Audiences Love – Critics Rave – 5 Stars For

“Of Mice and Men”-Two Weeks Remain

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Runs until Oct. 18th – Thurs thru Sunday This Week

At The James Lee Community Center Theater – 2855 Annandale Rd Falls Church, VA 22042

Providence Players Of Mice and Men Photo by Chip Gertzog — At the James Lee Community Center Theater 2855 Annandale Rd Falls Church

Opening weekend audience reaction: “A classic done with class!” “We loved this brilliant production of a timeless play – its a don’t miss performance at Providence Players in Falls Church!” “…it was fabulous! Great casting, beautiful sets, and perfectly directed by John Coscia…” “It was amazing! Top notch acting presenting a difficult story… Kudos to everyone involved in this production!”

REMAINING PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIMES

Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m.
October 10, 11, 16, 17, & 18,
Final Sunday Matinees 2:00pm
October 12

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Five Star Review from DCMetrotheaterarts.com

DCMetrotheaterarts.com reviewer Anne Vandercook says:

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“Providence Players of Fairfax’s Of Mice and Men is a superb production. I encourage anyone, especially if you have not had the chance to see the stage production of the show, to take a trip out to see it. The top-notch design and direction by John Coscia, his designers and team of actors, make this a ‘must-see’ impressive production.

Michael Donahue as George in the Providence Players production of John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men Photo By Chip Gertzog — Michael Donahue as George in the Providence Players production of John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men (Photo by Chip Gertzog)

Coscia… assembles an enviable cast to play out the timeless tale. Leading the cast are Mike Donahue as George Mitchell and Kyle Keene as Lennie Small.

[Donahue] has moments of brilliance as he goes from brooding, cynical working man to fearless protector and compassionate care taker to his friend and companion, Lennie. I was particularly enthralled by his dream like storytelling to the childlike, Lennie. Keene is equally spell-bounding as the gentle giant, Lenny Small. Keene is perfectly cast as the caring yet clumsy mentally challenged man. His wide eyes stares as he dreams about his future and “living on the fat of the land” that he plans to purchase with George are very authentic and flawlessly constructed. The pair interact well, it was a pleasure to watch them throughout the show.

Kyle Keene as Lenny in Of Mice and Men by The Providence Players Photo By Chip Gertzog — Kyle Keene in his Providence Players debut as Lenny in Of Mice and Men (Photo By Chip Gertzog)

Joining the pair in their quest for a new life is the endearing one-handed Candy (David James). James delivers a powerful performance [and] takes us on a roller coaster ride of emotions, he evokes a raw sense of compassion and had me rooting for him as he had hopes of a new life in his grasp. Equally outstanding as the dignified and practical jerkline skinner is Ian Wade as Slim. The talented cast is rounded out by Mike Mattheisen as the stoic Boss, Mike Dempsey as the napoleon complex inflicted Curly, Julie Janson as the temptress Curly’s wife, Bobby Welsh and Craig Geoffrion as the farm workers, and Stephen Olbina as Crooks. All of the supporting cast members serve the play well.

Joining the pair in their quest for a new life is the endearing one-handed Candy played by David James -Photo by Chip Gertzog — Joining the pair in their quest for a new life is the endearing one-handed Candy played by David James (Photo by Chip Gertzog)

Director John Coscia and the Providence Players shine in their current production of the melancholy story [Of Mice and Men].”

Left Kyle Keene as Lenny. Right Stephan Olbina as Crooks (Photo By Chip Gertzog) — Left: Kyle Keene as Lenny. Right: Stephan Olbina as Crooks “Olbina has a stand out moment as he confronts Lennie who has come to visit him in his room in the barn as the only black farm hand, and his quarters are separated from the rest.” (Photo by Chip gertzog)

Center: Mike Dempsey as Curley (Photo by Chip Gertzog)

Bobby Welsh as Whit and Ian Wade as Slim in the Providence Players Production Of Mice and Men -Photo by Chip Gertzog — L to R: Bobby Welsh as Whit and Ian Wade as Slim (Photo by Chip Gertzog)

Craig Geoffrion as Carlson in the Providence Players' Of Mice and Men Photo by Chip Gertzog — Craig Geoffrion as Carlson (Photo by Chip Gertzog)

Kyle Keene as Lennie and Julie Janson as Curley's Wife in Providence Players' "Of Mice and Men" Photo by Chip Gertzog — Kyle Keene as Lennie and Julie Janson as Curley’s Wife in Providence Players’ “Of Mice and Men” (Photo by Chip Gertzog)

Mike Mattheisen as the stoic Boss in Providence Players' Of Mice and Men Photo by Chip Gertzog — Mike Mattheisen as the stoic Boss in Providence Players’ Of Mice and Men (Photo by Chip Gertzog)

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Single show tickets $20 Adults $17 Students/Seniors – Season Tickets (Your Best Value) Still On Sale

The Providence Players, performing at The James Lee Community Center Theater at 2855 Annandale Rd in Falls Church, opens their 17^th season with Pulitzer Prize winning author John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men. This classic American drama chronicles four days in the lives of depression era migrant workers, George and Lennie. Unlikely friends, they move from town to town hoping to work and save enough for their own piece of the American dream. On their way, they meet other wanderers, all searching for their version of the dream. Their plans are thwarted by the cruelty of fate and hard times. This unforgettable tale is beautifully and imaginatively staged by the Providence Players and creates a vivid picture of the Great Depression while conveying a tale of friendship, loneliness and unfortunate circumstances for even “the best laid schemes of mice and men.”

The Cast

Michael Donahue as George in the Providence Players production of John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men — Michael Donahue as George

David James as Candy - Providence Players Of Mice and Men photo by Chip Gertzog — David James as Candy

Julie Janson as Curley's Wife — Julie Janson in her Providence Players stage debut as Curley’s Wife

Michael Dempsey as Curley Providence Players Of Mice and Men Photo by Chip Gertzog — Michael Dempsey in his Providence Players stage debut as Curley

Craig Geoffrion as Carlson - Providence Players Of Mice and Men Photo By Chip Gertzog — Craig Geoffrion as Carlson

Bobby Welsh as Whit - Providence Players Of Mice and Men Photo by Chip Gertzog — Bobby Welsh as Whit

Ian Wade in his Providence Players debut as Slim- Providence Players Of Mice and Men Photo by Chip Gertzog — Ian Wade in his Providence Players debut as Slim

Mike Mattheisen as The Boss - Providence Players Of Mice and Men Photo By Chip gertzog — Mike Mattheisen as The Boss

Stephan Olbina as Crooks -Providence Players Of Mice and Men Photo By Chip gertzog — Stephan Olbina in his Providence Players and stage debut as Crooks

Pagan as The Dog in his Providence Players debut with owner/trainer Laura Sharkey - Providence Players Of Mice and Men Photo By Chip Gertzog — Pagan as The Dog in his Providence Players debut with owner/trainer Laura Sharkey

A scene from the Providence Players production of "Of Mice and Men" - Photo by Chip Gertzog Providence Players — A scene from the Providence Players production of “Of Mice and Men” (Click on Photo by Chip Gertzog)

The Providence Players will perform "Of Mice and Men" from October 3rd thru October 18th - Photo by Chip Gertzog Providence Players — The Providence Players will perform “Of Mice and Men” from October 3rd thru October 18th (Click on Photo by Chip Gertzog)

Inventively staged by Director and Set Designer John Coscia, “Of Mice and Men” takes place in 4 locations. Once again, PPF has created a rich and detailed world for this production with a magnificently designed and executed set decorated by Lisa Church.

The Providence Players season opener is on stage now! Join us for our 17th season of quality, award winning, and affordable community theater! Season subscription packages, always your best value, are on sale online now. Single show tickets for all of our productions are also available for online purchase. For complete ticket purchase information CLICK HERE

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Quality Theater at Affordable Prices and Conveniently Located

Our 17th season production lineup features classic drama, contemporary award winning dramatic comedy, fantasy and laugh-out-loud comedy. Never been to a PPF production? This is a perfect season to introduce yourself to some of the best community theater available in the Northern Virginia/DC area.

All Performances at:

The James Lee Community Center Theater

2855 Annandale Rd Falls Church VA 22042

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