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Suessical the Musical (STC)
The Magical Piñata (FCRT) Miss Nelson Has A Field Day (OSF) Jake's Women (DP) Honk, Jr. (GMA) The Taffetas (BSP) Little Lies (DP) Disney's Jungle Book KIDS (YPT) Really Rosie (OSF) Stuart Little (YPT) |
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Lucky Stiff (DP) Blather, Blarney and Balderdash (YPT) Bang! Bang! You're Dead! (YPT) James and the Giant Peach (YPT) Love, Sex and the I.R.S. (BSP) Alice... (YPT) Reaching for the Stars (YPT) Man of La Mancha (BSP) Dolly Awards (BSP) |
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Man of La Mancha
Written by Dale Wasserman Music by Mitch Leigh Directed by David Clevinger Musical Direction by Timothy D. Turner Lighting Design by William Dumas Man of La Mancha is a 1965 Broadway musical in one act, which tells the story of the classic novel Don Quixote as a play within a play, performed by Miguel de Cervantes and his fellow prisoners as he awaits a hearing with the Spanish Inquisition. It is performed on a single set, arranged to vaguely suggest a dungeon. All changes in location are suggested by alterations in the lighting and by the creative use of props supposedly lying around the floor of the dungeon; there are no detailed stage sets. This was done to encourage the participation of the audience's imagination in the enjoyment of the show. (More recent productions, however, have added more scenery.) "Man of La Mancha" started its life as a non-musical teleplay written by Dale Wasserman for CBS's Dupont Show of the Month program. This original staging starred Lee J. Cobb, probably best known for his portrayal of Willy Loman in Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman. The Dupont Corporation disliked the title Man of La Mancha because its viewing audience would not know what La Mancha actually is, either on a geographical or symbolic nature, so a new title, I, Don Quixote, was chosen. Upon its telecast, the play won much critical acclaim. |
Produced by The Bay Street Players of Eustis, Florida
Performances on July 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 @ 8 p.m. Aug 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 @ 8 p.m. July 22, 29 & Aug. 5, 12 @ 2:30 p.m. at Historic State Theatre in downtown Eustis at 109 North Bay Street |
Reaching for the Stars!
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Alice...
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Love, Sex and the I.R.S.
By Billy Van Zandt and Jane Milmore Directed by Timothy D. Turner Set Design by David Clevinger Lighting Design by William Dumas A comedy farce involving 2 roommates who try to fool the IRS into believing they have been married for 3 years. The catch is they are both guys and that’s okay until the IRS decides to check up on them. With a little make-up and pretty dresses, they attempt to create the illusion--add a couple of other twists and you have a very funny physical comedy! Here is a wild farce with twists of fate, sight gags, mistaken identities and hilarious comic lines. Jon Trachtman and Leslie Arthur are out of work musicians who room together in New York City. To save money, Jon has been filing tax returns listing the pair as a married. The day of reckoning comes when the Internal Revenue Service informs the "couple" they are going to be investigated by a Mr. Spinner. Leslie masquerades as a housewife, aided by Jon's fiancee, Kate. Complicating matters further Leslie and Kate are having an affair behind Jon's back, Jon's mother drops in unexpectedly to meet her son's fiancee, and Leslie's ex girlfriend shows up demanding to know why Leslie has changed and won't see her anymore. The premiere was at New Jersey's Dam Site Dinner Theatre. "Enough comic lines to fill an encyclopedia of humor." Red Bank Register. The Asbury Park Press warned the diner to eat carefully before curtain time or "he might laugh enough to choke if he does not." |
Produced by The Bay Street Players of Eustis, Florida
Performances on May 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 31 June 1, 2 @ 8 p.m. May 20, 27 June 3 @ 2:30 p.m. at Historic State Theatre in downtown Eustis at 109 North Bay Street |
James and the Giant Peach
By Richard George Adapted from the book by Roald Dahl Directed by Timothy D. Turner Stage Management by Sarah Redmann Production by Bay Street Players’ Young Peoples Theater of Eustis, Florida A magical peach! An imprisoned boy! Insect friends! An incredible journey! This amazing adventure of James Henry Trotter will fulfill the fantasy of anyone who has ever dreamed of escape. Roald Dahl's story comes hilariously to life in this delightful dramatization that reveals the wickedness of some, the goodness of others, and the indecision encountered by many when they are faced with crises. You will see James (as he cleverly gets the Peach out of danger), the wise Old-Green-Grasshopper and the pessimistic Earthworm. You will also see James' mean Aunt Spiker and cruel Aunt Sponge come to a suitably sticky end. The action is tied together by the Narrator, a storyteller, motivator, emcee and audience friend! |
Production by Bay Street Players’ Young Peoples Theater of Eustis, Florida
Performances on April 21, 2007 @ 7:00 p.m. April 22, 2007 @ 2:00 p.m. at Historic State Theatre in downtown Eustis at 109 North Bay Street |
Bang, Bang You’re Dead!
by William Mastrosimone Directed By Deborah J. Carpenter Timothy D. Turner, Educational Director & YPT Artistic Director Production by Bay Street Players’ Young Peoples Theater (YPT) of Eustis, Florida "Bang Bang You're Dead" is a resource for dealing with a broken world that's violent, unhealthy, unfair, and beyond the power of anyone to fix except today's generation. It's about a theater of life. This play was made to show and end violence and teasing between teenagers in schools. When the play was performed for the first time, more than 100,000 downloads from internet occurred of the video play and many other schools around the world began to perform the play. The play centers on the lead character Josh, a teenage boy who shoots his parents and five schoolmates, and is then haunted by physical manifestations of his memories of them. |
Production by Bay Street Players’ Young Peoples Theater (YPT) of Eustis, Florida
Performances on April 20, 2007 @ 7:00 p.m. April 22, 2007 @ 3:00 p.m. at Historic State Theatre in downtown Eustis at 109 North Bay Street (click for map) |
Blather Blarney & Balderdash
By Patrick Rainville Dorn Original Music by Maestro Timothy D. Turner Additional Music arranged by Maestro Timothy D. Turner Directed by Timothy D. Turner Assistant Directed by Hillary Drew Stage Management by Philadelphia Shoop & Julia Vater Production by Bay Street Players’ Young Peoples Theater of Eustis, Florida Three hilarious and action-packed Irish folk and fairy tales collide in raucous laughter when a trio of wild and crazy leprechauns try to help tongue-tied shepherd Fin O'Grady learn to tell a story and win the hand of his one true love. Assisted by the wee folk of Ireland, Blather, Blarney and Balderdash enact "The Hunchback of Knockgrafton," in which a simple man's gentle nature wins him an unexpected prize and a cruel counterpart learns that it's not a good idea to mess with little people. In "The Griffin's Feather," young Aidan bravely encounters a sneezing girl, a frenzied farmer and a bombastic boatman before snatching three feathers from a hen-pecked griffin in order to cure a sleeping beauty. In "The Bird, the Mouse and the Cricket," a courageous lass and three magical animals risk their necks to help a sour prince regain his lost laughter. At last, the shy Fin discovers that a story is a treasure that increases the more you share it. This uplifting, ensemble comedy combines clever dialogue with slapstick humor and features numerous "showcase" roles so that everyone, even the least experienced, has a chance to shine. |
Production by Bay Street Players’ Young Peoples Theater of Eustis, Florida
Performances on April 20, 2007 @ 7:00 p.m. April 22, 2007 @ 3:00 p.m. at Historic State Theatre in downtown Eustis at 109 North Bay Street |
Lucky Stiff
Book & Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and Music by Stephen Flaherty Based on The Man Who Broke The Bank At Monte Carlo by Michael Butterworth Directed by Timothy D. Turner Musical Direction by Timothy D. Turner Set & Lighting Design by Timothy D. Turner Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, the authors of “Once On This Island,” “My Favorite Year,” “Ragtime” and the animated film “Anastasia” exploded on the musical theatre scene with this zany, offbeat, and very funny murder mystery farce about an unassuming English shoe salesman forced to take the corpse of his recently-murdered Atlantic City croupier uncle on a week-long vacation to Monte Carlo. Should he succeed, Harry Witherspoon stands to inherit $6,000,000. If not, the money goes to the Universal Dog Home of Brooklyn. The proceedings are sheer lunacy as Harry comes up against his uncle’s insanely jealous and legally blind mistress, her much put-upon optometrist brother and Annabel Glick, a zealous representative from the Universal Dog Home determined to see Harry’s inheritance “go to the dogs.” Based on the novel The Man Who Broke The Bank at Monte Carlo by Michael Butterworth, Lucky Stiff is a musical farce in the best sense of the word!! The complicated and hysterically funny plot involves one dead body, a nerdy English shoe salesman, six million bucks in diamonds, and a lot of dogs!! Although it might seem hard to folllow, listen to the CD and you will be able to follow the story effortlessly, thanks to the brilliantly concise and witty lyrics. On the first listening, the two songs which stand out are "Nice" and "Times Like This," but as you become more familiar with the score, you will really begin to appreciate the humor that is the foundation of the show. |
Produced by Daytona Playhouse
Performances on March 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 30, 31 @ 8 p.m. March 18, 25, April 1 @ 2:00 p.m. at The Daytona Playhouse of Daytona Beach, Florida |
Duel of Fools
We’re in the Funny Business / We ARE the Funny Business Directed by Dave Russell Production by SAK Comedy Lab of Orlando, Florida Joined SAK in March 2007 (Maestro’s performances based on rotation and his availability) SAK Comedy Lab seasoned professionals duke it out in this high-energy improv comedy competition. Featuring audience judges, the Pink Shoe of Salvation, and the Scum Box and plenty of free Tootsie Rolls. Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 8PM. Sometimes Duel of Fools will run at 10pm as well. Please check our Full Schedule for those dates. |
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Stuart Little
Dramatized by Joseph Robinette Based on the Book by E.B. White. Directed By Deborah J. Carpenter Timothy D. Turner, Educational Director & YPT Artistic Director This is the endearing classic about a mouse named Stuart Little who is born into an ordinary New York family. Joseph Robinette, who also dramatized the highly acclaimed stage version of Charlotte’s Web, captures all the charm, wisdom and joy of the E.B. White original in this adaptation. The many adventures both big and small of Stuart Little are brought vividly to life in this story theatre presentation. The acting ensemble plays many human and animal roles in a series of delightful scenes that make up the marvelous maneuverings of a mild-mannered mouse trying to survive in a "real people's world." |
Production by Bay Street Players’ Young Peoples Theater (YPT) of Eustis, Florida
School Performances throughout March 2007 |
Really Rosie
Book and lyrics by Maurice Sendak Music by Carole King Directed by April-Dawn Gladu Musical Direction by Timothy D. Turner Choreographed by Stage Management by Nicole Peters Production Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival of Orlando, Florida Part of the Darden Theater for Young Audiences Series (TYA) Rosie appears larger than life to her friends (but mostly to herself) and creates imaginary scenes for movies and adventures. This children’s musical features is based upon the stories in Maurice Sendak's Nutshell Library and features music by Carole King (known for such great songs as I Feel The Earth Move Under My Feet). If you love Where The Wild Things Are, then you are really ready for Rosie! Really Rosie follows a typical summer day in the life of several neighborhood friends. Like many children, they claim to be bored. Luckily, their friend (and self-proclaimed leader) Rosie does not believe in being bored and she decides to film the story of her life, casting them all in supporting roles. They must audition first (of course) and then musically tell the exciting, dramatic, funny (and slightly exaggerated) story of her life. In addition to Rosie and her friends Alligator, Kathy, Pierre and Johnny, there is her dopey brother Chicken Soup, their parents and the residents of their neighborhood. Most importantly, they call on the residents of their imaginations who help them stage their glorious musical auditions in hopes of being chosen by the Producer and taken Very Far Away. |
Production Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival of Orlando, Florida - Part of the Darden Theater for Young Audiences Series (TYA)
Performances February 17 – March 24, 2007 Saturdays at 2:00 P.M. and 4:30 P.M. and Sundays at 4:30 P.M. Weekday Performance for Student Groups February 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28 & March 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 20, 21, 22, 23, 2007 School Matinees at 10:15am & 12:00pm Tuesday's, Thursday's, Friday's (running time 50 minutes) School Matinees at 10:30am Wednesday's (running time 50 minutes) at Lowndes Shakespeare Center in Loch Haven Park, Orlando. (Margeson Theater) |
Disney’s The Jungle Book! KIDS
Book adapted by Marcy Heisler Music & Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman and Terry Gilkyson Additional lyrics by Marcy Heisler Music adapted & arranged by Bryan Louiselle Directed & Choreographed by Timothy D. Turner Production by Bay Street Players’ Young Peoples Theater of Eustis, Florida The jungle is jumpin’ with jazz in this exciting Disney classic! Join Mowgli, Baloo, King Louie and the gang as they swing their way through madcap adventures and thwart the ferocious tiger, Shere Khan. Specially adapted from the beloved film, this musical includes all your favorite Disney tunes, like “The Bare Necessities,” and “I Wan’na Be Like You.” With colorful characters and that toe-tapping jungle rhythm, The Jungle Book KIDS is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for audiences of all ages. |
Production by Bay Street Players’ Young Peoples Theater of Eustis, Florida
Performances on February 10, 2007 @ 10:30 a.m. & 2 p.m. at Historic State Theatre in downtown Eustis at 109 North Bay Street |
Little Lies
By Joseph George Caruso Freely Adapted from and inspired by Sir Arthur Wing Pinero’s famous comedy “The Magistrate” Directed by Jenny Sejansky Lighting Design by Timothy D. Turner Produced by The Daytona Playhouse of Daytona, Florida Set in Edwardian England. The play follows the exploits of Aeneas Posket, Chief Magistrate of Mulberry Street Police court, as he sets forth upon an illicit nocturnal visit with his stepson Cis to the infamous Hotel des Princes, run by the outrageous Madame Blonde. Unknown to him his young wife Agatha also happens secretly, but for different reasons, to be dining there. The consequences for this incorruptible pillar of Victorian society turn out to be both embarrassing and hilarious. |
Produced by The Daytona Playhouse of Daytona, Florida
Performances on January 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 @ 8 p.m. January 21, 28 @ 2:00 p.m. at The Daytona Playhouse of Daytona Beach, Florida |
The Taffetas
Written by Rick Lewis with additional material by Arthur Whitelaw Directed by David Clevinger & Ken Rush Musical Direction by Timothy D. Turner Lighting Design by William Dumas Stage Management by Ben Rush Produced by The Bay Street Players of Eustis, Florida “The Taffetas”, written by Rick Lewis with additional material by Arthur Whitelaw, opened Off Broadway a full two years before its popular counterpart, Forever Plaid. "The Taffetas" is a musical revue set in 1956. The entire performance is set in a 1950s TV studio, the show surrounds the four singing Taffeta sisters (Kaye, Donna, Peggy and Cheryl), who are making their national debut on the DuMont network's program, "Spotlight on Music". Prior to "Spotlight ", The Taffetas', biggest gig has been at the Moose Hall in Muncie, Indiana. They've earned their appearance on "Spotlight" with a mixture of charm, chops and chutzpah. The Taffetas' professional future hinges upon their "Spotlight" performance; if they ace this gig, Ed Sullivan will be on the horn in a heartbeat. With a medley of hits like "Sh-Boom", "Mister Sandman", "Johnny Angel" and "Where the Boys Are" how can they lose? Kaye is the brains of the operation; a multi-tasking woman before they became ubiquitous, she stage manages her sisters, their backup band and the audience, all the while belting out chestnuts like "Old Cape Cod." Sweetie pie Peggy charms credulous men in the first row into helping out onstage; she could charm the last ten-spot out of their wallets if she tried a bit harder. Donna has a thing for Chevy convertibles and masked men; the less said about that the better. Finally, the lovable Cheryl (may have chosen saddle shoes over college but makes up for it all by singing, like (and to), an angel - (Johnny Angel of course). The Taffetas celebrates the music of all-girl groups in the fifties by following the career of The Taffetas, a group of four sisters. The sisters sing, dance, and banter through such numbers as “Mr. Sandman,” "I'm Sorry," "Tammy," "Fly Me to the Moon," and "Where the Boys Are." |
Produced by The Bay Street Players of Eustis, Florida
Performances on December 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16 @ 8 p.m. December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17 @ 2:30 p.m. at Historic State Theatre in downtown Eustis at 109 North Bay Street |
Honk! Jr.
Book and Lyrics by Anthony Drewe Music by George Stiles Directed & Designed by Timothy D. Turner Stage Management by Mary Ann Romano In the London season featuring the appearance of “The Lion King,” “Honk!” became a stand-out by winning the 2000 Olivier Award (the British equivalent of the Tony® Award) for Best New Musical. Written by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe (dubbed “The brightest hopes for the future of the British musical” by The London Daily Telegraph), “Honk!” is the story of Ugly, whose odd, gawky looks instantly incite prejudice from his family and neighbors. Separated from the farm and pursued by a hungry Cat, Ugly must find his way home. Along his rollicking and harrowing journey he not only discovers his true beauty and glorious destiny, but also finds love and acceptance in all its forms. This Olivier winning, contemporary telling of The Ugly Duckling Story, is a fun filled adventure in discovering the joys of being different from the writing team currently creating the West End bound production of Mary Poppins! The show that beat The Lion King out of the Olivier award (the British equivalent to the Tony® Award)! Honk! Junior is a contemporary retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's classic story, "The Ugly Duckling" and features a Joseph... Dreamcoat-like score that kids everywhere will enjoy. |
Produced by Golden Music Academy of Casselberry, Florida
Performances November 3 @ 7:30 p.m. November 4 @ 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. November 5 @ 2:00 p.m. All Performances at the Golden Music Academy Theatre |
Jake’s Women
By Neil Simon Directed by Ronnie Hart Lighting Design by Timothy D. Turner Produced by The Daytona Playhouse of Daytona, Florida Jake’s Women is a Neil Simon's semi-autobiographical play centering on the relationships of a talented but troubled author. It is comprised of a series of internal conversations between Jake and the women in his life, interspersed with the occasional "reality break" or side commentary to the audience. In moments of need, Jake calls each of the women, sometimes several at a time, to work with him through his flaws and follies. Jake, a novelist who is more successful with fiction that with life, faces a marital crisis by daydreaming about the women in his life. The wildly comic and sometimes moving flashbacks played in his mind are interrupted by visitations from actual females. A revered first wife who was killed years earlier in an accident, his daughter remembered as a child but now a young woman, his boisterous and bossy sister, an opinionated analyst, his current wife who is leaving Jake for another man, and a prospective third wife. Another classic Neil Simon comedy. |
Produced by The Daytona Playhouse of Daytona, Florida
Performances on October 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 @ 8 p.m. October 22, 29 @ 2:00 p.m. at The Daytona Playhouse of Daytona Beach, Florida |
Miss Nelson Has A Field Day
Adapted by Joan Cushing Based on the book by Harry Allard & James Marshall Director: Katrina Ploof Music Director: Charles Johnson Vocal Coach: Timothy D. Turner Production by Orlando – UCF Shakespeare Festival of Orlando, Florida School Performances on October 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27, 31 & November 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 2006 Public Performances on October 21 – November 18, 2006 Saturdays at 2:00PM and 4:30PM and Sundays at 4:30PM. at the Margeson Theater Lowndes Shakespeare Center in Loch Haven Park of Orlando, FL (click for map) As a follow-up to last season’s Miss Nelson is Missing which the Orlando Sentinel called “…terrific theater for kids…a stitch…simply fun,” the notorious Miss Viola Swamp reappears at the Horace B. Smedley School, this time to shape up their Tornadoes football team who are the worst in the state. It’s up to the “meanest substitute teacher in the world” to turn them around. |
Production by Orlando – UCF Shakespeare Festival of Orlando, Florida
School Performances on October 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27, 31 & November 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 2006 Public Performances on October 21 – November 18, 2006 Saturdays at 2:00PM and 4:30PM Sundays at 4:30PM. at the Margeson Theater Lowndes Shakespeare Center in Loch Haven Park of Orlando, FL |
The Magical Piñata
Book and lyrics by Karen Zacarías Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma Directed by Doreen Heard Musical Direction by Timothy D. Turner Production by Florida Children’s Repertory Theatre Company of Orlando, Florida School Performances on September 25-29, October 2-6, 9-13 Public Performances on September 24, October 1, 8 @ 1:30 p.m. at Starlight Theater of Orlando, FL (click for map) A seemingly plain clay pot magically transports Cucha, a selfish and lonely girl, from her town of Zapotoco, Mexico, to a mysterious jungle filled with eccentric characters. Using her knowledge of English and Spanish, Cucha encounters Parrot Rivera, a jungle muralist who paints the future; Señor Chapulin, a soccer star with the heart of the present; and Burro Burrito, a farmer who plows the past. But the evil Monkey King and his silly Sidekick know the clay pot is really a magical piñata and scheme to steal it from her. Through Cucha's journey, she discovers the magic of the mundane, the roots of cultural pride and the power of sharing. |
Production by Florida Children’s Repertory Theatre Company of Orlando, Florida
School Performances on September 25-29, October 2-6, 9-13 Public Performances on September 24, October 1, 8 @ 1:30 p.m. at Starlight Theater of Orlando, FL |
Suessical the Musical
Book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty Co-Conceived by Eric Idle Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens with Music by Stephen Flaherty Co-Conceived by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty and Eric Idle. Directed by John Olbert Musical Direction by Timothy D. Turner Production by Sands Theater Center of Deland, Florida "I can see that you’ve got quite a mind for your age! Why, one Think and you dragged me right onto the stage! Now, I’m here, there is no telling what may ensue With a Cat such as me, and a Thinker like you!" So says the mischievous Cat in the Hat at the onset of this fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Lucky Stiff, My Favorite Year, Once On This Island, and Ragtime) have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie and all of the Whos of Whoville! These classic, colorful tales are seamlessly brought together by Jojo, a young boy and “thinker of strange and wonderful thinks”! As each story unfolds you will marvel at how relevant and profound Seuss’s subtle themes are; making this musical one that appeals to all ages. The score emerges as a Seussian gumbo of musical styles, ranging from Latin to pop, swing to gospel, and R&B to funk! So let your toes tap, your fingers snap, and your imagination run wild, for "If you open your mind, Oh, the Thinks you will find lining up to get loose! Oh, the Thinks you can think! Oh, the Thinks you can think when you think about Seuss!!" |
Production by Sands Theater Center of Deland, Florida
Performances on September 22, 23, 28, 29 30, October 5, 6, 7 @ 8 p.m. September 24, October 1, 8 @ 2:30 p.m. All Performances at Sands Theater Center of Deland, Florida |