SEASON TICKETS NOW ON SALE!!!

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The Season Ticket Brochures are in the mail, and you have probably already received yours.  Please return it as soon as possible to guarantee that you get the same seats (or better) for our Season of Hits.

Season Tickets are $35 each and include one reserved seat admission for each of our Mainstage Productions.

The season includes Annie The Musical in June; The Mousetrap, an Agatha Christie mystery thriller in July; Disney’s Beauty and the Beast in August; and Neil Simon’s Barefoot in the Park in September.


If you are not on our mailing list, or you did not receive your brochure, you can print out a Season Ticket Form at the
BOX OFFICE tab on the website.

THIS FORM IS NOT FOR PURCHASE OF INDIVIDUAL TICKETS – IT IS FOR SEASON TICKETS ONLY.

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS FOR ALL SHOWS WILL GO ON SALE AT THE ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE ON 
SUNDAY, JUNE 3.



‘ANNIE’ WORKSHOP FUN FOR ALL!

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Learning that “It’s a Hard Knock Life”.
On Saturday, March 17, Director Caroline Good held a workshop for those interested in auditioning for her production of Annie.  It was held from 10 a.m. to noon in the Kerr Theatre at the Green Center for the Performing Arts on the DePauw campus.  Twenty nine participants took part.

L-R: Sarah Bond, Elise Daniells, Amy Tharp, Caroline Good, Jack Randall Earles
The staff included Good, choreographer Sarah Bond, pianist Amy Tharp, PCPH Board Member Jack Randall Earles, Vocal Director Erik Foster (not pictured), and Assistant Vocal Director Elise Daniells.  They were assisted by Fiona Good.

Amy Tharp & Erik Foster

Parents were invited to stay, and the attendees were divided into two groups.  Choreographer Bond worked with the first group on a sample routine to the song “It’s a Hard Knock Life.”  In the next room, Foster worked with the second group on singing and how to prepare for the upcoming audition.

“It’s a Hard Knock Life”
Then the groups switched rooms.  Following the singing and dancing portions of the workshop, the participants took turns reading scenes from the show following direction from Good.

L-R: Good, Daniells, Foster, Tharp
Auditions for the musical will be held Saturday, April 7, at 3 p.m. and Sunday, April 8, at 3 p.m. Both sessions will be at the Hazel Day Longden Theatre in Greencastle. Participation in the Workshop is NOT a requirement for those wishing to audition.

Annie will open the season for Putnam County Playhouse.  It will be produced June 7-9 and June 13-16.  More information can be found by clicking on the Current Season/Annie tab at the top of the page at the website.  Audition forms can also be downloaded there.

Sponsors for the show are:

and

To learn more about our sponsors click HERE and HERE.





SPRING IS HERE!!

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Spring brings flowers, warm weather, Daylight Savings Time, and plays and musicals to our local schools.  Many PCPH board members and friends are working on programs in the area.

First up is a production of the Pulitzer Prize winning play Our Town by Thornton Wilder.  It is being directed by PCPH board member Bethany Bax. This classic play will be presented by Greencastle High School at the Parker Auditorium.  Performances are March 16 & 17 at 7:30 p.m.  Tickets are $6, and will be available at the door.

Up next will be the Rodgers & Hammerstein musical State Fair at North Putnam High School.  PCPH board member Dustin Bond is the director with the set design by fellow board member Linda Gjesvold.  The musical will be April 13 & 14 at the high school gymnasium at 7 p.m. each night.  Tickets will be available at the door for $7 each.

There’ll be trouble at Greencastle Middle School when Professor Harold Hill shows up in The Music Man, Jr. It is being directed by Alisa Isaacs-Bailey who was featured in last season’s The Foreigner and with music direction by PCPH board member Kathryn Dory.  Performances with be May 4 at 7 p.m. and May 5 at 1 p.m. Tickets are $5 and will be available at the door.





WORKSHOP REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN!!

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The Youth Theatre Workshops at the Putnam County Playhouse cater to elementary, middle, and high school students, grades 2nd through high school (and beyond). We offer an annual Shakespeare workshop every June for middle schoolers and high schoolers and a Children’s Theatre Workshop in July.

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Our annual two-week-long “Shakespeared!” Workshop centers around one Shakespeare play with the middle schoolers performing a more traditional version, and the high schoolers tackling a more comedic version that incorporates a creative theme, a lively soundtrack, and pop-culture references. The workshop provides kids with an opportunity to engage with Shakespeare’s text in a fun way and to see the potential interpretations that lie within the text. This workshop meets in the afternoons Monday-Friday during the last two full weeks in June with a Saturday evening combined performance when each group presents their version. The dates for 2018 are June 18-29 with a performance of Romeo & Juliet on Saturday, June 30th. 


Our annual week-long Children’s Theatre Workshop is offered to kids entering 2nd through 5th grade and takes place during the third week every July. The workshop sessions are held in the mornings Monday-Friday and include one hour of instruction in acting, voice and diction, and movement for the stage through fun and engaging games; the second hour is devoted to each of the three groups rehearsing a short play. Having each age group doing a short play allows for the children to have larger roles and more stage time.  The plays are comedic adaptations of familiar fairy tales, myths, and stories. The workshop culminates in a Friday evening performance that includes a demonstration of games the kids played throughout the week and a presentation of their plays. Our mission is to not only provide a venue for kids to creatively express themselves, but also to expose them to the world of theatre and cultural literacy through the stories they dramatize.  The dates for the 2018 Children’s Workshop are July 23-27thwith a Friday evening performance of “Funky Fairytales” on July 27.th at 7pm.

Registration for both workshops are now open.  At the website, go to the CURRENT SEASON tab at the top of the page, and click on the Registration tabs. The workshops are free thanks to a grant from Arts Illiana and our sponsor Shuee Furniture & Mattress.


Click HERE to read more about our sponsor.

Registration for SHAKESPEARED! will end on June 8 and for the Children’s Theatre Workshop on July 13 OR when each workshop is full.

DOGPATCH COMES TO BRAZIL!!

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Dale Grove as Marryin’ Sam

Al Capp’s famous characters will come to life onstage in the Clay County Community Theatre’s production of the rollicking musical Li’L Abner. Many of the performers and staff are PCPH regulars.  The show will be produced March 8, 9, and 10. Tickets must be reserved by March 4.  Ticket information can be found HERE.


The doors open at 5:45 each night.  Dinner is served at 6:30 and curtain time is 7 p.m.


McFadden,  Ranck, and McFadden

Among those from PCPH in the show are Ric McFadden as Senator Jack S. Phogbound, Andrew Ranck as General Bullmoose, Shelly McFadden as Appassionata (Shelly is also co-directing with Lee Reberger), Scott Armitage as Pappy, Sarah Bond as Stupifyin’ Jones (Sarah is also the choreographer), and Dale Grove as Marryin’ Sam, a role he played in the PCPH production of Li’L Abner back in 1991.

Ellen McCullough as Mammy Yokum and Bain as Abner.

The title role is being played by Josh Bain.

The lively score includes “Namely You”, “If I Had My Druthers”, “I’m Past My Prime”, and “Put ‘Em Back!”.






“GATE”-Gate

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On Tuesday morning, January 23, at 2:04 a.m. a Putnam County driver got the surprise of his life.  On a clandestine trip back to the property for reasons of his own, he encountered our locked gate. Perhaps he didn’t realize that season tickets are not on sale yet – or he wanted to check on the condition of the lawn – or……….???

The damage pictured above seems to show that he was traveling at a fairly good speed in his mid-size pick-up truck. 



The gate itself was pulled off its hinges on the post on the left.


The post on the right was nearly pulled out of the ground, and the two rails were broken.  Soon after encountering the gate, the driver changed his mind about whatever he was trespassing on our property to do, turned around and fled.

He obviously disregarded this sign:

The carnage was discovered later that same morning by Board Member Shelly McFadden.  Board Member and Second Vice-President of the Board Dustin Bond scanned the digital evidence collected by the CCTV system that has been installed to protect PCPH from just such crimes.

The cost for fixing the damage was $335.  The video evidence was turned over to the local police department. 


A check for this amount, or an “anonymous” donation for the repair from someone with a lot of hood damage would be appreciated.

And just a reminder – this is private property. When there is NO official Putnam County Playhouse activity going on, no one is allowed on the premises.  No dog walking, no jogging, no looking for Pokemon Go creatures, and no hand holding should be going on.  

If we’re here – you are welcome.  If we’re not – well….SMILE! We have you on camera!


AUDITION WORKSHOP FOR “ANNIE”

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Director Caroline Good is holding an Audition Workshop for those interested in auditioning for the musical Annie.  It is scheduled for Saturday, March 17, from 10 a.m. to Noon.  The location is Kerr Theatre in the Green Center for the Performing Arts, DePauw University.

Caroline says that the workshop is specifically for those younger performers aged nine and up who may be auditioning for the show, but that teens and adults are welcome to attend. She is the creator-director of PCPH’s Youth Theatre Workshop SHAKESPEARED!  Caroline has performed in many PCPH shows, most recently Curtains and Laughing Stock. She also co-directed the PCPH production of Little Women with husband Tim.

During the workshop, Caroline will discuss readings and how to handle a “cold audition” with a script. 

Pianist Amy Tharp will be there to help those who might be unfamiliar with auditioning with an accompanist.  Singing guru Erik Foster will also be there to talk about vocalizing and singing as a soloist and in a group.  Amy and Erik worked on PCPH’s Little Women.  Erik also did the vocal direction for Curtains last season.

Choreographer Sarah Bond will conduct a simulated dance audition.   Sarah has worked with PCPH on choreography for 1776, Curtains, and many other shows. She is currently working on the Community Theatre of Clay County production of the musical L’il Abner.

The workshop is free and attendance is not required to be considered for a role at the regular Annie auditions to be held on April 7 & 8 at 3 p.m.  

Click HERE to register for the Workshop!

The musical is being sponsored by Bittles & Hurt and Hopkins- Rector.

Click HERE and HERE to learn more about our sponsors.


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2018 WILL BE OUR SEASON OF HITS!!

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This summer will be our “Season of Hits” at Putnam County Playhouse. The program will include one of our most popular musicals, a musical new to PCPH, a production of the longest run play in theatrical history, and the return of a comedy classic!

The season will open in June with a production of the musical Annie.  It was previously produced by PCPH in 1984 (directed by Vickie Parker) and in 1998 (directed by Lita Sandy).  

This Tony-winning musical tells the familiar story of the red-headed orphan and her search for her parents.  Our newest production will be directed by Caroline Good.  Auditions will be Saturday, April 7 and Sunday, April 8.  Times for the auditions are
3 p.m. each day.

It will be produced June 7-9 and June 13-16.

July will bring the PCPH premiere of Agatha Christie’s mystery The Mousetrap. The play was first produced in London in 1952, and it has been running continuously since. It is currently at the St. James Theatre in London. 

The story concerns a group of people stranded by snow at a English country house who suddenly realize that there is a murderer in their midst.

It will be presented July 12-14 and July 18-21.  Director for this production is T.J. Tincher.  Auditions will be Sunday, May 6, at 3 p.m. and Monday, May 7, at 7 p.m.

In August, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast will come to our stage for the first time. Based on the famous story, the tale as old as time features Belle, The Beast, and all of the characters from the popular animated film.

This musical will be directed by Lee Reberger.  Auditions will be 
Sunday June 10, at 7 p.m. and Monday, June 11, at 7 p.m.

It will be onstage August 9-11 and August 15-18.

September will bring Neil Simon back to our stage in the form of one his earliest and most popular comedies. Barefoot in the Park has been produced by PCPH two times – in 1969 (directed by Shaun O’L. Higgins), in 2002 (directed by Bethany Bax).

It tells the romantic and lively story of newlyweds Paul and Corie Bratter as they begin their lives in walk up apartment in New York City.  They also have to deal with Corie’s mother and the unconventional “man upstairs.” 
This production will be directed by Jack Randall Earles.  Auditions will be Sunday, July 22, at 3 p.m. and Monday, July 23, at 7 p.m. It will close our season September 13-15 and September 19-21.

Season ticket information will be mailed in the late spring.  Individual tickets will NOT be on sale until the Annual Open House on Sunday, June 4.

Enrollment for both the YTW SHAKESPEARED! to be held June 18-29, and the Children’s Theatre Workshop to be held July 23-27, will be in March.





LAST MEETING OF 2017!!!

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The last 2017 meeting of the Board of Directors of Putnam County Playhouse was held on December 10th. The five o’clock event took place at the home of Michael and Brenda McClaine in Greencastle.

Hot dishes and desserts were brought by fellow board members and enjoyed by all.

Dustin Bond (in blue) and Ric McFadden

Dustin Bond, chairperson of the Tech/Shop Committee and Ric McFadden director of last season’s musicals Curtains and The Addams Family were among those present. Ric also serves on the Maintenance and House Committees. Dustin also serves on the Maintenance and Promotions/Web Page Committees. He is also 2nd Vice President of the Board.


L-R: Sandi Rossok, Kathryn Dory

Sandi Rossok, chairperson of the Props Loft Committee, and Kahtryn Dory, chairperson of the House Committee and Board Secretary, made themselves comfortable before the meeting began.

Sandi is also a member of the Promotions/Web Page and House Committees.  Kathryn also serves on the Tickets Committee.


Jim Green

Jim Green, director of last season’s comedy hit The Foreigner, decided to take a chair close to the warmth of the fireplace. Jim serves on the Finance/Fund Raising, Maintenance, and House Committees.


L-R – Linda Gjesvold, Jim Rambo

Early arrivals included Linda Gjesvold, Chairperson of the Ticket Committee, and Jim Rambo who serves on the House Committee and is in charge of the PCPH Recycling Program. Linda is 1st Vice President of the Board and also serves on the Tech/Shop and Props Loft Committees.


L-R: Meghan Armitage, Shelly McFadden, Abigail Armitage

Checking out the decorated tree were Meghan Armitage (and daughter Abigail) and Shelly McFadden.  Meghan is a member of the Program, Tech, Tickets, and House committees.  Shelly is the Chairperson of the Program Committee and the Costume Loft, and she also serves on the House and Fund Raising Committees.


L-R: Bethany Bax, Jack Randall Earles

Also sitting by the fire were Bethany Bax and Jack Randall Earles. Bethany serves on the Program, Youth Workshop, and House Committees. Jack is the Chairperson of the Promotions/Web Page Committee and also serves on the Program and House Committees. He also serves as the Recording Secretary of the Board.


L-R: Michael McClaine, Caroline Good, Mark Hammer, Brad Sandy

The final quartet in attendance included Michael McClaine, President of the PCPH board and the host of the evening; Caroline Good, Chairperson of the Youth Workshop Committee, who also serves on the Costume Loft, Program, and House committees; Mark Hammer, PCPH treasurer who also serves on the Finance/Fundraising and Capital Projects Committees; and Brad Sandy, who serves on the Maintenance, Program, and House Committees. 


Business discussed included the report on the progress of the 2018 Fund Drive, Projects for the coming year, and approval of the 2018 Budget. Directors for the 2018 Season of Hits were discussed and will be announced in January!

Drew Brattain, Chairperson of the Finance/Fund Raising Committee and member of the House and Program Committees was unable to attend.

Thanks to all for their support – and Happy Holidays!

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