UPCOMING SHOWS
PERFORMING Oct. 6, 7, 8 at 7 pm at Oct. 9 at 2 pm in our DOWNTOWN LOCATION PLAZA SUITE
by Neil Simon
The play is composed of three acts, each involving different characters but all set in Suite 719 of New York City's Plaza Hotel.
THREE ACTS & THREE VERY DIFFERENT COUPLES Each couple spends a day in Suite 719 of Plaza Hotel and it changes everything, in the premise of this 1968 Neil Simon comedy.  1-Karen and Sam Nash have been married for over 20 years but they both reacted to getting older in different ways. Karen accepts it and Sam rejects it. What does a couple do when they realize they are now so different? 2-Muriel Tate and Jesse Kiplinger were in love with each other years ago but both took different paths. Jesse is now a lonely but famous Hollywood Producer and Muriel, a married housewife and mother. What will their reunion stir up?
 3-Norma and Roy Hubley have gathered to celebrate their only daughter's wedding. The problem is the bride to be has locked herself in the bathroom.
The first act, "Visitor From Mamaroneck", introduces the audience to not-so-blissfully wedded couple Sam and Karen Nash, who are revisiting their honeymoon suite in an attempt by Karen to bring the love back into their marriage. Her plan backfires and the two become embroiled in a heated argument about whether or not Sam is having an affair with his secretary. The act ends with Sam leaving (allegedly to attend to urgent business) and Karen sadly reflecting on how much things have changed since they were young. The second act, "Visitor from Hollywood", involves a meeting between movie producer Jesse Kiplinger and his old flame, suburban housewife Muriel Tate. Muriel - aware of his reputation as a smooth-talking ladies' man - has come for nothing more than a chat between old friends, promising herself she will not stay too long. Jesse, however, has other plans in mind and repeatedly attempts to seduce her. The third act, "Visitor from Forest Hills", revolves around married couple Roy and Norma Hubley on their daughter Mimsey's wedding day. In a rush of nervousness, Mimsey has locked herself in the suite's bathroom and refuses to leave. This is the most comic of the acts, filled with increasingly outrageous slapstick moments depicting her parents' frantic attempts to cajole her into attending her wedding while the gathered guests await the trio's arrival downstairs.
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 PAST PRODUCTIONS
2011 SEASON
"The MUSIC MAN" by Merideth Wilson performed July 14 - 17 at Ye Olde Gray Barn by a cast of 38 and audience of over 1500. Directed by Kay Kapps-Cross.
Harold Hill ............................................ Greg Wennes Marian Paroo ....................................... Rachel Storlie Mrs. Paroo .......................................... Sarah Holland Winthrop Paroo .....................................Devon Nerstad Amaryllis ........................................Rhiannon Skauge Mayor Shinn ......................................... William Fried Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn ........... Roxanne Finnesgard Zaneeta Shinn .............................. Rachel Gulbranson Gracie Shinn .................................. Mariah Edgington Tommy Djilas ............................... Matthew Anderson Marcellus Washburn ......................... Mark Schroeder Ethel Toffelmier ...................................Connie Bublitz Alma Hix ...............................................Mary Deters Maud Dunlop .................................. Melissa Bratland Mrs. Squires .................................... Kristi Anderson Constable Locke/Conductor .................... Steve Kemp Charlie Cowell ....................................... David Storlie The Quartet Ewart Dunlop........................Gary Buxengard Oliver Hix ............................. Kevin Anderson Jacey Squires ....................... Zane Anderson Olin Britt ....................................Joe Morken Alisha Solum Brian Larson Elliott Cross Kaitlin Bratland Anna Galloway Selena Privet Haley Holty Riahna Bublitz Kelsea Bratland Noah Myrah Claire Bratland Chase Grinde Corbin Moser Grace Edgington Carter Holty Taylor Holty Emily Guberud Briana Cody
ALADDIN by William Glennon was performed June 24-26 by a cast of 30. There were 500 in the audience. Directed by Anna Wrae Galloway. Darkana Nightglade: Stina Myrah Zorah: Noah Myrah Mother: Autumn Bornholdt Toodle-de-toos: Caleb Nerstad Serena (2 Parts): Olivia Mendez / Claire Bratland Bulmar (2 Parts): Isaac Griffin / Tobias Leahy Aladdin: Chase Grinde Head Merchant: Kailee Bjerke Merchants: Kaitlin Bratland, Jordan Anderson, Elyse Storlie, Haley Holty, Danika Holty Ring Genie: Addison Cross Head Slave: Ben Gray Slaves: Jonah Udstuen, Carter Holty, Taylor Holty, Cullen Patterson The Grand Wazier: Devon Nerstad Sultan: Cameron Sylling Princess: Grace Edgington Lamp Genie: Elliott Cross Head Attendant: Mikki Boyd Attendants: Sydney Kampschroer, Mariah Edgington, Maria Myrah, Alyssa Johnson
"The Underpants" a play by Carl Sternheim, adapted by Steve Martin was performed April 1, 2, 3 and 8, 2011. There were 350 in the audience and 7 cast members. Directed by Sara Kroshus.
2010 SEASON
"Blithe Spirit" by Noel Coward performed October 29 and 30 at 7pm and Oct 31st at 2pm. There were 200 in the audience and 7 cast members. Directed by Rachel Storlie.
"Kiss me Kate" by Cole Porter July 15-18 at 8:30 at Gray's Old Gray Barn by a cast of 17 and an audience of over 1150.Directed by Rachel Grippen and David Storlie.
"Alice in Wonderland" performed June 25-28, 2010. There were 408 in the audience and 38 cast members. Directed by Annie Galloway and Kaley Cross.
2009 SEASON
"Best Christmas Pageant Ever" by Barbara Robinson was performed Nov 27th, 2009 at 8pm, Nov 28th and 29th at 2:30pm
All performances were sold out, with over 325 in audience, and 27 cast members. Directed by Mary Deters
"Arsenic and Old Lace" by Joseph Kesselring was performed October 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, 2009 for 200 in audience, and 13 cast members. Directed by Sara Kroshus.
"Annie Jr." performed at Ye Olde Opera House July 30-31, August 1 at 7:30, and August 2 at 2:30 p.m., 432 people in attendance, 36 cast members. Directed by Bethany Tisthammer
"Lucky Stiff" performed July 15-19 at 8:30 at YOOH Barn, 1200 people in attendance, 11 cast members. Directed by Scott Solberg.
"Crime Wave at Blandings" adapted by David Storlie from the short story by P.G.Wodehouse. Performed May 15-17th in Spring Grove Cinema. 150 in the audience, 6 cast members. Directed by David Storlie.
"LOVING YOOH", 30 years of Ye Olde Opera House February 14 in Spring Grove Fest Building. |
