Director Brian O’Connor and this great cast have taken a fresh adaptation to the Dickens classic and are mounting an inventive production, cleverly staged and well performed, that is sure to please audiences. Great theater! Opens on Friday December 6th for a nine performance two week run.  Co-produced with the Young Hearts Foundation, half the net proceeds from this production will go to support the fight against blood cancers. Last year, this partnership raised over $10,000. We intend to top that this year! A Great Cause! Join us for a holiday treat.

Great Theater for a Great Cause

“A Christmas Carol” Opens December 6^th – Tickets on sale now!

On the eve of Christmas, Jacob Marley, and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come help Ebenezer Scrooge confront his past and face a bleak future – unless he changes his ways.  A story of transformation and redemption, this holiday favorite with the Cratchits, the Fezziwigs and Tiny Tim offer a message of hope and charity – a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday season.

Once again, the Providence Players partner with the Young Hearts Foundation to present a family holiday classic with half the net proceeds of the production going to help find a cure for blood cancers though the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIMES

Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m.
December 6, 7, 12, 13 & 14
Saturday & Sunday Matinees 2:00 p.m.
December 7, 8, 14 & 15

Run Time Approx. 1.5 hours including intermission

General Admission Seating – $17*

*co-produced with The Young Hearts Foundation, half of all net proceeds will go to help find a cure for blood cancers through the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

The cast includes some Providence Players favorites, some returning members from plays past, and some marvelous newcomers to the PPF stage.

Men:

John Barklay Burns.… Ebenezer Scrooge
Derek Bradley…………. Fred, Young Scrooge
Stu Fischer……………… Bob Cratchit
Bill Fleming……………. Ghost of Christmas Present, Gentleman, Merchant
Ethan Phillips…………. Peter, Dick Wilkins
Zach Todd……………… Mr.Fezziwig, Old Joe, Gentleman
David Whitehead……. Marley, Topper, Merchant

Women:

Ariana Colligan……… Ghost of Christmas Past, Belle, Fan, Martha Cratchit
Eryn Gleason………… Ghost of Christmas Past, Belle, Fan, Martha Cratchit
Amanda Ranowsky… Mrs Cratchit, Sister
Cheryl Sinsabaugh…. Narrator, Charwoman
Charlene Sloan………. Mrs. Fezziwig, Mrs. Fred, Laundress

Kids:

Tyler Demille…………. Tiny Tim
Brendan Dure………… Little Scrooge, Turkey Boy, Child (Ignorance)
Kyleigh Friel………….. Belinda Cratchit, Turkey Boy
Stephanie Marinova.. Li’l Cratchit, Child (Want)

Great Theater for a Great Cause

“A Christmas Carol” Opens December 6^th – Tickets on sale now!

Once again, the Providence Players partner with the Young Hearts Foundation to present a family holiday classic with half the net proceeds of the production going to help find a cure for blood cancers though the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. This uniquely Providence Players’ version of this Charles Dickens’ classic, adapted by Janet Allard and Michael Bigelow Dixon and directed by Brian O’Conner, is intelligent, creative and uniquely entertaining. Please join us for this holiday season favorite!

PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIMES

Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m.
December 6, 7, 12, 13 & 14
Saturday & Sunday Matinees 2:00 p.m.
December 7, 8, 14 & 15

General Admission Seating – $17*

*co-produced with The Young Hearts Foundation, half of all net proceeds will go to help find a cure for blood cancers through the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

The cast includes some Providence Players favorites, some returning members from plays past, and some marvelous newcomers to the PPF stage.

Men:

John Barklay Burns.… Ebenezer Scrooge
Derek Bradley…………. Fred, Young Scrooge
Stu Fischer……………… Bob Cratchit
Bill Fleming……………. Ghost of Christmas Present, Gentleman, Merchant
Ethan Phillips…………. Peter, Dick Wilkins
Zach Todd……………… Mr.Fezziwig, Old Joe, Gentleman
David Whitehead……. Marley, Topper, Merchant

Women:

Ariana Colligan……… Ghost of Christmas Past, Belle, Fan, Martha Cratchit
Eryn Gleason………… Ghost of Christmas Past, Belle, Fan, Martha Cratchit
Amanda Ranowsky… Mrs Cratchit, Sister
Cheryl Sinsabaugh…. Narrator, Charwoman
Charlene Sloan………. Mrs. Fezziwig, Mrs. Fred, Laundress

Kids:

Tyler Demille…………. Tiny Tim
Brendan Dure………… Little Scrooge, Turkey Boy, Child (Ignorance)
Kyleigh Friel………….. Belinda Cratchit, Turkey Boy
Stephanie Marinova.. Li’l Cratchit, Child (Want)

On the eve of Christmas, Jacob Marley, and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come help Ebenezer Scrooge confront his past and face a bleak future – unless he changes his ways.  A story of transformation and redemption, this holiday favorite with the Cratchits, the Fezziwigs and Tiny Tim offer a message of hope and charity – a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday season.

Director Brian O’Connor is pleased and excited to announce the cast for PPF’s holiday production of A Christmas Carol. Brian would like to thank all the talented actors who auditioned for this production and made his task of casting the show a most pleasant challenge. The cast includes some Providence Players favorites, some returning members from plays past, and some marvelous newcomers to the PPF stage. PPF would like to again thank The Young Hearts for their incredible work to serve those suffering with blood cancers.  Half of all net proceeds will go to benefit the cause.  The production runs from December 6 -15.

Men:

John Barklay Burns… Ebenezer Scrooge
Derek Bradley…………. Fred, Young Scrooge
Stu Fischer……………… Bob Cratchit
Bill Fleming……………. Gentleman 1, Ghost of Christmas Present, Merchant 1
Ethan Phillips…………. Peter, Dick Wilkins
Zach Todd……………… Gentleman 2, Mr.Fezziwig, Old Joe
David Whitehead…….. Marley, Topper, Merchant 2

Women:

Ariana Colligan……… Ghost of Christmas Past, Belle, Fan, Martha Cratchit
Eryn Gleason………… Ghost of Christmas Past, Belle, Fan, Martha Cratchit
Amanda Ranowsky… Mrs Cratchit, Sister
Cheryl Sinsabaugh…. Narrator, Charwoman
Charlene Sloan………. Mrs. Fezziwig, Mrs. Fred, Laundress

Kids:

Tyler Demille…………. Tiny Tim, Child 2 (Ignorance)
Brendan Dure………… Little Scrooge, Turkey Boy
Kyleigh Friel………….. Belinda Cratchit, Turkey Boy
Stephanie Marinova.. Li’l Cratchit, Child 1 (Want)

Five Star Review from dcmetrotheaterarts.com:  Five Stars! – “For a great night of entertainment, I highly recommend Providence Players of Fairfax’s Little Shop of Horrors. “ – Julia L. Exline (Full Review) 

Little Shop Buzz in the press:

An interview with Matt Williams on playing Seymour in PPF’s Little Shop of Horrors

An interview with Toby Nelson on playing Audrey in PPF’s Little Shop of Horrors

Falls Church News Press Story on Little Shop of Horrors

Connection Newspapers Story: Little Shop of Horrors- A Show That Rocks

The Providence Players is proud to present the rock musical comedy cult classic

 Little Shop of Horrors

Little Shop of Horrors

By composer Alan Menken and writer Howard Ashman
A rockin’ musical comedy spoof of 1950s sci-fi horror films, Little Shop of Horrors follows the misadventures of Seymour, a down-and-out floral assistant who longs to get the girl of his dreams and escape life on skid row. When he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood, he becomes an overnight sensation. Soon “Audrey II” grows into an ill-tempered, R&B-singing carnivore who offers him fame and fortune in exchange for feeding its growing appetite. Charming, tuneful and hilariously tongue-in-cheek, Little Shop of Horrors is irresistible and never fails to entertain; one of the longest-running off-Broadway shows of all time. A musical theater staple that has grown to cult status, Little Shop of Horrors is consistently amusing and churns with non-stop musical momentum. Don’t Miss It! This show contains some mild crude language.

The original Off-Broadway production of Little Shop won the coveted Drama Desk Award for Best Musical as well as the Drama Critics Circle and Outer Critics Circle Awards. The 2003 triumphant Broadway revival was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Revival.

Adapted by Janet Allard and Michael Bigelow Dixon

Based on the novella by Charles Dickens

Directed by Brian O’Connor

Produced by Prince McLaughlin and David Whitehead

Six (6) MEN – Four (4) WOMEN & Four (4) CHILDREN

ALL ROLES OPEN

Location:
James Lee Community Center (Multipurpose Room)
2855 Annandale Rd
Falls Church VA 22031

Performance Dates (9) And Times
Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m.
December 6, 7, 12, 13 & 14
Saturday & Sunday Matinees 2:00 p.m.
December 7, 8, 14 & 15

The Providence Players of Fairfax (PPF) is a non-profit community theater troupe. All participation is on a volunteer non-compensated basis.

AUDITION INFORMATION

Please plan on attending just one of the initial audition times but plan on staying for all or most of the audition period – we will likely have you up and down on stage more than once. Please RSVP to providenceplayers@cox.net and let us know all of the initial audition dates you could attend and which, if any, you prefer. We appreciate flexibility!

AUDITION PROCESS: Auditions will consist of readings from the script – No monologue required.  We recommend that auditioners have a familiarity with the story – the book is short and wonderful, so you may wish to read it before auditioning.

AUDITION SIDES: Sides for the audition process will be supplied each evening.

AUDITION FORM: Resumes and headshots will be accepted, but are not required.  Each auditioner will be asked to fill out a form for consideration.

MEMBERSHIP: The Providence Players of Fairfax is a membership organization. Membership is not required to audition. If cast, actors in addition to production team members will be asked to become members of the Providence Players ($10) for the season (if they are not already).

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:  This is an ensemble cast with actors playing multiple characters.  We are looking for a strong ensemble players, who can play varied characters, who is capable of telling the story.

Character Information

Ebenezer Scrooge (50-70)
Jacob Marley (50-70)
Bob Cratchit (35-50)
Fred, Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, et al. (25-30)
Ghost of Christmas Present, et al. (40-65)
Fezziwig, et al. (50-70)

Mrs. Feziwig, Laundress et al. (50-65)
Mrs. Cratchit, et al. (35-50)
Belle, et al. (20-30)

Peter Cratchit, Dick Wilkins et al. (16-18)
Martha Cratchit et al. (13-17)
Belinda Cratchit, Ghost of Christmas Past et al. (9-13)
Tiny Tim (6-9)

Please remember to RSVP to providenceplayers@cox.net and let us know all of the initial audition dates you could attend and which, if any, you prefer.

An Audience and Critical Hit! Five Star Review from dcmetrotheaterarts.com:  Five Stars! – “For a great night of entertainment, I highly recommend Providence Players of Fairfax’s Little Shop of Horrors. “ – Julia L. Exline (Full Review) 

Final Little Shop of Horrors Performances This Weekend:

Thursday 7:30 PM

Friday 7:30 PM

Saturday Night 7:30 PM

Tickets Online Here – And At The Door – Good Seats Still Available for All Three Performances – Season Tickets (up to 30% Savings) Still On Sale Through 10/19/13

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

The Providence Players is proud to present the rock musical comedy cult classic

 Little Shop of Horrors

Little Shop Buzz in the press:

An interview with Matt Williams on playing Seymour in PPF’s Little Shop of Horrors

An interview with Toby Nelson on playing Audrey in PPF’s Little Shop of Horrors

Falls Church News Press Story on Little Shop of Horrors

Connection Newspapers Story: Little Shop of Horrors- A Show That Rocks

Little Shop of Horrors

By composer Alan Menken and writer Howard Ashman
A rockin’ musical comedy spoof of 1950s sci-fi horror films, Little Shop of Horrors follows the misadventures of Seymour, a down-and-out floral assistant who longs to get the girl of his dreams and escape life on skid row. When he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood, he becomes an overnight sensation. Soon “Audrey II” grows into an ill-tempered, R&B-singing carnivore who offers him fame and fortune in exchange for feeding its growing appetite. Charming, tuneful and hilariously tongue-in-cheek, Little Shop of Horrors is irresistible and never fails to entertain; one of the longest-running off-Broadway shows of all time. A musical theater staple that has grown to cult status, Little Shop of Horrors is consistently amusing and churns with non-stop musical momentum. Don’t Miss It! This show contains a little mild crude language.

The original Off-Broadway production of Little Shop won the coveted Drama Desk Award for Best Musical as well as the Drama Critics Circle and Outer Critics Circle Awards. The 2003 triumphant Broadway revival was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Revival.

LAST CHANCE PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIMES

Thurs., Fri., and Saturday 7:30 p.m. October  17, 18, & 19 

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

Single Show Tickets: $23 Adults $20 Students/Seniors – Season Tickets on Sale – Join Us For An Amazing Season of Quality Community Theater

Tickets On Sale Online Here

Or by emailing providenceplayerstickets@cox.net, calling 703-425-6782 (please leave a message), or purchasing at the door (subject to availability).

Five Star Review from dcmetrotheaterarts.com:  Five Stars! – “For a great night of entertainment, I highly recommend Providence Players of Fairfax’s Little Shop of Horrors. “ – Julia L. Exline (Full Review) 

Little Shop of Horrors Performances This Weekend:

Friday 7:30 PM

Saturday Matinee 2 PM

Saturday Night 7:30 PM

Sunday Matinee 2 PM

Tickets Online Here – And At The Door – Good Seats Still Available for All Four Performances – Season Tickets (up to 30% Savings) Still On Sale

At The James Lee Community Center Theater in Falls Church – Thru October 19th

Little Shop Buzz in the press:

An interview with Matt Williams on playing Seymour in PPF’s Little Shop of Horrors

An interview with Toby Nelson on playing Audrey in PPF’s Little Shop of Horrors

Falls Church News Press Story on Little Shop of Horrors

Connection Newspapers Story: Little Shop of Horrors- A Show That Rocks

The Providence Players is proud to present the rock musical comedy cult classic

 Little Shop of Horrors

Little Shop of Horrors

By composer Alan Menken and writer Howard Ashman
A rockin’ musical comedy spoof of 1950s sci-fi horror films, Little Shop of Horrors follows the misadventures of Seymour, a down-and-out floral assistant who longs to get the girl of his dreams and escape life on skid row. When he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood, he becomes an overnight sensation. Soon “Audrey II” grows into an ill-tempered, R&B-singing carnivore who offers him fame and fortune in exchange for feeding its growing appetite. Charming, tuneful and hilariously tongue-in-cheek, Little Shop of Horrors is irresistible and never fails to entertain; one of the longest-running off-Broadway shows of all time. A musical theater staple that has grown to cult status, Little Shop of Horrors is consistently amusing and churns with non-stop musical momentum. Don’t Miss It! This show contains a little mild crude language.

The original Off-Broadway production of Little Shop won the coveted Drama Desk Award for Best Musical as well as the Drama Critics Circle and Outer Critics Circle Awards. The 2003 triumphant Broadway revival was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Revival.

PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIMES

Thurs., Fri., and Saturday 7:30 p.m. October 11, 12, 17, 18, & 19 Sun. & Sat. Matinees 2:00 p.m.October 12 & 13

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

Single Show Tickets: $23 Adults $20 Students/Seniors – Season Tickets on Sale – Join Us For An Amazing Season of Quality Community Theater

Tickets On Sale Online Here

Or by emailing providenceplayerstickets@cox.net, calling 703-425-6782 (please leave a message), or purchasing at the door (subject to availability).

At The James Lee Community Center Theater in Falls Church – October 4th thru October 19th

The Providence Players is proud to present the rock musical comedy cult classic

 Little Shop of Horrors

Tickets Online Here – And At The Door – Good Seats Still Available for Tonight and This Weekend’s Performances

Little Shop of Horrors

By composer Alan Menken and writer Howard Ashman
A rockin’ musical comedy spoof of 1950s sci-fi horror films, Little Shop of Horrors follows the misadventures of Seymour, a down-and-out floral assistant who longs to get the girl of his dreams and escape life on skid row. When he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood, he becomes an overnight sensation. Soon “Audrey II” grows into an ill-tempered, R&B-singing carnivore who offers him fame and fortune in exchange for feeding its growing appetite. Charming, tuneful and hilariously tongue-in-cheek, Little Shop of Horrors is irresistible and never fails to entertain; one of the longest-running off-Broadway shows of all time. A musical theater staple that has grown to cult status, Little Shop of Horrors is consistently amusing and churns with non-stop musical momentum. Don’t Miss It! This show contains some mild crude language.

The original Off-Broadway production of Little Shop won the coveted Drama Desk Award for Best Musical as well as the Drama Critics Circle and Outer Critics Circle Awards. The 2003 triumphant Broadway revival was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Revival.

PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIMES

Thurs., Fri., and Saturday 7:30 p.m. October 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, & 19 Sun. & Sat. Matinees 2:00 p.m.October 6, 12 & 13

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

Single Show Tickets : $23 Adults $20 Students/Seniors – Season Tickets on Sale -Join Us For An Amazing Season of Quality Community Theater

Tickets On Sale Online Here

Or by Emailing providenceplayerstickets@cox.net, calling 703-425-6782 (please leave a message), or purchasing at the door (subject to availability).

The Cast (in order of appearance)

 Crystal – Becca Harney

Chiffon – Shanice Jones

Ronnette – Audrey Suarez

Mr. Mushnik  – Mike Khatcheressian

Audrey – Toby Nelson

Seymour Krelborn – Matt Williams

Wino #1 – Tom Mirenda

Wino #2 -Glen Bartram

Customer -Glen Bartram

Orin Scrivello DDS – Glen Bartram

AudreyII (Voice) – Tom Mirenda

Audrey II (Manipulation) – Jimmy Gertzog, Ari Post

Mr. Bernstein,Mrs. Luce, Skip Snip, and Patrick Martin – Glen Bartram

Production Team

Chip Gertzog – Director

Madalaine Vander- Linden – Musical Director

Liz Mykietyn – Choreographer

Jimmy Gertzog – Technical Director

Susan Kaplan – Assistant Director

Andra Whitt – Stage Manager

Robbie Snow – Costume Design

Beth Harrison – Hair, Make-up and Production Assistance

Director Chip Gertzog and the Providence Players are pleased to announce the cast for Little Shop of Horrors, the opening production of our 16th season and our first musical production since PPF’s 2005-2006 season.  Little Shop of Horrors, with Book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Music by Alan Menken, is a charming, tuneful and hilariously tongue-in-cheek spoof of 1950s era horror films set to the doo-wop and R&B sounds of the 1960s. Little Shop is irresistible and never fails to entertain and is one of the longest-running off-Broadway shows of all time. 

Chip would like to thank all the talented actors who auditioned for this production and made the task of casting the show a most pleasant challenge. The production opens October 4th and runs through Oct 19th. The run includes two Thursday evening performances and a Saturday matinee as well as two Sunday matinees in addition to our long standing Friday and Saturday night performances; 11 opportunities in all to see the show!   Click here for more information on the production. Season tickets, for what promises to be another outstanding  season are on sale now online and single show tickets for Little Shop will be available online soon.

The Outstanding Cast of Little Shop of Horrors  includes:

Shanice Jones  as Chiffon – In her Providence Players Debut

Becca Harney as Crystal – In her Providence Players Debut

Audrey Suarez as Rhonnette –  In her 2nd PPF Stage appearance (Audrey has staged managed and worked tech for a number PPF productions)

Toby Nelson as Audrey – In her Providence Players Debut

Matt Williams as Seymour – In his Providence Players Debut

Glen Bartram as Orin the Dentist – In his PPF Debut (Glen has helped build PPF sets in past)

Mike Khatcheressian  as Mushnik – Mike previously appeared in PPF’s first production of “It’s A Wonderful Life – A Live Radio Play“.

Tom Mirenda  as the Voice of Audrey II – In his PPF Debut – Tom is a real life botanist with the Smithsonian with a wonderful voice and an eye to keeping us treating the plants right.