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!

Written by Ken Ludwig
Directed by Patricia Thomson

 

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.

 

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.


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

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."

Written by Christopher Sergel, based upon Harper Lee's book.

Directed by Rhonda Wilson


Jan. 22 - Feb. 7, 2010
Wednesday - Saturday at 8 p.m.
Sunday at 2 p.m.
Preview Performance Jan. 21 at 8 p.m.

Audition Dates:
Nov. 1 and 2 at 7 p.m.

 

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.


Book by Burt Shevelove & Larry Gelbart
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Directed by Jerry Brewington

March 19 - April 11, 2010
Wednesday - Saturday at
8 p.m.
Sunday at 2 p.m.
Preview Performance
March 18 at 8 p.m.

Audition Dates:
Jan. 24 and 25 at 7 p.m.

 

 

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
May 14 - 30, 2010
Wednesday - Saturday at 8 p.m.
Sunday at 2 p.m.
Preview Performance May 13 at 8 p.m.
Audition Dates:
March 21 and 22 at 7 p.m.

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!

Book by Mel Brooks & Thomas Meehan
Music & Lyrics by Mel Brooks

Directed by Erin Kleim

 

July 9 - August 1, 2010
Wednesday - Saturday at 8 p.m.
Sunday at 2 p.m.
Preview Performance July 8 at
8 p.m.
Audition Dates:
May 16 and 17 at 7 p.m.

Special Holiday Presentation
Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical


Book, Music & Lyrics by Dan Goggin.

Directed by Crystal Coleman

 

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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