2014—2015 Season Productions Greetings! By Tom Dudzick Dec. 3—Dec. 21, 2014 Don’t Talk to the Actors by Tom Dudzick Sept. 3—Sept. 21, 2014 Directed by Michele Strauss In this comedy, the best plans go awry when the cast and crew of a Broadway-bound play resort to manipulation, diva-like behavior and chaotic abandon to get what they want. Playwright Jerry and his fiancé are a couple of Buffalo greenhorns suddenly swept up in the whirlwind of New York’s theatre scene. the laughter Ladies in Retirement by Edward Percy & Reginald Denham Oct. 22—Nov. 9, 2014 Directed by Ron DelBello In this mystery/drama Miss Fiske, ex-actress, lives in a remote house with her companion Ellen Creed. Ellen has devoted her life to her sisters, Louisa and Emily (simple minded maiden ladies), and she invites them to visit her. Although Miss Fiske wants the sisters to leave, Ellen has plans for them to stay. However, when a nephew of the Creed’s arrives, the plot thickens. the drama Directed by Ron Bupp Andy has a sweet Catholic Mother, a sour Catholic Father, and a severely ret ar ded youn ger brother Mickey. When Andy brings his Jewish atheist fiancé to meet his folks on Christmas Eve, his worst fears about family blow-ups are realized. And then Mickey speaks! Lettice and Lovage By Peter Shaffer Jan. 21—Feb. 15, 2015 Directed by Bob La Salle Lettice Duffet is an expert on Elizabethian cuisine and Medieval weaponry and overly enthusiastic about history and theatre. She is a tour guide at Fustian House, and when she begins to embellish its historical past in her lectures and stray from the facts, Lotte Schon, an inspector from the Preservation Trust, must fire her. But what happens between these two is a revelation. Don’t miss this comedy. Don’t Dress for Dinner By Marc Comolleti Mar. 11—Apr. 5, 2015 Directed by Will Horton Bernard is planning a weekend with his chic mistress at a French farmhouse. He has arranged for a cordon bleu cook to prepare gourmet delights and is packing his wife Jacqueline off to her Mother’s and has invited his best friend to provide the alibi. What could go wrong!! This comedy was adapted by Robin Hawdon. Oh, Mama! No, Papa! By Reginald Denham Apr. 29—May 17, 2015 Directed by Rita Corn Eleanor (a widow) and Silas (a widower) are both, if you take their word for it, near death. Louisa (Eleanor’s daughter) and James (Silas’s son), tired of their parents’ moaning, accompany them to see Dr. Bolt. Eleanor and Silas meet for the first time and are romantically attracted. Low and behold! The aches and pains disappear. When they get together to celebrate, the fun begins. Something to Hide By Leslie Sands June 10—June 28, 2015 Directed by Michelle Neitzel The setting for this thriller is a charming house in the English countryside, where writer Howard Holt is visited each weekend by his wife, who is also his publisher. During the week, he is joined by his mistress - a fact of which his wife is well aware. As the action begins, the departing mistress is (apparently) run over and killed by the wife, and Howard gallantly offers to dispose of the body. our 28th season 2014—2015 Showcase Productions MARCY TIM ALLAN “String Instrument Concert” Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015; 7:30 pm MARCY DOWNEY "It's My Party: The Fabulous 50's and 60's!" Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014; 7:30 pm With a lifetime of show business experience and an impressive list of stage appearances including New York, Los Angeles, Lake Tahoe, and Florida, Marcy Downey is the ultimate entertainer. Her singing voice has attracted critical acclaim from coast to coast, and her stage personality "lights up every room in which she appears". This season, she will perform her new show “It's My Party: The Fabulous 50's and 60's!" You'll be remembering Hula Hoops, Slinky Toys and 45 rpm records as you listen to iconic radio hits from those memorable years: It's My Party; In the Still of the Night; Bye Bye Love; Hold Me Thrill Me; 60's Fun Songs and more - from artists such as Brenda Lee, The Shirelles, Everly Brothers, The Supremes, Beatles, and many others; Plus comedy characters with loads of laughs - including “Moon Blossom the Dippy Hippie” and "the First Female Elvis Impersonator"! To see a video demo of her performance please visit her web site at www.marcydowney.com. TOM AND SANDY DOYLE “Les Paul and Mary Ford of Today Tribute” Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015; 7:30 pm Come and see this amazing husband-and-wife team capture the magic of Les Paul and Mary Ford through Tom's spellbinding guitar and Sandy's smooth vocals that will take you back in time! As Tom worked with Les Paul for over 45 years, he acquired a unique first-hand account of muTOM AND SANDY A Les Paul and Mary Ford Tribute sical history as well as the invention and development of the electric guitar as we know it. Hear the Doyles as they entertain with stories and recreate top hits such as; How High the Moon, Via Con Dios, Bye Bye Blues, The World is Waiting for the Sunrise and many more! To see a video demo of their performance please visit their web site at the link is www.tomdoyleguitars.com. This concert performance will be a musical variety from jazz to country, popular to sing along. He will even include international songs as well as classics - all played on guitar, banjo, mandolin and ukulele. You may even hear Dueling Banjos. With a natural proficiency on these instruments, along with his smooth baritone vocals in a seemingly inexhaustible supply of popular standards, Tim has enjoyed engagements on television, cruise ships, at top hotels, and in concert venues around the world. A special highlight in Tim’s career came in 2002 when he was honored by being inducted into the Banjo Hall Of Fame. For more details, and to see some videos and hear samples of his music, please visit his web site at www.timallan.com. Melodic Nostalgic Marvelous Entertainment LORRI HAFER JAZZ QUARTET “Salutes The Great American Songbook” Saturday, April 11, 2015; 7:30 pm Mike and Lorri Hafer, a husband and wife keyboard and vocalist duo, perform a strong selection of the best of the Great Amercan Songbook. Quite simply, Mike and Lorri pre- LORRI AND sent ‘the music of their lives'... MIKE The music of composers such as George Gershwin, Duke Ellington, Antonio Carlos Jobim, and Harry Warren - to the swinging songs of the Big Band Era - to loving tributes to great singers like Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Rosemary Clooney, and Billie Holiday - to classic jazz standards. Lorri was the featured vocalist with The Glenn Miller Orchestra, Les Brown's Band Of Renown and special guest vocalist with Buddy Morrow and the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. During the past decade, Lorri (vocalist), Mike (piano), Paul Hafer (bass) and Dave Dunscombe (drums) performed on "Music Of Your Life" Big Band and Jazz cruises throughout the Caribbean and in Europe. To see a video demo of their performance please visit their web site at www.lorrihafer.com. Lemon Bay Playhouse Readers Theater Value pricing for award-winning entertainment 6th Annual Shorts Aloud Festival Once again, Lemon Bay Playhouse’s Readers Theater will be presenting their annual Shorts Aloud Festival. This will be its sixth year, and this popular event is always well attended. A unique form of live theatre, the actors always give the audience a laugh-filled performance with twists and surprises. Show times are February 28 at 7:30 pm and March 1 at 2:00 and 7:30 pm. Mark your calendars and buy your tickets soon at the special price of $12.00. Join the fun at Readers Theater LBP Readers Theater is open to those interested in reading or hearing plays in a group setting. Meetings are held at the playhouse on the first Monday of each month from 9:30 am to noon. No theatrical experience is necessary to participate. What is a readers theater? In this setting, actors do not memorize lines but read from scripts. It is a good way for new actors to try their hand at public performance and to gain familiarity with other skills such as script analysis, character development, and other acting tools. It is a delightful way to enjoy hearing new plays with fellow theater fans! Readers Theater Outreach Program Members are available to perform at local libraries, clubs, and other community organizations free of charge. Contact the business manager at (941) 474-9610 for more information on having a troupe come to your event. Volunteers Make A Difference It takes a lot of people to support a good community theater. Nearly every task at LBP is performed by a volunteer. The most visible volunteers are the actors on stage, but there is an entire cast working backstage before and during every production. Other volunteers help manage activities such as the box office, house managing, and special events. There is always a need for hard-working, dedicated individuals to serve on the Board of Trustees. Every non-profit organization needs those who possess skills in management, finance, development, strategic planning, and public relations. The opportunities for involvement in LBP are almost endless. If you are interested, we’ll find a special role here just for you. Call the box office at (941) 475-6756 for information. It is the mission of Lemon Bay Playhouse to enrich Englewood and surrounding communities through theatrical productions, volunteer opportunities, education and training in the performing arts, and to provide a venue for other cultural activities. Individual Performance - $ 18.00 Student (with proper ID) - $ 12.00 For Group Sales (20 or more), call (941) 474-9610 Shorts Aloud Performances - $12.00 Curtain times: 7:30 pm Wed. - Sat. evenings, 2:00 pm Sun. matinees. Box office hours: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Weekdays. Box office phone: (941) 475-6756 Gift certificates available For that unique and “Oh, you’re so thoughtful” gift Call (941) 474-9610 Membership/Contributions Please help Lemon Bay Playhouse continue presenting high-quality, live theatre performances. We do not charge a facility, transaction or handling fee for phone, credit card, or internet purchases. The Playhouse keeps ticket prices as low as possible in order to make attending live theater affordable for patrons. You can make a difference. Become a member or make a tax deductible donation. Visit the box office or contact us at (941) 474-9610. Because of you, Englewood is blessed with affordable live theatre. Thank you. Lemon Bay Playhouse is a 501(c)(3) organization. All gifts are tax-deductible to the extent provided by law. Rev. 1.04 Mission Statement Tickets: Printing & Mailing Service provided by The Olde Englewood Mailing Co. 96 W. Dearborn Street Englewood, FL 34223 Celebrating our 28th Season! Ma cal rk yo end ur ars ! e criwb s b Su no Don’t miss a moment of exciting theater and outstanding showcase performances. Jun. 10-Jun. 28, 2015 By Leslie Sands Something To Hide Apr. 29-May 17, 2015 By Reginald Denham Oh Mama! No Papa! Mar. 11-Apr. 5, 2015 By Marc Camoletti Don’t Dress For Dinner on performance Don’t Talk To The Actors By Tom Dudzick Sept. 3-Sept. 21, 2014 Ladies In Retirement By Edward Percy & Reginald Denham Oct. 22-Nov. 9, 2014 Greetings! By Tom Dudzick Dec. 3-Dec. 21, 2014 Lettice And Lovage By Peter Shaffer Jan. 21-Feb. 15, 2015 Tickets/Info: (941) 475-6756 Group Sales: (941) 474-9610 Tickets also available online at www.lemonbayplayhouse.com 96 W. Dearborn St. Englewood Don’t miss a moment of this exciting season. Lemon Bay Playhouse 2014-2015 Season
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