Players Club of Swarthmore

The Players Club of Swarthmore’s January, 2013 production will be PERMANENT COLLECTION by local playwright Thomas Gibbons. Inspired by the Barnes Foundation debacle, the play is a searing examination of racial politics.   Two men face off over how much space—figuratively and literally—the white world gives to African-Americans.

Auditions will be held on Monday, August 27th @ 7pm. Please come with a 3 minute prepared contemporary monologue. Auditionees will be seen on a first-come, first served basis.

Callbacks will be held on Wednesday, September 5th.

Production dates are Jan. 4, 5, 6 (matinee), 10, 11, 12, 13 (matinee), 17, 18, 19 & 20

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Dear Friends of the Players Club of Swarthmore,

Saturday, June 9th 2012 will be our Summer Work Day. We will have some goodies to munch on and some liquids to imbibe. I think we may even scratch up some lunch. Feel free to bring your favorite goodies.

We will be cleaning up and throwing out around the shop and theater in general.

We need to do a bit of gardening here and there so bring a pruner or two and have at it.

As part of our tradition, we will be working on the sheds. Organizing the sheds, especially Shed 1, is a task that helps set us up for the new season. We may also be able to finally get all the shed doors up to snuff. Door 1 needs some rework and more paint. Door 2 needs to be replaced. Door 3 needs another coat of paint.

If you know of other jobs that need to be done let us know so we can get any materials we might need.

Hopefully we can coordinate with the costume clean out as many hands make a festive day.

Any help you can provide will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Jim Reese
Technical Director

On May 25th, Young People’s Theatre Workshop will open its spring musical production of Meehan and Strouse’s family favorite musical, ANNIE. The musical will be performed by a company of 75 young actors on the mainstage at The Players Club of Swarthmore with a live orchestra and full scale sets and costumes. The performance dates are May 25, 26, 29, 31 and June 2 at 7:30 p.m., May 28 at 6:00 p.m. and May 27 and June 3 at 2:00 p.m. All tickets are $12.00 and all seats are reserved.

The company of actors appear in all performances but a select group of actors share the leading roles and take turns in the roles on alternating nights. The role of Daddy Warbucks is shared by Aaron Yangello of Pennsville N.J., and Gib Hartley and Wallingford. Lisa Babin and Emma Hartley, both of Wallingford, share the role of Miss Hannigan. Rooster is played by Luke Clements of Swarthmore and Benn Iffrig of Springfield. Warbuck’s secretary, Grace Farrell, is portrayed by Annie Byers of Swarthmore and Bridget Yingling of Springfield. Lily St. Regis (named after the hotel) comes to life through the efforts of Serina Addona of Springfield and Daisy Getz of Swarthmore. In the title role as the orphan that steals our hearts is Michaela Henry of Springfield and Zoe Bock of Swarthmore. However, no production of Annie is complete without a dog and in his theatrical debut playing the role of Sandy will be Swarthmore’s own Scout Clements.

The production staff includes Darrin Peters, Liz Seymour Serpentine, Claudia Carlsson, Gina Giachero, Paul Kerrigan, Chris Serpentine, Bob Moore and Jolene Petrowski, oseph Southard, Matt Josbena, Reba Ferdman, Dot Kowal, Betsy Berwick and Cindy Schneeman.

For tickets to ANNIE and information on YPTW Summer Camps, call 610-558-0988 or visit www.yptw.org.

Director Teddie Psitos seeks a cast of singer/dancer/actors for this comedic adaptation of The Princess and the Pea. Please come prepared to sing a song in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided. There will also be a dance audition so please dress accordingly.

Auditions: Wednesday, June 6th and Sunday, June 10th, 2012 (Please choose one day)

Wednesday, June 6th

• 6:00 pm. Children 7-12. (No dance required.)
• 7:00 pm. Teens and Adults

Sunday, June 10th

• 4:00 pm. Children 7-12. (No dance required.)
• 5:00 pm. Teens and Adults

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