Each year in June the Potomac Playmakers holds its Annual Meeting, when the Board of Directors meets with members to report on the state of the organization. It also is the time when two At-Large members are elected to the Board. All paid members are eligible to vote, if their dues are paid at least two weeks prior to the Annual Meeting. This year the meeting will be held on June 29 at 11AM at the Potomac Playmakers Performing Arts Center. Membership dues are $20 and may be paid online HERE or mailed to The Potomac Playmakers at 17303 W. Washington Street, Hagerstown MD 21740. Dues must be received by June 15, 2024.
Dial ‘M’ for Murder June 7-9 & 14-16, 2024
By Frederick Knott
Directed by Janet Palmer
Performed at the Potomac Playmakers Performing Arts Center 17303 W Washington St, Hagerstown MD 21740.
Show dates are June 7-9 & 14-16, 2024 Tickets are $18, $15 for seniors (65+)
Tony Wendice, who married his wife Margot for her money, now plans to murder her for the same reason. Tony arranges the perfect murder: He hires a scoundrel he once knew into strangling Margot, and arranges a brilliant alibi for himself. The night of the planned attack, in a thrilling surprise twist, the plan goes awry.
Cast of Characters:
Tony Wendice: Richie Dobson
Margot Wendice: Sandra DeRocha
Max Halliday: Tom Semmes
Captain Lesgate: Tom Doty
Inspector Hubbard: Richard Dobson, Sr.
Dial M for Murder Auditions March 11 & 12, 2024 7pm
By Frederick Knott
Directed by Janet Palmer
Auditions on March 11 &12 at 7pm at the Potomac Playmakers Performing Arts Center 17303 W Washington St, Hagerstown MD 21740.
Show dates are June 7-9 & 14-16, 2024 Tickets are $18, $15 for seniors (65+)
Tony Wendice, who married his wife Margot for her money, now plans to murder her for the same reason. Tony arranges the perfect murder: He hires a scoundrel he once knew into strangling Margot, and arranges a brilliant alibi for himself. The night of the planned attack, in a thrilling surprise twist, the plan goes awry and Margot manages to kill her attacker.
Momentarily ruffled, Tony soon sees the hitman’s death as an opportunity to have his wife convicted of murder. Working with an inspector from Scotland Yard, Tony plants the idea that Margot had planned the murder. Fortunately, the inspector and a friend of Margot’s eventually discover the truth. In a scene of almost unbearable suspense, they trick Tony into revealing his guilt, freeing Margot.
Margot Wendice: The charming, naïve, and wealthy wife of Tony, Margot has no idea that Tony knows of her past affair with Max, nor does she suspect that Tony is planning to murder her. F, 30s – 40s, any ethnicity.
Max Halliday: An American murder mystery writer, Max had an affair with Margot during the time Tony was playing professional tennis tournaments in America. He is still in love with Margot and comes to visit the couple in London. M, 30s – 50s, any ethnicity.
Tony Wendice: Margot’s husband, Tony is a former professional tennis player who married Margot for her money. He is selfish and arrogant and has an elaborate scheme to murder Margot because of jealousy over a past affair between Margot and Max. M, 30s – 40s, any ethnicity.
Captain Lesgate: An old schoolmate of Tony’s and a convicted criminal, Lesgate is now being blackmailed by Tony into murdering Margot. He seems willing to do anything for money. M, 30s – 40s, any ethnicity.
Inspector Hubbard: A British Inspector of Police, head of the investigation after murder attempt against Margot. Hubbard is a bit eccentric, but thoughtful and thorough. M, 40s – 60s, any ethnicity.
Thompson: A police officer. Any age, any ethnicity.
‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ – Jan 13 @ 3pm & 8pm and Jan 14 @ 3pm
Tickets are $18 for all performances, and groups of 10 or more are discounted to $15.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream follows the misadventures of four young lovers, a group of aspiring actors, and a team of mischievous fairies as they all enter the woods outside Athens, America in the 1970s, on a summer night. The ensuing hilarity and chaos create an evening filled with love and laughter. This is a family friendly event. Wear your 70’s vintage to flaunt your vibe.
Four Athenians run away to the forest only to have Puck the fairy make both of the boys fall in love with the same girl. The four run through the forest pursuing each other while Puck helps his master play a trick on the fairy queen. In the end, Puck reverses the magic, and the two couples reconcile and marry.
In A Midsummer Night’s Dream the play-within-the-play mirrors the play as a whole, both symbolic and literally. The play deals with the irrationality of love and its madness. It also addresses the fine line between imagination and reality. This relates to meaning as it addresses the idea about human destiny.
Cast:
Theseus: Alec Costigan
Hippolyta: Stephanie Mull
Philostrate: Joshua Peters
Egeus/Cobweb: Robert Engle
Hermia: Marisa Marquez
Lysander: Autumn Carver
Demetrius: Kelli Cooper
Helena: Caitlin Cutright
Oberon: Richard Dobson
Titania: Hannah Schreiner
Puck: Lillian Sofia
Peter Quince: Ty Unglebower
Bottom: Andrew Murray
Snout/Moth: Tara Fly
Starveling/Peaseblossom: Gabrielle Ekmark
Snug/Mustardseed: Kris Cooper
Flute: Kyle Tirak
Production Team:
Director: Caitlin Cutright
Assistant Director: Gabrielle Ekmark
Stage Manager: Lillian Sofia
Assistant Stage Manager and Prop Master: Karen Poston Bodenhoefer
Set Design & Construction: Blaine Smith & Cast
Sound Design: Andrew Murray, Gabrielle Ekmark and Joshua Peters
Light Design: Kelli Cooper
Costume Design: Kelli Cooper and Autumn Carver
Graphics: Sam Uder
Box Office: Dawn Harbaugh & Lori Goodnow
Light Operator: Colby Spitz
Sound Operator: Gavin Ekmark
Production Coordinator: Lori Goodnow
Marketing: Susan Kleit, Jim Zuna, Caitlin Cutright
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee March 8-17, 2024
This musical comedy will be performed March 8-10 & 15-17, 2024 Tickets are $18 (Seniors $15) HERE.
Director Jeff Wine
Assistant Director Kenny Lee
Musical Director David Loy
Choreographer Bailey Kershner
An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box.
CAST LIST:
Rona Lisa Perretti / Olive’s Mom: Merissa Dean
Vice Principal Douglas Panch: Jim Zuna
Mitch Mahoney / Olive’s Dad: Steve Cairns
Chip Tolentino / Jesus/ Dan Dad: Ezra Wayne
Logainne Schwartzandgrubenniere: Caitlin Cutright
Leaf Coneybear / Carl Dad: Brett Rowland
William Barfee: Richie Dobson
Marcy Park: Lindsey Sullivan
Olive Ostrovsky: Daisy Mason
Performed with permission from Music Theatre International
Auditions for the musical “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”
Potomac Playmakers announce auditions for the musical “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” Monday and Tuesday, November 20th and 21st, starting at 7 pm. You only need to attend one night of auditions.
Director: Jeff Wine
Music Director: David Loy
Choreographer: Bailey Kershner
Stage Manager: Beth Brackett
Casting for 3 males and 3 females to play the young spellers (played by adults). Age range: 18-early 30’s. Seventeen-year-olds will also be considered–if cast, a consent form will need to be signed by a parent/guardian due to content and language in the show.
Also casting for one female early 30’s-early 40’s and two males 30’s-50’s.
Please prepare a show tune of 32 bars. You must bring sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. No a cappella auditions!
Our choreographer will also be teaching dance moves for a brief dance audition, so wear appropriate attire for dancing.
Auditions will also consist of cold readings from the script and possibly some improv.
Rehearsals will begin after the new year and performances are scheduled for March 8-10 and 15-17, 2024. Please bring a list of all conflicts from Jan. 2nd through March 17th.
Questions? Email jeffreydwine@gmail.com
