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Players de Noc is a community theatre organization based in Escanaba, MI. Players is a 100% volunteer group that produces high quality plays and musicals.

07/17/2026

🦆 Tonight’s the Night! 🦆

Join us for Duck Variations tonight at the Bonifas Arts Center Studio!

🕡 Showtimes: 6:30 PM & 8:00 PM
🎟️ Admission is FREE
⏱️ Approximate run time: 50 minutes

Written by David Mamet, Duck Variations is unlike anything we’ve done before. This unique production is made up of 13 short variations, each directed by a different director.

Every scene begins the same way—two people sitting on a park bench—but each explores life, death, friendship, love, the environment… and, of course, ducks. 🦆

This project was created as an experimental workshop, bringing together directors of varying experience levels to explore their own artistic vision in a fun, supportive environment. The result is 13 unique interpretations of the same play, each with its own style, pacing, and perspective.

A heartfelt thank you to all of our directors and actors for embracing this project with creativity, enthusiasm, and a willingness to try something new. We also want to thank everyone who has supported this experiment from the very beginning.

Come see what everyone has created—and who knows? If this project is any indication, you never know what Players de Noc might do next. 😉

07/11/2026

🦆CAST ANNOUNCEMENT: Players De Noc Escanaba is happy to announce the directors and casts of our upcoming project, The Duck Variations.

Performances will be Friday, July 17th at the Bonifas Fine Arts Center. Show times 6:30pm and 8pm. More details to follow.

Congratulations and thank you to everyone who has participated and helped to bring this project to life.

Duck Variations...

Variation 1
Director Brennan Richardson, PSM Brett Baumler
Cast: Andrew Jones & Linda Simi

Variation 2:
Director Matt Gilbertson
Cast: Anabel Niswonger & Andrew Jones

Variation 3:
Director Abraham Wessel
Cast: Hoyt Shinaberry & Nicole Rossell

Variation 4:
Directors Jenny Heller
Cast: Brett Baumler & Jenny Heller

Variation 5:
Director Monroe King
Cast: Kelly Pepin & Anabel Niswonger

Variation 6:
Director: Michelle DeSimone
Cast: Tim Haagensen & Abraham Wessel

Variation 7:
Director: Laura Haagensen
Cast: Nicole Rossell & Tim Haagensen

Variation 8:
Director Kathy LeDuc
Cast: Joe Russo & Kinsleigh Hoffmeyer

Variation 9:
Director: Nicholas Bryan
Cast: Michelle DeSimone & Hoyt Shinaberry

Variation 10:
Director: Ernie Abel
Cast: Linda Simi & Laura Haagensen

Variation 11:
Director Cheri Ammel
Cast: Brad Bender & Laura Haagensen

Variation 12:
Director Jeff Woerpel
Cast: Kris Hovland & Lauren Hovland

Variation 13:
Director: Shellie Massie
Cast: Addie Rice & Kinsleigh Hoffmeyer

06/29/2026

🦆AUDITIONS ARE HERE!🦆

Still thinking about trying out for The Duck Variations? Here are 9 great reasons to join us!

🦆 It’s a short commitment.
With a rehearsal process of just 2½ weeks and performances on July 17, it’s an easy way to fit theatre into your summer.

🦆 It’s low pressure.
This project was designed to be fun, relaxed, and welcoming. Whether you’re brand new or a seasoned performer, you’ll fit right in.

🦆 You’ll get to work with a unique director.
Each short variation has its own director, creating a fun variety of styles and experiences.

🦆 Keep your theatre muscles in shape.
Miss being on stage? Want to build your confidence before your next audition? This is the perfect summer opportunity.

🦆 You’ll get to be part of all the fowl puns on Players de Noc social media over the next three weeks.

🦆 Where else can you tell your director to “duck off” and stay in character?

🦆 You finally have an excuse to spend an evening talking about your secret passion—ducks—and have people applaud afterward.

🦆 It’s cheaper than therapy… and probably has more ducks.

🦆 No experience? No problem!
Anyone entering high school and up is welcome. Whether it’s your first audition or your fiftieth, we’d love to see you there!

🗓 Auditions
Tuesday, June 30
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Players de Noc Scene Shop
109 S. 9th Street, Escanaba, MI

• Anyone entering high school and up
• Short scenes
• No preparation necessary
• Rehearsal schedules determined by your director
• Fun, flexible, and low-pressure
• Performances: July 17

Come take a quack at it—we can’t wait to see you there! 🦆

06/24/2026

🦆🎭 AUDITION NOTICE: *The Duck Variations* 🎭🦆

Looking for a fun, low-pressure way to get involved in theatre this summer?

Join us for auditions for *The Duck Variations* by David Mamet!

📅 Tuesday, June 30
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Players de Noc Scene Shop - 109 S 9th St, Escanaba, MI

This unique project consists of a series of short scenes, each directed by a different director. It's a great opportunity for both experienced performers and those looking to gain theatre experience in a welcoming, supportive environment.

• Ages: Anyone entering high school and up
• Short scenes (2-3 pages)
• Quick 2½-week rehearsal process
• Rehearsal schedules will be determined by your director
• Fun, flexible, and low-pressure
• Great way to gain theatre experience or keep your theatre muscles in shape over the summer

🦆 About the Show:
*The Duck Variations* features two people sitting on a park bench discussing life, death, friendship, love, and ducks—with plenty of humor and unexpected insight along the way.

🎭 Performance:
📅 July 17, 2026

No preparation is necessary. Just come ready to have fun and explore some theatre!

Questions? Contact Jenny Heller at [email protected]

06/10/2026

🦆 CALLING ALL POTENTIAL DIRECTORS! 🎭

We're still looking for at least *4 more directors* to join our summer Duck Variations project!

Have you ever been curious about directing but weren't sure where to start? Have you directed before and want a fun, low-commitment creative challenge? This project is designed for exactly that.

Duck Variations by David Mamet is made up of 14 short scenes (or "variations"), each functioning as its own mini production. Every director will be assigned a variation, cast actors from a shared audition, and guide their piece from rehearsal to performance.

🎬 Directors of all experience levels are welcome.

Never directed before? That's okay!

A Directors Seminar will be held prior to auditions to help participants learn, ask questions, and prepare. The goal of this project is to explore the art of directing and creating theatre in a supportive environment.

✨ Fun
✨ Creative
✨ Collaborative
✨ Light-hearted
✨ No pressure

Directors will be responsible for scheduling rehearsals and coordinating rehearsal space, either in the Players Scene Shop or another location of their choosing.

📅 Important Dates:
• June 15 – Deadline to sign up as a director
• June 16 – Directors Meeting & variation assignments
• June 23 – Directors Seminar
• June 30 – Auditions
• July 17 – Performance

🦆 About the Show:
The Duck Variations features two people sitting on a park bench discussing life, death, friendship, love, and ducks—often with humorous and misguided authority. It's witty, thought-provoking, and a perfect playground for directors to experiment and learn.

Interested in directing and/or acting?

Contact Jenny Heller:
📧 [email protected]
📞 906-280-6434

Questions? Contact Jeff Woerpel:
📧 [email protected]
📞 906-280-2038

Help us bring all 14 variations to life! If you've ever thought about trying your hand at directing, this is a wonderful opportunity to jump in and give it a try.

06/09/2026

🎭 CAST ANNOUNCEMENT 🎭

Thank you to everyone who auditioned for Stag Light. We were humbled by the talent, generosity, and creativity shared over two evenings of auditions.

Casting a production is never easy, and we are deeply grateful to every person who walked through the door and entrusted us with their time and artistry. We hope those who were not cast this time will continue to audition, volunteer, and be part of the Players de Noc community. In fact, there is an opportunity tonight at 7pm at the Scene Shop for our read-through of CLOWN BAR.

Congratulations to the cast of Stag Light, and thank you to all who helped make this process so special. We can't wait to begin bringing this world premiere production to life this fall.

CAST LIST
Eleanor Frenel - Cindy Bender
David Bognetti - Harrison Bouche
Haylee, Dwight, Jim, Gas Attendant...Dog -Tim Haagensen
George Frenel - Rodney Kjell
Elizabeth Frenel - Erica Mead
Howard Frenel - Jesse Traub

06/08/2026

🎭 LAST CHANCE TO AUDITION TONIGHT! 🎭

Tonight is your final opportunity to audition for Stag Light, the AACT NewPlayFest-winning play by Emily Turner and a World Premiere production directed by Jeff Woerpel.

📍 William Bonifas Fine Arts Center Studio
🕖 Tonight at 7:00 PM
👥 Ages 25+

No preparation is necessary--actors will read selections from the script.

This heartfelt and humorous new play follows a family brought together by one final wish: a road trip to scatter their father's ashes from the top of a lighthouse in Michigan. Along the way, old wounds, family secrets, and unexpected moments of connection emerge.

Whether you're a longtime Players performer or considering stepping on stage for the first time, we'd love to see you tonight.

Be part of bringing a brand-new play to life for the very first time.

See you at 7!

06/07/2026

🎭 AUDITIONS START TONIGHT! 🎭

Have you been thinking about getting back on stage? Looking for a new creative challenge? Interested in being part of a World Premiere?

Tonight and tomorrow are your opportunities to audition for Stag Light, the winner of the AACT NewPlayFest, written by Emily Turner and directed by Jeff Woerpel.

📍 William Bonifas Fine Arts Center Studio
📅 Sunday, June 7 & Monday, June 8
🕖 7:00 PM
👥 Ages 25+

Actors will read selections from the script, making this a great opportunity for both experienced performers and those considering theatre for the first time.

Stag Light follows a family brought together by one final wish from their late patriarch: a road trip to Michigan to scatter his ashes from the top of a lighthouse. Along the way, old tensions, unexpected humor, and long-buried truths come to the surface.

Available roles include characters ranging from their 30s through 70s, plus a flexible character who plays multiple roles.

This is a rare chance to help create the very first production of a brand-new play and leave your mark on a show before anyone else has performed it.

Come join us tonight or tomorrow at 7:00 PM. We’d love to see some familiar faces—and some new ones, too!

Address

700 1st Avenue S
Escanaba, MI
49829

Telephone

+19065539778

Website

http://www.playersdenoc.org/

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