Players Announce Plan to Improve Stage
October 18, 2004
At a gala event on Friday the fifteenth the Peterborough Players announced a campaign to improve their theatre space. The campaign, called the Raise the Roof Major Gift Initiative, has a target of raising $1,000,000 to renovate the stage and shop areas of the theatre. Recent years have seen improvements made to most of the audience areas including new seats in the theatre, an expanded office space and kitchen, a sprinkler system, and new bathrooms. However, throughout all these renovations, the stage itself has remained unchanged. The plan, according to Managing Director Keith Stevens is, “…to make the performance space friendlier to the artists who come here every summer and create quality theatre. That means fly space above the stage, a trap and orchestra pit under the stage, useful wing space on either side of the stage, an enclosed shop to build the sets, a costume shop attached to the theatre, and improved sightlines. We will not change the appearance the barn and thereby change the character of the theatre, but we do want to increase the options we have to create something great.” MORE>

Jose Docen wins Third Annual James Whitmore Award
September 1, 2004
Peterborough Players Second Company member Jose Docen was given the Third Annual James Whitmore Award sponsored by the William D. Eppes Endowment on Saturday, August 28th. The Award, $500.00 and a medal, was established through the generosity of Mr. William D. Eppes, and is presented every season to an outstanding member of the Second Company. MORE>

Peterborough Players presents todd almond and ellen mandel a wind has blown the rain away e.e. cummings songs, music by ellen mandel sung by todd almond June 12, 2004 8 pm

Stop and Shop joins roster of Peterborough Players Sponsors
March 2, 2004
Stop and Shop has joined returning underwriters Monadnock Paper Mills, Northern Bus Sales, and the Keene Sentinel in sponsoring the 2004 Peterborough Players season. "We are very happy to welcome Stop and Shop to our list of returning sponsors, whose long-standing support speaks volumes about their commitment not only to the Players but also to the community," said Robert Pettegrew, President-Elect of the Players Board of Trustees. MORE>

Peterborough Players to Hold Auditions and Interviews
March 2, 2004
The Peterborough Players will hold auditions and interviews for the 2004 season on Thursday evening, March 11 beginning at 7:00 PM. 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. MORE>

Peterborough Players Annouce the 2004 Season
March 2, 2004
The return of everyone’s favorite reservationist, a hilarious farce about a theatre not unlike Peterborough’s own, a wonderful "lost classic", one of the greatest American dramas, some hot and steamy jazz and blues, and the return of James Whitmore highlight the Peterborough Players 2004 season. The plays were announced at the Players Annual Meeting held February 14. MORE>

Duo LiveOak Concert to Benefit Peterborough Players
February 16, 2004
Duo LiveOak, comprised of local artists Nancy Knowles and Frank Wallace, will be performing on March 6th at 8pm in the lobby at the Peterborough Players. This intimate concert is a special performance to benefit the Peterborough Players and is part of an East Coast tour celebrating the release of the duo's two new CDs. MORE>