Church Hill Theatre will introduce its 2024 season with one of the most popular plays in the history of world theater, Charley’’s Aunt. Directed by Michael Moore, the show will open in March, 2024. Because of holiday season schedules, auditions will be held earlier than usual, on Saturday, November 4 at 10 am, and on Monday, November 6 and Tuesday, November 7, at 5:30 pm on the stage at Church Hill Theatre.

Charley’s Aunt is a mad-cap comedy where star-crossed young (and old) lovers overcome bad luck and strict social expectations in their search for happiness. Mistaken identities, gender-bending twists, and incredible coincidences keep the action moving. Moore, who most recently directed Psycho Beach Party at the Garfield Center for the Arts, promises a modern vibe to his production.

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script and possibly some group warm-up exercises. Nothing has been pre-cast, so both actors and stage crew are invited. If you are unfamiliar with the play, there are probably hundreds of online articles and videos with more information.

Here are the roles:

3 young male university students: Jack Chesney, Charley Wykeham and Lord Fancourt Babberley, all in love with….

3 young women, who return the affection: Amy Spettigue, Kitty Verdun and Ela Delahay

Brassett, Jack’s valet, is a main male character of any age who often controls the action.

Colonel Sir Francis Chesney (Jack’s father) and Stephen Spettigue (Amy’s uncle and Kitty’s guardian) complicate the young couples’ attempts to explore their passion.

Donna Lucia d’Alvadorez is a handsome and mysterious middle-aged woman.

For more information, consult the CHT website at churchhilltheatre.org or call the CHT office at 410-556-6003.

The Outgoing Tide by Bruce Graham open in November at Church Hill Theatre. The play, directed by Shelagh Grasso features three members of a family; Gunner, his wife Peg, and their adult son Jack. As a family, they are faced with a painful decision and must come to a final understanding that centers on ‘quality of life’ as we age “…..this drama brings sensitive observation and minor key humor to painful situations that many of us will recognize from our own families…. its poignant conclusion will have resonance for many in the audience” read the The New York Times.

In addition to the Director noted above, the play is produced by Sally Borghardt with Michelle Christopher as Stage Manager and features Gil Rambach, Colleen Minahan and Christopher Wallace. The set construction is by Carmen Grasso, lighting by Nic Carter and costumes by Connie Fallon.

The play runs three consecutive weekends starting Nov. 4th, 2022, Fridays at 8 pm, Saturday at 8 pm and a Sunday matinee at 2 pm beginning November 4, 2022.

Tickets can be purchased online at https://ticketstripe.com/CHToutgoingtide

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

NEW MANAGEMENT AT CHURCH HILL THEATRE

 

Church Hill, Maryland – August , 2022

Along with new seating, a new marquee in progress, and other physical improvements, Church Hill Theatre is delighted that Juanita (Nita) Wieczoreck has joined the team as our new Business Manager. With a full range of programs once again possible, Nita looks forward to meeting old friends and welcoming new audiences to our jewel-box Art Deco theater in the village of Church Hill, Maryland.

Juanita Wieczoreck has a distinguished acting and back-stage record at CHT, so she already knows key personnel, has a well-honed institutional memory, and is familiar with our aged and quirky building. In addition, and perhaps more importantly, she has extensive management experience, strong computer skills, and a proven ability to juggle multiple tasks and responsibilities.

Nita graduated from Frostburg State University and studied at the Walnut Street Theatre School and the Philadelphia Area Repertory Theatre.  With experience ranging from musical comedy to Shakespeare across Delmarva, she has appeared in more than 50 productions. Behind the scenes, she is a master costume designer. For many years, Nita’s “day job’ was as Executive Director of the Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization in Delaware, where she had wide-ranging planning, supervisory, and financial responsibilities.

In her new position at CHT, Juanita’s goals include recruiting and training volunteers, updating the website and social media platforms, improving communication with the public, and facilitating the fundraising activities that allow the shows to go on.