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The SantaLand Diaries Opens at Peterborough Players Sept. 16
Kraig Swartz Stars in this One-Man Comedy
Peterborough, NH (September 11, 2009) – The SantaLand Diaries, a comedy by David Sedaris and adapted by Joe Mantello, opens at the Peterborough Players professional theatre on September 16th. Players favorite Kraig Swartz plays Crumpet in this one-man show about Sedaris’s real-life experience as a Christmas elf in Macy’s Herald Square Department Store’s famed Santaland.
Swartz, who played Crumpet at the New Repertory Theatre in Boston last season to rave reviews, will keep the audience laughing in this comic, caustic tale. While SantaLand was written originally by David Sedaris as a true “diary” that he read aloud to various audiences, Tony-winning stage director Mantello saw it as theater: “David’s writing is so peculiar and twisted; I had to bring it to the stage.”
Christmas in September has never been funnier – and no one has to brave winter storms to get to the theatre. Please note that The SantaLand Diaries is NOT suitable for children.
The SantaLand Diaries
September 16-27
Tuesday-Saturday at 8 p.m., Sundays at 4 p.m.
Tickets: $38-$43
Box Office at (603) 924-7585
Online at: www.peterboroughplayers.org
The Peterborough Players is a fully air-conditioned theatre that is handicapped accessible. Free parking available on site; grounds and picnic tables may be used by patrons prior to show. Please ask about our group rates and student rush tickets.
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The Peterborough Players, a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization, has been providing professional theatre to audiences since 1933. Peterborough Players, PO Box 118, 55 Hadley Road, Peterborough, NH 03458, (603) 924-9344, www.peterboroughplayers.org.
The 2009 Second Company is supported by a grant from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation-Monadnock Region and the Goyette Memorial Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation-Monadnock Region. The Peterborough Players is sponsored in part by the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Putnam Foundation, and the Grimshaw-Gudewicz Charitable Foundation.
Contact:
Lisa Murray
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(603) 924-9344 ext. 105
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Two Exceptional Actresses Hold the Stage
Peterborough, NH (June 26, 2009) – The Peterborough Players professional theatre presents The Breath of Life, a drama by David Hare, starring Players’ favorite Dale Hodges and Tony nominee Laurie Kennedy. This morality tale tells the story of two women in their 60s whose lives are interwoven in ways they come to understand over the course of an unexpected visit.
At times funny and frequently moving, the play raises profound questions about how we deal with the past and move forward into the future. Hare writes: “You can no longer call it middle age, and you certainly can’t call it old age. It’s something in between . . . I wanted to describe two women at exactly that moment; a long past behind them, but the expectation of a considerable future in front of them.” The Times describes David Hare as “Britain’s leading contemporary playwright.”
The Peterborough Players is a fully air-conditioned theatre that is handicapped accessible. Free parking available on site; grounds and picnic tables may be used by patrons prior to show.
• The Breath of Life
• Peterborough Players, 55 Hadley Road, Peterborough, NH 03458
• July 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 at 8 p.m.
July 5 & 12 at 4 p.m.
• $38 all performances, except Saturday $43
• To order tickets: (603) 924-7585 or online: www.peterboroughplayers.org
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High-resolution photos available upon request.
The Peterborough Players, a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization, has been providing world-class theatre to local audiences since 1933. www.peterboroughplayers.org, PO Box 118, 55 Hadley Road, Peterborough, NH 03458, (603) 924-9344.
Contact:
Lisa Murray
Development & PR Director
lmurray@peterboroughplayers.org
www.peterboroughplayers.org
(603) 924-9344 ext. 105
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Peterborough Players’ Bad Dates a Good Night Out
One-Woman Play Keeps Audiences Laughing
Peterborough, NH (June 22, 2009) –Bad Dates, a comedy by Theresa Rebeck, has audiences laughing at the Peterborough Players professional theatre. The show, which runs through Sunday, June 28th, is a one-woman play starring Susan Riley Stevens. Stevens, who won the Barrymore Award for Best Performance by an Actress when she performed the role at the Act 2 Playhouse in Philadelphia, has the timing and presence to keep the audience engaged and entertained throughout the two-act play.
Stevens takes the stage as the shoe-addicted, date-challenged Haley – a single mom who is doing her best to manage her finances, select the right pair of shoes, and find love. Players’ Artistic Director Gus Kaikkonen masterfully directs the play, managing to guide Stevens in such a way that the audience doesn’t realize that one woman is performing all the action.
The Peterborough Players is a fully air-conditioned theatre that is handicapped accessible. Plenty of good seats still available. June 23, 24, 25, 26, & 27 at 8 p.m., June 28 at 4 p.m. Tickets $38-$43. Box Office at (603) 924-7585 or online at: www.peterboroughplayers.org.
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High-resolution photos available upon request.
The Peterborough Players, a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization, has been providing world-class theatre to local audiences since 1933. www.peterboroughplayers.org, PO Box 118, 55 Hadley Road, Peterborough, NH 03458, (603) 924-9344.
Contact:
Lisa Murray
Development & PR Director
lmurray@peterboroughplayers.org
www.peterboroughplayers.org
(603) 924-9344 ext. 105
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Peterborough Players Just So Stories Opens June 26th
Rudyard Kipling’s Stories Come to Life with Music and Imagination
Peterborough, NH (June 19, 2009) – The Peterborough Players Second Company presents Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling, adapted and directed by Sevanne Martin. High energy animal antics will abound in “How the Elephant Got Its Trunk” and “How the Camel Got Its Hump”, complete with playful musical numbers.
Director Sevanne Martin has been a favorite onstage at the Players for many seasons. Perhaps having little ones of her own has inspired her to bring these classic stories to the stage. Children age 4 and up are well suited for this 40-minute, high energy play with two original songs written just for Just So Stories.
• What: Just So Stories
• Where: Peterborough Players, 55 Hadley Road, Peterborough, NH 03458
• When: June 26 & 27, July 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 22, 24, & 25
• Time: 10:30 a.m.
• Price: $8 Children, $10 Adults
• To order tickets: (603) 924-7585 or online: www.peterboroughplayers.org
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High-resolution photos available upon request. Interviews with Sevanne Martin available upon request.
The Peterborough Players, a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization, has been providing world-class theatre to local audiences since 1933. www.peterboroughplayers.org, PO Box 118, 55 Hadley Road, Peterborough, NH 03458, (603) 924-9344.
Contact:
Lisa Murray
Development & PR Director
lmurray@peterboroughplayers.org
www.peterboroughplayers.org
(603) 924-9344 ext. 105
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Peterborough Players Theatre Offers Getaway Easy! Packages
Theatre/Inn Partnerships Give Vacationers a Break
Peterborough, NH (June, 11, 2009) – The Peterborough Players professional theatre announces the Getaway Easy! package: two theatre tickets, double-occupancy room at one of four local Inns, and two dinners and breakfasts - at one deeply discounted price. These quick and easy getaways can be booked with one phone call to the Inn of choice, taking the stress and work out of planning a mini-vacation.
The Peterborough Players 2009 season opens on June 17 and runs through the end of September. Comedy, drama, and musicals are all offered this season, including Bad Dates; Breath of Life; I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change; Little Shop of Horrors; Heartbreak House; Copenhagen; and SantaLand Diaries.
Vacationers can choose their overnight stay from Inns rich in country charm, lakeside serenity, relaxed elegance, or downtown convenience. Getaway Easy! package dinners range from fine dining in historic and romantic Inn settings to gourmet picnics enjoyed riverside or on the theatre grounds. Breakfasts are typical New England Inn fare; delicious, plentiful, and graciously served.
At very affordable prices, ranging from $200 to $275, these stress-free packages can be sampled throughout the season. Excellent theatre, the comfort and relaxation of well-cared for Inns in lovely settings, and classic New England meals prepared to pamper and please. For more information about Getaway Easy! packages visit: http://peterboroughplayers.org/plan-your-visit/packages or call (603) 924-9344 Ext. 105. (Please note that packages are not available for Saturday nights.)
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High-resolution photos available upon request.
The Peterborough Players, a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization, has been providing world-class theatre to local audiences since 1933. www.peterboroughplayers.org, PO Box 118, 55 Hadley Road, Peterborough, NH 03458, (603) 924-9344.
Contact:
Lisa Murray
Development & PR Director
lmurray@peterboroughplayers.org
www.peterboroughplayers.org
(603) 924-9344
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Peterborough Players Hires Seasonal Marketing Director
Peterborough, NH (June 8, 2009) – The Peterborough Players, the region’s only professional theatre, hires a new Seasonal Marketing Director for the 2009 summer theatre season. Adrienne Konkel moves into the position, a recent graduate of the University of Colorado with a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration and Marketing degree.
Ms. Konkel was a Sports Event Management intern for Crocs last summer, traveling with the Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP). Additionally, she has agency experience as an account management and media intern with The Sterling-Rice Group in Boulder, CO.
The Peterborough Players is happy to have Ms. Konkel on board as their season kicks off. Ms. Konkel is excited about putting her expertise to use at the theatre, and is looking forward to experiencing her first New England summer!
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Hi-resolution photo of Adrienne Konkel is available upon request.
The Peterborough Players, a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization, has been providing world-class theatre to local audiences since 1933. www.peterboroughplayers.org, PO Box 118, 55 Hadley Road, Peterborough, NH 03458, (603) 924-9344.
Contact:
Lisa Murray
Development & PR Director
lmurray@peterboroughplayers.org
www.peterboroughplayers.org
(603) 924-9344
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
High School Actors Collaborate with Professional Theatre
Peterborough Players Ascending Stars Project Begins
Peterborough, NH – (May 21, 2009) Talented high school actors from Conval as well as some who are home schooled are collaborating with the Peterborough Players to perform and produce I Remember Mama, to open on June 3. This joint effort - the Ascending Stars project - gives ambitious high school students interested in theatre an opportunity to work alongside professional actors and to experience the rigors of professional theatre.
Kathy Manfre, Ken Sheldon, and Michael Dell’Orto are the professionals cast in I Remember Mama, which will be directed by Players Artistic Director Gus Kaikkonen. Twenty-one local high school talents will be on stage in this beloved play. Conval students include Julia Bascom, Chris Commander, Emily Fernandes, Bridget Ferrill, Kody Grassett, Alice Hale, Rachel Halper, Aidan Holding, Nina Lary, Silas Lunetta, Greg Potter, Melody Rolph, Anastasia Stevens, Gina Tomacchio, Annie Trowbridge, Elise Williams, Greg Yerkes, and Mara Zrzavy. Home schoolers include Haviland Johannesson-Forgit, Sienne Johannesson-Forgit, and Sadie Rose Zavgren. All high schoolers involved in this project are a dedicated group; rehearsals run almost daily from 3 to 8 p.m. for the two weeks prior to the play opening.
Written by John van Druten, I Remember Mama is a heartwarming study of American family life in the early 1900s. Set in San Francisco in the home of a Norwegian immigrant family, this series of vignettes chronicles the comic trials and tribulations of raising a family with Mama at the helm. With a stellar cast of professionals and high school actors, supported by the Peterborough Players professional technical, costume, and stage management staff, I Remember Mama is sure to entertain.
• I Remember Mama
• June 3, 5, 6 at 8 p.m. and June 7 at 2 p.m.
• Peterborough Players, 55 Hadley Road
• $15 adults, $10 students/children
• Call the Box Office to reserve a seat or for more information:
(603) 924-7585, or visit www.peterboroughplayers.org
(The Ascending Stars project is sponsored by the A. Erland and Hazel N. Goyette Memorial Fund and Summerhill Assisted Living.)
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High-resolution photos available upon request.
The Peterborough Players, a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization, has been providing world-class theatre to local audiences since 1933. www.peterboroughplayers.org, PO Box 118, 55 Hadley Road, Peterborough, NH 03458, (603) 924-9344.
Contact:
Lisa Murray
Development & PR Director
lmurray@peterboroughplayers.org
www.peterboroughplayers.org
(603) 924-9344
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Peterborough Players Announces 2009 Season
Professional theatre offers a wide variety of plays for all ages
Peterborough, NH (February 18, 2009) – The Peterborough Players has just announced an exciting 2009 season. With two musicals, serious drama, classic and offbeat comedies, and two children’s shows, there’s something for everyone in this smorgasbord of offerings. The whole season will kick off with local high school students working alongside professionals in producing and performing a play, to-be-announced.
Mark your calendars:
•Bad Dates – A Comedy by Theresa Rebeck, Rated PG-13 – June 17-28
•The Breath of Life – A Drama by David Hare, Rated PG-13 – July 1-12
•I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change – A Musical Comedy with book
and lyrics by Joe DiPietro, music by Jimmy Roberts, Rated PG-13 – July 15-26
•Little Shop of Horrors – A Musical Comedy with book and lyrics by Howard Ashman, music by Alan Menken, Rated PG-13 – July 29-August 16
•Heartbreak House – A Comedy by George Bernard Shaw, Rated PG – August 19-30
•Copenhagen – A Drama by Michael Frayn, Rated PG-13 – September 2-13
•The Santaland Diaries – A Comedy by David Sedaris, adapted by Joe Montello, Rated PG-13 – September 16-27 (not suitable for children)
Second Company shows for children and their families:
• The Just So Stories – by Rudyard Kipling, adapted and directed by Sevanne Martin – 10:30 AM June 26 and 27, July 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 22, 24, 25
•Anne of Green Gables – dramatized by Joseph Robinette from the book by L. M. Montgomery –2PM August 22, 26, 28, and 29, 7PM August 24
To order subscriptions, go online to www.peterboroughplayers.org, or call the Box Office, Monday-Friday, 10AM-3PM at (603) 924-7585.
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For a complete description of each play, please see addendum.
The Peterborough Players, a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization, has been providing world-class professional theatre to local audiences since 1933. PO Box 118, 55 Hadley Road, Peterborough, NH, 03458, (603) 924-9344. www.peterboroughplayers.org
The Peterborough Players is sponsored in part by the NH State Council on the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, the NH Charitable Fund, the A. Erland and Hazel N. Goyette Memorial Fund, and the Grimshaw-Gudewicz Charitable Foundation.
Peterborough Players 2009 Season
BAD DATES – A Comedy by Theresa Rebeck – June 17-28
Start the summer season with a laugh! A single mother’s hilarious journey of self-discovery involves a Romanian mob, shoes, a Buddhist rainstorm, a teenage daughter, shoes, and a few very bad dates . . . and did we mention shoes? This show had an extended run Off Broadway and has been a hit at theatres across the country. Bring your high heels. Rated PG-13
THE BREATH OF LIFE – A Drama by David Hare – July 1-12
Gauguin’s epigram, “Life being what it is, one dreams of revenge,” serves as the motto for this moral tale of two women in their sixties whose lives are interwoven in ways neither of them yet understands. When one shows up at the other’s rural English flat, the result is a surprising meditation on what can emerge when a man’s wife and mistress finally confront each other. The events of this single night come to echo the hidden course of their lives. David Hare has been described by the New York Post as “one of the few major playwrights in our language.” Rated PG-13
I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE – A Musical Comedy with book and lyrics by Joe DiPietro, music by Jimmy Roberts – July 15-26
This celebration of the mating game takes on the truths and myths behind that contemporary conundrum we’ve all been part of known as "the relationship." Act I explores the romance and drama of dating and waiting to love and marriage. Fast forward to the realities of in-laws and newborns, trips in the family car, and pick-up techniques of the geriatric set in Act II. “Hilarious! The most entertaining show on or off Broadway!" – Gannett Newspapers Rated PG-13
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS – A Musical Comedy with book and lyrics by Howard Ashman, music by Alan Menken – July 29-August 16
An atypical musical that showcases a down-and-out skid row floral assistant who becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Soon “Audrey II” grows into an ill-tempered, foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore who offers him fame and fortune in exchange for feeding its growing appetite. One of the longest-running Off-Broadway shows of all time, this affectionate spoof of 1950s sci-fi movies has become a household name, thanks to a highly successful film version and a brilliant musical score. Charming, tuneful, and hysterical, with tongue firmly planted in cheek, Little Shop of Horrors never fails to entertain. Rated PG-13
HEARTBREAK HOUSE – A Comedy by George Bernard Shaw – August 19-30
This classic play is a haunting, bittersweet look at an affluent, ineffectual society on the brink of profound social change – a timeless theme. Humorous, biting, and remarkably topical, Heartbreak House is considered one of Shaw’s greatest plays. “Shaw’s bracing analysis of a civilization in decline seems more valuable than ever. Almost a century after it was written, Heartbreak House provides a keen comic rebuke to cynicism, self-indulgence, and detachment.” – New York Times Rated PG
COPENHAGEN – A Drama by Michael Frayn – September 2-13
In 1941, two of the world's leading scientists – German physicist Werner Heisenberg and his Danish mentor and counterpart Niels Bohr – met in Copenhagen. Together they had revolutionized atomic science, but now they were on opposite sides of a world war. The mysterious visit on that night strained their relationship for the rest of their lives. In this incisive play, Frayn offers intriguing speculation about what may have taken place and shows two extraordinary men wrestling with complex issues in a situation fraught with danger. Winner of three Tony Awards, including Best Play in 2000. "The most invigorating and ingenious play of ideas in many a year. An electrifying work of art." – New York Times Rated PG-13
THE SANTALAND DIARIES – A Comedy by David Sedaris, adapted by Joe Montello – September 16-27
Best enjoyed when holiday stress is a distant glimmer, The Santaland Diairies is a witty evocation of life as a Macy's elf during the holiday crunch. At first the job is simply humiliating, but once thousands of visitors start pouring through Santa's workshop and an endless stream of Santas take turns ordering him around, Crumpet the Elf (played by Kraig Swartz) becomes battle-weary and bitter. But on Christmas Eve, something happens that startles our hero into an uncharacteristic moment of goodwill just before his employment runs out. "Priceless observations, both outrageous and subtle. Destined to hold a place in the annals of American humor writing." – New York Times Rated PG-13, (not suitable for children).
Contact:
Lisa Murray
Development & PR Director
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(603) 924-9344
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Auditions and Interviews Held for Peterborough Players 2009 Season
Local Talent Sought for Professional Theatre Company
Peterborough, NH (February 17, 2009) – The Peterborough Players will hold auditions and interviews for the 2009 season from 6-10PM, Monday, March 2 (please call for a slot). Artistic Director Gus Kaikkonen will see auditions from members of Actors’ Equity, non-Equity local actors, and from those interested in joining the Players’ Second Company as an intern or apprentice. In addition to these sessions for the regular season, the Players will also see any high-school aged students interested in participating in its highly successful Ascending Stars collaborative project.
Equity members should prepare two contrasting monologues. The audition will be a general one for the entire season, not necessarily for specific roles. Non-Equity actors who are not interested in a season-long internship or apprenticeship will audition for possible supporting roles in the Players’ production of Shaw’s Heartbreak House. Rehearsals for this show start August 4 and performances run August 19-30.
Non-Equity actors should have at least one monologue prepared (memorized is preferred but not necessary) and be ready to read from the script.
The Second Company is comprised of interns and apprentices who make a minimum 13-week commitment to the Players’ season. Intern actors will perform in the two Second Company plays, and most will play a supporting role in at least one of the subscription series plays. In addition, Second Company members work in the various technical shops and offices, and serve on run crews. Work begins for the Second Company on June 4, 2009. Those interested in the Second Company should prepare two contrasting monologues and be prepared to sing something a cappella. In addition to auditions for Second Company actors, interviews will be held for those interested in technical or administrative internships or apprenticeships.
The 2009 subscription season consists of Bad Dates; The Breath of Life; I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change; Little Shop of Horrors; Heartbreak House; Copenhagen; and The Santaland Diaries. Second Company family productions are The Just So Stories and Anne of Green Gables.
The Ascending Stars collaborative project with local high school students has not yet been chosen. The production will feature the best in local high school talent, working alongside professional actors, directors, designers, and technicians in a roughly two-week rehearsal schedule similar to that used in the Players’ regular summer season. Any area high-school student (or high-school aged home-schooled student) who can get to Peterborough for rehearsals and performances is eligible to audition. Rehearsals are tentatively scheduled to begin May 18, with performances scheduled from June 4 through June 7. Students interested in auditioning should prepare at least one monologue (memorized is preferred but not necessary) and be ready to read from a script.
Scripts are available for perusal at the Players office. All are welcome to audition, but you must call to schedule an audition slot for March 2. To schedule a time or to obtain further information, call 603-924-9344.
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The Peterborough Players, a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization, has been providing world-class professional theatre to local audiences since 1933. PO Box 118, 55 Hadley Road, Peterborough, NH, 03458, (603) 924-9344. www.peterboroughplayers.org
The Peterborough Players is sponsored in part by the NH State Council on the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, the NH Charitable Fund, the A. Erland and Hazel N. Goyette Memorial Fund, and the Grimshaw-Gudewicz Charitable Foundation.
Contact:
Lisa Murray
Development & PR Director
lmurray@peterboroughplayers.org
www.peterboroughplayers.org
(603) 924-9344
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Peterborough Players 2009 Annual Meeting February 14
Peterborough, NH (January 30, 2009) – The Peterborough Players will hold its 2009 Annual Meeting at 6:30 PM Saturday, February 14, at the Peterborough Players Theatre, 55 Hadley Road, Peterborough. The formal purpose of the meeting is to elect trustees for the year 2009 and announce the 2009 season, while the informal purpose is to have a good time!
All who have an interest in the Players are invited. Voting members of the corporation are considered to be those who made a cash contribution to the company in 2008, purchased a subscription in 2008, or have purchased a ticket to a 2008 production.
– Reception begins at 6:30 PM, Saturday, Feb. 14.
Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine, and soft drinks
will be served.
– The Annual Meeting begins at 7:00 PM. The entire evening is
free of charge.
– To reserve a spot, call the Players Box Office at 924-7585.
In addition to voting on new trustees, outgoing trustees Jack Lewis of Dublin and Stephen Meyers of Jaffrey will be recognized for their contributions to the Players. Board President Richard Hance of Peterborough will review the 2008 season. Treasurer Jack Lewis of Dublin will present a financial review of 2008, and will explain highlights of the 2009 budget. Development Chair Jim Borsari of Peterborough will discuss the Players 2009 fundraising campaign. Finally, Managing Director, Keith Stevens will announce the 2009 Season.
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The Peterborough Players, a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization, has been providing world-class theatre to local audiences since 1933. www.peterboroughplayers.org, PO Box 118, 55 Hadley Road, Peterborough, NH 03458, (603) 924-9344.
The Peterborough Players is sponsored in part by the NH State Council on the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, the NH Charitable Fund, the A. Erland and Hazel N. Goyette Memorial Fund, and the Grimshaw-Gudewicz Charitable Foundation.
Contact:
Lisa Murray
Development & PR Director
lmurray@peterboroughplayers.org
www.peterboroughplayers.org
(603) 924-9344
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Peterborough Players Nominated for 16 Awards
New Hampshire Theatre Award Finalists Named
Peterborough, NH (January 16, 2009) – The Peterborough Players has been honored with 16 nominations by the New Hampshire Theatre Awards. The statewide competition honors the finest plays and performers from more than 30 local professional and community theatre groups. Nominations are based on adjudication of more than 70 performances in New Hampshire communities ranging from Whitefield to Nashua.
The awards will be presented on February 6, 2009 at the Palace Theatre in Manchester. For professional groups like the Peterborough Players, the top five finalists are named in each category. All will receive honors at the event for appearing at the top of their craft, but only one in each category will be chosen to receive the coveted New Hampshire Theatre Award.
Doubt: A Parable garnered 10 award nominations for a drama in the following categories: Best Production; Director - Warren Hammack; Lighting Designer - Eric Larson; Sound Designer - Jose Docen; Costume Designer - Lisa Liebetrau; Scenic Designer - Tina Newhauser; Best Actor - Kraig Swartz as Father Flynn; Best Actress - Linda Kelsey as Sister Aloysius;, and two for Best Supporting Actress - Karron Graves as Sister James and Liby
a Pugh as Mrs. Mueller.
Our Town, a favorite of the area which claims the play as their own, took six nominations for a drama in the following categories: Best Production; Sound Designer - Jose Docen; Costume Designer - Lisa Liebetrau; Best Actress - Karron Graves as Emily; Best Supporting Actor - Paul Coffey as George; and Best Actor for the Players’ beloved James Whitmore.
If you missed these two gems last season, don’t miss this year’s offerings of equally promising dramas, comedies, and musicals.
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High-resolution photos of Our Town and Doubt available upon request.
The Peterborough Players, a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization, has been providing world-class theatre to local audiences since 1933. www.peterboroughplayers.org, PO Box 118, 55 Hadley Road, Peterborough, NH 03458, (603) 924-9344.