Providence Players of Fairfax

On behalf of Providence Players of Fairfax, Director Sarah Baczewski is pleased to announce the cast of Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells, by Allison Gregory.In this holiday favorite, Junie B. Jones, First-Grader, is super-excited about the upcoming Holiday Sing-Along and Secret Santa gift exchange at her school. Too bad tattletale May keeps ruining all of Junie B.’s fun. So, when Junie B. draws May’s name for Secret Santa, she comes up with the perfect plan to teach her nemesis a lesson! But will the Christmas spirit of peace and goodwill interfere before she can give you-know-who what she deserves? A hilarious and endearing tale based on the best-selling book series by Barbara Park. Tickets on sale now!

CAST
(* denotes Providence Players debut)

Junie B. – Ariana MacLeod
May – Nora Rice
Mr. Scary – Ric Andersen*
Sheldon/Grandpa Miller – Joe Neff
Herb – Will MacLeod
Lucille – Han Nguyen
Phillip Jonny Bob – Annie Bracken*
Rosa/Mr. Toot/Elf Ellen – Jaclyn Robertson

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“…a nostalgic piece that this group of actors makes believable.”

“The way Rory resolves the tension between his love…and his anger at being conscripted into a war few understood is really brilliant.” 

“There are some standouts among the cast….particularly the four youngsters, Manicone, Mitchell, Nguyen, and Neff.” 

~by Mary Ann Johnson, Maryland Theatre Guide

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By Allison Gregory
Directed by Sarah Baczewski

In this holiday favorite, Junie B. Jones, First-Grader, is super-excited about the upcoming Holiday Sing-Along and Secret Santa gift exchange at her school. Too bad tattletale May keeps ruining all of Junie B.’s fun. So, when Junie B. draws May’s name for Secret Santa, she comes up with the perfect plan to teach her nemesis a lesson! But will the Christmas spirit of peace and goodwill interfere before she can give you-know-who what she deserves? A hilarious and endearing tale based on the best-selling book series by Barbara Park.

 Providence Players of Fairfax is:

• A non-profit community theater troupe. All participation is on a volunteer basis. No members of the cast or crew are compensated.
• A membership organization. Membership is not required to audition. If cast, all actors (and in fact, all volunteers), are required to become members of Providence Players of Fairfax ($25 per individual or $60 per family – three or more) for the season (if not already a member).

Casting Announcement

Providence Players is casting 11 roles (4 female, 6 male and 1 either).  No roles are precast, and all roles are open.  All backgrounds, ages, ethnicities welcome and encouraged to audition!

All those auditioning for this production, and all those cast or working as part of the production team must be vaccinated.  Please have your vaccine card or photo copy available when you arrive at the audition. 

Download all three documents: Audition Announcement, Form (in word and pdf) and Junie B. Rehearsal Conflict Schedule.

Audition Dates

• 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct 25th
• 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct 26th
• Callbacks if needed will be 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct 27th

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The Beatles are coming, The Beatles are coming!  1965.  New Jersey. Young people are beset!  Providence Players first mainstage production of the 2021-2022 season:  “The Beatle Club,” by Teresa Sullivan, is a world premiere and will open this Friday, October 8.  Enjoy these photos from our recent dress rehearsal.

All photos by Joe Dzikiewicz.

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On behalf of Providence Players of Fairfax, Director Michael Donahue is pleased to announce the cast of The Beatle Club, by Teresa Sullivan.

It is the summer of 1965, and it is “the best of times and the worst of times” for global politics, America, and American families.  But in the quiet Township of Teaneck New Jersey, a suburb of New York City, teen Mary O’Shea and her three schoolmates are consumed with the imminent arrival of The Beatles at Shea Stadium.  Mary leads her lively band of friends in forming a fan club, intent on inviting the British band to stay in their homes and, in return, hopefully receiving a personal invitation to the concert. But events, both past and present, threaten to burst their youthful bubble. The Beatle Club is the story of a nostalgic and timeless memory full of endearing humor and love of friendship and family.  This is a world premiere event. Warning: This play contains strong language and adult content.  Tickets on sale now!

CAST
(* denotes Providence Players debut)

O’Shea Family

Mary – Sophia Manicone
Rory – Mike Sarisky
Patrick – Bill Bodie
Granny – Jewel Orem*

Beatle Club

Karen – Han Nguyen*
David – Caden Mitchell
Eddie – Joe Neff*

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By Teresa Sullivan
Directed by Michael Donahue

It is the summer of 1965, and it is “the best of times and the worst of times” for global politics, America, and American families.  But in the quiet Township of Teaneck New Jersey, a suburb of New York City, 10-year-old Mary O’Shea and her three schoolmates are consumed with the imminent arrival of The Beatles at Shea Stadium.  Mary leads her lively band of friends in forming a fan club, intent on inviting the British band to stay in their homes and, in return, hopefully receiving a personal invitation to the concert. But events, both past and present, threaten to burst their youthful bubble. The Beatle Club is the story of a nostalgic and timeless memory full of endearing humor and love of friendship and family.

Providence Players of Fairfax is:

• A non-profit community theater troupe. All participation is on a volunteer basis. No members of the cast or crew are compensated.
• A membership organization. Membership is not required to audition. If cast, all actors (and in fact, all volunteers), are required to become members of Providence Players of Fairfax ($25 per individual or $60 per family – three or more) for the season (if not already a member).

Casting Announcement

Providence Players is casting 7 roles (3 female and 4 male).  No roles are precast, and all roles are open.  All backgrounds, ages, ethnicities welcome and encouraged to audition!  All welcome!

All those auditioning for this production, and all those cast or working as part of the production team must be vaccinated.  Please have your vaccine card or photo copy available when you arrive.

Download all three documents: Audition Announcement, Form and Theater Access Schedule.

Audition Dates

• 6:00 p.m. Monday, Aug. 9
• 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10
• Callbacks are not currently planned.

PLEASE RSVP to info@providenceplayers.org with the date you plan to attend.

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The cast and production team are gearing up for this fun and engaging comedy about relationships and married life.  Enjoy these photos from one of our final rehearsals.  All photos generously taken by Chip Gertzog.

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The directors and cast of The Parking Lot are hard at work!  Rehearsals are taking place at The Italian Café, and the production team is working hard to get ready for opening night, Thursday, May 13, 2021.  We also announced an amazing line up of musical performers.  Check it out!  Tickets are going quickly, so don’t delay in getting your spot.

Enjoy the following photos of a recent rehearsal.  All photos by Chip Gertzog.

Married couple with scripts, Beth Gilles Whitehead as “J” and David Whitehead as “Terry.”  Production leadership includes married couple, Jayne L. Victor (director) and Michael Donahue (co-director), with Danine Welsh (stage manager).

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Audiences and Critics Agree –
Return to Live Theater is a Huge Hit!

“The show was poignant and the execution top-notch, but to have theater at all was a cause of celebration for all involved…”

~by Orrin Konheim, Falls Church News-Press

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Audience members shared:

“What a great way to get back to experiencing LIVE theater after such a long hiatus!”

“A fun night of outdoor theater with…a shining, cheatin’, swearing good ole Texas boy.  So nice to enjoy this with you…”

“As one of many who were raised in Texas…I can assure you that All the characters really do exist!…Thanks for a terrific evening!”

“Food was good, venue unique and plays were great.  Thanks to all.”

“…Providence Players excelled in the precautions that they had in place for the evening’s performance.”

“You thought of everything – it was great.”

“Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!!!!!!!!”

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Providence Players of Fairfax presents…

Producer – Jayne L. Victor            Stage Manager – Danine Welsh

PPF presents A Night Under the (Lone) Stars in accordance with regulations from the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Virginia Department of Health, and the Center for Disease Control (CDC).

In order to ensure safe practices during the performance, please:

• Wear a mask (required unless eating or drinking)
• Remain socially distanced from others who are not in your square

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