Brighton Beach Memoirs, comedy by Neil Simon Directed by Barrett Rhoads Pre-Audition Workshop: July 9             Auditions: July 16 & 17  Roles for 4 females, 3 males Sept. 7, 8, 14, 15, *16, 21, 22, 28, 29, *30 Part one of Neil Simon's autobiographical trilogy opens with a portrait of the writer as a Brighton Beach, Brooklyn teenager in 1937.  Eugene, the young Neil Simon, is the narrator and central character. His mind is full of fiercely fantasized dreams of baseball and dimly fantasized images of girls.  Deftly mixing drama with comedy, Simon explores the enduring issues of sibling resentments, guilt-ridden parent/child relationships and the hunger for dignity in a poverty-stricken world.  "In many respects his funniest, richest and consequently the most affecting of his plays" - N.Y. Daily News.  “Simultaneously poignant and funny . . . The characters are fully dimensional, believable . . ." - Variety.   A Gilbert & Sullivan Christmas Carol, from the original works of Charles Dickens and Sir Arthur Sullivan ~ Book arranged by Joan Quarm, Musical Arrangements by Ron Gillis Directed by Nola Sommer & Fran Horkowitz Pre-Audition Workshop: August 6                   Auditions:  August 12 & 13 Roles for 7 females, 14 men Nov. 23, 24, 30, Dec. 1, *2, 6, 7, 8, *9 A fresh approach to this perennial holiday favorite – the narrator leads us to a visit from Scrooge’s friends – Marley, Fezziweg, and of course the ever-grateful Bob Cratchit and the beloved Tiny Tim – characters who will warm the hearts of audiences of all ages.   Bring the whole family and ring in the 2007 holiday season with the delightful, lilting melodies of Gilbert & Sullivan!   Dark of the Moon, a fable with music by Howard Richardson & William Berney Directed by Bob Casey Pre-Audition Workshop:  November 12           Auditions:  Nov. 18 & 19 Roles for 28 females and males January 18, 19, 25, 26, *27, 31, February 1, 2, *3 Based on the haunting ballad of "Barbara Allen" and set in the Smokey Mountains, the play recounts the story of an elfin witch boy who beheld the beautiful Barbara Allen and immediately fell in love with her. He is given human form to woo and marry her on the condition that she remains true to him. In a frenzy of religious revival Barbara is led to betray her witch boy husband, breaking the spell.  "Gusto, vitality, humor, and a natural and easygoing way of introducing folk songs that adds up to an engaging evening . . ." - N.Y. Post.  Biloxi Blues, comedy by Neil Simon Directed by Karin Getz Pre-Audition Workshop: January 21                 Auditions:  January 28 & 29 Roles for 2 females, 6 males March 21, 22, 28, 29, *30, April 3, 4, 5, 11, 12, *13 This Tony Award-winning “Best Play” is also chapter two in the continuing saga of Eugene Jerome, alter ego of the youthful Neil Simon.  It’s now 1943 and Eugene is a young army recruit during the Second World War, going through basic training, learning more about life, and generally developing his writer's sensibility at boot camp in Biloxi, Mississippi. Still jotting down his memoirs, Eugene confronts the degradation of anti-Semitism; and for the first time, he falls in love.  ". . . fine comedy, and another step in the process of making Simon neither so simple, nor so simplistic . . ." - N.Y. Post.  “. . . a play that rings with a newer, deeper, sweeter truth . . ." - N.Y. Magazine. Godspell – rock musical by John-Michael Tebelak & Stephen Schwartz Directed by Jessica Yahner      Musical Direction by Ken Bateman Pre-Audition Workshop:  March 10                  Auditions:  March 16 & 17 Roles for 5 females, 5 males May 23, 24, 30, 31, June *1, 5, 6, 7, 13, 14, *15             Dust off your tie-dyes and get ready to rock out to one of the most successful musicals in history!  Based on the Gospel according to St. Matthew, GODSPELL presents a whimsical view of Jesus and his disciples, who re-enact parables and scenes from Jesus’ life with great energy.  Winner of a Grammy Award for Best Score, this highly popular 1970s musical even hit the pop charts with Day by Day and includes other well-known hits, Turn Back O Man, Light of the World and Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord.  Finca Vigia (Hemingway in Cuba), original play by Robert Philbin Directed by Fran Horkowitz Pre-Audition Workshop:  May 5                       Auditions:  May 12 & 13 Roles for  6 females, 2 males July 17, 18, 19, *20             Ernest Hemingway, America’s premier prolific 20th century writer, purchased Finca Vigia - a Cuban “hacienda on a hill” - in 1938, following his last visit to Spain as a Civil War correspondent.  Alicia, an elderly Cuban maid recalls her memories of a summer night in July many years ago in Hemingway’s hacienda.  It was a night when her world, created by this great American writer, would come to an end.    Back to Top   Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg strives to provide high-quality entertainment in an intimate setting to mid-state audiences, while simultaneously educating and enriching the lives of volunteer directors, performers and production staff. 915 South York Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 .  717-766-0535     This page was last updated on 12/10/2007   A participating organization of DonorEdge