This faithful, fast-moving stage adaptation of the classic film features fluid scene changes, reasonable set requirements, and scores of beefy roles, particularly for women. It’s not only a joyful Christmas tale — it’s the gorgeous love story of George and Mary Bailey, a vivid portrait of the Greatest Generation, a descent into the darkest hour of a man trapped by circumstance, and a powerful meditation on what makes a meaningful life.
Main Stage Holiday Meredith Wilson Musical December 9 through 23, 2016
The holidays sparkle with Miracle on 34th Street, The Musical, based on the 1947 film where Kris Kringle takes on the cynics and wins. Meredith Willson added music and lyrics in 1963 and called it ‘Here’s Love,’ but it wasn’t until it was revitalized in 2007 in a new production that it became a hit musical.
Circle Theatre – a Romantic Comedy by John Cariana February 10 – 26, 2017
Love / Sick by John Cariani (who wrote Almost, Maine performed at CTC 2008-09) is so new it is not yet published. The work by actor/playwright John Cariani (who is currently playing Nigel Bottom on Broadway in Something Rotten), Love/Sick is ten vignettes about love in the style of the much-loved and oft performed Almost, Maine. Cariani describes it as the darker side of Almost, Maine, but prefers another’s description: “An imperfect romance for imperfect lovers and dreamers.”
Direct from Russia, the classic Great Russian Nutcracker will entertain the whole family this Christmas. Experience the exceptional dancing of a company of almost 40, a 60-foot growing Christmas tree, new and spectacular hand-made costumes by Resident Designer Arthur Oliver, and stunning sets hand-painted in Russia and designed by multi-Academy Award nominee Carl Sprague. Moscow Ballet consistently garners critical acclaim for performances in cities from New York to Los Angeles!
Norman and Ethel Thayer have recently returned to spend their forty-eighth summer at their vacation home on Golden Pond in Maine. Norman is doing his best to see that the phone is in working order, while Ethel, who has been gathering firewood, is excited at having met some of the neighbors. Norman, whose memory isn’t what it once was, is about to turn eighty and seems preoccupied, albeit humorously, with the prospect of dying.
A giant pecan stolen, a minister on the make, aliens, a prom queen on the verge of a breakdown, Texas beauty parlor gossip, and a shotgun wedding — just your average day in 1980s Seguin, Texas — otherwise known as, The Home of the Great Pecan!
Provocative and brave, an American play on climate change.
-NY Times
Extreme Whether (“brave and pioneering”, “laced with darkness and humor” Andrew Revkin, NYTimes) had a sold-out premiere at Theater for the New City in October. Each performance was followed by a talk back (Dr. James Hansen, Dr. Jennifer Francis, Dr. Dale Jamieson, Dr. Ana Baptista and many others). Andy Revkin described the play as about the American family in our current debate. Jim Hansen said “the love of nature” the play evokes is its most important part and the “documentaries are boring, but this play really moves people.” Jennifer Francis says “it is just a most impressive play. It was wonderful as a reading. It is even more wonderful now.”
Performances: April 7 through April 23
Director: James Reed
Audition Location: The Historic Mars Theater, 117 N. Chattanooga St. LaFayette, GA.
“A Few Good Men” details the courtroom drama of two Marines charged with the murder of a fellow Marine and the tense legal tribulations that follow. A callow young Navy lawyer serves as the focus of the story. He is more interested in softball cases and expects a plea bargain. Prodded by a female member of his defense team, the lawyer eventually makes a valiant effort to defend his clients and, in so doing, puts the military mentality and the Marine code of honor on trial.
Open auditions for David Lindsay-Abaire’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama “Rabbit Hole.”
Roles are available for 3 women, 1 man, and 1 teenage male.
Play synopsis: “Rabbit Hole”
David Lindsay-Abaire’s 2007 Pulitzer Prize-winning play about a couple’s struggle to deal with the loss of their young son. Becca and Howie Corbett have everything a family could want, until a life-shattering accident turns their world upside down and leaves the couple drifting perilously apart. “Rabbit Hole” charts their bittersweet search for comfort in the darkest of places and for a path that will lead them back into the light of day.
Performance dates are April 20-22 and 27-29
*Character descriptions:
BECCA (30s-40s) — A grieving mother. Tough and uncompromising, she cannot tolerate insincerity or impracticality. Trying desperately to pick up the pieces of her shattered world
HOWIE (30s-40s) — Becca’s husband. A patient man who specializes in pretending everything is fine. More welcoming of moving forward than Becca is. Seeks normalcy again even if it’s an illusion.
IZZY (20s-30s) — Becca’s younger sister. Wild child of the family. A perennial party girl who never grew up. Still trying to find herself.
NAT (60s) — Becca and Izzy’s mother. Blunt, sarcastic. An opinionated alcoholic with a knack for sticking her foot in her mouth.
JASON (17) — Shy, awkward, nerdy. Boy who accidentally killed Becca and Howie’s son when the little boy ran in front of his car.
*Actors shouldn’t be discouraged by the ages specified. All our decisions are based on ability and what age you might be able to pull off. It doesn’t necessarily have to be exact.
Actors only need to attend one night of auditions. Call backs will only be had if deemed necessary by the director. Auditions will consist of cold reads from the script.
An online pdf version of the play can be accessed at: http://
Performances: April 7 through April 23
Director: James Reed
Audition Location: The Historic Mars Theater, 117 N. Chattanooga St. LaFayette, GA.
“A Few Good Men” details the courtroom drama of two Marines charged with the murder of a fellow Marine and the tense legal tribulations that follow. A callow young Navy lawyer serves as the focus of the story. He is more interested in softball cases and expects a plea bargain. Prodded by a female member of his defense team, the lawyer eventually makes a valiant effort to defend his clients and, in so doing, puts the military mentality and the Marine code of honor on trial.