20 Years Ago! PCPH 1997!!

Twenty years ago, we were still using the Little Barn for our dressing rooms.  Our driveway was unpaved.  And we were using our painted sign down by Round Barn Road.


We opened the season with a production of West Side Story.  It was directed and choreographed by Lita Sandy, who had choreographed the 1975 production of the show directed by Vickie Parker. Musical director was Debby [Thompson] Lambert.


Leading roles were taken by Dale Grove, Hope Homler, Brad Sandy, Dan Stockton, and Sherry Hedge.


Check out the program HERE.

Board President was Bob Hedge. Also serving as officers were Vickie Parker, Ernie Ford, Mark Hammer, and Jack Randall Earles.  Board members were Judy Berry, Kim Hinkle Brattain, Tim Dibble, Nicha Flick, Bill Frisbie, Linda Gjesvold, Dale Grove, Mike Hayes, Linda Miller, Brad Sandy, Peggy Tennis, and Debbie Thompson.


The July production was the comedy-drama The Rainmaker.  The leading roles were played by Gigi Fenlon Jennewein and Robert Neal – both making their PCPH debuts.  It was directed by Jack Randall Earles.

Check out the program HERE.



In August, PCPH presented its first production of Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods.  It was directed by Peggy McClaine [Tennis]. Musical director was Bob Hedge with choreography by Nicha Flick and Kim Hinkle Brattain.  Playing leading roles were Debby [Thompson] Lambert, Melodie Taylor, Mike Hayes, Bob Hedge, Sherry Hedge, Adam Chandler, Dale Grove, and Marc Adams.  Linda Gjesvold also made a rare onstage appearance.


Check out the program HERE.


The Children’s Workshop presented Alice In Wonderland.


The season came to an end in September with a production of the Woody Allen comedy Play It Again, Sam directed by Ernie Ford.  Leading roles were played by Brad Sandy, Karen Temple, and Croft Vaughn.


Check out the program HERE.


Ten Years Ago!!! PCPH 2007!

Our 2007 season started out with the fundraiser “Love Is” in February – a reminder of the musical revues presented by PCPH in its earlier years. Directed by Ernie Ford and with musical staging by Jack Randall Earles, it featured couples of various ages singing songs about….of course LOVE.  Musical Director for the production was Ric McFadden and the pianist was Lynne Tweedie-Wurster.

Cast members pictured above are Meghan (McClaine) Armitage, Joe Macri, Shelly & Ric McFadden, Cecily Humphries & Robert Browing, Lita & Brad Sandy, Amy & Andrew Hayes, and in front Chris Krag & Caroline Good.  The hosts for the evening were Michael McClaine, Chris Wurster, and Larry Sutton.  Not pictured: Tim Good, Ernie Ford, Jack Randall Earles.

The regular season opened with Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella. It was directed and choreographed by Brad & Lita Sandy. Ric McFadden was the vocal director with musical direction by Marilyn (Burdsall) Rush. 

Check out the program HERE
The June 30 YTW SHAKESPEARED featured “And Evening With Romeo & Juliet.”  The two productions were directed by Tim & Caroline Good.
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The July production was Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream staged by Amy Hayes.

Check out the program HERE.

August brought the musical The Fantasticks directed by Ernie Ford.  Musical direction was by Allison Edberg and choreography by Jack Randall Earles. 

Check out the program HERE.

The season closer was Neil Simon’s The Sunshine Boys directed by Jim Poor.

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Directors! Directors! Directors!

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The directors for the 2017 Putnam County Playhouse season have been selected. Congratulations to all of them!!


Directing our season opener Curtains is Jack Randall Earles.  The musical will be produced June 1-3 and June 7-10.  Auditions will be Sunday, April 9 at 3 p.m. and Monday, April 10 at 7 p.m.

The director for our July comedy is Jim Green. The Foreigner will be produced July 13-15 and July 19-22.  Auditions will be held on Sunday, May 14 at 3 p.m. and Monday, May 15 at 7 p.m.

August will bring our second musical of the season, The Addams Family. Its director is Ric McFadden.  It will be produced August 10-12 and August 16-19.  Auditions will be held on Sunday, June 4 at 3 p.m. and Monday, June 5 at 7 p.m.

The season will close with our production of the theatrical farce Laughing Stock.  It will be directed by Andrew Ranck. The comedy will be produced September 7-9 and September 13-16. Auditions will be Sunday, July 23 at 3 p.m. and Monday, July 24 at 7 p.m.

This season offers many opportunities for performers and backstage personnel.  More information about all of our mainstage shows can be found under the CURRENT SEASON tab at the top of the page on our website!  Come be a part of our Season of Laughter in 2017!!

FALL FUND DRIVE BEGINS!!!

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Watch your mailbox for 2017 Fall Fund Drive letter.  You should receive it before the end of November.

Every donation to Putnam County Playhouse goes entirely to our General Fund.  It is used to maintain our facility, upgrade our technical equipment, and produce our shows.

PCPH is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit. Donations are deductible.

If you are not on our mailing list, or you do not receive your letter, you can download a Donation Form HERE.
Thank you for your continued support!

BOND PARLAYS DOUBLE NOMINATION INTO HAMMY WIN!!!

Dustin Bond with Upstage Award 2016
Dustin Bond – with Upstage Award nominations for his performances in both On Golden Pond and The Odd Couple (Female Version) was the winner of the “Hammy” at the PCPH Annual Meeting held on Sunday, October 23.

Lynette & Ken Gwinn and Michael McClaine


The meeting was well attended.  In addition to Board Members, long time PCPH supporters Ken and Lynette Gwinn were there. They spent some time talking with PCPH President Michael McClaine about plans for 2017.

David Buttram


Others in attendance included actress Tammy Hunter, singer-actor David Buttram, and DePauw’s M. Susan Anthony and G. Duane Skoog.

Linda Gjesvold, Katie Wallace, Linda Ford


Also present to hear Committee Chairs give their annual reports were theatre maven and Playhouse supporter Linda Ford, and from The Odd Couple (The Female Version) actresses Katie Wallace and Karen Bailey Sutherlin, and director Andrew Ranck.

Andrew Ranck, Shelly McFadden, Linda Ford, Karen Bailey Sutherlin, Conner George

Committee Chairs who gave reports included Mark Hammer, Treasurer’s Report; Linda Gjesvold, Tickets; Dustin Bond, Tech; Jack Randall Earles, Promotions; Shelly McFadden, Program & Costume Loft; Sandi Rossok, Props Loft; Michael McClaine, Maintenance; Drew Brattain, Fund Raising; and Caroline Good, Youth Workshop.

Katie Wallace, Beth Bax, Sandi Rossok

Other Board Members in attendance included Meghan Armitage, Ric McFadden, Beth Bax, Jim Rambo, and Jim Green.

Eleanor and Brian Howard

Upstage Award Nominee Eleanor Howard was there with her husband Brian who made his PCPH stage debut last August in 1776. Eleanor was nominated for her work in the musical Little Women.

Beth Bax and Sandi Rossok


Board members Beth Bax and Sandi Rossok discuss the reports and the past season.

Ric McFadden and Dustin Bond

Board members Ric McFadden and Dustin Bond talk about baseball!

Eleanor Howard and Caroline Good

Eleanor and Caroline discuss plans for the 2017 Children’s Theatre Workshop and YTW.

Mark Hammer and Drew Brattain
Mark Hammer and Drew Brattain discuss finances.

OCTOBER = ANNUAL MEETING + UPSTAGE AWARD!!

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You are invited to attend the Annual Meeting of the Putnam County Playhouse. It will happen on Sunday, October 23, at 3 p.m. in the Rehearsal Center of the Hazel Day Longden Theatre. Light refreshments will be provided.

The 55th season will be revisited. The committee chairs will give their annual reports. Board members will be nominated and elected. Come and be a part of the business side of PCPH.

The presentation of the 2016 Upstage Award – aka as The Hammy – will also take place.  This year, the worthy nominees are: 


Miss Eleanor Howard for her portrayal of Aunt March in Little Women.


Mr. Dustin Bond as Charlie in On Golden Pond.


Mr. Alexander Asbell as Andrew McNair in 1776.


Mssrs. Dustin Bond & Ric McFadden as the Costazuela brothers in The Odd Couple.

Please join us for the fun as we wrap up the 2016 season!!

2017 Will Be Our Season of Laughter!

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Our 2017 season includes three PCPH premieres and one hilarious encore performance. 


The season will open in June with a production of the Tony-Award winning musical Curtains. The show originally opened on Broadway on March 22, 2007, after its world premiere in July, 2006, at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles. 

The book for Curtains is by Rupert Holmes, based on an original book and concept by Peter Stone. The music is by John Kander and lyrics are by Fred Ebb – the team responsible for such shows as Chicago and Cabaret.
Nominated for eight Tony Awards, it won the Best Actor Award for Best Actor, David Hyde Pierce as Detective Frank Cioffi.

Curtains takes place at the Colonial Theatre in 1959, during the Boston tryout of a new musical.  The inept leading lady is murdered, and a local detective – who just happens to be a musical theatre fan – has to find out whodunnit!

With both character and “show” songs, the evening is a hilarious combination of music and situations. There are roles for many performers, and Curtains is sure to be an audience favorite! It will be produced June 1-3 and June 7-10.

The laughs continue in July when Larry Shue’s comedy The Foreigner returns to the PCPH stage. One of the most popular shows produced by community and professional theatres across the country, we are pleased to bring it back for you.

When Charlie Baker simply wants to be left alone on his vacation at a small town inn, his friend Froggy convinces him to pretend that he is a foreigner who can’t understand English. The residents of the small town where he is staying all have secrets, and they have no hesitation about discussing them in front of Charlie – after all, he can’t understand what they’re saying.

Chaos reigns as Charlie changes the lives of everyone around him and finds love for himself as well.

The Foreigner offers many comedic roles for performers and will be produced July 13-15 and July 19-22.

Watch out for the neighbors! They’re spooky and they’re kooky – it’s The Addams Family the musical. In August all of the familiar faces will be front and center onstage at the Hazel Day Longden Theatre. 

The show opened on Broadway in April 2010. It was nominated for two Tony Awards. The Addams Family music and lyrics are by Andrew Lippa with a book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice. It is based on the comic strip created by Charles Addams.

Daughter Wednesday Addams has a new boyfriend, and the meeting between the two families results in hilarious consequences for everyone – living and…..not living.

Roles for performers include Morticia, Gomez, Pugsley, Grandma, Lurch, Uncle Fester, Grandmama, and Wednesday. There is a large ensemble as well as the “normal” Beineke family.

The Addams Family will be produced August 10-12 and August 16-19. The musical is a PCPH premiere.

Our season closes with Laughing Stock by Charles Morey. This comedy is about a season of summer stock in a barn theatre – much like our own Hazel Day Longden Theatre. 

The rehearsals and performances of the season with all their hilarious consequences provide the laughter for everyone. There are roles for many performers.  And it might be hard to tell where the show begins and reality ends.

Laughing Stock is a PCPH premiere and will be produced September 7-9 and September 16-19.

Directors and audition dates for all shows will be posted here in January, 2017.

SHAKESPEARED! the Youth Theatre Workshop will be held June 12-24.  The Children’s Theatre Workshop will by July 24-28. Signup information for both of these events will be posted in the spring.

Join us in the audience or onstage for our Season of Laughter!







THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!

Our 2016 season has ended.  Thanks to everyone for the support for Putnam County Playhouse.

“Little Women” – June 2016

A special thanks to our financial supporters and season ticket holders! And thanks to our show sponsors.

“On Golden Pond: – July, 2016
Thanks to our wonderful audiences!!

“1776” – August, 2016

Watch your mail for your Season Wrap Up Letter that will include information about the Annual Meeting and the nominations for the Upstage Award.


“The Odd Couple” – September, 2016