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Auditions for the musical “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”

Potomac Playmakers announce auditions for the musical “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” Monday and Tuesday, November 20th and 21st, starting at 7 pm. You only need to attend one night of auditions.
Director: Jeff Wine
Music Director: David Loy
Choreographer: Bailey Kershner
Stage Manager: Beth Brackett
Casting for 3 males and 3 females to play the young spellers (played by adults). Age range: 18-early 30’s. Seventeen-year-olds will also be considered–if cast, a consent form will need to be signed by a parent/guardian due to content and language in the show.
Also casting for one female early 30’s-early 40’s and two males 30’s-50’s.
Please prepare a show tune of 32 bars. You must bring sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. No a cappella auditions!
Our choreographer will also be teaching dance moves for a brief dance audition, so wear appropriate attire for dancing.
Auditions will also consist of cold readings from the script and possibly some improv.
Rehearsals will begin after the new year and performances are scheduled for March 8-10 and 15-17, 2024. Please bring a list of all conflicts from Jan. 2nd through March 17th.
Questions? Email jeffreydwine@gmail.com

“Orphans” by Lyle Kessler honors Veterans with discount on Nov 11

In honor of Veterans Day, tickets for “Orphans” are discounted for veterans on November 11. Just select ticket type ‘Veteran Discount’ when purchasing a ticket for that performance and the ticket will be only $15. Regular tickets are $18.

Performances are Nov 10-12 & 17-19, 2023.

Two brothers, Phillip, sensitive, reclusive, never venturing out of his North Philly home and Treat, a violent pickpocket and thief who kidnaps a mysteriously wealthy businessman who turn the table on the two brothers and in strange, hilarious and moving way, becomes their long-lost father figure.

The script contains  elements of  dark wit and adult language and is intended for mature  audiences only.

This drama is directed by Tom Doty with assistant director Greg Berezuk.

Starring Tannen Paul, Matt Line and Judah Ickes.

Tickets are available HERE

Performed with permission from Concord Theatricals

‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’, a Shakespeare Comedy Jan.13 & 14, 2024

The Potomac Playmakers is proud to present William Shakespeare’s timeless comedy, ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’, directed by Caitlin Cutright.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream follows the misadventures of four young lovers, a group of aspiring actors, and a team of mischievous fairies as they all enter the woods outside Athens, America in the 1970s, on a summer night. The ensuing hilarity and chaos create an evening filled with love and laughter.  This is a family friendly event.  Wear your 70’s vintage to flaunt your vibe.

Performances are January 13, 2024 @ 3PM & 8PM, and January 14 @ 3PM. Tickets are $18, but on orders of 10 or more tickets are discounted to $15 for any of the performances, so bring your school or community group.

Tickets are available HERE

Rocky Horror Oct 27 & 28 at Midnight Tickets $18

Now Announcing the LIVE Shadow Cast for
“The Rocky Horror Picture Show”
FRANKENFURTER: Kelli Cooper
BRAD MAJORS: Nick Graves
JANET WEISS: Lillian Sofia
RIFF RAFF: Kenzal Jones
MAGENTA: Caitlin Cutright
COLUMBIA: Autumn Carver
ROCKY: Gabrielle Ekmark
EDDIE/DR.SCOTT: Dustin Bass
CRIMINOLOGIST: Karen Bodenhoefer Poston
Performances will be October 27th and 28th doors open at 11:30 pm
This is a mature show. Patrons under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Tickets are $18 HERE

Tickets available for “Orphans”, a drama by Lyle Kessler

Two brothers, Phillip, sensitive, reclusive, never venturing out of his North Philly home and Treat, a violent pickpocket and thief who kidnaps a mysteriously wealthy businessman who turn the table on the two brothers and in strange, hilarious and moving way, becomes their long-lost father figure.

This drama is directed by Tom Doty with assistant director Greg Berezuk.

Starring Tannen Paul, Matt Line and Judah Ickes.

Tickets are $18 and available HERE

Performed with permission from Concord Theatricals

Auditions for “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” Sept 18 & 19 @ 7PM

Open auditions for this Shakespeare Comedy will take place at 7 PM September 18 & 19, 2023 at the Potomac Playmakers Performing Arts Center at 17303 W.  Washington Street, Hagerstown MD.

All ages accepted. If under 18 a parent must provide permission.

Be prepared to do cold readings of scenes from the show.

Virtual auditions will be accepted in video format emailed to caitlincutright00@gmal.com. If auditioning virtually please prepare a comedic Shakespearean monologue.

Performances will be January 13 & 14, 2024.

 

Photo of showroom.

'Buy a Seat' Plaque Campaign

With the Potomac Playmakers "Buy a Seat"  campaign, you can name a perpetual seat in the Lee Stine Auditorium for only $125. A commemorative 1.5" x 3" brass plate will be placed on the back of one of the seats in the theatre. We cannot ensure the specific placement of each plaque location, but early donors will be placed in the frontmost rows. You are not purchasing the seat for your use during the season, and naming rights do not guarantee that you can sit in that seat when you come to a Playmakers' production. In addition to the permanent plaque you receive a 1-year membership in the Potomac Playmakers, which enables you to vote at the Annual Meeting in our election to the Board.

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