Written by Eugene Ionesco
Audiences get two shows for the price of one- Two of Ionesco’s French absurdist plays- The Bald Soprano and The Lesson.

The Bald Soprano
A hilarious, unique satire on the ordinary English middle class, in which Mr. and Mrs. Smith” talk to each other at cross purposes, while their guests, “Mr. and Mrs. Martin” fail to understand, and the Maid and Fire Chief enter the absurd fray, getting nowhere at all…

Mr. Smith– Joel Cohen
Mrs. Smith– Jessica Minney
Mr. Martin– Victor Aume
Mrs. Martin– Laura Driesbach
Mary– Amy Drake
Firechief– Miles Drake

The Lesson
An elderly professor and his young female student experience what must certainly be the most remarkable and bizarre lesson in the history of pedagogy. It ends with murder.

Professor– Miles Drake
Pupil– Gwenndolyn Aume
Maid– Laura Driesbach

Production dates: Friday June 1st, Saturday June 2nd, Friday June 8th, and Saturday June 9th at 8 pm, Sunday June 3rd at 2:30 pm.
Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for students
Call 740-474-5856 for reservations.
All performances take place on the RTP stage. Roundtown Players is located in downtown Circleville, 165 ½ E. Main Street, 43113.

December 2, 3, 9, 10, and 11

Fridays & Saturdays (Dec 2, 3, 9, 10) at 8:00 p.m., Sunday Matinee (Dec 11) at 2:30 p.m.

Round Town Players
165 East Main St.
Circleville, Ohio 43113
(740) 474-5856

Here is a link to pictures of the 1904 World’s Fair:
http://www.crawforddirect.com/worldfairtour.htm

Directed by Barry Boyer

Fahrenheit 451 is the temperature at which paper ignites. This powerful drama is about the inner struggle of Guy Montag, a fireman. Montage has worked as civil servant for 10 years burning books, but lately he has become increasingly unsure about what he is doing and about his vegetable-like existence. It is not until he meets the young Clarisse, who is filled with strange ideas, that he is led into a dangerous and highly combustible situation. Now he must choose between continuing his nonexistent existence and risking everything for the right to think.

Cast List:
Guy Montag– Arron Kerns
Aristotle– W.W. Higgins
Chief Beatty– Bernard
Wilburn Tolkien– Cameron Aume
Clarisse– Amanda
Dyke Bronte– Shirley Reeser
Mildred– Theresa
Penrose Tolstoy– Susan Perkins
Mrs. Hudson– MaryAnn Raterman
Rostand– Robert Perkins
Professor Faber/Stevenson– Joel B. Cohen
Dostoyevski– Bob Perkins
Fireman Black/Wilde– Jimmy Laux
Carrol– Allison Hammon
Fireman Holden/Melville– Victor Aume
Paramedic #1– Mel Bethel
Paramedic #2- Victory Bethel
Helen/Plato– Tahrea Maynard
Alice/St. Exupery– Laura Driesbach

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Directed by Tahrea Maynard
Assistant Director: Chase Euton

Written by C.S. Lewis, Adapted by Aurand Harris

A highly theatrical dramatization of a C.S. Lewis classic by America’s most-produced children’s playwright. Young Digory and his friend Polly, through the use of magic rings created by Digory’s uncle, set forth on a series of magical adventures through mythical kingdoms and enchanted lands. In the travels, they encounter Queen Jadis and awaken her from her enchanted sleep, unleashing the power of evil. Attempting to acquire the healing apple for Digory’s sick mother, the heroic children unintentionally bring Jadis’ evil into Narnia, the new world which the great lion Aslan sings into existence. In this land of talking animals, there are miraculous happenings as good battles against evil and Digory struggles to return home to cure his ailing mother with the healing apple.

Cast List:
>> Uncle Andrew: Jarred Utt
>> Aunt Letty: Faith Arni
>> Digory: Stone Van Camp
>> Polly: Katie Warner
>> Jadis: Sarah Julien
>> Aslan: Ethan Queen
>> Birds: Connor Stonerock, Kim Hall
>> Monkeys: Skye Foreman, Carter Ward
>> Rabbits: Donnie Love, Gracieanne Gray
>> Bears: Carrie Love, Nathan Arni
>> Bird Wranglers/ Puppeteers: Garrett Euton, Flynn Shannon, Tate Shannon, Rachel Arni

Call 740-474-5856 for reservations. $5 for students (including college students with I.D.) and $8 for adults.

A collection of seven one-act short comedies. Generally quirky comedies, ranging from a little weird to ridiculous to sublime, they use clever language twists and situations to always amuse and occassionally enlighten. 
 
“Enigma Variations“- will test your ability to co-ordinate action with your fellow players.”The Mystery At Twicknam Vicarage”- is a murder mystery like no other.
“Babel’s In Arms“- manages to philosophize about working classes and religion in only 12 minutes (see, it’s not that complicated).
“Soap Opera“- is a “soap” opera with a few extra twists.
“Lives of the Saints“- Polish jokes, church kitchens, funeral brunch, funny and tender.
“Arabian Nights“- Souvenier shopping with one of the worst translators ever.
“Captive Audience“- TV is a menace after all.

Show dates:
April 13, 14, 20, 21, 22, 2012
Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00 p.m.
Sunday Matinees at 2:30 p.m.

May 29th at 6:30 pm

RTP’s summer production will be East of the Sun and West of the Moon.

9m / 10f / extras
The Troll Queen, in good old fairy tale fashion, has changed the Prince into a fierce white bear. He is befriended by a brave and lovely young girl. Because this girl threatens the Queen’s magic, the Queen sends two of her henchmen to imprison the bear. To save him, the girl seeks the help of the Mother of the Winds.

Performances are July 27th-29th, August 3rd-5th.

If you haven’t auditioned for an RTP production before, please prepare a short monologue to perform prior to the cold reading.

Please contact director Tahrea Maynard at tahreamaynard@yahoo.com for more information.

Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. & Sunday Matinees at 2:30 p.m.
A non-musical children’s version of Mozart’s famous Opera
Directed By Tahrea Maynard