Town and Country Players 2019 Season

Mainstage Productions

Next to Normal – An Adult Musical Book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt Directed by: Nancy Ridgeway Produced by: Rob Rosiello

Apr 26, 27, 28M, May 3, 4M, 4, 5M, 10, 11M, 11 Next to Normal is a contemporary musical that explores how one suburban household copes with crisis. With provocative lyrics and an electrifying score, Next to Normal, shows how far two parents will go to keep themselves sane and their family’s world intact.

Cold Stun - A World Premiere Drama Written by Rob Rosiello Directed by: Sarah LeClair Produced by: Alana Caraccio

May 31, June 1, 2M, 6, 7, 8, 9M, 13, 14, 15 A missing matriarch... An unannounced guest… And an unexplained natural phenomenon. As Fall descends on the isolated beaches of the Outer Cape, the Cook Family is confronted with the sins of the past while struggling to hold together any chance at a future…

Oklahoma – A Family Musical Music by Richard Rodgers and Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Directed by: Jon Knapp Produced by: TBD

Jul 19, 20M, 20, 21M, 26, 27M, 27, 28M, Aug 2, 3M, 3, 4M, 9, 10M, 10

Set in a Western Indian Territory just after the turn of the century, the high-spirited rivalry between the local farmers and cowboys provides the colorful background against which Curly, a handsome cowboy, and Laurey, a winsome farm girl, play out their love story. Although the road to true love never runs smooth, with these two headstrong romantics holding the reins, love's journey is as bumpy as a surrey ride down a country road.

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) – A Comedy Written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield Directed by: Sheldon Bruce Zeff Produced by: Nancy Ridgeway

Aug 30, 31, Sep 1M, 5, 6, 7, 8M, 12, 13, 14

How on earth can three men do the impossible: act through Shakespeare’s entire canon-37 plays - in 97 minutes? By summarizing the canon through football plays, rap songs, and outrageously condensed, comedy mash-up titles of course! The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) hilariously summarizes all of Shakespeare’s plays, using reenactments and audience participation. It is famous for holding the (self- proclaimed) record for the shortest production of Hamlet at 43 seconds. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) entertains and teaches audiences facts about Shakespeare while ensuring them a rollicking good time.

Murder on the Nile – A Mystery / Thriller Written by Agatha Christie

Directed by: David Swartz Produced by: TBD

Oct 4, 5, 6M, 10, 11, 12, 13M, 17, 18, 19

Kay Ridgeway has led a charmed life. Blessed with beauty, enormous wealth, and a new husband, she embarks on a honeymoon voyage down the Nile. Fatal circumstances await when the idyllic surroundings are shattered by a shocking and brutal murder. Under scrutiny is a multitude of memorable passengers, all with a reason to kill. The tension and claustrophobia builds, as a shocking and audacious conspiracy is laid bare.

A Christmas Story – A Family Play Written by Philip Grecian

Directed by: Anna Hughes Produced by: TBD

Nov 8, 9M, 9, 10M, 14, 15, 16M, 16, 17M, 21, 22, 23M, 23

Humorist Jean Shepherd's memoir of growing up in the Midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself, at Higbee's Department Store. The consistent response: "You'll shoot your eye out!" All the elements from the beloved motion picture are here, including the family's temperamental exploding furnace; Scut Farkas, the school bully; the boys' experiment with a wet tongue on a cold lamppost; the Little Orphan Annie decoder pin; Ralphie's father winning a lamp shaped like a woman's leg in a net stocking; Ralphie's fantasy scenarios and more. A Christmas Story is destined to become a theatrical holiday perennial. 2019 Special Productions – Not included in Season Ticket Price

T&C One Acts – Part of T&C’s Signature Series

June 28, 29, 30M T&C stages a group of One-Acts each season to give its fledgling directors an opportunity to show their stuff and qualify to direct one of our main stage productions. Our 2019 One Acts are part of our Signature Series, featuring new works from Playwrights. Come out to see our new directors-in-the-making and enjoy some very entertaining performances at the Barn.

This year's productions are: TBD

2019 T&C Holiday Show

Dates:TBD