Anthony J Lefcourt, a washed up director, has one last chance to show Broadway that he still has what it takes. He plots to stage the perfect who-dunnit play, carefully planning out every detail, even down to making the cast’s reactions as authentic as the audience’s, but when tensions between the cast arise and he’s hit with the threat of blackmail, hints of his murder mystery start to seep into the offstage proceedings as well. This hilarious off-Broadway hit poses a unique problem: When everyone is a Butler, anyone could be the murderer.

Auditions will be held in the basement at Christ’s Family Church, 531 North Baltimore (across from Bellacino’s Pizza).

Wednesday, Feb. 22nd at 7 pm and Saturday, Feb. 25th at 2pm

Auditions will consist simply of cold readings from the script.

The cast calls for 4 males and 2 females and the characters’ ages range from early 20s to mid 60s.

Must be 18 or older to audition

Please bring your March-May schedules so that we can know your available and unavailable dates during the rehearsal process.

The show will go up May 17-20th and between the auditions and the curtain will be a rigorous time of fun rehearsal!

Character List and Descriptions:

Mr. Butler (Robert) Mid 60s, sensitive, proper gentleman in character, forgetful, bigheaded celebrity out of character.

Aldo the butler (Michael) Young, 20-30s, handsome, dark featured and masculine. English and proper in character, Bombastic Italian out of character. Quick to anger and more personality than a cast member from Jersey Shore. Acts as a job, not a passion.

Mrs. Butler (Natalie) Early 40s, enticing and sensual in character, rich and pompous out of character. Starting to get bitter as her stardom dwindles with age, and trying to stay on top as Claudia comes in to steal the show

Miss Butler (Claudia) Early 20s. Strikingly beautiful ingénue type. Competing for sensual dominance, and the spotlight, against Natalie. Will do whatever it takes to be famous.

Anthony J Lefcourt – 40-50s, but youthful and enthusiastic. Almost childlike, a larger than life, flamboyant, egotistical celebrity.

Detective Mumford (Sam) Middle-aged, strict and emotionless in character, a weathered professional out of character. He’s lived and seen a lot and it’s left him a little bitter and bossy, as well as a little clumsy. Possible drinking problem.

The production the takes the story from Frank Capra’s classic 1947 film and presents it as an old-time radio drama, complete with improvised sound effects, commercials and vintage music.  The adaptation by Liz Zazzi has all the hallmarks fans of the film have come to love: the trials and tribulations faced by small-town banker George Bailey as he lives his daily life, feeling almost insignificant in comparison to events happening around him.  It takes a strange twist of fate and some divine intervention to make him see how much he truly has meant to his friends and family.

This adaptation brings new enjoyment to fans of the film and an exciting new experience for those who may not be familiar with the story.

Tickets are available at Beard’s Decorating Center or at the door.  Tickets are $8 general admission and $5 for children 12 and under.

The production will be a recreation of an old-time radio adaptation of the classic film It’s a Wonderful Life.  It calls for approximately 15 performers, with a mixture of all ages and genders.

The show will be performed Thursday, December 8th to Sunday, December 11th.

For more information, or to arrange an alternate audition time, call (660) 349-6977.

Suzy Hendrix………………….Talia Linneman

Sam Hendrix…………………..Nick Burg

Mike Tallman……………….…Eric Patterson

Carlino…………………………….Dan McGurk

Harry Roat Jr………………….Phil McIntosh

Gloria……………………………..Ana Luz Zerpa Pita

Policeman……………………….Mark Willis

Stage Manager……………….Aaron Chester

Asst. Stage Manager……….Jonna Hicks

Rehearsals will begin on September 6th under the direction of Gina Rybkowski.  The show will be performed in the Orpheum Theater of Picker’s Famous from October 20th to 23rd.

Wait Until Dark is a thriller by Frederick Knott that tells the story of a blind woman terrorized by three criminals in her apartment. Their efforts to locate a hidden doll with several grams of heroin sewn into it are complicated when she proves to be a far more cunning adversary then they had imagined. When she forces them to play at her level, her blindness becomes an advantage and leads to a cat and mouse game that proves harrowing to the very end.

Performance dates for the production are October 20th – 23rd. For more information call (660) 627-4822.

The play opens Thursday, August 11th, and runs Thursday to Saturday at
7 pm with a Sunday matinee on August 14th at 2 pm. All performances
are in the Orpheum Theater in Pickler’s Famous at 114 W. Harrison.

Tickets are $10 general admission and $7 for students, seniors, and
children. They are available in advance at Pickler’s Famous or at the
door. Seating is limited so advance purchase is recommended.

Contact president@curtaincalltheatre.org or call (660) 216-3623 for
more information.

Auditions will be held this Thursday, 6/16, from 7 – 9 pm and Saturday, 6/18, from 1 – 3 pm. The play calls for 16 actors and actresses of all ages.

All auditions will be held in the Orpheum Theater at Pickler’s Famous, 114 W. Harrison.

Performance dates are August 11th – 14th.

Call (660) 234-5787 for more information or to arrange for an alternate audition time.

Performances begin Thursday, May 19th. They run Thursday – Saturday at 7 pm with a Sunday matinee on May 22nd at 2 pm.
Tickets are available at Pickler’s Famous beginning May 9th and at the door. Cost is $10 general admission and $7 for students and older adults. Seating is limited so advance purchase is recommended.

Auditions will take place on Wednesday, 3/2, from 7 – 9 pm, and Saturday, 3/5, from 1 – 3 pm. All auditions are at Pickler’s Famous at 114 W. Harrison.

Call (660) 342-3890 for more information or to arrange an alternate audition time.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

This hilarious play is perfect for all ages with an all-star cast of young and old – chronicling the mishaps and craziness that ensues when one notorious family begins to take over a small town church’s annual Christmas pageant. Based on the beloved classic book.

When: December 8-12
Where: Old Willard School (707 Centennial Ave, Kirksville)
Wednesday – Saturday, 7 PM
Sunday Matinee, 2 PM

Tickets available at Edna Campbell’s Bookstore – $10 General Admission / $7 Seniors-Students-Children

Important note: We have heat! You’ll be toasty warm on the outside as your heart is warmed on the inside.