We hope your 2024 is off to a great start! The Indiana Players have many exciting announcements to share and events in store for 2024!
OPENING SOON: THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH
The Seven Year Itch
Written by George Axelrod
Directed by Heather Knarr
Performances:
February 2, 3, 4, and 9, 10, 11
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sunday Matinees at 2:30pm
Tickets:
Standard: $15
Seniors (65+): $12
Students: $12
Indiana Players Members: $10
Tickets will go on sale online at www.indianaplayers.com in early January and will also be available for purchase in-person at the Box Office. House and Box Office open 30 minutes before each performance. Seating for this performance is General Admission. Online ticket purchases are final. No refunds or exchanges.If you have any questions, please email tickets@indianaplayers.com.
About the Show:
“Richard Sherman roams restlessly around his empty apartment, bemoaning the fact that his wife of seven years, and their son, have just walked out on him. Then, without warning, a gigantic flower pot tumbles down from an overhead balcony, nearly putting him permanently out of his misery. The jarring event has a strange effect on Richard. He now sees his marriage as wasted time and feels it necessary to exercise his libido as quickly as possible. Suddenly reborn, he invites the young woman who lives on the floor above down for an evening of temptation. The night doesn't quite go the way he thought it would, as morality and guilt sneak into his head. In his conscience—literally following him about the apartment—a soul-struggle of heroic and hilarious proportions ensues.” (Concord Theatricals)
AUDITION FOR THE 13TH ANNUAL ONE-ACTS FESTIVAL!
It’s that time of year! The Indiana Players’ 13th Annual One-Acts Festival is fast approaching. Audition for a role in one or more of this year’s six original pieces! The One-Acts Festival is a great opportunity for new performers to get on-stage for the first time or busy theatre-lovers to return to the stage with a short, manageable schedule. Find more information on this year’s one-act shows below! We are offering two opportunities to audition for The 13th Annual One-Acts Festival! Auditions are open to ages 18+. No experience necessary.
OPEN AUDITIONS: February 5th and 6th | 6:00pm-8:00pm
Stop by the Philadelphia Street Playhouse any time during our open auditions. Directors of the one-act plays will provide you with scenes to read from. No preparation is required!
VIRTUAL AUDITIONS: Submissions accepted through February 9th
Fill out our online audition form and upload a video recording of a monologue of your choice!
Virtual Audition Form: https://forms.gle/7LFcP32d7BN1PBTS6
One-Act Shows:
"Sunrise Over Kittanning"
Written & Directed by Mary Jo Bowes
Genre: Comedy
Description: Two Kittanning friends discuss relationships
Roles: 2 Males
"Welcome To The Club"
Written by Harry Decker
Directed by Eric Witmer
Genre: Drama/Horror
Description: An intelligent student is recruited to join an old, secret club whose continual mission is to save the world from itself
Roles: 4 Males, 4 Females
"Breakfast At The Pioneer Cafe"
Written By Harry Decker
Directed by Eric Witmer
Genre: Romance
Description: A traveler stops to eat at a cafe and makes a connection with another guest
Roles: 1 Male, 2 Females
"And So It Goes..."
Written & Directed by Kathleen Kerns
and Michael Schwartz
Genre: Romance
Description: Missed connections and bad timing plague a would-be couple
Roles: 1 Male, 1 Female
"Average Funeral"
Written & Directed by Eric Witmer
Genre: Comedy
Description: An attendee at a coworker's funeral is requested to deliver an exciting eulogy for their coworker's unexciting life
Roles: 3 Any (Male or Female)
"The Entertainer"
Written by Dave Tabish & Sam Sherburne
Directed by Sam Sherburne
Genre: Drama
Description: A man reflects back on childhood memories from the Pittsburgh area.
Roles: No roles available
MAINSTAGE SEASON CHANGE
Late last year, the Indiana Players’ Board of Directors were informed that we could no longer get the rights to produce Kimberly Akimbo as originally planned for the 2023-2024 season. We are very happy to announce that we will be replacing the empty spot in the season with a fun new take on an old classic:
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Meghan N. Cronin
Assistant Directed by Bill Herring
Performances: April 12, 13, 14 and 19, 20, 21
About the Show:
The Roaring 20’s! Victorian and Edwardian strictures are forced to give way to youthful rebellion. Young lovers run away, lured by this glitz and glam-filled underworld, seeking the freedom they don’t have at court. They are pursued by two of their peers, one trying to stop the pair and one following in hopes that she will win back her lost love. Meanwhile, a rag-tag group of blue-collar workers attempt to prepare a classic play for the Duke’s wedding. All find themselves caught in the magical crossfire of a marital spat gone awry.
Stay tuned for more information on auditions!
REMEMBERING PATRICIA GAINES-HOLMES
We were saddened to learn of the loss of a beloved member of our theatre family, Patricia Gaines-Holmes. Through her many years with the Players, as a dedicated volunteer, a steadfast audience member, and as a talented performer in her own right, Miss Patti touched so many lives. She was a strong maternal role model, a wise mentor, a fierce advocate, and a treasured friend. We feel her loss keenly, yet we know that her beautiful presence will continue to inspire us all. Our heartfelt condolences go out to her family at this difficult time.
A visitation will be held here in Indiana, PA for friends, family, and all the many people in our community whose hearts and lives have been forever touched by Miss Patricia Gaines-Holmes. For more information on the service, to send flowers, or to plant a tree in memory of Miss Patti, please visit: https://www.lefdahlfuneralhome.com/obituary/Patricia-Holmes
VISITATION INFO:
Thursday, February 1, 2024
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Lefdahl Funeral Home
898 Old Rte 119 N.
Indiana, PA 15701
We survive and thrive through the support of our community and volunteers like you!
There are many opportunities to get involved onstage and off. No previous experience required!*
Acting
Directing*
Stage Management
Set Design and Construction
Set Decoration and Prop Design
Lighting and Sound Design
Crew (Backstage and Tech Booth)
Costume Design and Construction
Hair and Make-Up
Music (Vocal/Instrumental) and Dance
Theater Upkeep and Maintenance
Box Office/Tickets/Ushers
*Anyone interested in directing a mainstage production must have previous directing or stage management experience with the Indiana Players. Previous experience includes Mainstage and/or One-Act Festival productions. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis with approval from the Board of Directors.
VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH
Our January Volunteer of the Month is MIKE SHAFFER. Mike regularly volunteers his time as a member of the Indiana Player’s box office staff and has become a dependable leader to other volunteers both inside and outside of the box office. He lends his time and an extra hand whenever and wherever he can. Thank you, Mike, for all that you do!
BECOME A MEMBER!
You can support live, local community theater by becoming a member! Membership provides you with discounted admission at all mainstage productions and allows you to run for and elect the Board of Directors at our annual meeting each May. Fill out a membership form on our website.
New membership tools and benefits coming soon!
Stay tuned for more information!
Annual Membership Plans:
Family Membership: $60.00
Individual Membership: $25.00
Student Membership: $20.00
Senior Membership (Ages 65+): $20.00
HOW ELSE CAN YOU SUPPORT THE PLAYERS?
We need your help to allow us to grow and continue to serve the community through our art. It is only through your donations, volunteerism, and patronage that we can survive and thrive as a member of this community. We accept and appreciate any donations you are able to make to our organization. Members of our donor society receive recognition* in the season’s programs, and are categorized as follows:
Producer ($1,000+)
Director ($750 - $999)
Playwright ($500 - $749)
Actor ($250 - $499)
Stage Manager ($100 - $249)
Understudy ($50 - $99)
Donations can be made on our website, www.indianaplayers.com, using the yellow “Donate” button in the top left corner. You can choose to utilize a Debit/Credit Card, Bank Transfer, or a PayPal account. Physical checks can also be mailed to: Indiana Players, Inc., P.O. Box 333, Indiana, PA 15701
*if you would like your contribution to be recognized anonymously, please send an email to treasurer@indianaplayers.com
CONTACT US
Have a general question for the Indiana Players? Or maybe you have a specific question about tickets or volunteering. We have a dedicated contact to help with all your questions and concerns!
General Information - info@indianaplayers.com
Box Office - tickets@indianaplayers.com
Show Submissions - submit@indianaplayers.com
Volunteer Coordinator - volunteer@indianaplayers.com
2023-2024 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Katrina Kayden, President
Bill Herring, Vice President/Artistic Director
Sharon Herring, Secretary
Kathy Kerns, Treasurer
Richard Smith, Theater Manager
Vanessa Arvidson, Publicity Director
Eric Witmer, Fundraising Manager
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