Standing Ovations, Record Breaking Audiences and Reviewer Accolades

 

The Providence Players To Kill a Mockingbird is a major hit show!

PPF TKAM Jem Atticus Dill Scout Photo by Chip Gertzog Providence Players
“The unmitigated star…was Sophia Manicone (right), who…masterfully embodied Scout. Scout’s friend Dill, was played with a wise-beyond-his years feistiness by Caden Mitchell (2nd from right); Brendan Dure (left) brought a steady assurance to Scout, as her older brother Jeremy “Jem” Finch. Robert Heinly’s (center) performance as Atticus Finch was in a word, breathtaking. Spot on. Brilliant. Perfect.” – DcMetroTheaterArts

Performing to standing ovations from record breaking audiences on opening weekend, the Providence Players run of To Kill a Mockingbird continues through April 8th at the James Lee Community Center Theater 2855 Annandale Road in Falls Church.

Tickets Here

Ticket Availability Update (Thursday 3/30 AM): To Kill a Mockingbird tickets have been selling extremely quickly. Two performances opening weekend sold out. Order online to assure your seats and to have the best possible seat selection. Good seats are readily available for tonight (Thursday  3/30), Near sellout Friday and Saturday (3/31, 4/1), some tickets remain for Sunday (4/2), plenty of good seats are available for the three performances closing week (4/6, 4/7, 4/8).

Remaining Performance Dates and Times:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m.
March 30, 31, April 1, 6, 7, 8
Final Sunday Matinee 2:00 p.m.
April 2

At the James Lee Community Center Theater – 2855 Annandale Rd Falls Church
Adults-$20 Seniors and Students-$17

Review in a Nutshell:

 ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ at Providence Players of Fairfax by William Powell, DcMetroTheaterArts

Beth-Gilles-Whitehead-Providence-Players-Photo-by-Chip-Gertzog LS
“To Kill a Mockingbird” director, Beth Gilles-Whitehead

“Expertly directed by Beth Gilles-Whitehead, Providence Players of Fairfax’s To Kill a Mockingbird is easily one of the top five shows on D.C. area stages this year, worthy of every accolade and award it may receive.”

Kristin Wahlne as Harper Lee in To Kill a Mockingbird Photo by Chip Gertzog Providence Players
Kristin Wahlne as Harper Lee in To Kill a Mockingbird Photo by Chip Gertzog Providence Players

“The story was narrated by the stage version of [Harper] Lee and her fictional creation\alter ego Jean Louise “Scout” Finch. Kristin Wahlne created a believable Lee.”

Sophia Manicone as Scout in the Providence Players production of "To Kill a Mockingbird" Photo by Chip Gertzog, Providence Players
Sophia Manicone as Scout in the Providence Players production of “To Kill a Mockingbird” Photo by Chip Gertzog, Providence Players
Sophia Manicone Caden Mitchell and Brendan Dure in the Providence Players production of To Kill a Mockingbird Photo by Chip Gertzog Providence Players
Sophia Manicone Caden Mitchell and Brendan Dure in the Providence Players production of To Kill a Mockingbird Photo by Chip Gertzog Providence Players

“The unmitigated star, upon which the whole of the production rested and excelled was Sophia Manicone, who…masterfully embodied Scout. Scout’s friend Dill, was played with a wise-beyond-his years feistiness by Caden Mitchell; Brendan Dure brought a steady assurance to Scout, as her older brother Jeremy “Jem” Finch.”

 

 

Robert Heinly is Atticus Finch in the Providence Players production of To Kill a Mockingbird photo by Chip Gertzog Providence Players
Robert Heinly is Atticus Finch in the Providence Players production of “To Kill a Mockingbird” photo by Chip Gertzog Providence Players

“Robert Heinly’s performance as Atticus Finch was in a word, breathtaking. Spot on. Brilliant. Perfect.”

Philip Kershaw is Tom Robinson in To Kill a Mockingbird Photo by Chip Gertzog Providence Players
Philip Kershaw is Tom Robinson in “To Kill a Mockingbird” Photo by Chip Gertzog Providence Players

Philip Kershaw’s [Tom] Robinson, clad in simple overalls, and sporting a crippled left arm, did much with a role of few words. One of the more telling bits of dialogue for Robinson was his lament during his trial that ‘if you were a nigger like me you’d be scared too.’

 

Ariana Colligan as Mayella and Chris Persil as Gilmer in To Kill a Mockingbird Photo by Chip Gertzog Providence Players
Ariana Colligan as Mayella and Chris Persil as Gilmer in To Kill a Mockingbird Photo by Chip Gertzog Providence Players

“Mayella Ewell, was played with a combination of vulnerability and repressed rage by Ariana Colligan.”

Mona Kay Helper as Mrs Dubose in the Providence Players Production of To Kill a Mockingbird. Photo by Chip Gertzog Providence Players
Mona Kay Helper as Mrs Dubose in the Providence Players Production of To Kill a Mockingbird. Photo by Chip Gertzog Providence Players

“The elderly, racist Mrs. DuBose, was brilliantly played by Mona Kay Helper.”

Robey Manno and Janet Kohler Dueweke in To Kill a Mockingbird Photo by Chip Gertzog Providence Players
Robey Manno and Janet Kohler Dueweke in “To Kill a Mockingbird” Photo by Chip Gertzog Providence Players

“The gossipy neighbors Stephanie Crawford and Maudie Atkinson were well played by Robey Manno and Janet Kohler Dueweke.”

Mihara India was strong in her scenes as the Finch’s maid, Calpurnia, as was Eric Jones as Reverend Sykes.”

Mihara India as Calpurnia in To Kill a Mockingbird Photo by Chip Gertzog Providence Players
Mihara India as Calpurnia in “To Kill a Mockingbird” Photo by Chip Gertzog Providence Players

 

Eric Jones as Rev Sykes and Mihara India as Calpurnia in To Kill a Mockingbird Photo by Chip Gertzog Providence Players
Eric Jones as Rev Sykes and Mihara India as Calpurnia in “To Kill a Mockingbird “Photo by Chip Gertzog Providence Players

“Sheriff Tate and Judge Taylor came to life as steady authority figures thanks to Bob Thompson and Kevin Harnisch respectively.”

Robert Heinly as Atticus Finch and Bob Thompson as Sherriff Heck Tate in To Kill a Mockingbird Photo By Chip Gertzog Providence Players
Robert Heinly as Atticus Finch and Bob Thompson as Sherriff Heck Tate in To Kill a Mockingbird. Photo By Chip Gertzog Providence Players
Kevin Harnisch as Judge Taylor in the PPF Production of To Kill a Mockingbird Photo by Chip Gertzog Providence Players
Kevin Harnisch as Judge Taylor in the PPF Production of To Kill a Mockingbird. Photo by Chip Gertzog Providence Players

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Christopher Crockett plays Boo Radley in To Kill a Mockingbird
Christopher Crockett plays Boo Radley in To Kill a Mockingbird

“In an unforgettable scene, as the reclusive and introverted Arthur “Boo” Radley, Christopher Crockett conveyed much characterization without saying a word. Crockett’s performance, because of its understatedness, was brilliant.”

 

 

A scene from To Kill a Mockingbird March 24-April 8 Photo by Chip Gertzog Providence Players

“I loved Set Designers Patrick and Ingrid Helvig David’s genius use of scenery wagons that allowed the heavily screen-doored-and-windowed Finch house to revolve and become a jail, and for all of the houses to be rolled off stage to reveal a courtroom. Amanda Ranowsky and Julie Janson’s costume design, was superb.”

The Set of the Providence Players To Kill a Mockingbird by Ingrid and Patrick David Macomb Exteriors Photo by Chip Gertzog Providence Players
The Set of the Providence Players To Kill a Mockingbird by Ingrid and Patrick David Macomb Exteriors

 

The Set of the Providence Players To Kill a Mockingbird by Ingrid and Patrick David Courtroom Photo by Chip Gertzog Providence Players
The Set of the Providence Players To Kill a Mockingbird by Ingrid and Patrick David Courtroom

“To Kill a Mockingbird is an educational stage gem of the highest luster, fit for young and old, singles and families, and all those who wish to observe and learn from some of the bitter lessons of America’s past.”

Read William Powell’s complete review at: http://dcmetrotheaterarts.com/2017/03/27/review-kill-mockingbird-providence-players-fairfax/

The Providence Players would like to thank DcMetroTheaterArts.com for their unparalleled coverage of community theater in the DC/MD/VA region.

Tickets Here

To Kill a Mockingbird Opening Night Standing Ovation Photo by Chip Gertzog Providence Players With Text