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 Claymore
by 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 Pearl
by 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 Lives
by 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 Comedy
Same 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