Community Theater in Falls Church, VA
A remarkable director and cast present August: Osage County. Opens Friday, March 29. The “All-American Family?”
Two amazing productions from Providence Players. Two award-winning dramas from two amazing playwrights. Not to be missed! Read more
“Staged during the aftermath of the Anita Hill hearings, David Mamet’s 1992 Oleanna electrified and enraged audiences, producing countless accounts of outbursts during, and arguments after, the play. Described as “a buzz saw of gender, sex, and power” (David Marcus, The Federalist), Oleanna takes on new life in the #metoo movement. While often described as a commentary on sexual harassment and political correctness, Oleanna is a play about what happens when we stop listening to each other and forget that we are all human.” Director, Julie Janson. Read more
Called “a comedy with a surprisingly deep soul… simultaneously hilarious and touching,” Leaving Iowa portrays Don’s journey to return his father’s ashes to his childhood home, only to discover that Grandma’s house is now a grocery store. This father-and-son road trip shifts smoothly from the present to Don’s memories of the annual, torturous vacations of his childhood: the classic American summer vacation, which often meant being trapped in the back seat of a station wagon. Don’s memories bring to life the people of his past and present, weave a tale of reconciling idealism with reality, and ultimately show us what it means to love one’s family.
Providence Players of Fairfax is:
Download a copy of the Theater Access Schedule for this show. This is not the specific rehearsal schedule (which will be supplied by the Director), but it will give you an idea for the commitment you are making – rehearsal space and performance – and how to identify conflicts.
Providence Players is casting six to eight (6-8) roles, three to four (3-4) men and three to four (3-4) women. No roles are precast, and all roles are open. All backgrounds, ages, ethnicities welcome and encouraged to attend! Read more
As a way of nurturing future theater artists and recognizing the contribution graduating high school seniors have made to the arts community in our region, Providence Players has established a scholarship program that provides scholarships to college-bound students from area high schools. Scholarships are limited each year. This year, we anticipate awarding three scholarships, $1,500 each, to 2019 graduating seniors with a demonstrated commitment to theater arts who have been accepted to a U.S. accredited college or university or conservatory program with an intent to further contribute to theater arts.
Eligible graduating seniors must (1) reside within the school boundaries of Annandale, Fairfax, Falls Church, George Mason, Justice, Marshall, Bishop O’Connell, Trinity Meadow View, Woodson or Yorktown high schools OR (2) have been a member of PPF for at least one year. It is not required that applicants commit to a theater arts major in college, only that they plan on continuing their involvement and contribution to theater arts in the future. Download the 2019 Scholarship Application Form (in Microsoft Word or in Adobe PDF format) to apply.
I wanted to do this show because the discourse in this country has become very black and white: I’m right, you’re wrong. But life isn’t black and white. It’s messy and each individual human being brings different experiences and viewpoints to the table. John and Carol’s biggest failure is that they refuse or are incapable of listening to each other.
This show is messy, and it’s uncomfortable. I believe that to be theatre’s purpose: To take something messy and complicated and face it head on. This allows us to unpack difficult emotions in a creative, shared space. People will side with one character or another, that’s expected, but some may also start talking less and listening more.
On behalf of Providence Players of Fairfax, Director Michael Donahue is pleased to announce the cast of August: Osage County, which runs March 29 to April 13.
By Tracy Letts
Directed by Michael Donahue
A missing father, a pill-popping mother and three sisters harboring dubious little secrets. When the large Weston family unexpectedly reunites after Dad disappears, their Oklahoma family homestead explodes in a maelstrom of repressed truths and unsettling mysteries. Mix in Violet, the drugged-up, scathingly acidic matriarch, and you’ve got a major play that unflinchingly—and uproariously—exposes the dark side of the Midwestern American family.
CAST
(* denotes PPF debut)
Beverly Weston – Allen Flanigan*
Violet Weston – Jayne Victor
Mattie Fay Aiken – Deborah Davidson*
Charlie Aiken – John Coscia
Little Charles Aiken – Joshua Paul McCreary
Johnna Monevata – Lily Pond*
Barbara Fordham – Beth Gilles-Whitehead
Karen Weston – Mary Zuzik Andrechik*
Ivy Weston – Andra Whitt
Jean Fordham – Nora Rice
Bill Fordham – Clint Bagwell*
Steve Heidebrecht – David S. Rawlings*
Sheriff Deon Gilbreau – David P. Whitehead
On Sunday January 20, the Washington Area Community Theater Honors (WATCH) organization announced the 2018 WATCH AWARDS Nominations for community theater productions mounted last year. There are currently 31 member companies in WATCH from throughout the DC, Maryland and Virginia area. A total of 100 productions (35 musicals, 65 plays) were adjudicated in 2018. The Providence Players have been a member of WATCH since 2004.
Providence Players of Fairfax has been honored with a total of six (6) WATCH nominations for 2018 including a nomination for the “Leta Hall Outstanding Ensemble in a Play” for “Front Page.”
“As the tale of hope and redemption unfolds ‘onstage,’ the spirit of Christmas spreads throughout the townspeople, and by extension, the audience.” “Midwestern bluegrass adds both depth and mirth to the show without overwhelming the story or performances. I also loved how creative the story was – they could only use what little they had, and suddenly, rubber tires and sheets hanging on a clothesline (among other things) became several imaginative props.” “Providence Players’ A Christmas Carol delivers a new take on an old favorite…This is a show that is worthy of your time and ticket!” Read the entire DCMTA review here.
“There are few perfect things in life, let alone in theater. But Providence Players’ The Front Page comes darn close… ensemble playing at its best, to the credit of the actors and director Michael Donahue.… Every portrayal…fits seamlessly into the fabric of the play. The [production] designers do their part with distinction. Donahue’s direction establishes the production’s concept and keeps its execution clear and consistently fast-paced throughout. There are no lulls here. Every aspect of the production is first-rate.” FULL DCMTA REVIEW HERE