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September 21, 22, 28, and 29
The End of an Error or
The Last Days of George W. Bush
by John Theirwechter
Broadcasting live, from a secret bunker 500 feet under the White House, two days before Dick Cheney—Er, President George W. Bush must relinquish power, comes a comedy of politic proportions! If you ever wondered what your next-door neighbor thinks of what happens behind the scenes of power, this will satisfy your curiosity.
Directed by Trevor Stefanick
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October 19, 20, 26, and 27
The Great Pumpkin Massacre
by Trevor Stefanick
There’s something lurking in the pumpkin patch, and only one kid believes it even exists! Using the well known animated movie as a jumping off point, The Great Pumpkin Massacre details one boy’s frantic mission to convince people of the malicious Great Pumpkin. Before there’s no one left to warn…
Directed by Tara Sytsma
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November 16, 17, 30, and December 1
GA/WAYNE and The Green Knight
by Michael P. Martin
Based on the anonymous epic poem, Martin has written a play telling of Sir Gawain, and his renowned life of virtue. This is the retelling of a classic, done in verse, and extolling one of the greatest Arthurian legends.
Auditions October 21 and 22
Directed by Angela Melvin
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January 11, 12, 18, and 19
The Art of the One Act
by Arnie Johnston and Debra Ann Percy
This compilation of one-act plays was put together by West Michigan’s own Arnie Johnston and Deborah Ann Percy, and we have chosen four of them to present. Using new and old directors, come see what is all too often regulated to academia; The One-act.
Auditions December 2 and 3
Directors TBA
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February 8, 9, 15, and 16
Slush
by Randy Wyatt
The dangers of publishing are numerous, and unnamable. But Randy Wyatt will do just that! In this comedy, you get to see deep into the imagined world of Lewis Sheridan, a man who has every intent of being published, as he tries to arrange a meeting with the otherworldly editor. Just remember, the slush pile is your friend…
Auditions January 13 and 14
Directed by Trevor Stefanick
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February 28, 29, and March 1, and 2
Secretaries
by The Five Lesbian Brothers
Being produced as a Late Night alongside of our special co-production of Well, by Lisa Kron, (a member of The Five Lesbian Brothers) who will also be in Kalamazoo for the production! Secretaries tells the tale of a pool of administra-tive assistants working for a lumber company, and who also kill men and cut them up once a month!
Auditions January 13, and 14
Directed by Angela Melvin
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March 28, 29, and April 4, and 5
Bart the Temp: A Story of Wall Street
by Steve Feffer
William “Bud” Herman just needed a new administrative assistant. He thought his prayers were answered when Bart showed up. But now, Bart won’t leave. He’s there all the time, Starbucks in hand, and slowly taking the office over… What can be done? Based on “Bartleby,” by Herman Melville.
Auditions February 24 and 25
Director Dann Sytsma
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April 25, 26, and May 2 and 3
The
Pierian
Spring
by Joan Miller
Have you ever felt your own thoughts were out to get you? Joan Miller of Kalamazoo College writes of motivation, intellect and emotion and what they can do to a person. The main character Steve battles with this idea as he tries to successfully negotiate his education, his professional life and his relationships at the end of his college career.
Auditions March 16 and 17
Director Carol Zombro
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May 16, 17, 23 and 24
Deus Ex Machina
by Joe Sanders
Luke wants to be a Senator, and his campaign has gone brilliantly! His beautiful fiancé has brought her father’s money behind the campaign, and his manager, Leo, has kept them 12 points ahead in the polls. Then God showed up, and asked to crash on his couch. And how can you say no to the Creator of Everything?
Auditions April 20 and 21
Director Michael P. Martin