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THE 39 STEPS adapted by Patrick Barlow from John Buchan's novel/Alfred Hitchcock film
Oct 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20 at 8pm and Oct 14 at 3pm (2012)
Directed by Bell Wesel
Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have the intriguing, thrilling, riotous and "must see" comedy. The show hurtles a notorious fugitive and a spellbound blonde from a London music hall north by northwest to Scotland’s most remote highlands. Will they save Britain from a den of devious spies? A cast of 4 plays over 150 characters in this fast-paced tale of an ordinary man on an extraordinarily entertaining adventure.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL original musical adaptation by Philip Wm McKinley and Suzanne Buhrer
Dec 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22 at 8pm and Dec 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 and 23 at 3pm (2012)
Directed by Jeffrey Fiorello, Musical Directed by Chris Curcio and Choreography by Megan Ferentinos
This version, produced exclusively at the Chatham Playhouse since 1988, Dickens serves not only as narrator, but also as a character that befriends Scrooge and walks beside him during his life-changing journey through memories and premonitions. While the script remains true to the original story, the playwright also pulled from letters that Dickens wrote to family and friends. The story of Ebenezer Scrooge has become one of the most beloved of all holiday tales, and this unique production also reminds us that Dickens’ inspiration for penning the story goes much deeper.
THE TAMING OF THE SHREW by William Shakespeare
March 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16 at 8pm and March 10 at 3pm (2013)
Directed by Jen Plants
She’s got an attitude…but he’s got a plan! Marriage, money and mayhem take center stage in Shakespeare’s uproarious play. Hilarity ensues when ladies-man Petruchio takes on the challenge of transforming the wild and stubborn Kate into his loving bride, putting her through a set of physical and mental hoops that grow more and more absurd. Can love tame a shrewish heart and surprise an unbridled bachelor?
The Fantasticks by Book and Lyrics by Tom Jones and Music by Harvey Schmidt
May 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18 at 8pm and May 12 at 3pm (2013)
Directed/Musical Directed by Patrick Horan
The Fantasticks is considered to be the world's longest running musical with 42 years and 17,162 performances of the off-Broadway production. A mix of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Donizetti's L'Elisir d'Amore and Rostand's Les Romanesques, The Fantasticks tells the story of forbidden love between the son and daughter of feuding neighbors. But will their love survive when they find out their fathers staged the feud so they would fall in love? The Fantasticks has endured because its observations about life, innocence and disillusionment are universal and timeless.
Fantasy Theater - details to come!
Fantasy Theater is the Theater for Young Audiences arm of the Chatham Community Players. It is dedicated to presenting joyful family theater experiences that appeal to both the young and the young at heart.
CHATHAM PLAYHOUSE TO HOST 18th ANNUAL JERSEY VOICES FESTIVAL STARTING JULY 27th.
Evening of one-act plays enables writers to showcase original scripts, while allowing directors and actors to experiment with new roles
The Chatham Community Players (CCP) will host its 18th annual Jersey Voices One-Act Festival with five performances between July 27 and August 4. This year’s production will include six original short plays written by New Jersey playwrights.
Performance dates are Friday and Saturday evenings, July 27, 28 and August 3 and 4. All performances begin at 8 p.m. at the Chatham Playhouse 23 North Passaic Ave Chatham, NJ.
From the moment the festival concludes in August, playwrights from all around New Jersey begin to send Chatham Community Players their works. “I can't believe that this is our eighteenth season of producing original works by New Jersey authors. We are very pleased to have 2 veteran directors returning and 4 new directors. As it has been over the past few years, the talent pool continues to increase. We welcome you to join us as we explore the joys of live, original theatre in The Chatham Playhouse, said Artistic Director, Bob Lukasik. The plays this year run the gamut from comedy to heart gripping drama and the themes cover many aspects of life such as loss, fear, unconditional love.
Jersey Voices has provided a venue for New Jersey playwrights to showcase their work since 1995. "I’m constantly amazed and excited by the creativity, the resilience, the persistence of the Playwrights of New Jersey whose plays we get to present every summer" said Producer Bob Denmark.
Each of the following pieces will be performed each night of the festival:
The Buffer
by Mike Allegra of Scotch Plains
Sarah has convinced Bill to go out with her best friend and her friend’s annoying, unemployed husband. Bill, who dislikes the husband, realizes that he is going as a “buffer” and doesn’t want to go. Couples negotiations ensue, with an unexpected outcome. This production features Jeff Foote of Denville and Jessica Phelan of Montclair.
Directed by Paul Bettys of Parsippany
6 In The Kid
by Ralph Greco, Jr. of Clifton
A young aspiring writer interviews with a famous playwright to be a research assistant. But the playwright may not be exactly who they seem to be; or maybe they don't really want a research assistant after all. This production features Cooper Sacks of Summit, Jean Kuras of Glen Ridge and Terri Sturtevant of Hillsborough.
Directed by Joann Scanlon of Chatham
Ping
by Mary Jane Walsh of Basking Ridge
A one-woman play that depicts, in a riveting fashion, a mother's unwavering love for her grown child. This production features Terri Sturtevant of Hillsborough.
Arnold Buchiane of Summit
The Portrait Gallery
by Gary Shaffer of Toms River
An older gentleman sits quietly on a bench viewing paintings at a museum gallery, while a younger woman sits quietly on the floor sketching one the hanging portraits. Another man enters the gallery, disrupting their world and learns there is indeed more there than meets the eye. This production features Miriam Salerno of Millburn, Scott Tyler of Cedar Knolls and Jim Clancy of Basking Ridge.
Directed by Stephen Catron of Mendham
Children of September
by Eric Alter of West Orange
Sometimes wanting to believe is all we have ... and all we need. This production features Liz Royce of Cedar Grove, Maude Weiss of Short Hills and Brett Levine of Summit
Directed by Frank Briamonte of Scotch Plains
The Incident Report
by E.M. Lewis of Princeton
When a passenger ends up dead on a plane, an aviation safety investigator attempts to discover the truth of what happened. This production features Brian Carroll of Union, Jeff Maschi of Milltown, Chip Prestera of Stirling, Jim Clancy of Basking Ridge and Jessica Phelan of Montclair.
Directed By Chris Messineo of New Providence
Tickets are $15 for adults (19 and older) and $10 for youth (18 and under). They can be ordered by visiting our TicketLeap affiliate. For more information, call the box office at (973) 635-7363. It is highly recommended that tickets be purchased in advance. Patrons with special needs requiring seating accommodations should contact the Playhouse at least 24 hours prior to the performance. Without prior notice, accommodations cannot be guaranteed.