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Gainesville Community Playhouse
Presents our:
2009-2010 Season
at
The Vam York Theater

Shakespeare in Hollywood
A Comedy
It's 1934, and Shakespeare's most famous fairies, Oberon and Puck, have
magically materialized on the Hollywood set of A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Instantly smitten by the glitz and glamour of show biz, the two are ushered
onto the silver screen to play (who else?) themselves. You won't want
to miss this hilarious comedy!
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Written by Ken Ludwig
Directed by Patricia Thomson
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Sept. 4-20, 2009
Wednesday - Saturday at 8 p.m.
Sunday at 2 p.m.
Preview Performance Sept. 3 at 8 p.m. |
Audition
Dates:
July 12 and 13 at 7 p.m.
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Singin' In The Rain
A Musical-Comedy
You loved the movie. You remember the song. 1920s Hollywood is the setting
for this zany, light-hearted romantic comedy about the transition from
silent movies to sound film, as one movie studio struggles to salvage
a film whose leading lady sounds more like a chipmunk.
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Screenplay by Betty Comden
& Adolph Green
Music by Nacio Herb Brown.
Lyrics by Arthur Freed.
Based upon the MGM flim.
Directed by Ted Lewis & Robert Garrigues
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Oct.
30 - Nov. 22, 2009
Wednesday - Saturday at 8 p.m.
Sunday at 2 p.m.
Preview Performance Oct. 29 at 8 p.m. |
Audition Dates:
Sept. 6 and 7 at 7 p.m. |

To Kill a Mockingbird
A Drama
The dark side of racism is seen through the eyes
of a child in this stage adaptation of Harper Lee's prize-winning novel.
"One of the most illuminating tales ever told of social injustice
and coming of age in small-town America."
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Written
by Christopher Sergel, based upon Harper Lee's book.
Directed by Rhonda Wilson
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Jan.
22 - Feb. 7, 2010
Wednesday - Saturday at 8 p.m.
Sunday at 2 p.m.
Preview Performance Jan. 21 at 8 p.m.
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Audition Dates:
Nov. 1 and 2 at 7 p.m.
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way
to the Forum
A Musical Comedy
"Tragedy tomorrow,
comedy tonight!" Broadway's greatest farce is light, fast-paced,
and irreverent . Join the crafty slave Pseudolus, as he struggles to win
his young master the hand of a beautiful, but slow-witted, courtesan in
exchange for his freedom. The perfect escape from life's troubles.
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Book by Burt Shevelove &
Larry Gelbart
Music and Lyrics by
Stephen Sondheim
Directed by Jerry Brewington
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March
19 - April 11, 2010
Wednesday - Saturday at 8
p.m.
Sunday at 2 p.m.
Preview Performance
March 18 at 8 p.m.
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Audition
Dates:
Jan. 24 and 25 at 7 p.m.
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Funny Money
A Farce
So,
what do you do if you find you've got the wrong briefcase and it's full
of millions of dollars? You'll find out, in this hilarious tale of humble
accountant, Henry, as he tries to flee with the cash and is forced into
increasingly wild attempts to hide his plans from his visiting friends,
the police and the syndicate.
Written By Ray Cooner
Directed by Jan Cohen
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May 14 - 30, 2010
Wednesday - Saturday at 8 p.m.
Sunday at 2 p.m.
Preview Performance May 13 at 8 p.m.
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Audition
Dates:
March 21 and 22 at 7 p.m.
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The Producers
A Musical Comedy
When two Broadway producers discover
the key to riches is to produce a flop, they decide to mount the worst
musical ever written. Follow their hilarious struggles to gather the very
worst in Broadway artistry. This Broadway and screen success is full of
outrageous, in-your-face humor and crazy show-stopping numbers. Winning
a record twelve Tony® Awards and wowing capacity crowds night after
night, you won't want to miss this one!
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Book by Mel Brooks &
Thomas Meehan
Music & Lyrics
by Mel Brooks
Directed by Erin Kleim
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July 9 - August 1, 2010
Wednesday - Saturday at 8 p.m.
Sunday at 2 p.m.
Preview Performance July 8 at
8 p.m.
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Audition Dates:
May 16 and 17 at 7 p.m.
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Special
Holiday Presentation
Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical
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Book, Music & Lyrics
by Dan Goggin.
Directed by Crystal Coleman
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Dec. 10-20, 2010
Wednesday - Saturday at 8 p.m.
Sunday at 2 p.m. |
Audition Dates:
Sept. 13 and 14 at 7 p.m.
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