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.
The Catskill Community Players announce auditions for “The Savannah Sipping Society” a Comedy by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten
Directed by Lissa Sidoli
The Catskill Community Players announce auditions for their Fall Comedy, “The Savannah Sipping Society”, a comedy by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten, and directed by Lissa Sidoli. Roles are available for four women, ages 50-70, at all levels of acting experience.
Auditions will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut St. (use Church Street entrance) on Sunday, August 13, @ 3:00PM, and Tuesday August 15, @ 6:30PM. Those who wish to audition should bring a schedule of conflicts from August 21 through November 5 for rehearsal planning purposes. Those auditioning will be asked to read pages from the script, which will be provided. If you would like to preview a script, contact the director, Lissa Sidoli, at sidoli19@yahoo.com. The play will be presented on November 3rd and 4th at 7:30 p.m., and November 5th at 2:00 p.m., with a possible additional matinée on November 4th at 2:00 p.m., at the historic Wieting Theatre in Worcester, NY.
Play Description: In this delightful Jones, Hope, & Wooten comedy, 4 unique women all needing to escape day-to-day routine are brought together by Fate at a yoga class and an impromptu happy hour. Each is confronting her own individual, unexpected, and unsettling 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.
Character Descriptions:
Randa: -perfectionist/workaholic struggles to cope with surprise career derailment
Dot: -must restart new life from scratch after beloved husband’s death and at a loss as to how to begin
Marlafaye: -earthy, boisterous; leaves Texas after cheating husband leaves her for his 23 year old dental hygienist to start over in Savannah, but how?
Jinx: -spunky ball of fire offers services as a much needed life coach full of ambition but little experience.
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.
If you can volunteer to help us in any way on the production we need you! (Stage Managing, Costuming, Lighting, Ushering, Sets, Painting, Props, etc.) please reply to this email or call/text Diana Friedell if you would like to participate. dianafriedell@gmail.com; Phone: (607) 433-2089.
AUDITIONS:
WHEN: Sunday, August 13th 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. AND Tuesday, August 15th 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
WHERE: First United Methodist Church Fellowship Room (Located on the corner of Chestnut and Church Streets. Enter through the Church Street door on the left side of the building.)
or by Special Arrangement w/Director Lissa Sidoli
BRING: Your Calendar so you can note your conflicts- any times you are NOT available to rehearse for rehearsal planning purposes. MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Performance Dates: Friday, November 4, 2023 at 7:30 pm (possibly) Saturday, November 5, 2023 at 2 pm Saturday, November 5, 2023 at 7:30 pm Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 2 pm
All performances are at the Wieting Theater in Worcester, NY. Rehearsals will be both in Oneonta and in Worcester.
The Catskill Community Players’ next production, Office Hours, will be staged at the Worcester Theater May 19, 20, & 21. This fast-paced comedy by Norm Foster is directed by Nancy Bondurant-Couch.
The cast includes Michael Breglia, Ben Friedell, Diana Friedell, Maria Johnson, Lee Lattimer, Caitlin Liberati, Rebecca Maeder-Chien, Ben Magill, Andy Puritz, Charlie Reiman, Diane Stammel, and Laurie Wehmeyer.
For more information and tickets, visit the CCP website: http://catskillplayers.org or the Catskill Community Players Facebook page.
Catskill Community Players present a dramatic reading of Phil Olson’s new play “Love or Best Offer”, a comedy about the trials of online dating for the Over 50 generation. Directed by Lissa Sidoli, admission is free, donations are welcome. The L.A. author plans to be in attendance via ZOOM, and welcomes questions & comments. Attend in person (seating is limited) or via zoom. Get link when you register. Desserts, wine & beverages are available by donation. This is a fundraiser for CCP, bringing quality theater to the Otsego County community since 1974!
The show features actors Linda Reese, Kristin Sloth, Mark Murphy, and J Lentner.
Phil Olson has written 18 published plays that have had over 450 productions in seven countries. Twelve of his plays are published by Samuel French/Concord Theatricals. Mr. Olson will join us via Zoom from Los Angeles and welcomes audience feedback.
The Catskill Community Players announce auditions for their spring comedy, “OFFICE HOURS”, written by Norm Foster.
Director Nancy Bondurant-Couch invites all those who are interested to give it a try. Flexible casting allows up to 16 roles with a variety of genders and ages (20s and up.)
Auditions will be held in the fellowship hall of the First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut St., Oneonta.
Saturday, March 4 at 3:00
Sunday, March 5 at 3:00
Those who wish to audition may attend either of those dates.
Scripts will be provided at the Audition. Nancy asks that you bring your calendar with you to audition, so you can submit your conflicts for creating a rehearsal schedule.
Performances will be held at
The Wieting Theatre
168 Main Street, Worcester, NY 12197
Friday, May 19 at 7:30 pm
• A possible matinee performance Saturday, May 20 at 2:00 pm
Office Hours is a full-length comedy by Norm Foster. Six separate stories are unfolding in six separate offices on one Friday afternoon. In true Norm Foster style, it makes us laugh at our humanity, cleverly linking a TV news producer, a pair of Canadian movie producers, a rather unsavory agent, an entertainment lawyer, a horse track owner. and a psychiatrist. This highly acclaimed theatrical comedy is a madcap race towards quitting time. It’s a wild ride with an ending that sends the audience into a collective howl.
Produced by Diana Friedell, Lissa Sidoli, and J Lentner
This delightful, unique comedy was chosen as #1 pick by New York Magazine, featuring 13 comedic short plays and monologues based on exhibits at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Mix in artists, security guards, critics, lovers, curators and one very special night of comic hilarity! Even the artwork speaks to the audience!
FOUR PERFORMANCES
TWO MATINEES
Friday November 4, 7:30pm
Saturday November 5, 2:00pm & 7:30pm
Sunday November 6, 2:00pm
FEATURING:
Ben Friedell Diane Stammel Mark Murphy
Diana Friedell Carol Dean Maria Johnson
Gary Koutnik Ben Magill
Rebecca Maeder Chien Charlie Reiman Caitlin Liberati
Christine Juliano Lee Lattimer Abbey Koutnik
Andy Puritz Kath Roth Lissa Sidoli
Rosemary Summers Kathy Varadi
www.catskillplayers.org
The Catskill Community Players is a not-for-profit community theater group founded in 1974. Its purpose is to provide and promote high quality theater to communities everywhere in Upstate NY.
The group has, most recently, been performing at the Wieting Theater in Worcester, NY. They have also performed at Delhi Tech’s Farrell Hall Little Theater, Foothills Performing Arts Center, and at Stamford Central School.
In September 2016, Catskill Community Players merged with Catskill Theatre Works, a beloved Delhi, NY based theater company under the direction of Alan Davino for 16 years.
The Players’ first production was in 1975 with Life with Father and over the years, they have put on 78 productions. Neil Simon’s Rumors in 2022 was CCP’s celebratory return from the pandemic pause.
So many dedicated directors, actors and production staff members have put in countless hours preparing for and presenting each of these productions. We love to make the audience laugh, cry, find joy and forget the world, even for a little while! Thank you for supporting community theater at its best. Your program ad, should you choose to place one, will be viewed by hundreds of your neighbors & clientele. “Exhibit This! The Museum Comedies” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
