2018 Season
MARCH
"Here Comes the Judge"
Written by Billy St. John
“Produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc., Englewood, Co.”
Director Alice Kring
Production Sponsor Redbud Insurance Services, LLC
Production Dates:
Fridays and Saturdays, March 9th, 10th, 16th and 17th at 7:30 p.m.
Sundays, March 11th and 18th at 4:00 p.m.
TV Judges have never been this entertaining! Uncontrollable laughs abound when the zany Judge Knott, who can go from lucid to loony tunes in a split second, presides over two cases. In one, a snooty department store manager accuses a lovable bag lady of shoplifting. In the other, three elderly ’golden gals’ and a ’golden guy’ accuse four punk rock teenagers of disturbing the peace. Before the judge can rule, his courtroom is taken hostage by Weasel, a dog-napper, and his girlfriend, Delores, who have fled from an adjoining courtroom. In this time of crisis, some of the feuding factions put their differences aside in order to defeat their zany captors, and, believe it or not, two romances blossom!
The verdict is in on Here Comes the Judge... it’s hilarious!
MAY
Variety Show
Performers: Talented Community Members
Directors: Kelly Carlin and Chuck Shore
Audition Dates:
Wednesday, February 28th 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 3rd 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Production Dates:
Fridays and Saturdays, May 4th, 5th, 11th and 12th at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 10th at 7:30 p.m.
Sundays, May 6th and 13th at 4:00 p.m.
Remember those old fashioned variety shows? The Tin Shop Theatre is taking a trip back to some of the greats and combining it with modern talent and current favorites. Singers and singing groups, dancers, comedians, musicians and actors are all part of the show! You are in for a magical night filed with laughter, music and fun. We invite all talented people to bring your unique gifts and audition!
JUNE
“Gossip”
Young Adult Theatre Performance
"Produced by special arrangements with Pioneer Drama Services, Inc. Englewood, CO"
Director: Kelly Carlin
Production Dates:
Friday and Saturday, June 15th and 16th at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 17th at 4:00 p.m.
Production will be featuring local talented high school students
This simple to stage one act by award-winning playwright Brian Hampton packs a powerful punch as it brings Gossip to life and gives its infectious spread a visible presence onstage. A group of high school theatre students befriends a charming yet sinister new student named Gossip. She immediately makes herself right at home as she secretly manipulates and twists the truth to get what she wants. But as her new friends begin to figure it all out, they turn on her as ruthlessly as she went after them, leading to a surprisingly twisted ending.
This production will be free to season tickets holders and special rate of $5.00 for all others
JULY/AUGUST
“Holka Polka and other tales”
Author: D.M. Larson
"Produced with special arrangement by www.FreeDrama.net"
Production Sponsor: Chuck and Karin Falkenstein, Buchanan Floral Co. & Greenhouses, LLC
Director: Kelly Carlin
Auditions Dates:
Saturday, May 19th 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 20th 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 23rd 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Production Dates:
Wednesday, July 25th and August 1st at 7:30 p.m.
Fridays, July 27th and August 3rd at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 4th at 7:30 p.m.
Sundays, July 29th and August 5th at 4:00 p.m.
A fairy tale mystery play from the Land of Oz for kids of all ages. Join a good little witch named Brenda who sets out to save Fairy Tale Land with the help of the Big Bad Wolf and Cinderella. This is a Fairy Tale Mystery that puts a new twist on some famous tales such as Humpty Dumpty, Pinocchio, Little Red Riding Hood, the Wizard of Oz and Hansel and Gretel. Come and join us for this and other fabulous tales.
SEPTEMBER
“August: Osage County”
Author Tracy Letts
“Presented by Special Arrangement with Dramatists Play Services, Inc., New York, NY”
Director: August Garrintano
Auditions Dates:
Saturday, July 14th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday, July 15th from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Production Dates:
Fridays and Saturdays, September 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 13th at 7:30 p.m.
Sundays, September 9th and 16th at 4:00 p.m.
Winner of the 2008 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for Best New Play, August: Osage County centers around the Weston family, brought together after their patriarch, world-class poet and alcoholic Beverly Weston, disappears. The matriarch, Violet, depressed and addicted to pain pills and “truth-telling,” is joined by her three daughters and their problematic lovers, who harbor their own deep secrets, her sister Mattie Fae and her family, well-trained in the Weston family art of cruelty, and finally, the observer of the chaos, the young Cheyenne housekeeper Johnna, who was hired by Beverly just before his disappearance. Holed up in the large family estate in Osage County, Oklahoma, tensions heat up and boil over in the ruthless August heat. Bursting with humor, vivacity, and intelligence, August: Osage County is both dense and funny, vicious and compassionate, enormous and unstoppable.
*Parental Advisory, Viewer Advisory
October 20th
Save the date for the Ghost Walk
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER
“Leading Ladies (Ludwig)”
Written by: Ken Ludwig
“Presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc., New York, NY”
Director Chuck Shore
Audition Dates:
Saturday, August 11th – 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 12th – 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Production Dates:
Fridays and Saturdays, October 26th, 27th and November 2nd and 3rd at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 1st at 7:30 p.m.
Sundays, October 28th and November 4th at 4:00 p.m.
In this hilarious comedy by the author of Lend Me A Tenor and Moon Over Buffalo, two English Shakespearean actors, Jack and Leo, find themselves so down on their luck that they are performing "Scenes from Shakespeare" on the Moose Lodge circuit in the Amish country of Pennsylvania. When they hear that an old lady in York, PA is about to die and leave her fortune to her two long lost English nephews, they resolve to pass themselves off as her beloved relatives and get the cash. The trouble is, when they get to York, they find out that the relatives aren't nephews, but nieces! Romantic entanglements abound, especially when Leo falls head-over-petticoat in love with the old lady's vivacious niece, Meg, who's engaged to the local minister. Meg knows that there's a wide world out there, but it's not until she meets "Maxine and Stephanie" that she finally gets a taste of it.
"Look for Leading Ladies to become a staple of summer stock and community theatres. And, mind you, I mean that as a compliment." - Variety
"Ken Ludwig gives the audience something powerful and potent: laughter and a guiltless evening of Theatre-going." - Village News
NOVEMBER/ DECEMBER
"Dickens Christmas Carol"
Readers Theatre
Author: Charles Dickens
Organized by Martha Branson-Banks and Alice Kring
Saturday, November 24th after the Christmas Tree Lighting – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 9th at 4:00 p.m.
Special Production Price $5.00
Free to Season Ticket Holders
A group of talented actors dressed in clothing that might have been worn by Charles Dickens’ characters will read/act various familiar scenes from Dickens 'writings'.
The Group will perform for other organizations or company Christmas parties if interested please call either 269-695-6464 or 574-807-2788 to arrange performances.
"Surviving the Holidays"
Author: All ages of Men & Women,
Teenagers, Children, Babies,
Cats & Dogs
Director: Me, Myself, and I
Production Date:
Saturday, December 8th at 7:30 p.m.
Free to Season Ticket Holders
Special Production Price $5.00
Local actor, teacher, artist, Martha Branson-Banks further explains in a funny, silly manner, how everyday humor can help all of us survive the tensions and family dramas that usually occur during celebrated family holidays! Audience participation is always a possibility!
"Here Comes the Judge"
Written by Billy St. John
“Produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc., Englewood, Co.”
Director Alice Kring
Production Sponsor Redbud Insurance Services, LLC
Production Dates:
Fridays and Saturdays, March 9th, 10th, 16th and 17th at 7:30 p.m.
Sundays, March 11th and 18th at 4:00 p.m.
TV Judges have never been this entertaining! Uncontrollable laughs abound when the zany Judge Knott, who can go from lucid to loony tunes in a split second, presides over two cases. In one, a snooty department store manager accuses a lovable bag lady of shoplifting. In the other, three elderly ’golden gals’ and a ’golden guy’ accuse four punk rock teenagers of disturbing the peace. Before the judge can rule, his courtroom is taken hostage by Weasel, a dog-napper, and his girlfriend, Delores, who have fled from an adjoining courtroom. In this time of crisis, some of the feuding factions put their differences aside in order to defeat their zany captors, and, believe it or not, two romances blossom!
The verdict is in on Here Comes the Judge... it’s hilarious!
MAY
Variety Show
Performers: Talented Community Members
Directors: Kelly Carlin and Chuck Shore
Audition Dates:
Wednesday, February 28th 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 3rd 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Production Dates:
Fridays and Saturdays, May 4th, 5th, 11th and 12th at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 10th at 7:30 p.m.
Sundays, May 6th and 13th at 4:00 p.m.
Remember those old fashioned variety shows? The Tin Shop Theatre is taking a trip back to some of the greats and combining it with modern talent and current favorites. Singers and singing groups, dancers, comedians, musicians and actors are all part of the show! You are in for a magical night filed with laughter, music and fun. We invite all talented people to bring your unique gifts and audition!
JUNE
“Gossip”
Young Adult Theatre Performance
"Produced by special arrangements with Pioneer Drama Services, Inc. Englewood, CO"
Director: Kelly Carlin
Production Dates:
Friday and Saturday, June 15th and 16th at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 17th at 4:00 p.m.
Production will be featuring local talented high school students
This simple to stage one act by award-winning playwright Brian Hampton packs a powerful punch as it brings Gossip to life and gives its infectious spread a visible presence onstage. A group of high school theatre students befriends a charming yet sinister new student named Gossip. She immediately makes herself right at home as she secretly manipulates and twists the truth to get what she wants. But as her new friends begin to figure it all out, they turn on her as ruthlessly as she went after them, leading to a surprisingly twisted ending.
This production will be free to season tickets holders and special rate of $5.00 for all others
JULY/AUGUST
“Holka Polka and other tales”
Author: D.M. Larson
"Produced with special arrangement by www.FreeDrama.net"
Production Sponsor: Chuck and Karin Falkenstein, Buchanan Floral Co. & Greenhouses, LLC
Director: Kelly Carlin
Auditions Dates:
Saturday, May 19th 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 20th 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 23rd 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Production Dates:
Wednesday, July 25th and August 1st at 7:30 p.m.
Fridays, July 27th and August 3rd at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 4th at 7:30 p.m.
Sundays, July 29th and August 5th at 4:00 p.m.
A fairy tale mystery play from the Land of Oz for kids of all ages. Join a good little witch named Brenda who sets out to save Fairy Tale Land with the help of the Big Bad Wolf and Cinderella. This is a Fairy Tale Mystery that puts a new twist on some famous tales such as Humpty Dumpty, Pinocchio, Little Red Riding Hood, the Wizard of Oz and Hansel and Gretel. Come and join us for this and other fabulous tales.
SEPTEMBER
“August: Osage County”
Author Tracy Letts
“Presented by Special Arrangement with Dramatists Play Services, Inc., New York, NY”
Director: August Garrintano
Auditions Dates:
Saturday, July 14th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday, July 15th from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Production Dates:
Fridays and Saturdays, September 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 13th at 7:30 p.m.
Sundays, September 9th and 16th at 4:00 p.m.
Winner of the 2008 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for Best New Play, August: Osage County centers around the Weston family, brought together after their patriarch, world-class poet and alcoholic Beverly Weston, disappears. The matriarch, Violet, depressed and addicted to pain pills and “truth-telling,” is joined by her three daughters and their problematic lovers, who harbor their own deep secrets, her sister Mattie Fae and her family, well-trained in the Weston family art of cruelty, and finally, the observer of the chaos, the young Cheyenne housekeeper Johnna, who was hired by Beverly just before his disappearance. Holed up in the large family estate in Osage County, Oklahoma, tensions heat up and boil over in the ruthless August heat. Bursting with humor, vivacity, and intelligence, August: Osage County is both dense and funny, vicious and compassionate, enormous and unstoppable.
*Parental Advisory, Viewer Advisory
October 20th
Save the date for the Ghost Walk
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER
“Leading Ladies (Ludwig)”
Written by: Ken Ludwig
“Presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc., New York, NY”
Director Chuck Shore
Audition Dates:
Saturday, August 11th – 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 12th – 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Production Dates:
Fridays and Saturdays, October 26th, 27th and November 2nd and 3rd at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 1st at 7:30 p.m.
Sundays, October 28th and November 4th at 4:00 p.m.
In this hilarious comedy by the author of Lend Me A Tenor and Moon Over Buffalo, two English Shakespearean actors, Jack and Leo, find themselves so down on their luck that they are performing "Scenes from Shakespeare" on the Moose Lodge circuit in the Amish country of Pennsylvania. When they hear that an old lady in York, PA is about to die and leave her fortune to her two long lost English nephews, they resolve to pass themselves off as her beloved relatives and get the cash. The trouble is, when they get to York, they find out that the relatives aren't nephews, but nieces! Romantic entanglements abound, especially when Leo falls head-over-petticoat in love with the old lady's vivacious niece, Meg, who's engaged to the local minister. Meg knows that there's a wide world out there, but it's not until she meets "Maxine and Stephanie" that she finally gets a taste of it.
"Look for Leading Ladies to become a staple of summer stock and community theatres. And, mind you, I mean that as a compliment." - Variety
"Ken Ludwig gives the audience something powerful and potent: laughter and a guiltless evening of Theatre-going." - Village News
NOVEMBER/ DECEMBER
"Dickens Christmas Carol"
Readers Theatre
Author: Charles Dickens
Organized by Martha Branson-Banks and Alice Kring
Saturday, November 24th after the Christmas Tree Lighting – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 9th at 4:00 p.m.
Special Production Price $5.00
Free to Season Ticket Holders
A group of talented actors dressed in clothing that might have been worn by Charles Dickens’ characters will read/act various familiar scenes from Dickens 'writings'.
The Group will perform for other organizations or company Christmas parties if interested please call either 269-695-6464 or 574-807-2788 to arrange performances.
"Surviving the Holidays"
Author: All ages of Men & Women,
Teenagers, Children, Babies,
Cats & Dogs
Director: Me, Myself, and I
Production Date:
Saturday, December 8th at 7:30 p.m.
Free to Season Ticket Holders
Special Production Price $5.00
Local actor, teacher, artist, Martha Branson-Banks further explains in a funny, silly manner, how everyday humor can help all of us survive the tensions and family dramas that usually occur during celebrated family holidays! Audience participation is always a possibility!