September 2021 – May 2022
Mrs. Mannerly
by Jeffrey Hatcher
Directed by Ron Newell
September 10 – October 3, 2021
Inspired by hilarious memories of a childhood etiquette class, playwright Jeffrey Hatcher conjures up the world of a ten-year-old studying manners. This unique comic tale reveals truths about the face we present and the real selves that lie inside.
Our cast:
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Rose A Leininger as Mrs. Mannerly and Jarrod Vullo as Jeffrey 
Rose A Leininger as Mrs. Mannerly and Jarrod Vullo as Jeffrey 
Rose A Leininger as Mrs. Mannerly 
Rose A Leininger as Mrs. Mannerly and Jarrod Vullo as Jeffrey 
Rose A Leininger as Mrs. Mannerly and Jarrod Vullo as Jeffrey photos by Daren Stahl Photography
Ethan Claymoreby Norm Foster
Directed by Robert GibbNovember 5 – December 5, 2021
It’s a week before Christmas and struggling egg farmer/artist Ethan Claymore meets a woman who could turn his life around. But things are shaken up when Ethan receives a visit from his estranged, and recently deceased, older brother.
Our Cast:
Jeff Bartholomew as Ethan Claymore 
Kristin Bartholomew as Teresa Pike 
Charles Cover as Martin Claymore 
Peg Neeson as Dottie McClaren 
Jake Hunter as Young Ethan 
Rick Schuler as Young Martin 
Peg Neeson as Dottie McClaren and Jeff Bartholomew as Ethan Claymore 
Kristin Bartholomew as Teresa Pike and Jeff Bartholomew as Ethan Claymore 
Jeff Bartholomew as Ethan Claymore, Jake Hunter as Young Ethan, Charles Cover as Martin Claymore and Rick Schuler as Young Martin 
Charles Cover as Martin Claymore, Kristin Bartholomew as Teresa Pike and Jeff Bartholomew as Ethan Claymore 
Peg Neeson as Dottie McClaren and Charles Cover as Martin Claymore 
Rick Schuler as Young Martin and Jake Hunter as Young Ethan photos by Daren Stahl Photography
Foolish Fishgirls and The Pearlby Barbara Pease Weber
Directed by Douglas A. FarrenJan. 20 – Feb. 6, 2022
What if the Little Mermaid didn’t get her happy ending? Coral, Oceana and Marina, three aging ex-mermaids who are struggling with their mortgages, bills, the weather and above all – their men. Into this mundane world swims Pearl, a young, beautiful and innocent mermaid. Will she believe the elder mermaids and go back to the ocean or will she make her grab for happiness with Nathan, a young and handsome Coast Guardsman?
Our Cast:
Donna Case as Marina 
Jenny Erbs as Oceana 
Caitlin Hathaway-Morgan as Pearl 
Margaret Hnat as Sheila 
Cat R. Kenney as Coral 
Zack Mitchell as Nathan 
Craig Stadden as Floyd 
Cast of “Foolish Fishgirls and The Pearl” front: Caitlin Hathaway-Morgan as Pearl, Margaret Hnat as Sheila, Cat R. Kenney as Coral Back: Zack Mitchell as Nathan, Donna Case as Marina, Craig Stadden as Floyd, Jenny Erbs as Oceana 
Zack Mitchell as Nathan and Craig Stadden as Floyd 
Cat R. Kenney as Coral, Jenny Erbs as Oceana and Donna Case as Marina 
Donna Case as Marina, Cat R. Kenney as Coral and Jenny Erbs as Oceana 
Margaret Hnat as Sheila, Cat R. Kenney as Coral and Craig Stadden as Floyd 
Craig Stadden as Floyd, Cat R. Kenney as Coral and Margaret Hnat as Sheila 
Caitlin Hathaway-Morgan as Pearl and Craig Stadden as Floyd 
Craig Stadden as Floyd, Caitlin Hathaway-Morgan as Pearl and Zack Mitchell as Nathan 
Donna Case as Marina and Craig Stadden as Floyd photos by Daren Stahl Photography
These Shining Livesby Melanie Marnich
Directed by Anne McEvoyMarch 11 – April 3, 2022
These Shining Lives chronicles the strength and determination of women considered expendable in their day, exploring their true story and its continued resonance. Catherine and her friends are dying, it’s true; but theirs is a story of survival in its most transcendent sense, as they refuse to allow the company that stole their health to kill their spirits—or endanger the lives of those who come after them.
Our Cast:
Sarah Blubaugh as Catherine Donohue 
Emmy Cohen as Pearl Payne/Daughter/Judge #2 
Keith Myers as Tom Donohue/Dr. Rowntree/Dr. Dalitsch 
Eliza Rodriguez as Frances O’Connoll/Reporter #2/Official 
Chris Ross as Mr. Rufus Reed/Radio Announcer/Company Doctor/Son/Judge/Leonard Grossman 
Tiffany Trapnell as Charlotte Purcell/Reporter #1 
Emmy Cohen, Sarah Blubaugh, Eliza Rodriguez, and Tiffany Trapnell 
Sarah Blubaugh, Emmy Cohen, Eliza Rodriguez, Tiffany Trapnell and Chris Ross 
Tiffany Trapnell, Emmy Cohen, Eliza Rodriguez and Sarah Blubaugh 
Sarah Blubaugh and Keith Myers 
Chris Ross, Sarah Blubaugh, Tiffany Trapnell, Eliza Rodriguez and Emmy Cohen 
Sarah Blubaugh, Eliza Rodriguez, Emmy Cohenand Tiffany Trapnell photos by Terry Schordock
Read the review by Mark Horning – Clague Playhouse production of ‘These Shining Lives’ illuminates
The Classic ComedySame Time, Next Year
by Bernard Slade
Directed by Ron NewellMay 6 – 29, 2022
A wonderful, nostalgic, whimsical, touching, funny, and moving look at 25 years of American Culture, through the lives of two lovers, married to others, who rendezvous once a year for a romantic weekend.
Our Cast:
Tiffany Trapnell as Doris 
Daniel Telford as George 
Tiffany Trapnell as Doris and Daniel Telford as George 
Tiffany Trapnell as Doris and Daniel Telford as George 
Tiffany Trapnell as Doris and Daniel Telford as George 
Tiffany Trapnell as Doris and Daniel Telford as George 
Daniel Telford as George and Tiffany Trapnell as Doris 
Tiffany Trapnell as Doris and Daniel Telford as George Same Time, Next Year program
“Same Time, Next Year” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
Read the review from Mark Horning – Clague Playhouse’s ‘Same Time, Next Year’ is gentle on the eyes and ears
photos by Terry Schordock