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| Players Auction Wraps Up 75h Anniversary Year The Peterborough Players’ annual Auction – “Take A Walk Down Memory Lane” - is twenty years old this year, making it the longest running and certainly the biggest event of its kind in the region. Scheduled to take place at the theatre on Saturday, November 1st, the auction is expected to sparkle as the concluding event of the Players’ Diamond Jubilee anniversary year. To honor the theatre’s history, auction-goers are invited (but not required) to come dressed in the attire of their favorite decade of the past 75 years. Todd Almond and Friends on October 25 The Peterborough Players welcomes home actor/singer/pianist/songwriter Todd Almond in a special concert presentation entitled “Todd Almond and Friends” at 8:00 PM Saturday, October 25 at the Players Theatre, 55 Hadley Road in Peterborough. This concert is presented as part of the theatre’s year-long 75th Anniversary celebration. Lindsay Crouse performs The Belle of Amherst at the from September 17 to 28 Academy Award nominated actress Lindsay Crouse will perform the one-woman show "The Belle of Amherst" from September 17 to September 28 at the Peterborough Players. The play is based on the life and writings of Emily Dickinson, and makes use of her work, diaries, and letters to recollect encounters with significant people in her life. The play had a very successful run on Broadway in 1976-77. Peterborough Players Present Doubt: A Parable Opening September 3rd and running till the 14th the Peterborough Players are proud to present DOUBT: A PARABLE by Oscar winning writer John Patrick Shanley. “Truth tends to make a bad sermon...” says the accused priest in the achingly taut DOUBT. Set in 1964, at a Bronx Catholic School, Doubt tells the story of a strong-minded nun who wrestles with her conscience in the face of concerns about one of the priests. Sister Aloysius (played by film and television star Linda Kelsey) reveals her initial doubts about the enigmatic Father Flynn (Player’s favorite Kraig Swartz) to Sister James (Karron Graves), an inexperienced but enthusiastic young nun. As her suspicions grow, a verbal battle of wills begins. Doubt ran for 2 years on Broadway and in 2005 won a Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for Best New Play. John Patrick Shanley also wrote the Oscar-winning screenplay for Moonstruck. Players Continue “Rush for All” The Peterborough Players would like to announce a special deal for their summer audiences. We have expanded our Rush Ticket program. In addition to our Student Rush, where single tickets to any subscription series performance are available one hour before curtain for only $15 with a valid student ID (includes high school and full time college students), the first Thursday performance of each show will feature “Rush for All”. This means anyone can see a show for $15 on the first Thursday by taking advantage of Rush Tickets one hour before the performance. Private Lives at the Peterborough Players PRIVATE LIVES, a comedy by Noel Coward, is the third show of the Peterborough Players season and runs from July 16 – 27. A classic comedy of bad manners, dry humor and quicksilver sparring that is both daringly hilarious and elegantly sexy; PRIVATE LIVES is widely considered Coward’s greatest comedy. Stones In His Pockets comes to the Peterborough Players on July 2 The award-winning comedy Stones in His Pockets is the second show in the Peterborough Players celebrated 75th Anniversary season opening Wednesday, July 2. Winner of London’s prestigious Olivier Award for Best New Comedy and favored with multiple Tony nominations for its run on Broadway; the show satirizes Hollywood film-making in a rural Irish town. Featuring two actors who play 15 roles in what Time magazine called “a triumph of breathtaking virtuosity,” Stones in His Pockets plays in Peterborough through July 13. Don’t forget about “Rush-for-All” on Thursday the 3rd, tickets are $15 one hour before the show. And if you miss that, there is a special deal for the 4th of July as well: 2 tickets for $40. Players Announce “Four on the Fourth” Have we got some deals for you? If you are looking for something special to do on the Fourth of July this year why not try the Peterborough Players. There are two shows running on this special day, and both of them have amazing ticket deals.
The summer season opens with NOBODY DON’T LIKE YOGI, a one-man show by Thomas Lysaght running June 18 - 29. This wonderful show will showcase the talents of David Howard who will be remembered for his portrayal of Mr. Green in VISITING MR.GREEN last season. It is the story of Yankee legend Yogi Berra. But it covers much more than his life in the dreaded pinstripes. It is a celebration of its namesake’s humor, loyalty and wisdom as the most quotable athlete of our time. It weaves together a portrait of a player, father, and friend, which demonstrates the importance of trusting your convictions. Donald Lyon of the New York Post writes “A respectful, indeed adoring portrait of a believably good man…a home run.” Read More> Local
High Schools Provide Talent for Players Production of Harvey Thanks to a grant from the Goyette Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Fund as well as strong community support, the Players will produce the Ascending Stars Project, HARVEY, its eighth collaborative project with area schools. Past productions have included: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, PEG O’ MY HEART, LIGHT UP THE SKY, LA DISPUTE, LOVE’S LABOURS LOST, MUSEUM, and last year’s critical success PICNIC. This year’s production will feature the best in local high school talent working alongside professional actors, directors, designers, and technicians. This production is scheduled for June 5 through June 8. Read More> Lucie Arnaz to Perform in a Cabaret/Concert On May 17, critically acclaimed star of stage, screen, radio and television Lucie Arnaz – daughter of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz – will provide a fantastic evening of star quality singing, along with her own accompanying pianist at the Peterborough Players. This memorable evening will begin with special dinners before the show, and end with a post-concert champagne reception. Read More>
At the 2008 Annual Meeting on February 16, the Peterborough Players announced its 75th Anniversary season of plays to be produced at its historic theatre on Hadley Road. Season highlights include the return of James Whitmore Senior and Junior, two Pulitzer Prize winners, a legendary catcher, 3 British comedies, a timeless poet and, for the second year, a seventh show in the mainstage season. There will also be two shows for young audiences that will be produced and performed by the Players Second Company of interns and apprentices. There are also a number of 75th Anniversary events throughout the summer including: A Family/Children’s day July 12th, Players Alumni Weekend August 1 – 3, and a kickoff Cabaret with Lucie Arnaz on May 17th. Read More> PETERBOROUGH PLAYERS 2008 ANNUAL MEETING FEBRUARY 16 The Peterborough Players will hold its 2008 Annual Meeting at 6:30 PM Saturday, February 16, at the Peterborough Players Theatre, 55 Hadley Road, Peterborough. The formal purpose of the meeting is to elect trustees for the year 2008 and announce the 2008 season. While all who have an interest in the Players are invited, voting members of the corporation are considered to be those who made a cash contribution to the company in 2007, who purchased a subscription in 2007, or who purchased a ticket to a 2007 production. More> PETERBOROUGH PLAYERS TO HOLD AUDITIONS AND INTERVIEWS The Peterborough Players will hold auditions and interviews for the 2008 season from noon to 4 PM Sunday afternoon, February 17. Artistic Director Gus Kaikkonen will see auditions from members of Actors’ Equity, non-Equity local actors, and from those interested in joining the Players’ Second Company as an intern or apprentice. In addition to these sessions for the regular season, the Players will also see students interested in participating in its highly successful Ascending Stars collaborative project with area high school students. More> Buy A Gift Certificate, Book, or Brick online!
The Peterborough Players’ 19th annual auction on November 3rd will do double duty this year -- in addition to supporting the theatre’s operating budget, this year’s gala is designed to sparkle as the kickoff to the organization’s 75th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Year. Read More> THE LAST 5 YEARS: A Fourth of July Opening Special! The award-winning contemporary musical about modern couples, The Last 5 Years, makes its Monadnock premiere July 4 - 15, 2007. The Peterborough Players would like to invite you to the show, and they have set up a very special deal for this holiday opening. For only $40.00 you can get two tickets to the show on the Fourth of July. Regular tickets are $35.00, so that makes a $30 dollar savings on two tickets. It also happens to be opening night, so there will be a champagne reception after the show. This means fireworks during and after the show. This deal is subject to availability, so get your tickets now. Do yourself a favor and come see The Last 5 Years, which has been called “the musical for a new generation,” the show features two actors, Sam Osheroff, as Jamie, an aspiring Jewish writer, and Kris Danford as Cathy, the Irish-Catholic struggling actress. Read More> Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland To Delight Young Audiences The captivating tale of one girl’s journey and imagination comes to life at the Peterborough Players as Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland opens June 29th and runs through July 28th. Join Alice as she journeys to Wonderland, meets the worried and frantic White Rabbit, the silly Mad Hatter, the ever-sly Cheshire cat and the tyrannical Red Queen among others. Carroll originally conceived "Alice" as a gift of tales for a beloved girl. Today, it is acknowledged as a portrait of our own blissfully insane world. Deborah Lynn Frockt’s adaptation relies on strong characterizations, unconventional staging, and inventive costumes to plunge the audience into Carroll's topsy-turvy dream world and proves to be a timeless classic that will delight children and adults of all ages. Performed by the Players’ Second Company, the play celebrates the Peterborough Players’ ongoing commitment to telling stories for all audiences that reflect our entire community. Please join us in this joyful fantasy journey while also celebrating diverse experiences, friendship and family. Read More> Visiting Mr. Green Playwright, Jeff Baron, to Attend Opening Night The Peterborough Players is proud to announce that the internationally renowned and award winning author, Jeff Baron, will be on hand at the opening of his play Visiting Mr. Green on June 20th. His first play, VISITING MR. GREEN, opened Off-Broadway in December 1997 at the Union Square Theatre. Starring Eli Wallach and David Alan Basche, it ran for 354 performances and brought Baron national and international recognition. VISITING MR. GREEN has been performed in 27 countries and in 21 languages. It was nominated as Best Play by The Drama League, and has since received Best Play awards in Israel, Greece, Germany and Turkey. In Peterborough the roles will be played by veteran film and television actor David S. Howard as Mr. Green, and longtime Players acting company member Kraig Swartz. The show will run from June 20th to July 1st. Season tickets are still available. Read More> The Peterborough Players Presents the Touching Comedy Visiting Mr. Green. On Wednesday, June 20, The Peterborough Players will begin performances of the compassionate and touching comedy Visiting Mr. Green, by Jeff Baron. This award-winning off-Broadway hit will run through Sunday, July 1, 2007. Read More Local High Schools Provide
Talent for Players Production of Picnic In collaboration with ConVal, Conant, Milford and Mascenic High Schools as well as Franklin Pierce and Keene State Colleges, The Peterborough Players is proud to present Picnic, the Pulitzer prize winning play written by William Inge. Picnic will be performed Thursday, May 31 at 8pm; Friday, June 1 at 8pm; Saturday June 2 at 2pm and 8pm, and Sunday, June 3 at 2pm Read More>
At the 2007 Annual Meeting on February 10, the Peterborough
Players announced the summer season of plays at its historic theatre
on Hadley Road. Season highlights include the return of James Whitmore
Senior and Junior, a contemporary musical, three plays produced in celebration
of the MacDowell Colony’s centennial and, for the first time, a
seventh show in the mainstage season. Read More> PETERBOROUGH PLAYERS TO HOLD AUDITIONS AND INTERVIEWS The Peterborough Players will hold auditions and
interviews for the 2007 season from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM Thursday evening,
March 15, and starting at 11:00 AM Friday morning, March 16. Artistic
Director Gus Kaikkonen will see auditions from members of Actors’ Equity,
non-Equity local actors, and from those interested in joining the Players’ Second
Company as an intern or apprentice. In addition to these sessions for
the regular season, the Players will also hold auditions for its collaborative
project with area high schools students beginning at 2:45 PM Wednesday
and Thursday, March 14 and 15. Read More> PETERBOROUGH PLAYERS WIN THREE NEW HAMPSHIRE
THEATRE AWARDS The Peterborough Players took home three acting awards
in the professional division of the 2007 New Hampshire Theatre Awards,
which were presented at the Palace Theatre in Manchester
The Peterborough Players have been honored with sixteen finalists out of hundreds of nominees for the 2007 New Hampshire Theatre Awards. The Awards, to honor outstanding achievement in New Hampshire Theatre in 2006, will be held at 7 PM on Friday, February 2 at the Palace Theatre in Manchester. Read More>
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Old Theatre Tries Something New: 2006 Peterborough Players OnlineAuction The Peterborough Players, one of the oldest summer theatres in the country is holding its first Online Auction November 13 – 18. Held in conjunction with their Annual Gala Auction, which was on Saturday, November 4th and was a smashing success, the online version will have many items that won’t be available at the live auction. Some items that will be available include tickets to A.R.T., Stoneham Theatre, The Granite State Opera, Swan Lake at the Colonial Theatre in Keene, the Manchester Monarchs, and Wolves, gift certificates to R.A. Gatto’s, Del Rossi’s Tratoria, Not So Plain Jane’s, Salon Aquavit and Brady’s Bar and Grill, baskets by the Peterboro Basket Co., climbing lessons, fine jewelry, art, unique items like a handmade quilt and a baseball bat signed by the Keene Swamp bats and much, much more. Read More>
Opening on August 12 and running till August 19, THE SECRET GARDEN tells the heartwarming story of how a single child can transform the lives of those around her. A dark spell of sorrow and mystery hovers in the air as the young orphan, Mary Lennox, arrives at Misselthwaite Manor, the Yorkshire estate of her uncle Archibald Craven. She soon discovers an abandoned secret garden that once belonged to her uncle’s late wife, Lily. Now though, weeds grow where roses once bloomed. Mary decides that this place will be her secret refuge and she begins to tend the garden alone. Inside the manor, another secret lurks. At night, strange, haunting sounds echo down the empty corridors - is it the wind howling or a child crying? This mystery is so deep that is will take all Mary's determination and courage to solve it. With the help of her friend Dickon and her secret garden, Mary eventually finds the peace and strength to nurture herself as well as her petulant and demanding relatives. Read More>
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