HERE IS A FIRST LOOK AT OUR 2022-2023 SEASON (Subject to Change)
1) THE IMCOM-E ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL
TITLE - TBD
Directed by Michele Elmore
CAST:
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AUDITIONS:
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PERFORMANCES:
One Performance at the IMCOM-E One-Act Play Festival in ANSBACH over the Columbus Day Weekend (probably Friday evening or sometime on Saturday)
(1 or 2 Preview performances here before the Festival.)
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2) Five Women Wearing The Same Dress
By Alan Ball
Directed by Richard Roberts
CAST:
1 MAN (to play 30s), 5 WOMEN (Ages 18 and Up to play 20s-30s)
PRE-AUDITION WORKSHOP:
Sunday, Aug. 28 at 2:00 p.m.
AUDITIONS:
Aug. 29 & 30 at 7 p.m.
PERFORMANCES:
Oct. 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 & 29 at 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 23 & 30 at 3 p.m.
During an ostentatious wedding reception at a Knoxville, Tennessee, estate, five reluctant, identically clad bridesmaids hide out in an upstairs bedroom, each with her own reason to avoid the proceedings below. They are Frances, a painfully sweet but sheltered fundamentalist; Mindy, the cheerful, wise-cracking le***an sister of the groom; Georgeanne, whose heartbreak over her own failed marriage triggers outrageous behavior; Meredith, the bride’s younger sister, whose precocious rebelliousness masks a dark secret; and Trisha, a jaded beauty whose die-hard cynicism about men is called into question when she meets Tripp, a charming bad-boy usher to whom there is more than meets the eye. As the afternoon wears on, these five very different women joyously discover a common bond in this wickedly funny, irreverent, and touching celebration of the women’s spirit.
“…[a] wonderfully entertaining play…” —NY Post.
“FIVE WOMEN WEARING THE SAME DRESS is a fresh-as-a-daisy comedy, funny as can be…” —NY Daily News.
“Ball has the comic writer’s requisite talent for dialogue that ricochets snappily around the stage.” —TheaterWeek.
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3) ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
Music by Mary Rodgers
Book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller and Marshall Barer
Lyrics by Marshall Barer
Directed by Richard Roberts
Musical Direction by Alan Buxkemper
CAST:
7 MEN (16 and UP), 4 WOMEN (16 and UP)
MIXED CHORUS (14 and Up)
PRE-AUDITION WORKSHOP:
Sunday, Oct. 16 at 2:00 p.m.
AUDITIONS:
Oct. 17-19 at 7:00 p.m.
PERFORMANCES:
Dec. 9, 10, 16 & 17 and Jan. 6, 7, 13 & 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 11 & 18 and Jan. 8 & 15 at 3 p.m.
Winnifred the Woebegone is just a simple swamp princess looking to win the heart of Prince Dauntless. But can she pass the impossible test Queen Aggravain has in store for her?
Many moons ago in a far-off place, Queen Aggravain decreed no couples could marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, found a bride. Princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of the prince, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. That is, until the “shy” swamp princess, Winnifred the Woebegone, showed up. Would she be able to pass the Sensitivity Test, marry her prince and help Lady Larkin and Sir Harry to the altar? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the classic tale The Princess and the Pea provides some side-splitting shenanigans. For after all, a princess is a delicate thing.
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4) A “Youth Theatre” Production-Not part of the Season Ticket Package
CURRENTLY UNDER CONSIDERATION:
A MISDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
Directed by Latoya Engler
CAST:
20-30 Youth (Ages 8-17)????
PRE-AUDITION WORKSHOP????
December 11 at 6:00 p.m.
AUDITIONS:
December 12-14 at 6:00 p.m.
PERFORMANCES:
February 4 & 11 at 2 p.m. & 4 p.m.
February 5 & 10 at 2 p.m.
Special Invitation Only Performance for Families with Special Needs only
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5) RAGS
Book by Joseph Stein, Music by Charles Strouse, Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz,
Revised Book by David Thompson
Directed by Richard Roberts
Musical Direction by Alan Buxkemper
CAST:
7 MEN (16 and UP), 6 WOMEN (16 and UP), 1 YOUNG MAN (to play 12-14)
PRE-AUDITION WORKSHOP:
Sunday, Jan. 15 at 6:00 p.m.
AUDITIONS:
Jan. 17 - 19 at 7:00 p.m.
PERFORMANCES:
March 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 & 25 at 7:30 p.m.
March 12, 19 & 26 at 3 p.m.
Please note that the final weekend of performances is the First Weekend of Spring Break.
Musical theatre masterminds Stephen Schwartz (WICKED), Charles Strouse (ANNIE), and Joseph Stein (FIDDLER ON THE ROOF) join forces in RAGS, a musical about the immigrants who make up "The Fabric of America." Fresh off an acclaimed run in London, RAGS is more relevant than ever.
Rebecca Hershkowitz and her young son arrive on the shores of America in 1910 in search of a better life. What they find is a country that might not be the promised land they expected. Nevertheless, opportunities abound, and a community of immigrants comes together as they look towards a new future on the horizon.
"A story worth remembering and dwelling upon" – BroadwayWorld
Be sure to check out the Original Cast Album available on Ghostlight Records
https://www.ghostlightrecords.com/ragsthemusical.html.
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THE BIBLE: The Complete Word of God (abridged)
By Adam Long, Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor
Additional Material by Matthew Croke
Directed by Richard Roberts
CAST:
3-6 MEN OR WOMEN (Ages 18 and Up)
PRE-AUDITION WORKSHOP:
Monday, April 3 at 6:30 p.m.
AUDITIONS:
April 4 & 5 at 7 p.m.
PERFORMANCES:
May 19 & 20 and June 2, 3, 9 & 10 at 7:30 p.m.
June 4 & 11 at 3 p.m.
Note: There will be no performances over the Memorial Day weekend!
An affectionate, irreverent roller-coaster ride from fig leaves to Final Judgment, tackling the great theological questions: Did Adam and Eve have navels? Did Moses really look like Charlton Heston? And why isn’t the word “phonetic” spelled the way it sounds? Whether you’re Catholic or Atheist, Muslim or Jew, Protestant or Purple People Eater, you will be tickled by this romp through old-time religion.
“In the beginning there was THE COMPLETE WORKS OF SHAKESPEARE (abridged). And it was good. And SHAKESPEARE begat THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF AMERICA (abridged). And that was good too. And now AMERICA has begat (begotten?, begetted?...whatever) THE BIBLE: THE COMPLETE WORD OF GOD (abridged), and damned if it isn’t the funniest of the lot…” Bob Mondello, City Paper (Washington)
We are still looking for Front of House help for THE HELLO GIRLS (especially Bar and Ushers) for this weekend’s performances, especially Saturday Evening!
The SIGN UP GENIUS link is:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050a4baaae2ca7f49-thehello
PERFORMANCES:
June 3, 4, 10 & 11 at 7:30 p.m.
June 5 & 12 at 3:00 p.m.
For those new to the theater:
Volunteering for Front of House allows you to see the show for free, HOWEVER, it does not guarantee a seat in the theater. You may be standing watching from the sides. But if there are any seats remaining unsold at curtain, you are welcome to them.
Please remember to arrive one hour before Curtain, wear MOSTLY BLACK and we will provide NAMETAGS!
Thank you again for all of your continuous support. We couldn't do this without you!
FOR THOSE WHO ARE NEW, THESE ARE THE DESCRIPTIONS OF THE POSITIONS:
Bartending:
Be one of our friendly bartenders! We serve beer, wine and soft drinks, so you won’t need to learn complicated drink recipes! Must be over 18!
Box Office:
Assist staff in handling “reservations” and “walk-in” ticket sales.
Will Call/Coat Check:
Help our patrons with Pre-Paid tickets and collecting patrons coats before the show, hanging out in the Coat Check area during intermission in case they need their coat, and returning them after the show.
Ushering:
Check tickets and help the patrons find seats. A good job for our
younger volunteers!
OPENS NEXT FRIDAY 20 MAY!! TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!
THE HELLO GIRLS
Music, Lyrics and Book by Peter C, Mills
Book by Cara Reichel
Directed by Richard Roberts
Musical Direction by Alan Buxkemper
Choreography by Kira Dominique Lenz
PERFORMANCES:
May 20 & 21 and June 3, 4, 10 & 11 at 7:30 p.m.
May 22 and June 5 & 12 at 3:00 p.m.
No performances over Memorial Day Weekend
From New York to Paris, from ragtime to jazz, an ensemble of actors chronicles the story of America’s first women soldiers in a new musical. These intrepid heroines served as bilingual telephone operators on the front lines, helping turn the tide of World War I. They then returned home to fight a decades-long battle for equality and recognition, paving the way for future generations. THE HELLO GIRLS celebrates the centennial of these groundbreaking women.
HOW TO MAKE A TICKET RESERVATION:
(detailed instructions are on the Theatre Page of the Stuttgart MWR website at
https://stuttgart.armymwr.com/programs/stuttgart-theatre-center)
Using the Reservation form attached to our email reminder, or on the MWR Website, fill out the reservation form, save and email the form to
[email protected]
PLEASE DO NOT USE THE
[email protected] ADDRESS. That e-mail address is no longer working!
Phone the Box Office. Hours are Tuesday – Friday, 12:30 to 5:00 pm
Numbers: DSN 421-3055 or Civilian 0711 – 729-3055
If you wish to purchase additional tickets, you can add them to your Season Ticket Reservation.
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THERE ARE NO CURRENT COVID MITIGATIONS. MASKS ARE SUGGESTED BUT NOT REQUIRED.
