The Wellesley Players - MetroWest's Premier Community Theatre
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Player NewsWarning: date() expects parameter 2 to be long, string given in C:\HostingSpaces\jureecom\wellesleyplayers.org\wwwroot\wp-content\themes\twentyten\news.php on line 43 2012-2013 Season AnnouncementOur 88th Consecutive Season On Golden Pond Play written by Ernest Thompson November 2-4 and 9-11, 2012 Arsenal Center for the Arts, Black Box Theatre My Fair Lady Book and Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and Music by Federick … Oliver Orphans Collect “Food Glorious Food” for Wellesley Food PantryThe orphans from our wonderful Oliver cast will be providing a sneak preview of two vocal numbers and collecting food for the Wellesley Food Pantry at Roche Brothers and Whole Foods this Saturday, February 11th. Weather permitting,, they will be … Rehearsals Underway for Spring Musical Oliver to be staged 3/16-3/25 Sorenson Center, Babson CollegeThe Wellesley Players are proud to announce the presentation of the classic musical Oliver! Consider yourself invited to experience the story of an orphan boy who is banished from his orphanage for daring to ask for more food. The title … The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife, Review by Tony AnniconeWellesley Players’ second show of their 87th season is “The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife”, an adult comedy, by Charles Busch. It follows the lives of Ira and Marjorie Taub and focuses on the burgeoning midlife crisis of an upper-class, … Tale of the Allergist’s Wife Early Reviews!Award-Winning actor, David Kimmelman who plays the role Ira Taub in the Players’ upcoming production of the Tale of the Allergist’s Wife has had a tough time staying in character. “The show is so funny and my cast members are … “RSVP” to Wellesley Players Coffee House CapersIt is time to dust off the tap shoes and warm up the vocal chords. It’s time to look at that favorite scene you always wanted to perform and sign up for our annual Capers Event. Here are the important … Our Winter Production is Underway! Order your Tickets!Beat the post-holiday blues! See the play that the New York Times called “a window-rattling comedy of mid-life malaise”…….”cut from the synthetic cloth of TV comedy,” as the Wellesley Players present Charles Busch’s, The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife. Would-be … Caper’s InvitationIt is time to dust off the tap shoes and warm up the vocal chords. It’s time to look at that favorite scene you always wanted to perform and sign up for our annual Capers Event. Here are the important … Oliver Cast Announced!Our spring production of Oliver is cast! The artistic team of Richard Repetta, Director, Chris Holownia, Music Director and PJ Terranova, choreographer are thrilled with the turn-out and the talent. The show will be performed at the Sorenson Center for … Cast Complete for “Tale of the Allergist’s Wife” at WellesleyDirector Joe Stallone is pleased to announce that he has “found his Mohammed,” completing the cast for the Wellesley Players’ upcoming production of The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife. The role of the Iraqi Doorman at an upscale Manhattan apartment … Season Update and Tale of the Allergist’s Wife Tickets on Sale!We are pleased to announce that Little Women, the Musical played to six sold-out houses. The Arsenal Center for the Arts is a great space to perform in and the staff at the Center could not have been more helpful … The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife Cast AnnouncementIn his first play written for a mainstream audience, Busch explores the Upper West Side milieu of aspiring intellectual and middle-aged upper class matron Marjorie Taub, who lives comfortably with her doctor husband Ira in an expensively furnished condo near … Little Women Cast and Design Team Hard at Work!The Wellesley Players cast and crew of Little Women, The Musical are busy rehearsing for the upcoming October performances at the Black Box Theatre at the Arsenal in Watertown! The cast is also preparing several “sneak preview” performances for the … The Wellesley Players need your help!Rehearsals for Little Women are chugging along nicely – we’ve got some teaser performances coming up, so stayed tuned for video clips and reports! But as we keep working on one musical, we’ve got to start filling some roles for the … Wellesley Players Introduce Season SubscriptionsWith only a few weeks until the first show of our 2011-2012 theatrical season, the Wellesley Players would like to announce our new season subscription option. This new offering allows our audience members to guarantee their tickets to each of … Wellesley Players Named One of the TOP Five Theatre Groups in Boston!In case the news hasn’t made it to your inbox yet, the Wellesley Players have been named one of the top five theater groups in the Boston area! And it’s all thanks to you – the Boston.com A-List voting was done by our members and our friends, without whom, we could never have made it to number five. DASH Awards for AnnieThe Wellesley Players are thrilled to report that the EMACT DASH Award nominations were announced via podcast on July 20. Our March 2011 production of ANNIE received nominations in three categories. We had a wonderful show and we are delighted to tip our hats to congratulate the members who received this special recognition. Little Women, The Musical Cast and Artistic Team AnnouncementThe Louisa May Alcott classic story comes to life at the Arsenal Center for the Arts this fall as the Wellesley Players perform Little Women. Little Women will warm audience hearts as the March sisters endure without their father, a chaplain in the Union army during the Civil War. This coming-of-age story is set not far from Wellesley, as Louisa May Alcott’s family home in Concord is the basis for the March estate depicted in the familiar novel and musical. Wellesley Players Featured in Wellesley/Weston MagazineDuring our spring production of Annie, Janet Mendelsohn, writer for the Wellesley/Weston Magazine, followed the production of Annie from audition to opening night. AACT Honors long-time Player Rita FordLong-time member Rita Ford was honored on May 22, with a presentation of the Spotlight Award from AACT. Bevie Lord, AACT representative was on hand to present the award. Only one of ten awards presented in the United States, The Players are thrilled to have had the opportunity to recognize Rita’s many contributions. “I was given some talent, but I am blessed with friends. I give because I get! My years with the Wellesley Players has been a gift. Being the recipient of the Spotlight Award, is the frosting on the cake!” Annual Meeting Update!Following a successful afternoon marching in the Wellesley Veterans Parade, the Wellesley Players 2011 annual meeting featured many familiar faces, a handful of new folks, and one very special surprise for a longtime member. Vision and Experience to Lead Wellesley Players’ SeasonAward-winning company chooses award-winning directors for 86th season! Director SearchPlayers welcome submissions from Directors, Music Directors and Choreographers for our coming 2011-12 Season! Annual Meeting 2011Reminder — Save the Date; Home of Wil and Ruth Breden; Sunday, May 22, 2011 at 5:30 Babson College Reviews AnnieFor those of us who did not have the luxury to travel to some exotic beach or have our bellies filled with home cooked meals, there was not much to do on campus over this past Spring Break. As soon as all the lights in the dorms around campus went out however, the lights in the Carling-Sorenson Theater went on. Abandoned by Babson students, the humble abode of the Babson Players, BDE, and other student organizations was transformed into the set of the award-winning musical Annie, produced by the Wellesley Players. Rave reviews for Annie opening weekend!The musical Annie opened this past weekend to rave reviews and great audience buzz. Several more performances are available to you this coming weekend! This is not a performance you want to miss! All performances take place at the Sorenson Center on the campus of Babson College. Lauren Weintraub, Annie and her wonderfully talented team of orphans light up the stage with sheer energy and delight! Players Bring Home Awards at Regional Festival!On March 5, 2011, the best community theater productions from around New England met at the Concord City Auditorium in Concord, NH for the bi-annual Regional Community Festival. This event will showcased the best productions selected from state level competition. Annie Cast Hard At Work! Opens this Weekend!The Wellesley Players will perform the musical “Annie” six times in March at Babson College’s Sorenson Center for the Arts on the weekends from March 11 – 20. Welcome to the new WP site!Welcome to the new website for the Wellesley Players! 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