Our next production, When Bullfrogs Sing Opera, by Carl L. Williams, finds us in the New York penthouse of Brian and Millicent Westlake as Millicent’s sister, Coreen, comes for a visit. Millicent is an ambitious socialite while her rural, country sister has never been outside of their childhood home—Bullfrog Waller.
Worlds collide when Coreen pops in for a surprise visit, the same night that the snobbish Kuppermans will also be there. Frantic, Millicent decides to pass Coreen off as an actress who never leaves her latest role in a play.
The well-seasoned cast in this sweet, humorous play includes Melinda Milligan, Patty Monaco, Ron Herman, Bev Leyman, John Mazzarella, Indy Zoeller, and Hailey Thompson, with Doug Bechtel directing.
This is a great, laugh-out-loud comedy suitable for all ages to brighten your winter days. The performances will be held on Friday and Saturday, February 17–18, February 24–25, and Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 2-4 at 7:30 p.m. at The Grange. Tickets are available for $10 from Darvills, at www.orcasactors.com and at the door. For additional information call Doug Bechtel at 317-5601.
Once again it's that time of year when we call out, not only to playwrights, but also aspiring playwrights to wake up their creative juices and begin work on the next big 10 minute play. The Play Fest highlights the talents of local writers, actors, directors and stage crews. To accommodate our growing audiences, the 2012 Play Fest will expand to three weekends; the last weekend in April and the first two weekends in May.
The 2011 Playfest saw seven plays produced; all written, directed and acted by our local talent. In addition to giving many actors their initial stage experience, the event is really a showcase for those brave enough to write a 10 Minute Play.
We encourage anyone with the thought or desire to give it a go. We have a supportive group of experienced playwrights who will step forward to assist the first time writer. Also, guidelines and samples will be sent to each participant to ensure each has the appropriate information for submission.
Each play will be reviewed by experienced local theater people before selection of the seven plays to be produced. If you are interested in writing a play, contact Ron to receive the 2012 Play Fest Guidelines. Early submission is desirable so writers can receive feedback and make revisions if desired. Submission deadline is February 28. Rehearsals typically begin in early April. Guidelines and samples of quality plays can be obtained by contacting Ron Herman at playfest@orcasactors.com or by phone at 831-234-4960.
Whether you are a seasoned playwright or someone with "no experience," we'd love to see your work. We also encourage any potential actor, director, stage hand or tech person to contact us. No experience required.
Questions? Call Ron!
Lots to keep us busy and lots of quality theater for you to enjoy.
Here are some photo's by Chris Thomerson from our recent production of "By Request":
Thanks to Ron Herman, the Actors Theater is on Facebook. You can follow our progress by going to Facebook and searching for THE ACTORS THEATER OF ORCAS ISLAND. We are up to 133 friends and counting.
