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The Sonnentag Theatre at the IceHouse (the IceHouse, in short,) is a community theater operating year round producing live comedies and musicals. Everyone is welcome to become involved on stage, backstage, and in the front of house. Casting: Auditions take place six times per year. Audition info is posted 2 - 3 months before each production's opening date.

AUDITIONS - ALL SHOOK UP!Sonnentag Theatre at the IceHouse, 1100 N. Unser St., Mount DoraAuditions: ALL SHOOK UPTuesday,...
05/20/2026

AUDITIONS - ALL SHOOK UP!

Sonnentag Theatre at the IceHouse,
1100 N. Unser St., Mount Dora
Auditions: ALL SHOOK UP
Tuesday, May 26, 7:00 – 9:30 pm

Auditions for the fun-lovin’ musical, All Shook Up, inspired by the movies and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley. Set in 1955, in a non-descript Midwestern town, the hilarious, tongue-in-cheek plot is loaded with Presley’s hit songs in a romance-filled story of mistaken identities and love-at-first sight.

Audition slots are available on Tuesday, May 26, 7:00 - 9:30 pm, at the IceHouse, 1100 N. Unser St., Mount Dora, FL 32757. Limited Callbacks may be held on Wednesday, May 27, if needed to complete casting. The show’s production staff: Darlin Barry, director; Robert Cohen, music director; JT Diaz and Gillian Corpuz, co-choreographers; Buddy Fales, scenic designer; and Diego Ford, lighting designer.

All Shook Up runs July 17 – August 9. Dates: July 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, Aug 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. Times: Thursdays 7:30; Fridays 8:00; Saturdays and Sundays 2:00 and one Wednesday 7:30 (on Aug. 5), for a total of 16 performances.

Auditions by Appointment for Singers and Dancers (females and males: ages 16 on up): Singers who have strong pop/rock vocal and harmonic abilities are needed to play leading, supporting, featured and cameo characters. A simple dance combination will be taught to everyone. Please wear, or bring shoes with you, to allow for dancing on the lobby carpet.

For an audition time slot: email your resume and recent photo to [email protected]. Your time slot will be provided by email. (Photos can be taken with a phone camera.) Callbacks may be held on May 27, if needed.

To prepare for your audition: Bring sheet music for a 1950’s pop song in the correct key for your voice. Songs can be popular radio hits from the era, numbers from the show, or other Elvis tunes. Pianist Susan Eissele will accompany. Bringing an .mp3 music track is also acceptable and a Bluetooth speaker is available. (For sheet music, we suggest the website, musicnotes.com, for purchasing songs in any key.)

Male Roles: Chad (18-25, bari/tenor with pop/rock mix) a charismatic, motorcycle-riding roustabout; Dennis (18-25, tenor with pop/rock mix) an awkward guy who hopes to be a dentist; Dean Hyde (16-25, tenor with pop/rock mix) the Mayor’s obedient son who has been reared in military-schools; Jim Haller (40-50, tenor) a lonely widower and the town’s mechanic; Sheriff Earl (40-60, any range) a man of few words, loyal to the Mayor. Male ensemble members (ages 15-55, all vocal ranges) as singing, dancing townsfolk.

Female Roles: Natalie Haller (18-25, mezzo with high belt) a tomboyish mechanic; Miss Sandra (20-25, mezzo) an intellectual museum curator; Sylvia (40-50, mezzo with high belt) a no-nonsense, honky-tonk owner; Lorraine (16-17, mezzo with high belt) Sylvia’s daughter; smart and incurably romantic; Mayor Matilda Hyde (40-60, alto/mezzo) uptight and strict, she imposes her will on the town. Female ensemble members (ages 15-55, all vocal ranges) as singing, dancing townsfolk.

Rehearsals: Music rehearsals begin the week of June 1. Choreography and staging rehearsals will be Mondays-Fridays, 7:00-9:30 pm, with the potential of some weekend evenings, if necessary.

The Story: A charismatic, motorcycle-riding guy, Chad, pulls into a small town and shakes up the locals. Natalie, the tomboyish mechanic, falls for Chad, while he falls for the snobby museum lady, Sandra. Local guy, Dennis, secretly pines for Natalie, while she goes into disguise as Ed hoping to be Chad’s pal, if she can’t be his gal. In just 24 hours, mistaken identities and love-at-first sight incidents multiply, as everyone in town falls for the wrong person; from Natalie’s daddy, Jim, to Sylvia, Dean, Lorraine, Matilda, and Sheriff Earl.

This fun-loving, musical fantasy rocks with classic Elvis tunes that have all of the town’s folks singing and dancing to Heartbreak Hotel, Blue Suede Shoes, Can’t Help Falling in Love, Teddy Bear, Love Me Tender, Devil in Disguise, A Little Less Conversation, Don't Be Cruel and many more.

BOX OFFICE INFORMATION: The Box Office: (352) 383-4616. Email: [email protected]. Located at 1100 N. Unser St., Mount Dora, FL 32757. Box Office hours by phone: Tues.-Fri., 1-5 pm, and in-person, one hour prior to performances. Site: www.icehousetheatre.com.

The IceHouse Players, Inc. is a 501 c 3 non-profit organization offering opportunities for all members of the Central Florida region to engage in the joy of participation in live theater, backstage, on stage, and as ushers. We welcome newcomers who wish to volunteer and are proud to provide cultural enrichment to the residents of our community.

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05/20/2026

THEATRE PEOPLE, OR THE ANGEL NEXT DOOR, continues May 21 - June 7. 352.383.4616 or at icehousetheatre.com. $27 adults $15 industry folks and college students. $25 groups (of 15 or more). The Cast: Virginia Parker, John Crosby, Jim Morrison, Ryan Smith, Ava Tunstall, Aspen Thompson, Will Booker. (Written by Paul Slade Smith. ) Pix by WeberPhotographics. Scenic Design by Buddy Fales, Lighting by Diego Ford, Costumes by Ava Tunstall. BIG LAUGHS and ENTHUSIASTIC OVATIONS every show. Come on up and see us!

05/20/2026

THEATRE PEOPLE, OR THE ANGEL NEXT DOOR, May 21 - June 7. For tickets: 352.383.4616. icehousetheatre.com. $27 adults, $15 industry folks and college students.

THEATRE PEOPLE, OR THE ANGEL NEXT DOOR (by Paul Slade Smith), opened to big laughs and enthusiastic ovations! Show dates...
05/20/2026

THEATRE PEOPLE, OR THE ANGEL NEXT DOOR (by Paul Slade Smith), opened to big laughs and enthusiastic ovations!
Show dates: May 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, 31, June 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.

The Cast: Virginia Parker, John Crosby, Jim Morrison, Ryan Smith, Ava Tunstall, Aspen Thompson, Will Booker. (John and Jim are role-sharing and alternate show dates.)

Tickets: $27, $15 Industry Folks & College Students. Rated PG-15 for grown up humor and situations. 352.383.4616 or at icehousetheatre.com.

Gorgeous scenery by Buddy Fales, lovely lighting by Diego Ford, snazzy costumes by Ava Tunstall. Swell photos by WeberPhotographics.

Come on up for some great laughs!

(If you're a theater ju**ie, it's an adaptation of 'The Play at the Castle" which was also adapted as "The Play's the Thing" and "Rough Crossing".)

04/25/2026

Thank you to all who made Guys and Dolls such a wonderful success and memorable show. Rehearsals are well underway for our May 15-June 7 comedy, Paul Slade Smith's THEATRE PEOPLE, OR THE ANGEL NEXT DOOR.

This is a charming American adaptation of Molnar's "The Play at the Castle" (which has been also adapted as "The Play's the Thing" and as "Rough Crossing.")

OUR TALENTED CAST: Virginia Parker, Ryan Smith, Jim Morrison, John Crosby, Aspen Thompson, Ava Tunstall and Will Booker.

Directed by Darlin Barry with Scenic Design by Buddy Fales, Lighting Design by Diego Ford and Philip Lupo, Costume Design by Ava Tunstall and Darlin Barry.

Come on up for some great laughs! Tickets: 352.383.4616. www.icehousetheatre.com

Guys & Dolls is a huge hit! Just 8 shows left: Apr 3-12. Tickets available on Apr 3, 5, 8, 9, 10. Matinees on Apr 4, 11 ...
04/03/2026

Guys & Dolls is a huge hit! Just 8 shows left: Apr 3-12.
Tickets available on Apr 3, 5, 8, 9, 10.
Matinees on Apr 4, 11 and 12 are Sold Out.

Wednesdays & Thursdays at 7:30, Fridays at 8:00.

Tickets: $27 adults, $15 industry folks and students (18+ with college id), $10 students (ages 5-17)
www.icehousetheatre.com or (352) 383-4616 Box Office.

GUYS AND DOLLS opens this Friday, March 20. Enjoy Matt and Caitlyn Weber's terrific photos below. icehousetheatre.com 35...
03/17/2026

GUYS AND DOLLS opens this Friday, March 20. Enjoy Matt and Caitlyn Weber's terrific photos below. icehousetheatre.com 352.383.4616. MANY PERFORMANCES ARE ALREADY SELLING OUT.

Sonnentag Theatre at the IceHouse, 1100 N. Unser St., Mount Dora, FL 32757. AUDITIONS: GUYS AND DOLLS – A Musical Fable ...
01/20/2026

Sonnentag Theatre at the IceHouse, 1100 N. Unser St., Mount Dora, FL 32757.

AUDITIONS: GUYS AND DOLLS – A Musical Fable of Broadway
Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser and Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows.

Sunday, Jan 25: 6:00-9:00; Monday, Jan 26: 7:00-9:30.
Tuesday, Jan 27: 7:00-9:30 CALLBACKS

SHOW DATES: 16 performances over four weekends: March 20 – April 12, 2026

PERFORMANCES: Wednesday 7:30 (April 8 only), Thursdays 7:30, Fridays 8:00, Saturdays 2:00 and Sundays 2:00. (No Saturday evening shows are on the schedule.)

Auditions by Appointment for Singers and Dancers (age 16-up): Singers with strong musical theater vocal and harmonic abilities are needed to play leading, supporting, featured and cameo characters. A basic dance combination will be taught; bring shoes suitable for dancing on carpet.

To prepare: Please bring sheet music for a standard Broadway show tune in the correct key for your voice. Songs in a similar style/era of musical theater as this show are strongly encouraged. Actors may be asked to read scenes from the script.

To schedule an audition: Email your resume and photo to [email protected]. Phone camera photos are fine; pro headshots are not necessary. Audition times will be confirmed by email.

Accompanists will be Natalie Renick and Music Director Robert Cohen. Director: Darlin Barry; Choreographer: JT Diaz; Scenic Design: Buddy Fales; Lighting Design: Philip Lupo; Costume Design: Ava Tunstall.

Rehearsals and Performances: Music rehearsals will begin in early Feb. In general, rehearsals are 7:00-9:30 pm, Mon – Fri with actors called only when needed. Some weekend evening rehearsals may be scheduled, if needed. No one will be called to rehearse more than 5 dates in any given week.

The Story: Set in Damon Runyon's mythical New York City, Guys and Dolls is an oddball romantic comedy. Gambler, Nathan Detroit, seeks cash to set up the biggest craps game in town while the law breathes down his neck. Meanwhile, his girlfriend, nightclub performer Adelaide, laments that they've been engaged for 14 years. Nathan turns to gambler, Sky Masterson, for the dough, betting him a $1000 he cannot woo the straitlaced missionary, Sarah Brown. From Times Square to Havana, and even into the sewers of NYC, the book is funny and brisk, the songs are brilliant, comical, melodic and unforgettable.

Roles / Males: Sky Masterson (35-50 yrs., baritone B to Eb.) A charismatic, high-stakes gambler.
Nathan Detroit (35-50 yrs., baritone to high F.) A fast-talking charmer and gambler with excellent comic timing.
Nicely Nicely Johnson (35-50 yrs., tenor to high B flat.) One of Nathan’s sidekicks with excellent comic timing; any physical type.
Benny Southstreet (25-50 yrs., baritone to high G.) and Rusty Charlie (25-50 yrs., baritone.) Nicely’s pals. They require strong comic timing and harmonic skill; they sing “Fugue for Tinhorns,” with Nicely.
Angie the Ox, Harry the Horse, Joey Biltmore, (25-60 yrs., vocal ranges can vary,) three gamblers: roles with character singing abilities. Big Jule is a sore loser from Chicago.
Four Crapshooters (Casting age 16-60 yrs.) Dancers/Singers to play multiple roles. Strong dancers are encouraged to audition; singing is a plus.
Arvide Abernathy (40-65 yrs., baritone;) Sarah's relative at the Save-a-Soul Mission. He is a soft-hearted man who tends to be gullible. Calvin (20-60 yrs., character vocals.) Mission Band member, an instrumentalist is a plus. Lt. Brannigan, (40-60 yrs., spoken role.) A vice detective engaged in a battle of wits with Nathan to stop the craps game; requires comic timing and acting ability.

Roles / Females: Sarah Brown (25-40 yrs., soprano with excellent vocal mix quality.) Lead. A kind-hearted, naïve and idealistic, Save-a-Soul missionary. Sarah has personal magnetism and natural beauty. Adelaide (35-50 yrs., mezzo.) Lead. An appealing night club headliner; requires strong dancing, character vocals and excellent comic timing. Engaged to Nathan for 14 years, she just wants to settle down. 4 Hot Box Girls (16-35 yrs., range of vocals.) DANCER/singers in Adelaide’s night club act. Ensemble performers who will be featured throughout the show. Gen. Matilda B. Cartwright (40-60 yrs., mezzo.) Regional Director of the Save-a-Soul Mission. Authoritative, but charitable. Agatha and Martha (20-50 yrs., mezzos.) Members of the Mission Band, instrumental abilities a plus.

BOX OFFICE INFORMATION: (352) 383-4616. [email protected]. The IceHouse Theatre and Box Office are located at 1100 N. Unser St., Mount Dora, FL 32757.

The IceHouse Players, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization offering opportunities for members of the Central Florida region to engage in the joy of participation in live theater, backstage, onstage, and in front-of-house. We are proud to provide cultural enrichment to the community.

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01/14/2026

The Cottage opens at the IceHouse! Jan 16 - Feb 8

Sonnentag Theatre at the IceHouse opensTHE COTTAGE; Jan 16 – Feb 8, 2026[Mount Dora, FL] Kicking off the new year with l...
01/14/2026

Sonnentag Theatre at the IceHouse opens
THE COTTAGE; Jan 16 – Feb 8, 2026

[Mount Dora, FL] Kicking off the new year with laughter, the IceHouse is offering a witty comedy, The Cottage, by Sandy Rustin. The IceHouse Theatre is at 1100 N. Unser St., Mt. Dora, FL, 32757.

On a bright June morn in 1923, in a lovely English country cottage, Sylvia and Beau are basking in the afterglow of their yearly passionate rendezvous. In a moment of impetuous truth-telling, Sylvia has fired off telegrams to each of their spouses announcing the affair – causing the hasty arrival of Clarke and Marjorie. Far from being upset by their spouses’ infidelities, Clarke and Marjorie are relieved to reveal that they, too, are clandestine lovers, and are madly in love. As the plot twists, it is revealed that Clarke and Beau are brothers -- and that Beau’s wife, Marjorie, is pregnant – with Clarke’s baby. Just as these revelations are landing, on the doorstep appears Dierdre, Beau’s other current indiscretion. She has filed for divorce from the maniacally jealous, Richard. As Dierdre is divulging that her soon-to-be-ex has killed several of her previous lovers…he arrives to settle the score. With many other surprises to be disclosed…hilarity ensues.

The talented ensemble of six comedic players brings the script to energetic life. The lovely and rash romantic, Sylvia, is Christie Duffer. The very pregnant and droll Marjorie is Jackie Prutsman. The naïve and gullible ‘third woman’ is Aspen Thompson. The charming cad, Beau, is Christopher Fahmie. The insecure younger brother, Clarke, is John Gracey. The possibly murderous, yet gentle, Richard is Britton Hollingsworth.

The production is directed by Darlin Barry, with scenic design by Buddy Fales, lighting design by Diego Ford and Philip Lupo, and costume and sound design by Darlin Barry.

The Box Office: (352) 383-4616. [email protected]. The IceHouse Theatre and Box Office are located at 1100 N. Unser St., Mount Dora, FL 32757. www.icehousetheatre.com. Tickets: $27 Adults, $25 Groups (15 or more), $15 Industry Folks, $15 College Students, $10 Ages 5-17* *RATED PG-15 for grown-up humor and situations.

The Sonnentag Theatre at the IceHouse: Our 2025 – 2026 Season productions receive support from The First National Bank of Mount Dora, Lynette Barba/Allstate Insurance, Betty Hensinger of Weichert Realtors / Hallmark Properties, Gold in Art Jewelers, G3 Development, the Mazenko Law Firm, the Sonnentag Foundation, The Mount Dora Community Trust, Faden Builders and Skymark Group and The Country Club of Mount Dora. For information on IceHouse Sponsorship; contact Managing Artistic Director, Darlin Barry, (352) 383-3133, ext. 5.

The IceHouse Players, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization offering opportunities for members of the Central Florida region to engage in the joy of participation in live theater, backstage, onstage, and in front-of-house. We are proud to provide cultural enrichment and entertainment to the community.
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PHOTOS: Weber Photographics

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