your grandmother’s sitting room. Sound Designers Chip and Barbara Gertzog use old-time music to help reflect the 1930s, as well as sound effects, including explosives and a coo-coo clock, and Technical Director Sarah Mournighan keeps the stage well-lit… Another way the era is seen is through costumes by Robbie Snow, …. You Can’t Take it With You will deliver a wonderful evening of entertainment.” -by Julia Exline, DC Metro Theater Arts www.dcmetrotheaterarts.com

“…Four actress pillars — [Katie Brown, Beth Hughes-Brown, Sara Evans Bennett and Andra Whitt] form the sparkling foundation of this farce, confections for ever sense…One constant of PPF shows is that you can count on an extravagantly detailed set (overseen by design/construction genius John Coscia) — its unveiling set to a thoughtful soundtrack engineered by [Barbara Gertzog] that invites pre-show audience engagement. Contributing to the cozy clutter of the “Can’t Take It” residence — partly decorated by Coscia’s wife, Lisa Church, who last lended her expert touch for the 1998 blast-off production — are no fewer than 20 framed art pieces, a bulging curio cabinet, four implied rooms, three implied levels, ornate antiques, a radiator and clocks, namely a grandfather and a working cuckoo — befitting the Vanderhof/Sycamore household whose zany inhabitants dance and dally as if possessed. Strains of the pre-show “Pennies From Heaven” segue into our introduction to Evans Bennett’s Penny, who underscores the show’s comedic cadence, while Essie’s flitting-about creates a rhythmic visual tapestry, even with no music (that we can hear). Though she plays a delusional dancer, Whitt raises the bar(re) with unmatched artistry. And Evans Bennett simply commands the stage from the first light cue.” [The timeless themes of this Pulitzer Prize Winning play] “…are upstaged by sheer levity wrought by director [Chip] Gertzog both on- and offstage. He squeezes each laugh line and pratfall for full reward… For those who can’t take it anymore, for the love of theater, go” by Terryism on the “T  IS 4 Theatre” Blog http://tis4theatre.wordpress.com/2012/10/21/you-cant-take-it-with-you-taking-wall-street-by-laughter/

Final Weekend – “You Can’t Take It With You” is an Audience and Critical Hit

Good Seats Still Available For Weekend Performances
Thurs, Fri, Sat at 7:30 PM 

                                                                                             YCTIWY Promotional Graphic Middle Weekend 

What the Critics Are Saying

”…the cast brought great energy to each scene and elicited laughter at the right moments throughout the evening.”

“Bennett simply commands the stage from the first light cue.”

“…Standout performances included John Coscia as the laid-back grandfather, and Sara Evans Bennett as the enthusiastic Penny.”

“…Four actress pillars — [Katie Brown, Beth Hughes-Brown, Sara Evans Bennett and Andra Whitt] form the sparkling foundation of this farce, confections for every sense…”

[Patrick David] “…succeeded especially in presenting Mr. Kirby as someone with depth and humor, although dominated by propriety and business sense. This capturing of a rather nuanced personality becomes important when Kirby ultimately relents from his stubbornness and stifled behavior.”

“…an extravagantly detailed set (overseen by design/construction genius John Coscia) its unveiling set to a thoughtful soundtrack engineered by [Barbara Gertzog] that invites pre-show audience engagement. Contributing to the cozy clutter of the “Can’t Take It” residence — partly decorated by Coscia’s wife, Lisa Church…”

[The timeless themes of this Pulitzer Prize Winning play] “…are upstaged by sheer levity wrought by director [Chip] Gertzog both on- and offstage. He squeezes each laugh line and pratfall for full reward… For those who can’t take it anymore, for the love of theater, go”

“You Can’t Take It With You” – The comedy classic from The Providence Players. A brilliant, warm-hearted and critically–acclaimed comedy that is one of America’s best. Join Grandpa and his good-natured, though eccentric, family as they meet the stuffy and more conservative Kirbys – nothing but hilarity ensues. This revival of PPF’s very first production is a Pulitzer Prize winner and tremendous fun for all ages!

Continues this week and weekend at The James Lee Community Center Theater 2855Annandale Road,Falls Church.

Single Show Tickets Online, By Email, By Phone or At The Box Office

$18 adults, $15 Students/Seniors. providenceplayersticket@cox.net 703-425-6782.

Season Tickets Are Still Available Tickets online at www.providenceplayers.org and at the door. The Nov 3rd performance will be sign language interpreted.

Remaining Performance Dates And Times

Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m.
November 1, 2 & 3

More From The Critics

…”the cast brought great energy to each scene and elicited laughter at the right moments throughout the evening. A vibrant and intricately detailed set further enhanced my impressions of PPF’s strong début.”…[Andra Whitt effectively channeled] “awkward and ditsy humor, perfect for the role of Essie Carmichael. [Patrick David]  “…succeeded especially in presenting Mr. Kirby as someone with depth and humor, although dominated by propriety and business sense. This capturing of a rather nuanced personality becomes important when Kirby ultimately relents from his stubbornness and stifled behavior.” [The production team] “…more than held their own in making this production a successful début for PPF’s 15th season.” –by Adam Sylvain www.showbizradio.net

“…Standout performances included John Coscia as the laid-back grandfather, and Sara Evans Bennett as the enthusiastic Penny. Christopher Swartz also did a fine job as Tony…John Coscia designed and constructed a set that resembles the interior of a lived-in home, complete with mismatched furniture, cluttered antiques, and a hodge-podge of assorted knick-knacks and trinkets. The result is not unlike walking into your grandmother’s sitting room. Sound Designers Chip and Barbara Gertzog use old-time music to help reflect the 1930s, as well as sound effects, including explosives and a coo-coo clock, and Technical Director Sarah Mournighan keeps the stage well-lit… Another way the era is seen is through costumes by Robbie Snow, …. You Can’t Take it With You will deliver a wonderful evening of entertainment.” -by Julia Exline, DC Metro Theater Arts www.dcmetrotheaterarts.com

“…Four actress pillars — [Katie Brown, Beth Hughes-Brown, Sara Evans Bennett and Andra Whitt] form the sparkling foundation of this farce, confections for ever sense…One constant of PPF shows is that you can count on an extravagantly detailed set (overseen by design/construction genius John Coscia) — its unveiling set to a thoughtful soundtrack engineered by [Barbara Gertzog] that invites pre-show audience engagement. Contributing to the cozy clutter of the “Can’t Take It” residence — partly decorated by Coscia’s wife, Lisa Church, who last lended her expert touch for the 1998 blast-off production — are no fewer than 20 framed art pieces, a bulging curio cabinet, four implied rooms, three implied levels, ornate antiques, a radiator and clocks, namely a grandfather and a working cuckoo — befitting the Vanderhof/Sycamore household whose zany inhabitants dance and dally as if possessed. Strains of the pre-show “Pennies From Heaven” segue into our introduction to Evans Bennett’s Penny, who underscores the show’s comedic cadence, while Essie’s flitting-about creates a rhythmic visual tapestry, even with no music (that we can hear). Though she plays a delusional dancer, Whitt raises the bar(re) with unmatched artistry. And Evans Bennett simply commands the stage from the first light cue.” [The timeless themes of this Pulitzer Prize Winning play] “…are upstaged by sheer levity wrought by director [Chip] Gertzog both on- and offstage. He squeezes each laugh line and pratfall for full reward… For those who can’t take it anymore, for the love of theater, go” by Terryism on the “T  IS 4 Theatre” Blog http://tis4theatre.wordpress.com/2012/10/21/you-cant-take-it-with-you-taking-wall-street-by-laughter/

“You Can’t Take It With You” an Audience and Critical Hit

Thursday Performance This Week. Three Weekend Performances
Thur, Fri, Sat at 7:30 PM  – Final Sunday Matinee 2:00 PM

                                                                                             YCTIWY Promotional Graphic Middle Weekend 

What the Critics Are Saying

”…the cast brought great energy to each scene and elicited laughter at the right moments throughout the evening.”

 “Bennett simply commands the stage from the first light cue.”

 “…Standout performances included John Coscia as the laid-back grandfather, and Sara Evans Bennett as the enthusiastic Penny.”

 “…Four actress pillars — [Katie Brown, Beth Hughes-Brown, Sara Evans Bennett and Andra Whitt] form the sparkling foundation of this farce, confections for every sense…”

 [Patrick David] “…succeeded especially in presenting Mr. Kirby as someone with depth and humor, although dominated by propriety and business sense. This capturing of a rather nuanced personality becomes important when Kirby ultimately relents from his stubbornness and stifled behavior.”

 “…an extravagantly detailed set (overseen by design/construction genius John Coscia) its unveiling set to a thoughtful soundtrack engineered by [Barbara Gertzog] that invites pre-show audience engagement. Contributing to the cozy clutter of the “Can’t Take It” residence — partly decorated by Coscia’s wife, Lisa Church…”

 [The timeless themes of this Pulitzer Prize Winning play] “…are upstaged by sheer levity wrought by director [Chip] Gertzog both on- and offstage. He squeezes each laugh line and pratfall for full reward… For those who can’t take it anymore, for the love of theater, go”     

“You Can’t Take It With You” – The comedy classic from The Providence Players. A brilliant, warm-hearted and critically–acclaimed comedy that is one of America’s best. Join Grandpa and his good-natured, though eccentric, family as they meet the stuffy and more conservative Kirbys – nothing but hilarity ensues. This revival of PPF’s very first production is a Pulitzer Prize winner and tremendous fun for all ages!

Continues this week and weekend at The James Lee Community Center Theater 2855Annandale Road,Falls Church.

Single Show Tickets Online, By Email, By Phone or At The Box Office

$18 adults, $15 Students/Seniors. providenceplayersticket@cox.net 703-425-6782.

Season Tickets Are Still Available Tickets online at www.providenceplayers.org and at the door. The Nov 3rd performance will be sign language interpreted.

Remaining Performance Dates And Times

Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m.
October 25, 26, 27, November 1, 2 & 3
Final Sunday Matinee 2:00 p.m. October 28

More From The Critics

…”the cast brought great energy to each scene and elicited laughter at the right moments throughout the evening. A vibrant and intricately detailed set further enhanced my impressions of PPF’s strong début.”…[Andra Whitt effectively channeled] “awkward and ditsy humor, perfect for the role of Essie Carmichael. [Patrick David]  “…succeeded especially in presenting Mr. Kirby as someone with depth and humor, although dominated by propriety and business sense. This capturing of a rather nuanced personality becomes important when Kirby ultimately relents from his stubbornness and stifled behavior.” [The production team] “…more than held their own in making this production a successful début for PPF’s 15th season.” –by Adam Sylvain www.showbizradio.net

“…Standout performances included John Coscia as the laid-back grandfather, and Sara Evans Bennett as the enthusiastic Penny. Christopher Swartz also did a fine job as Tony…John Coscia designed and constructed a set that resembles the interior of a lived-in home, complete with mismatched furniture, cluttered antiques, and a hodge-podge of assorted knick-knacks and trinkets. The result is not unlike walking into your grandmother’s sitting room. Sound Designers Chip and Barbara Gertzog use old-time music to help reflect the 1930s, as well as sound effects, including explosives and a coo-coo clock, and Technical Director Sarah Mournighan keeps the stage well-lit… Another way the era is seen is through costumes by Robbie Snow, …. You Can’t Take it With You will deliver a wonderful evening of entertainment.” -by Julia Exline, DC Metro Theater Arts www.dcmetrotheaterarts.com

 “…Four actress pillars — [Katie Brown, Beth Hughes-Brown, Sara Evans Bennett and Andra Whitt] form the sparkling foundation of this farce, confections for ever sense…One constant of PPF shows is that you can count on an extravagantly detailed set (overseen by design/construction genius John Coscia) — its unveiling set to a thoughtful soundtrack engineered by [Barbara Gertzog] that invites pre-show audience engagement. Contributing to the cozy clutter of the “Can’t Take It” residence — partly decorated by Coscia’s wife, Lisa Church, who last lended her expert touch for the 1998 blast-off production — are no fewer than 20 framed art pieces, a bulging curio cabinet, four implied rooms, three implied levels, ornate antiques, a radiator and clocks, namely a grandfather and a working cuckoo — befitting the Vanderhof/Sycamore household whose zany inhabitants dance and dally as if possessed. Strains of the pre-show “Pennies From Heaven” segue into our introduction to Evans Bennett’s Penny, who underscores the show’s comedic cadence, while Essie’s flitting-about creates a rhythmic visual tapestry, even with no music (that we can hear). Though she plays a delusional dancer, Whitt raises the bar(re) with unmatched artistry. And Evans Bennett simply commands the stage from the first light cue.” [The timeless themes of this Pulitzer Prize Winning play] “…are upstaged by sheer levity wrought by director [Chip] Gertzog both on- and offstage. He squeezes each laugh line and pratfall for full reward… For those who can’t take it anymore, for the love of theater, go” by Terryism on the “T  IS 4 Theatre” Blog http://tis4theatre.wordpress.com/2012/10/21/you-cant-take-it-with-you-taking-wall-street-by-laughter/  

15th Anniversary Season – Our Best Yet! Season Tickets Available

The Providence Players of Fairfax (PPF) proudly celebrates its fifteenth anniversary season in 2012–2013 with an exciting lineup of award winning productions beginning October 19th with the Pulitzer Prize winning Kaufman and Hart comedy classic, You Can’t Take It With You”. From humble beginnings as a group of parents who first banded together to mount the same Kaufman and Hart classic in1998 to raise money for a local elementary school PTA, the Providence Players has emerged as one of the region’s leading non-profit community theater companies, producing 4 main stage productions a year with more than 100 all volunteer member artists serving over 3,600 theater patrons each year. To celebrate its fifteenth anniversary season, PPF felt it only fitting to open it’s season with a reprise of its very first production (with some of the original actors and many new faces!) and follow it up with exciting new offerings.

PPF’s fifteenth anniversary season will be counted among company’s best ever. Following the classic award winning comedy, “You Can’t Take It With You” as the Fall production, the Players will present a special holiday production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”. This production, a family holiday classic, is being produced in cooperation with the Young Hearts Foundation a group of amazing teens who raise funds to battle blood cancers and other diseases. A portion of all proceeds from this production will be donated to Young Hearts Foundation in pursuit of their important mission.

PPF’s early spring production will be the 2000 Pulitzer Prize winning drama, “Dinner With Friends” a funny yet bittersweet look at the marriages of two couples who have been friends for years and the impact on both couples when one of those marriages goes sour. The New York Times called this multi-award winning work “A play for our time”. “Dinner with Friends” is not for young audiences. It contains mature themes and language.

The final production of the season will be one of the oldest new comedy’s to ever hit the stage, the David Ives adapted Mark Twain comedy, “Is He Dead?”. Authored by Twain in 1898, this play was recently discovered by Twain scholar, Shelley Fisher Fishkin and adapted by one ofAmerica’s funniest contemporary playwrights, David Ives. It has only recently hit the professional theater circuit to both critical acclaim and raucous laughter.

An award-winning company, PPF is proud to be a member of the Washington Area Theater Community Honors (WATCH) organization that adjudicates productions and presents annual awards recognizing artistic and technical excellence in Community Theater. Since becoming a member in 2004, PPF has been recognized with nearly fifty (50) WATCH nominations and awards for quality theatrical performance and production. Most recently, for the 2011 WATCH Season, the Providence Players were honored with eleven WATCH nominations for performance and production work, including two nominations for Best Play for PPF’s productions of The Shadow Box and Auntie Mame. In 2011, PPF’s The Shadow Box won the British Players’ Ruby Griffith award for Outstanding Achievement in Non-Musical (“Best Play”). And in 2008-2009, PPF’s production of All My Sons won the Ruby Griffith Award for All Around Production Excellence, their top award.

PPF also became 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 now Board Chairman, Linda Smyth and then Board Chairman, now Congressman,Gerry Connolly) for artistic excellence and community involvement.

PPF is also committed to the diverse community it serves. Several years ago, PPF launched the Theater Community Inclusion Project, a community outreach initiative that strives to increase participation among new audiences, particularly youth and underserved populations by providing free tickets to those who cannot afford the price of admission, a special free teacher and student preview performance for each production, theater workshops for youth, and scholarships to college-bound students who have demonstrated a strong commitment to theater arts.

PPF is the resident company and community partner at The James Lee Community Center in FairfaxCounty, just outside the City of Falls Church. The 2012-2013 season marks the company’s 9th year at the intimate and comfortable 224 seat James Lee Community Center Theater. The Players are honored to have had a hand in working withFairfaxCounty in the design of the theater and company members are active and involved in many non-PPF theatrical activities at the theater and in the community center.

PPF is a group of committed, volunteer member artists. The organization prides itself as a welcoming, inclusive “big tent” organization – big enough to include first timers to theatrical endeavors and those with significant theater experience.

Huge Opening Night Audience Loved “You Can’t Take It With You”

 

Good Seats For Saturday 10/20 7:30 PM Performance Should Be Available At The Door  – Sunday 10/21 Matinee Tickets Going Quickly – Purchase Online Now

Providence Players Celebrates 15th Anniversary Season with opening of Kaufman and Hart Comedy Classic

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“You Can’t Take It With You” – The comedy classic from The Providence Players. A brilliant, warm-hearted and critically–acclaimed comedy that is one of America’s best. Join Grandpa and his good-natured, though eccentric, family as they meet the stuffy and more conservative Kirbys – nothing but hilarity ensues. This revival of PPF’s very first production is a Pulitzer Prize winner and tremendous fun for all ages!

Opens this weekend at The James Lee Community Center Theater 2855 Annandale Road, Falls Church.

$18 adults, $15 Students/Seniors. 703-425-6782.

Tickets online at www.providenceplayers.org and at the door. The Nov 3rd performance will be sign language interpreted.

Performance Dates And Times

Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m.
October 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, November 1, 2 & 3
Sunday Matinees 2:00 p.m. October 21 & 28

15th Anniversary Season – Our Best Yet! Season Tickets Available

 

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The Providence Players of Fairfax (PPF) proudly celebrates its fifteenth anniversary season in 2012–2013 with an exciting lineup of award winning productions beginning October 18th with the Pulitzer Prize winning Kaufman and Hart comedy classic, You Can’t Take It With You”. From humble beginnings as a group of parents who first banded together to mount the same Kaufman and Hart classic in1998 to raise money for a local elementary school PTA, the Providence Players has emerged as one of the region’s leading non-profit community theater companies, producing 4 main stage productions a year with more than 100 all volunteer member artists serving over 3,600 theater patrons each year. To celebrate its fifteenth anniversary season, PPF felt it only fitting to open it’s season with a reprise of its very first production (with some of the original actors and many new faces!) and follow it up with exciting new offerings.

PPF’s fifteenth anniversary season will be counted among company’s best ever. Following the classic award winning comedy, “You Can’t Take It With You” as the Fall production, the Players will present a special holiday production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”. This production, a family holiday classic, is being produced in cooperation with the Young Hearts Foundation a group of amazing teens who raise funds to battle blood cancers and other diseases. A portion of all proceeds from this production will be donated to Young Hearts Foundation in pursuit of their important mission.

PPF’s early spring production will be the 2000 Pulitzer Prize winning drama, “Dinner With Friends” a funny yet bittersweet look at the marriages of two couples who have been friends for years and the impact on both couples when one of those marriages goes sour. The New York Times called this multi-award winning work “A play for our time”. “Dinner with Friends” is not for young audiences. It contains mature themes and language.

The final production of the season will be one of the oldest new comedy’s to ever hit the stage, the David Ives adapted Mark Twain comedy, “Is He Did?”. Authored by Twain in 1898, this play was recently discovered by Twain scholar, Shelley Fisher Fishkin and adapted by one ofAmerica’s funniest contemporary playwrights, David Ives. It has only recently hit the professional theater circuit to both critical acclaim and raucous laughter.

An award-winning company, PPF is proud to be a member of the Washington Area Theater Community Honors (WATCH) organization that adjudicates productions and presents annual awards recognizing artistic and technical excellence in Community Theater. Since becoming a member in 2004, PPF has been recognized with nearly fifty (50) WATCH nominations and awards for quality theatrical performance and production. Most recently, for the 2011 WATCH Season, the Providence Players were honored with eleven WATCH nominations for performance and production work, including two nominations for Best Play for PPF’s productions of The Shadow Box and Auntie Mame. In 2011, PPF’s The Shadow Box won the British Players’ Ruby Griffith award for Outstanding Achievement in Non-Musical (“Best Play”). And in 2008-2009, PPF’s production of All My Sons won the Ruby Griffith Award for All Around Production Excellence, their top award.

PPF also became 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 now Board Chairman, Linda Smyth and then Board Chairman, now Congressman, Gerry Connolly) for artistic excellence and community involvement.

PPF is also committed to the diverse community it serves. Several years ago, PPF launched the Theater Community Inclusion Project, a community outreach initiative that strives to increase participation among new audiences, particularly youth and underserved populations by providing free tickets to those who cannot afford the price of admission, a special free teacher and student preview performance for each production, theater workshops for youth, and scholarships to college-bound students who have demonstrated a strong commitment to theater arts.

PPF is the resident company and community partner at The James Lee Community Center in Fairfax County, just outside the City of Falls Church. The 2012-2013 season marks the company’s 9th year at the intimate and comfortable 224 seat James Lee Community Center Theater. The Players are honored to have had a hand in working with Fairfax County in the design of the theater and company members are active and involved in many non-PPF theatrical activities at the theater and in the community center.

PPF is a group of committed, volunteer member artists. The organization prides itself as a welcoming, inclusive “big tent” organization – big enough to include first timers to theatrical endeavors and those with significant theater experience.

The Season in Summary:

You Can’t Take It With You

By George S. Kaufman & Moss Hart

Directed by Chip Gertzog
Produced by Janet Bartelmay

A brilliant, warm-hearted and critically–acclaimed comedy that is one ofAmerica’s best. Join Grandpa and his good-natured, though eccentric, family as they meet the stuffy and more conservative Kirbys – nothing but hilarity ensues. This revival of PPF’s very first production is a Pulitzer Prize winner and tremendous fun for all ages!

Performance Dates And Times

Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m.
October 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, November 1, 2 & 3
Sunday Matinees 2:00 p.m. October 21 & 28

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

By Barbara Johnson

Directed by Beth Whitehead
Produced by Prince McLaughlin and David Whitehead

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

 

Co-Produced by Providence Players and The Young Hearts

This special production of a holiday treat will benefit the work of The Young Hearts, a group of amazing teens who raise funds to battle blood cancers and other diseases. A portion of all proceeds from this production will be donated to Young Hearts Foundation in pursuit of their important mission.

Performance Dates And Times

Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m.
December 7, 8, 13, 14, 15
Saturday & Sunday Matinees 2:00 p.m.
December 8, 9, 15, 16

Dinner with Friends

By Donald Margulies

Directed by Tina Thronson
Produced byChip Gertzog

Full of humor, warmth, and wisdom, this 2000 Pulitzer Prize winning drama is a funny yet bittersweet look at the marriages of two couples who have been friends for years and the impact on both couples when one of those marriages goes sour. Margulies’ elegant, breezy and witty dialog nourishes the audience as do his poignant insights which are deeply affecting. The New York Times called this multi-award winning work “A play for our time”. Dinner with Friends is not for young audiences. It contains mature themes and language.

Performance Dates And Times

Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m.
April 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20
Sunday Matinees 2:00 p.m. April 7 & 14

Is He Dead?

Adapted By David Ives
Based on the play by Mark Twain

Directed by Beth Hughes-Brown
Produced by Smitty Connolly

A hilarious comedy that focuses on the real-life painter, Jean-Francois Millet. Though brilliant, he is in dept to a ruthless moneylender, and can’t sell a painting to save his life (literally). His cohort of bohemian friends convince him to stage his own death to help boost sales. Authored by Twain in 1898, this play was recently discovered by Shelley Fisher Fishkin and updated by David Ives.

Performance Dates And Times

Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m.
May 31, June 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15
Sunday Matinees 2:00 p.m. June 2 & 9

Ticket Information:

Reserved seat season and single show tickets may be ordered online at www.providenceplayers.org by emailing providenceplayerstickets@cox.net , by phone at 703-425-6782 or at the door. A Three play (the Holiday show is not part of the season ticket package) Season Ticket Package Costs Adults $45 and Students/Seniors 62+ $32. Single Show tickets cost Adults: $18 and Students/Seniors 62+: $15.

Open seating, general admission tickets for the holiday show will cost $15 for all theatergoers.

 

“You Can’t Take It With You” Opens Friday 10-19-12 7:30 PM Thru Nov. 3rd

“You Can’t Take It With You” Opens This Weekend

Providence Players Celebrates 15th Anniversary Season with opening of Kaufman and Hart Comedy Classic

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“You Can’t Take It With You” – The comedy classic from The Providence Players. A brilliant, warm-hearted and critically–acclaimed comedy that is one of America’s best. Join Grandpa and his good-natured, though eccentric, family as they meet the stuffy and more conservative Kirbys – nothing but hilarity ensues.  This revival of PPF’s very first production is a Pulitzer Prize winner and tremendous fun for all ages!

Opens this weekend at The James Lee Community Center Theater 2855 Annandale Road, Falls Church.

$18 adults, $15 Students/Seniors. 703-425-6782.

Tickets online at www.providenceplayers.org and at the door. The Nov 3rd performance will be sign language interpreted.

Performance Dates And Times

Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m.
October 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, November 1, 2 & 3
Sunday Matinees 2:00 p.m. October 21 & 28

15th Anniversary Season – Our Best Yet! Season Tickets Available 

 

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The Providence Players of Fairfax (PPF) proudly celebrates its fifteenth anniversary season in 2012–2013 with an exciting lineup of award winning productions beginning October 18th with the Pulitzer Prize winning Kaufman and Hart comedy classic, You Can’t Take It With You”. From humble beginnings as a group of parents who first banded together to mount the same Kaufman and Hart classic in1998 to raise money for a local elementary school PTA, the Providence Players has emerged as one of the region’s leading non-profit community theater companies, producing 4 main stage productions a year with more than 100 all volunteer member artists serving over 3,600 theater patrons each year. To celebrate its fifteenth anniversary season, PPF felt it only fitting to open it’s season with a reprise of its very first production (with some of the original actors and many new faces!) and follow it up with exciting new offerings.

PPF’s fifteenth anniversary season will be counted among company’s best ever. Following the classic award winning comedy, “You Can’t Take It With You” as the Fall production, the Players will present a special holiday production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”. This production, a family holiday classic, is being produced in cooperation with the Young Hearts Foundation a group of amazing teens who raise funds to battle blood cancers and other diseases.  A portion of all proceeds from this production will be donated to Young Hearts Foundation in pursuit of their important mission.

PPF’s early spring production will be the 2000 Pulitzer Prize winning drama, “Dinner With Friends” a funny yet bittersweet look at the marriages of two couples who have been friends for years and the impact on both couples when one of those marriages goes sour. The New York Times called this multi-award winning work “A play for our time”. “Dinner with Friends” is not for young audiences. It contains mature themes and language. 

The final production of the season will be one of the oldest new comedy’s to ever hit the stage, the David Ives adapted Mark Twain comedy, “Is He Did?”.  Authored by Twain in 1898, this play was recently discovered by Twain scholar, Shelley Fisher Fishkin and adapted by one ofAmerica’s funniest contemporary playwrights, David Ives.  It has only recently hit the professional theater circuit to both critical acclaim and raucous laughter. 

 An award-winning company, PPF is proud to be a member of the Washington Area Theater Community Honors (WATCH) organization that adjudicates productions and presents annual awards recognizing artistic and technical excellence in Community Theater. Since becoming a member in 2004, PPF has been recognized with nearly fifty (50) WATCH nominations and awards for quality theatrical performance and production. Most recently, for the 2011 WATCH Season, the Providence Players were honored with eleven WATCH nominations for performance and production work, including two nominations for Best Play for PPF’s productions of The Shadow Box and Auntie Mame. In 2011, PPF’s The Shadow Box won the British Players’ Ruby Griffith award for Outstanding Achievement in Non-Musical (“Best Play”). And in 2008-2009, PPF’s production of All My Sons won the Ruby Griffith Award for All Around Production Excellence, their top award.

PPF also became 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 now Board Chairman, Linda Smyth and then Board Chairman, now Congressman, Gerry Connolly) for artistic excellence and community involvement.

 PPF is also committed to the diverse community it serves. Several years ago, PPF launched the Theater Community Inclusion Project, a community outreach initiative that strives to increase participation among new audiences, particularly youth and underserved populations by providing free tickets to those who cannot afford the price of admission, a special free teacher and student preview performance for each production, theater workshops for youth, and scholarships to college-bound students who have demonstrated a strong commitment to theater arts.

PPF is the resident company and community partner at The James Lee Community Center in Fairfax County, just outside the City of Falls Church. The 2012-2013 season marks the company’s 9th year at the intimate and comfortable 224 seat James Lee Community Center Theater. The Players are honored to have had a hand in working with Fairfax County in the design of the theater and company members are active and involved in many non-PPF theatrical activities at the theater and in the community center.

 PPF is a group of committed, volunteer member artists. The organization prides itself as a welcoming, inclusive “big tent” organization – big enough to include first timers to theatrical endeavors and those with significant theater experience.

The Season in Summary:

You Can’t Take It With You

By George S. Kaufman & Moss Hart

Directed by Chip Gertzog
Produced by Janet Bartelmay

A brilliant, warm-hearted and critically–acclaimed comedy that is one ofAmerica’s best. Join Grandpa and his good-natured, though eccentric, family as they meet the stuffy and more conservative Kirbys – nothing but hilarity ensues.  This revival of PPF’s very first production is a Pulitzer Prize winner and tremendous fun for all ages!

 Performance Dates And Times

Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m.
October 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, November 1, 2 & 3
Sunday Matinees 2:00 p.m. October 21 & 28

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

 By Barbara Johnson
 

Directed by Beth Whitehead
Produced by Prince McLaughlin and David Whitehead

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

 

Co-Produced by Providence Players and The Young Hearts

This special production of a holiday treat will benefit the work of The Young Hearts, a group of amazing teens who raise funds to battle blood cancers and other diseases.  A portion of all proceeds from this production will be donated to Young Hearts Foundation in pursuit of their important mission.

Performance Dates And Times

Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m.
December 7, 8, 13, 14, 15
Saturday & Sunday Matinees 2:00 p.m.
December 8, 9, 15, 16

Dinner with Friends

 By Donald Margulies

 

Directed by Tina Thronson
Produced byChip Gertzog

Full of humor, warmth, and wisdom, this 2000 Pulitzer Prize winning drama is a funny yet bittersweet look at the marriages of two couples who have been friends for years and the impact on both couples when one of those marriages goes sour. Margulies’ elegant, breezy and witty dialog nourishes the audience as do his poignant insights which are deeply affecting. The New York Times called this multi-award winning work “A play for our time”. Dinner with Friends is not for young audiences. It contains mature themes and language. 

Performance Dates And Times

Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m.
April 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20
Sunday Matinees 2:00 p.m. April 7 & 14

Is He Dead?

Adapted By David Ives
Based on the play by Mark Twain

 

Directed by Beth Hughes-Brown
Produced by Smitty Connolly

A hilarious comedy that focuses on the real-life painter, Jean-Francois Millet.  Though brilliant, he is in dept to a ruthless moneylender, and can’t sell a painting to save his life (literally).  His cohort of bohemian friends convince him to stage his own death to help boost sales.  Authored by Twain in 1898, this play was recently discovered by Shelley Fisher Fishkin and updated by David Ives. 

 Performance Dates And Times

Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m.
May 31, June 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15
Sunday Matinees 2:00 p.m. June 2 & 9

Ticket Information:

Reserved seat season and single show tickets may be ordered online at www.providenceplayers.org by emailing providenceplayerstickets@cox.net , by phone at 703-425-6782 or at the door. A Three play (the Holiday show is not part of the season ticket package) Season Ticket Package Costs Adults $45 and Students/Seniors 62+ $32. Single Show tickets cost Adults: $18 and Students/Seniors 62+: $15.

Open seating, general admission tickets for the holiday show will cost $15 for all theatergoers. 

 

Best Christmas Pageant Auditions Announced

by Barbara Johnson
Directed by Beth Gilles-Whitehead

Play Synopsis: The Herdman’s were absolutely the worst kids in the history of the world. They lied and stole and smoked cigars (even the girls) and talked dirty and hit little kids and cussed their teachers and took the name of the Lord in vain and set fire to Fred Shoemaker’s old broken-down tool-house.  This year’s Christmas pageant has a brand new director. The wild and pushy Herdman’s head to church because of the donuts and stumble into the casting session for the pageant.  Same-old Christmas pageant meets the enthusiastic, uninformed Herdman’s.

Co-Produced by Providence Players and The Young Hearts

A portion of proceeds will go to support Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and its mission to find a cure for blood cancers.

Performance Dates And Times

Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m.
December 7, 8, 13, 14, 15
Saturday & Sunday Matinees 2:00 p.m.
December 8, 9, 15, 16

Audition information and instructions

Dates:  Auditions will take place on:

  • Tuesday, August 21, 7-9:30pm
  • Thursday, August 23, 7-9:30pm
  • Monday, August 27, 7-9:30pm
  • Wednesday, August 29, 7-9:30pm
  • Call backs, September 5, 7-9:30pm (if necessary)

Place:  James Lee Community Center, 2855 Annandale Road, Falls Church, VA 22042 (look for signs to audition room)

Special Request from Director:  PLEASE bring your schedule conflicts that you are aware of.

Please RSVP to providenceplayers@cox.net with the dates you plan on auditioning.

How we work: You are encouraged to plan to come to auditions on more than one of the audition evenings. This is not a requirement. Most PPF auditions have actors up and down to read multiple times in multiple combinations and scenes. Most actors find this fun. As space allows, you will be able to watch all the auditions. You may be asked to go into the hallway with audition partners and work a bit on a scene. We will do our best to get you up multiple times reading for parts you are interested in. You will also be asked to read for other parts you may not be auditioning for. The Providence Players strives to make our productions open to interested and engaged actors & actresses, regardless of their level of experience. We try and make our auditions as relaxing and fun as possible.

Audition process: Auditions will consist of readings from the script – No monologue required. Sides for the audition process will be supplied at auditions.

Audition form: Resumes and headshots will be accepted, but are not required. An audition form is required and will be available at the audition.

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

RSVP: Please send us an RSVP if you plan to audition to providenceplayers@cox.net (or email us any questions you may have).

Other Information from the Director

Rehearsals will begin in third week of October in a second location then at the James Lee in November.

Character/Role breakdown  20-30 can be in the cast depending on turnout and readings.

  • The Herdman’s6 characters (7-15ish):  Ralph, Imogene, Leroy, Claude, Ollie, Gladys (tough, sassy, crafty, combative, ragged, , bossy, wiry and feisty)
  • Bradley Family4 roles:  Grace (Mom), Bob (Dad), Beth, narrator  (12-14ish), Charlie (8-11ish)
  • 3 Teen girls (12-14ish):   Alice (prim and prissy) Maxine, Doris. 
  • 3-4 Boys ages (8-12ish):  Elmer Hopkins (Reverend’s son 11-14) Hobie. 
  • 3 -5 Girls ages (5-10ish):  Beverly, Shirley, Juanita, baby angels, small girls. 
  • 2 characters:  Firefighters.
  • 1 person 40-55ish: Reverend Hopkins.  
  • 5 Mature women (35-60 plus)  Mrs. Armstrong, Mrs. Slocum, Mrs.Clark, Mrs. Clausing, Mrs. McCarthy.

“You Can’t Take It With You” Cast Announced

Director Chip Gertzog is pleased to announce the cast for the first production of our 15th Anniversary season, Kaufman and Hart’s heartwarming You Can’t Take It With You.  Chip 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:

PENNY, Sara Bennet
GRANDPA, John Coscia
ALICE, Katie Brown
TONY KIRBY, Chris Schwartz
MR. KIRBY, Patrick David
KOLENKHOF, Craig Geoffrion
ESSIE, Andra Whitt
PAUL SYCAMORE, Mike Daze
ED, Jimmy Gertzog
MR. DE PINNA, Joe Gargiulo
RHEBA, Elizbeth Pfeifer
DONALD, Bill Vander Clute
HENDERSON (TAX MAN), Harry Kantrovich
MRS. KIRBY, Susan Kaplan
OLGA-GRAND DUCHESS, Ruth Neaveill
GAY WELLINGTON, Beth Hughes-Brown

 

 

PPF receives WATCH recognition

Beth Whitehead as Mame Dennis in “Auntie Mame”

Washington Area Theatre Community Honors (WATCH) announced nominations for 2011.  PPF received eleven (11) nominations, including not one, but two (2) nominations for Outstanding Play – Auntie Mame and Shadow Box.  We are extremely proud of those nominated and everyone involved in these productions that warranted this type of recognition.

For individual performances, those nominated include:

  • Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play – Beth Whitehead as “Auntie Mame Dennis”Auntie Mame
  • Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play – Ruth Neaveill as “Vera Charles” – Auntie Mame

For production team members, those nominated include:

  • Outstanding Costume Design in a Play – Robbie Snow & Christian D. Faulkner – Auntie Mame
  • Outstanding Hair Design in a Play – Beth Harrison and George Smith – Auntie Mame (AWARDED!)
  • Outstanding Set Design in a Play – Chip Gertzog & John Coscia – Shadow Box
  • Outstanding Set Design in a Play – John Coscia, Patrick David & Ingrid Helvig David – Auntie Mame
  • Outstanding Set Decoration in a Play – Ingrid Helvig David – Auntie Mame
  • Outstanding Set Construction in a Play – John Coscia & Chip Gertzog – Shadow Box
  • Outstanding Set Construction in a Play – John Coscia, Patrick David & Ingrid Helvig David – Auntie Mame
Ruth Neaveill as Vera Charles in “Auntie Mame”

For overall production values, those plays nominated include:

  • Outstanding PlayAuntie Mame
  • Outstanding PlayShadow Box

In addition, other PPF members were nominated for their efforts with other community theaters in the region:

  • Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play – Robin Zerbe as “Irma Grese” – Angel: A Nightmare in Two Acts at Port City Playhouse
  • Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play – Lolita-Marie as “Mattie Cheeks” – No Niggers, No Jews, No Dogs at Port City Playhouse
  • Outstanding Cameo in a Play – Robin Zerbe as “Crystal Allen” – The Women at Prince William Little Theatre
  • Outstanding Costume Design in a Musical – Mary Ayala-BushFrankenstein at Taking Flight Theatre Company

The award ceremony will take place Sunday, March 11, at The Birchmere in Alexandria.   Our congratulations to all the nominees.

To see all of PPF’s previous nominations and awards, please visit our awards page.

Sara Bennett & David James in “The Shadow Box”