The Catskill Community Players are a recipient of a Community Events Grant administered by the Otsego County Government.
Catskill Community Players events are made possible with public funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a program of the NYS Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and administered by The Earlville Opera House.
The Catskill Community Players are the recipient of a Creative Opportunities Grant from the NYS Council on the Arts, administered by A.C.T./New York.
The Catskill Community Players are pleased to announce OPEN AUDITIONS on Sunday Jan. 26, at 3pm & Tuesday Jan. 28th, at 6:30pm for A CRAZY LITTLE CAFÉ CALLED LOVE, by Luigi Januzzi , coming to the Wieting Theatre on April 25, 26, 27, 2025. Auditions will be held at the First United Methodist Church on Chestnut St. in Oneonta, Church St. Entrance. The show is directed by Gary Koutnik.
Open Auditions For April 25, 26, 27, 2025 Production
This is a paid opportunity for actors, thanks to a Creative Opportunities Grant from the NYS Council on the Arts, administered by A.C.T./New York!
WHAT: The Catskill Community Players open auditions for “A Crazy Little Café Called Love”written by Luigi Jannuzzi, Directed by Gary Koutnik.
will be held at the Wieting Theater, in Worcester, NY
Friday 4/25 at 7:30 pm
Saturday 4/26 at 7:30 pm
Sunday 4/27 at 2 pm
Director Gary Koutnik is seeking actors to play up to 8 female roles and 8 male roles, aged anywhere between 20 and 75.
Play description
Comedy! Romance! A fast paced day. All served up in a crazy little cafe! Linda has a blind date, Bob is casting a movie, the Waitress likes the Monk, old Mr. Philips wants a séance and the Bride’s Dad is livid. Throw in a frantic Bride, her theatrical Mother, a dancing Nun, and an apologetic Groom, and you have a comedy hit! And all happening one crazy day in the Love Cafe.
Auditions will be held on Sunday, January 26 from 3:00-5:00 pm, and on Tuesday, January 28 from 6:30-8:30 pm, at the First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut St., (use Church St. entrance). The show will be performed on April 25, 26, and 27 at the Wieting Theater in Worcester, NY.
CCP events are made possible with public funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a program of the NYS Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and administered by The Earlville Opera House.
CCP is a recipient of a Community Events Grant administered by the Otsego County Government.
The Catskill Community Players present Agatha Christie’s murder mystery MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at the historic Wieting Theatre in Worcester, November 1, 2, and 3. Written by Agatha Christie, adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig, and directed for the CCP by Lissa Sidoli, this iconic play takes the audience on a twisted thrill ride through the mountains of Europe during a snowstorm, as Detective Hercule Poirot races against time to solve a murder aboard the Orient Express. With a train full of suspects, will he succeed in solving the case before the killer strikes again?
The cast: Hercule Poirot: J Lentner Monsieur Bouc: Jay Goldman Mary Debenham: Kelsey Stearns Hector MacQueen: Sebastian Griffiths Michel, the conductor: Emily Travisano Princess Dragomiroff: Diane Stammel Greta Ohlsson: Rebecca Maeder Chien Countess Andrenyi: Colleen Bunn Helen Hubbard: Sheila Ayres Colonel Arbuthnot: Nick Kocieniewski Samuel Ratchet: Charlie Reiman Head Waiter / ensemble: Lee Lattimer Soldier / ensemble: Dan Ayres
Stage management is by Rosemary Summers, with assistance from Kathy Varadi. Set design and construction is by Charlie Riemann, assisted by Andy Odell. Scenic design is by Abbey Koutnik. Costume design is by Diana Friedell and Diane Stammel. Lighting design is by Nancy Bondurant-Couch. Sound design is by Dan Chien, with operation by Kelly Chien. Publicity is by Evelyn Kinnear. Production is by Diana Friedell.
Agatha Christie’s Murder On The Orient Express, adapted by Ken Ludwig, was originally staged by McCarter Theater Center, Princeton, NJ Emily Mann, Artistic Director, Timothy J. Shields, Managing Director. The production subsequently transferred to Hartford Stage, Harford, CT Darko Tresnjak, Artistic Director, Michael Stotts, Managing Director.
Murder on the Orient Express is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
The Catskill Community Players are a proud recipient of a Community Events Grant administered by the Otsego County Government.
This project is funded by Earlville Opera House’s Arts in the Community Grants Program, made possible by the NYS Legislature with support of the Office of the Governor, and administered by the New York State Council on the Arts.
Sunday, August 11, 3:00 p.m. Tuesday August 13, 6:00 p.m. First United Methodist Church, Oneonta, NY
The Catskill Community Players are pleased to announce OPEN AUDITIONS for MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS, coming to the Wieting Theatre in Worcester, NY on November 1, 2, and 3. Written by Agatha Christie, adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig, and directed by Mary Fralick, this infamous play takes the audience on a twisted thrill ride through the European mountains during a snowstorm as Detective Hercule Poirot races against time to solve a murder aboard the Orient Express. With a train full of suspects, will he succeed in solving the case, or will the killer strike again?
We are seeking actors for: 5 female roles, age ranges 25-50 6 male roles, age ranges 23-65
All roles are available! Auditions will be held at the First United Methodist Church, in Oneonta. At your audition, you will be asked to read pages from the script, which will be provided.
Characters: HERCULE POIROT: Male presenting, 40-65, Belgian accent, any ethnicity. MONSIEUR BOUC: Male presenting, 40-65, Belgian accent, any ethnicity. MARY DEBENHAM: Female presenting, mid 20s-30s, English (standard) accent, any ethnicity. Must be comfortable kissing on stage. COLONEL ARBUTHNOT: Male presenting, 30s, Scottish accent, any ethnicity. Must be comfortable kissing on stage. HECTOR MCQUEEN: Male presenting, 23-35, American accent (any), any ethnicity. MICHEL: Male presenting, 40s, French accent, any ethnicity. This actor will double as the Head Waiter of the Tokatilian Hotel, and will also need to be able to do a Turkish accent. PRINCESS DRAGOMIROFF: Female presenting, 60s-70s, Russian accent, any ethnicity. GRETA OHLSSON: Female presenting, 30s, Swedish accent, any ethnicity. COUNTESS ANDRENYI: Female presenting, 25-35, Hungarian accent, any ethnicity. HELEN HUBBARD: Female presenting, 45-60, harsh American accent, any ethnicity. SAMUEL RATCHETT: Male presenting, 35-50, American accent (mobster – possibly Brooklyn or Chicago style).
For detailed character descriptions or to review a script prior to auditions, please contact director Mary Fralick at cherryvalleymom@gmail.com. Those interested in auditioning must provide a list of conflicts from August 25 to October 31 for rehearsal planning purposes.
Murder on the Orient Express is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
Join us for a hilarious murder-mystery filled with twists and turns you have to see to believe!
The Catskill Community Players’ next production, THE PSYCHIC, will be staged at the historic Wieting Theater in Worcester, April 26, 27, and 28. This hilarious murder-mystery by Sam Bobrick is directed by Lissa Sidoli and produced by Caitlin Liberati.
THE PSYCHIC follows the chaotic life of Adam Webster, a down-on-his-luck writer, who has put a sign in his apartment window, in desperation to make the rent: “Psychic Readings $25”. The sign soon draws the interest of the lovely and conflicted Laura, her shady husband Roy, Roy’s mistress, Rita, a gangster named Johnny Bubbles, and ace Detective Norris Coslow. In the surprising twists that follow, THE PSYCHIC entangles in a hilarious murder-mystery that you won’t want to miss.
Come join us at either of the evening shows, or at the matinee!
The cast, in order of appearance: Ben Magill as Adam Colleen Bunn as Laura Ben Friedell as Roy Emily Begin as Rita Mark Murphy as Johnny Bubbles Charlie Reiman as Detective Coslow
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The Psychic is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
The Catskill Community Players are a proud recipient of a Community Events Grant administered by the Otsego County Government.
Catskill Community Players events are made possible with public funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and administered by The Earlville Opera House.
Rehearsals for The Psychic are well under way, and we would also like to welcome Emily Begin to the cast! Emily will be taking on the role of Rita Malone, and we are SO happy to have her join us on our stage again after a fantastic appearance in The Savannah Sipping Society last fall.
THE PSYCHIC cast in rehearsal with director Lissa Sidoli
Mark your calendars for April 26, 27, and 28 – this talented and hilarious group will make you think AND leave you in stitches!
The Psychic is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
Catskill Community Players productions are made possible with public funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and administered by The Earlville Opera House.
Rehearsals are underway for The Catskill Community Players’ production of Sam Bobrick’s The Psychic at the Wieting Theatre in Worcester, NY.
Mark your calendars for April 26, 27, and 28, because you really don’t want to miss out on this hysterical production – it’s unlike any murder-mystery you’ve seen before! 🕵️♂️
The Psychic is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
Catskill Community Players productions are made possible with public funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and administered by The Earlville Opera House.
The Catskill Community Players are proud to announce the cast of the upcoming production of The Psychic, directed by Lissa Sidoli and produced by Diana Friedell & Caitlin Liberati, with set construction and painting led by Charlie Reiman & Abbey Koutnik.
Adam: Ben Magill Laura: Colleen Bunn Roy: Ben Friedell Rita: Cassandra Miller Johnny Bubbles: Mark Murphy Detective Coslow: Charlie Reimann
Congratulations to all, and mark your calendars for April 26, 27, and 28. This is one show you won’t want to miss!
Catskill Community Players productions are made possible with public funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and administered by The Earlville Opera House.
Unfortunately, due to inclement weather, the January 16 auditions had to be canceled.
If you are still interested in auditioning, or being involved in the production, please email Lissa Sidoli at sidoli19 at yahoo.com
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Stay warm!
The Catskill Community Players announce auditions for their spring production of “The Psychic” by Sam Bobrick.
PLAY: The Psychic, by Sam Bobrick DIRECTOR: Lissa Sidoli WHEN: Sunday, Jan. 14th, 3-5pm AND Tuesday, January 16, 5-7pm LOCATION: First United Methodist Church 66 Chestnut St., Oneonta, NY (use Church Street entrance) Performances will be held at the Wieting Theater in Worcester, NY Friday 4/26 at 7:30 Saturday 4/27 at 7:30 pm Sunday 4/28 at 2 pm
Play description: “The Psychic follows the chaotic life of Adam Webster, a down-on-his-luck writer, who has put a sign in his apartment window, in desperation to make the rent: “Psychic Readings $25”. The sign soon draws the interest of the lovely and conflicted Laura, her shady husband Roy, Roy’s mistress, Rita, a gangster named Johnny Bubbles, and ace Detective Norris Coslow. In the surprising twists that follow, The Psychic entangles in a hilarious murder mystery that you won’t want to miss.”
Characters Adam Webster – a down-on-his-luck mystery writer Laura Benson – an attractive woman Roy Benson – Laura’s husband Rita Malone – Roy’s sexy girlfriend Johnny Bubbles – a gangster type Norris Coslow – an NYPD detective
The Catskill Community Players’ next production, The Savannah Sipping Society, will be staged at the historic Wieting Theater in Worcester, November 3rd & 4th at 8:00 p.m., and November 5th at 2:00 p.m. This hilarious and heart-warming comedy by Jones, Hope, and Wooten is directed by Lissa Sidoli.
Four unique women with a strong desire to escape their day-to-day routines are brought together by Fate at a yoga class, leading to an impromptu happy hour. Each is confronting her own unexpected and challenging life event, leaving each lost and uncertain. Over the course of six months, filled with laughter, hilarious misadventures, and occasional liquid refreshment, these middle-aged women successfully bond and find the confidence to restart their lives.
Come join us at either of the evening shows, or at the matinee!
This event is made possible with public funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and administered by The Earlville Opera House.
