Murder on the Rerun
Directed by Robinne Booth
October 7, 8, 10, 14, 15, 17, 21, 22, 24, 28, and 29
Tickets are $8, Students and Sr. Citizens $7

A different approach to mystery as a ghost tries to find out who murdered her in a witty, sophisticated, yet suspenseful look at the upper crust of Hollywood.

There will be 5 parts for women and 2 parts for men ages 25 to 60.

Please come to the Springville Library downstairs theater and be prepared for cold reading from the script.

Check Springvilleplayhouse.org and Facebook for updates.

June 3 through June 25
Monday, Friday and Saturday
Evenings: 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $8, Students and Sr. Citizens $7

The curtain rises on a present-day musical theatre fanatic eager to tell you about his favorite Broadway musical — “The Drowsy Chaperone.” He’s the ultimate Everyfan and “Drowsy” is his guilty pleasure.

As he begins listening to the rare cast recording, the show cleverly and magically blooms to life, telling the hilarious tale of a pampered Broadway starlet and her debonair fiance, an overzealous producer, a dizzy chorine, the Latin lover and a couple of bumbling gangsters. Ruses are played. Hi-jinks occur. And the plot spins everyone into musical comedy euphoria.

“To chase his blues away, a modern day musical theatre addict known simply as ‘Man in Chair’ drops the needle on his favourite LP — the 1928 musical comedy The Drowsy Chaperone. From the crackle of his hi-fi, the uproariously funny musical magically bursts to life on stage, telling the tale of a pampered Broadway starlet who wants to give up show business to get married, her producer who sets out to sabotage the nuptials, her chaperone, the debonair groom, the dizzy chorine, the Latin lover and a pair of gangsters who double as pastry chefs. Man in Chair’s infectious love of The Drowsy Chaperone speaks to anyone who has ever been transported by the theatre.”

Jay Knight, the director for the show, also directed the first musical to play in the Springville Playhouse, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, in the early 1980s. “The Board of Directors back then were hesitant to do a musical, but we did it and it was such a fun show that the Playhouse has done it twice since the original production,” says Knight. As the Playhouse prepares for their last musical in this venue, they also keep busy raising funds for the historic Rivoli theater restoration.

All participants agree their evenings in rehearsal are well spent. “This is such a fun show to be a part of,” says Knight. “The music is incredible, and there is so much talent in this cast that every rehearsal is fun.” Aimee Robison, who plays the ditzy budding actress Kitty and also choreographs the show, agrees, “I knew it would be a blast. I have a special place in my heart for the Springville Playhouse, so I feel honored to be a part of the last show in the library.”

The fun music, costumes, set, and cast make the time commitment well worth it for each participant. Robison is a teacher and is working on a master’s degree. She only has a short time to see her husband before homework and rehearsals. Likewise, Karl Young who plays Ziegfield-esque producer Feldzig is “drowsy at The Drowsy Chaperone rehearsals” because he works at 6 am every morning. Yet, he finds the rehearsals well worth it. “You see, that place was practically the place where my kids were raised. We could spend the whole rehearsal time reminiscing and we see hints of characters we have played in the past in some of the scenes we rehearse now. Some of our long supporting patrons may share in that special treat with this very funny show.” Audiences will not want to miss this celebration of theater in Art City.

The Drowsy Chaperone will premiere June 3 and run through June 25. Tickets will be available online and at the door.

HAY FEVER is a full-length comedy

Friday, January 14th from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and
Saturday, January 15th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the
Springville Playhouse (underneath the Library)

Cold reading from the script.

4 male roles (ages between 20 and 50)
5 female roles (ages between 20 and 50)

March 4 through 26
Monday, Friday and Saturday
Evenings: 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $8, Students and Sr. Citizens $7

Hoping for a quiet weekend in the country with some guests, David Bliss, a novelist and his wife Judith, a retired actress, find that to be an impossible dream when their high-spirited children Simon and Sorel appear with guests of their own. A house full of drama waits to be ignited as misunderstandings and tempers flare. With Judith’s new flame and David’s newest literary ‘inspiration’ keeping company as the children follow suit, the Bliss family lives up to its name as the ‘quiet weekend’ comes to an exhausting and hilarious finale.
“An evening of intoxicating escape.”-The New York Times
“Light, luminous, and charming, and hilariously funny.”-New York Post

AUDITIONS for Noel Coward’s HAY FEVER – January 14th and 15th
HAY FEVER is a full-length comedy
Friday, January 14th from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, January 15th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Springville Playhouse (underneath the Library)
Cold reading from the script.
4 male roles (ages between 20 and 50)
5 female roles (ages between 20 and 50)

Friday, August 20th from 6 pm to 9 pm and Saturday, August 21st from 10 am to 12 pm at the Springville Playhouse (underneath the Library)

Cold reading from the script.

7 male roles (ages between 20 and 50)
6 female roles (ages between 20 and 40)
1 male/female (age between 7 and 10)

Bells Are Ringing is a high-energy show about Ella Peterson, a lovable hometown girl who gets herself into a pickle by meddling with the lives of her customers on Susanswerphone, a call-in answering service. Interspersed into the plot is an undercover bet booking operation, a suspicious detective, a musical dentist, lots of giggly girls, and, of course, love. Eric Johnson, who plays the seedy Sandor, sums it up by saying, “Really, the story is of Ella discovering herself and playing roles that are really her, but she doesn’t realize that until Jeff helps her.” The chemistry between Ella and Jeff is real, the songs are toe-tappin’, and the cast does a phenomenal job from start to finish.

The cast has really enjoyed their time together. As director Robinne Booth, who also plays Sue in the show, says, “The best part of theater is the new people you meet and the new friends you make!” The cast had to overcome obstacles like technical issues and learning to handle rapid scene changes throughout the rehearsal process, but they have come out on top. Robinne also notes that the magic of a show comes from “a lot of talented people coming together with one goal in mind and that is to perform.” It is clear that the helpful, supportive cast cares for each other. Cast members noted that David Smith, who plays Jeff Moss, has directed the musical efforts of many of his fellow cast members elsewhere, and much of this mutual affinity comes from cast members having done multiple shows together. Michelle Rotar, who plays Ella’s best friend Gwynne, agrees that the best part of the show is the people. She’s been directed by Robinne Booth before and says, “Robinne is such an amazing director. I would do any show she directed.”

Bells Are Ringing runs June 4 through 26 (Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday) below the Springville Library. Tickets (purchased at the door) are $8 for general admission, $7 for seniors. Discount tickets can be found on our web site, springvilleplayhouse.org.

Monday, Friday and Saturday
October 8 through 30
Tickets are $8, Students and Sr. Citizens $7

For years “Dracula” has thrilled audiences based on Bram Stoker’s famous novel of the same name.

You are cordially invited to join us for an evening of high suspense and terror as Professor Van Helsing and his brave comrades must hunt down and destroy the profoundly evil Count Dracula who is exceedingly resourceful, employing superhuman strength, psychic powers, and shape-changing to confound and frustrate his antagonists. Culminating in a wild and shocking confrontation between the King of Vampires and those who would rid the world of him, this adaptation is an action-packed, blood-soaked retelling of Bram Stoker’s classic tale of Horror.