NEXT ON THE MAINSTAGE: CAUGHT IN THE VILLAIN’S WEB
CAUGHT IN THE VILLAIN’S WEB is a comedic old-time melodrama featuring a beautiful heroine, a brave hero and a despicable villain. Audiences are not only allowed, but encouraged to boo, hiss, cheer, and more!
PERFORMANCES:
February 7, 8, 9 and 14, 15, 16
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sunday Matinees at 2:30pm
TICKETS:
Standard: $15
Seniors (65+): $12
Students: $12
Indiana Players Members: $10
House and Box Office open 30 minutes before each performance. Tickets can be purchased on our website or at the Box Office. Seating for this show is General Admission.
ABOUT THE SHOW:
Felicity Fair, downtrodden heroine, is a nurse sent to the Larkfield mansion to attend a hard-hearted society matron pretending to be ill to force her son, Malvern, to marry the scheming Nella Hargrave. Malvern takes one look at Felicity and falls in love. When Malvern proposes, Felicity sadly reveals that five years ago she was in a train wreck and cannot remember anything prior, even her real name. The villain, Cyril Bothingwell, attempts to foil the love affair and gain the Larkfield fortune, but his nefarious schemes are thwarted to the delight of all!
Caught in the Villain's Web is written by Herbert Swayne, directed by Sharon E. Smith, and presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
OPEN AUDITIONS FOR VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE
Open Auditions for our upcoming mainstage comedy, VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE, written by Christopher Durang and directed by John Henry Steelman, are taking place February 10th & 11th from 6:00pm-8:00pm at the Philadelphia Street Playhouse. No experience or preparation is required to audition! Must be 18+.
CAST:
2 Men / 4 Women / Ages 20-50+ (approximate)
CHARACTER LIST & DESCRIPTIONS:
The below character descriptions are from the script. Ages should be considered only as a general guideline. All roles are available.
VANYA – 50s, living in Bucks County. Resigned to his life, more or less, at least compared to Sonia.
SONIA – his adopted sister, early 50s, living with him in Bucks County. Discontent, upset, regretful.
MASHA – his sister, 50s, glamorous and successful actress who goes gallivanting around the world.
SPIKE – an aspiring actor, 29 or younger, Masha’s new companion. Sexy, self-absorbed, but otherwise outgoing and friendly.
NINA – lovely, sincere, would-be actress, early 20s, visiting her aunt and uncle next door. Star struck, earnest and energetic.
CASSANDRA – cleaning lady and soothsayer, any age, any race. In the original production she was played by an African-American actress in her 20s.
ABOUT THE SHOW:
Middle-aged siblings Vanya and Sonia share a home in Bucks County, PA, where they bicker and complain about the circumstances of their lives. Suddenly, their movie-star sister, Masha, swoops in with her new boy toy, Spike. Old resentments flare up, eventually leading to threats to sell the house. Also on the scene are sassy maid Cassandra, who can predict the future, and a lovely young aspiring actress named Nina, whose prettiness somewhat worries the imperious Masha. *Content Warning: Show contains some Crude Language and Adult Themes*
SHOW DATES:
March 21, 22, 23 and 28, 29, 30
DIRECTOR PROPOSALS DUE SOON FOR THE 2025 SUMMER YOUTH SHOW
Interested in directing our next Summer Youth Production? Proposals for the 2025 Summer Youth Show are due by JANUARY 31, 2025. Fill out our online 2025 Summer Youth Show Proposal Form before it's too late! You can submit multiple shows for consideration, but please fill out and submit one form for each show you are proposing. Visit our Submit a Show page for more info or email questions to Sam Sherburne, IPI Artistic Director, at: artisticdirector@indianaplayers.com
Per IPI policy, anyone directing a mainstage production must have previous directing or stage management experience with the Indiana Players. Previous experience includes Mainstage and/or One-Act Festival productions. If you are interested in submitting a proposal to direct the Summer Youth Musical or direct a show as part of the 2025-2026 Mainstage Season (submission info coming soon) and you have not directed with IPI before, directing in the One-Act Festival is a great way to gain the necessary experience to direct for the mainstage! We are currently accepting show submissions and/or director inquiries for this year’s 14th Annual One-Act Festival! Find more info on our website.
THE 14TH ANNUAL ONE-ACT FESTIVAL: CALL FOR PLAYWRIGHTS AND DIRECTORS
We are looking for original one-act scripts and directors for the Indiana Players' upcoming 14th Annual One-Act Festival! As mentioned above, this is a great opportunity for new and first-time writers and directors to gain experience!
WRITERS:
If you are interested in submitting an original one-act, please email the script to this year's One-Act Festival Coordinator, Sam Sherburne, at the email below. We are looking for pieces roughly between 5-25 minutes in length.
DIRECTORS:
If you are interested in directing your own original one-act, working with a writer to direct their original one-act, or if you have a royalty-free one-act that you would like to propose to direct, please send an email to Sam Sherburne that includes your interest as well as any past theatre experience, if any.
Email your interest and/or submissions to this year's Festival Coordinator, Sam Sherburne, at: artisticdirector@indianaplayers.com. The deadline for both writers and directors is: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH, 2025.
LOOKING AHEAD:
Auditions will be held Monday, March 24th, and Tuesday, March 25th, from 6:00pm-8:00pm at the Philadelphia Street Playhouse. Performances will be Thursday, April 24th thru Sunday, April 27th. Find more information about the Indiana Players' Annual One-Act Festival on our website at www.indianaplayers.com/oneactfestival or feel free to email Sam Sherburne with any questions
JOIN THE SATURDAY MORNING PLAYHOUSE TEAM
Saturday Morning Playhouse is a seasonal interactive children's show geared towards families with children ages 3 to 10 though ALL are welcome! Audience members attend a fun-filled show where they are encouraged to become a part of the show itself through joining in on interactive activities including sing-alongs, dancing, stories, games, and more!
We are looking for volunteers to help join the Saturday Morning Playhouse team onstage or off. Perform and interact with the audience, lead a song or activity, or help in a number of other ways! Our Spring Saturday Morning Playhouse is coming up soon, so if you are interested in learning more and joining the team, please reach out to Kathy Kerns at treasurer@indianaplayers.com before FEBRUARY 15TH, 2025.
ATTENTION HIGH-SCHOOL SENIORS!
Applications for the 2025 Stineman Scholarship are NOW BEING ACCEPTED!
The Indiana Players are dedicated to helping support the next generation of artists and active community members! Each year the Players are honored to sponsor the Frances Stineman Scholarship. The Stineman Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship that may be awarded to a deserving college-bound high school senior who has been a contributing member of the Indiana Players, onstage or off. For information on applicant qualifications and how to apply, please visit: www.indianaplayers.com/scholarship
Applications must be be submitted no later than MARCH 31, 2025.
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It is only through your donations, volunteerism, and patronage that we can continue to grow and serve our community! We accept and appreciate any donations you are able to make to our organization. Donations can be made on our website using the yellow “Donate” button at the very top or physical checks can be mailed to:
Indiana Players, Inc.
P.O. Box 333
Indiana, PA 15701
Members of our donor society receive recognition* in the season’s programs, and are categorized as follows:
Producer: $1,000+
Director: $750 - $999
Playwright: $500 - $749
Actor: $250 - $499
Stage Manager: $100 - $249
Understudy: $50 - $99
*If you would like your contribution to be recognized anonymously, send an email to treasurer@indianaplayers.com
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