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Oz: The Musical
A dazzling musical based on the L. Frank Baum Classic Story
Book by Tim Kelly Music and lyrics by Bill Francoeur.
A cyclone carries Dorothy and Toto to the magical Land of Oz. When Dorothy’s house squashes the Wicked Witch of the East, she is ecstatically thanked by the liberated Munchkins and given permission to wear the witch’s powerful silver slippers. From there, Baum’s lovable characters — rubber-legged Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion, and Tin Woodsman — join Dorothy on a journey to meet the great Oz. While on their trek, they battle the Wicked Witch of the West, who is determined to get revenge for the death of her sister. This bright musical is charged with a bundle of wonderful songs and thrill after thrill.
The Branch County Community Theater will be hosting a special storytime on April 1 at 10:30am at the Coldwater Branch of the Branch District Library to promote the upcoming production of OZ the Musical. Library guests will have a chance to meet the cast and listen to a story read by a cast member. After storytime, follow along the yellow brick road to the Children’s Museum of Branch County for songs and crafts with the cast. Free Museum admission for those that attend storytime at the library.
Performances are May 1-3, 2025 at the Tibbits Opera House in Coldwater, Michigan.
Tickets for this event range from $7-$15 including fees ($5+fees for students 18 & under and $13+fees for adults). Doors will open one hour prior to showtime and seating will begin 30 minutes prior to showtime. No outside food or drink allowed in the theatre. Runtime is approximately 90 minutes plus intermission.
Produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc., Englewood, Colorado.
Directed by Gina Wright. Music Direction by Cindy Garn.
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Cinderella
May 10-11, 2024
Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella is a musical written for television, but later played on stage, with music by Richard Rodgers and a book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. It is based upon the fairy tale Cinderella, particularly the French version Cendrillon, ou la petite pantoufle de verre ("Cinderella, or The Little Glass Slipper"), by Charles Perrault. The story concerns a young woman forced into a life of servitude by her cruel stepmother and self-centered stepsisters, who dreams of a better life. With the help of her fairy godmother, Cinderella is transformed into a princess and finds her prince.
Performances at the Tibbits Opera House, May 10th at 7pm and May 11th at 1PM & 7PM, 2024.
Tickets available online or at the Tibbits Box Office.
Cast
Emily Taylor, Cinderella
Airi Rena, Prince Christopher
John Kloosterman, King
Melany Metzger, Queen
Michael Renshaw, Herald
Shareyah Heminger, Godmother
Alexandra Lyon, Stepmother
Gabby Armstrong, Stepsister (Joy)
Kaitlyn Lee, Stepsister (Portia)
Ensemble: Amy Abrey, Ashlyn Abrey, Matt Biolchini, Abigail Dickey, Saylor Fraley, Nicole Gray, Hallie Jones, Tim Kingsbury, Julia Littley, Madisyn McGregor, Lisa Miller, Connor Sarles, Gina Wright, Jaden Hyre, Sidney Lawrence, Warren Duff
Production Team
Stage Director: Diane Harmon
Music Director: Cindy Garn
Producers: Jackie Schwind & Charlene Searing
Stage Managers: Jamie Barrand & Debbie Dally
Costume Designer: Lisa Huff
Set Designer: Stephanie Burdick
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Yazoo Miss'ssippi
by Jean Ciampi
Join us for the 40th Pickering/Colbeck Award for Playwriting Excellence by watching the world premier of, Yazoo Miss'ssippi, a full-length farce in two acts by Jean Ciampi.
Synopsis: Alex Halldorson arrives in the middle of Newt-a-Yazoo-la, the annual festival celebrating the reclusive winged newts of the Yazoo River. He's there to build relationships between his company and the local community. The relationships he discovers are not the ones he expects. Family lies, broken ties and why won't those Yazoo winged newts fly?
Directed by Laurie Ludlow. Produced by Charlene Searing
Tickets are $10.00 Per person (this price includes the box office fee) which can be purchased at the Box Office or by visiting tibbits.org.
Auditions to be held January 7-8, 2024. Performances on February 15-17, 2024.
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Community Christmas Extravaganza
Branch County Community Theatre is putting something magical together for this Christmas Season. There are so many wonderful and talented performers in Branch County, and for one night we will be bringing them to the stage of Tibbits Opera House. There will be bands, dancing, skits and so many other surprises along the way.
The Community Christmas Extravaganza is a true community event. All performers are from Branch County. There were two Branch County businesses in town, Just Win Liquidation and Good Better Best, that donated books for all of the children who attend. There will be a cookie give away, donated by a local Cookie Artist, and even our posters and programs were created by local students. As you can see, this is an event that will bring our community together.
Directed by Charlene Searing and Tom Wright
December 8, 2023, at 7pm at the Tibbits Opera House
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I'm Getting Murdered In the Morning
Dinner Theatre
I'M GETTING MURDERED IN THE MORNING
Written by Lee Mueller
You are invited to: A Wedding reception you will not want to miss! A Wedding buffet line which includes; Chicken, Meatloaf, Pasta, Mashed Potatoes, California Blend Vegetables, Salad Bar, Dinner Roll, Wedding Cake and Cash Bar for all of your Alcoholic and Nonalcoholic Beverages.
Elks Lodge, Coldwater MI
October 20-21, 2023
Doors Open at 6PM Dinner/Show start at 6:30PM
MEMBERS AND NON MEMBERS ARE WELCOME
Tickets will be available at the Elks Lodge and from Cast Members Starting September 6th and are NOW available online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dinner-theatre-experience-im-getting-murdered-in-the-morning-tickets-696836375357
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Auditions for Love…or Best Offer by Phil Olson 2023 winner of the Pickering/Colbeck playwriting competition
Auditions March 15 & 16th 7pm at Tibbits Opera House
Love…or Best Offer by Phil Olson
2 women 2 men 40-60 year age range
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Auditions Announced for "It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play"
NOTICE: this show was canceled and will not be performed.
Tibbits Professional Theatre will team with Branch County Community Theatre for a December production of “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play”. This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. The feel-good story of George Bailey and his discovery that "no man is a failure who has friends," includes the full radio-show experience with live sound effects, old-time radio ads and carols interspersed through the story. Joe Landry creates a charming adaptation of the popular Frank Capra Film based on “The Greatest Gift” by Philip Van Doren Stern.
Auditions for the community will be Sept 11 and 12 at Tibbits Opera House at 6:30 p.m. each evening.
Auditions will be for singers/ensemble members to round out the professional cast. Auditions are open to any adult or student over the age of 16. Auditionees need only attend one time.
In keeping with the era of this holiday show, those wishing to audition should prepare 32 bars of a 1940s or 1950s Christmas pop-standard such as "White Christmas" or "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," a standard Christmas carol, or simply a 1940s-type song such as Gershwin or Cole Porter. An accompanist may not be provided at auditions, in which case those auditioning may either sing a Capella or bring their own recorded accompaniment.
Rehearsals will be at regularly scheduled times weeknights through November and December (with some possible initial rehearsals beginning in late October). Performers who accept a role are expected to attend all rehearsals unless conflicts are approved at the time of the audition. Shows will take place Dec 9-10, 16-17 at 7:30pm with 2pm matinees Dec 11, 15, and 17.
Auditions will be held at Tibbits Opera House, 14 South Hanchett Street, Coldwater, Mich. For more information call 517.278.6029 or visit Tibbits.org.
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A Midsummer Night's Dream
June 2023
Come join us outdoors in June 2023 for a delightful evening of Shakespeare.
To be directed by Jesse Manson.
Location and performance dates TBA.
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Rumors
The classic Neil Simon farce!
Directed by Nikki Case
Performed at the Tibbits Opera House in Coldwater, MI, May 4-6, 2023
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Love... or Best Offer
Phil Olson
Coming in March 2023, another world premier of an original play selected for our annual Pickering/Colbeck competition. Love…or Best Offer by Phil Olson
Performances at the Tibbits Opera House in Coldwater, MI, March 9-11, 2023.
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Frankenstein
Based on the Novel by Mary Shelley
Mary Shelley's classic comes to life on stage in the quintessential story of prejudice and fear. Though created innocent and curious, Frankenstein's creature is rejected and hated simply because he is different. He becomes a ferocious, terrifying monster because no other way is left for him.
Directed by Jackie Schwind
Produced by Charlene Rucker and Charlene Searing
Stage Managed by Nikki Case
Costumes by Dusti Donbrock
Performances at the Tibbits Opera House:
- Thursday, October 27 @ 7:00pm
- Friday, October 28 @7:00pm
- Saturday, October 29 @ 4:00pm
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Everything's Relative
April 1998
"Everything's Relative", by Richard Davis, Jr.
April 2-4, 1998
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The Will of George
February 1997
"The Will of George", by Steven Packard.
Winner of the 1997 Pickering Award.
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Buckshot and Blossoms
September 1996
"Buckshot and Blossoms" by Tim Kelly.
September 26-28, 1996
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Romeo and Juliet
Shakespeare in the Park
Directed by Jesse Manson
Performed outdoors in Heritage Park June 16-18, 2022.
All are welcome to come and audition for Branch County Community Theater's production of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. This show marks BCCT's return to outdoor Shakespeare after a covid-induced hiatus. Join us in sharing one of the greatest love stories ever told with the Branch County community! Actors of all ages, races, and genders are most welcome to participate.
Auditions will be held:
MONDAY APRIL 18TH AT THE COLDWATER CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
TUESDAY APRIL 19TH AT THE COLDWATER CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
TIME: 6PM
Not a Shakespearean expert? No worries! Everyone will be coached to ensure that we know what we're saying.
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Christmas Tales
1989
"This Way to Christmas", by Leota A. Summerhays
"The Villain and the Toy Shop" by Barbara Winther
"The Year Santa Forgot Christmas" by Sheila L. Marshall
December 8-9, 1989
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Announcing the 2022 Pickering/Colbeck Finalists
This year’s submissions totaled 140, from 9 countries!
Finalists in the 2022 competition
1st: The Marriage Pickle: Untying the Not – Shelley Chester
2nd: The Springvale Armadillo—Donald Loftus
3rd: This is Fine; Or, How Checkov’s Baby Saved the Party– Samantha Oty
Runners up (no order)
Confessions—Stephen Todd Hoover
Twisted Deaths—Shannon TL Kearns
A Lovely Day to Kill your Spouse—Lindsey Brown
Vinnie Suitcases—George Sapio
Cozy Murder—Judy Klass
That Was Then—Vicki Riba Koestler
Mark the Halls—Brian Vinero
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Website Update
We have made a big update to the content on our website, adding posters, pictures, and more, for as many shows as we could. But we know there is more that we could post. Please contact us if you have any programs, posters, or photos from any of the shows that we don't have materials for, or if you know dates and titles of shows that we are currently missing. Thanks!
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The Marriage Pickle: Untying the Not
By Shelley Chester
The 2022 Robert J. Pickering / J.R. Colbeck Award for Playwriting Excellence Winner
Directed by Laurie Ludlow. Produced by Jennifer Colbeck. Stage managed by Gina Wright.
To be performed May 5-7, 2022 at the Tibbits Opera House.
Auditions to be held at the Tibbits Opera House, March 6 and 7, at 7:30 pm.
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A Very Holly Moosemas
By Jean Ciampi
It’s August outside of Atlanta, Georgia but Holly Anderson is convinced she can transform a movie set into a wooded, mountain Christmas masterpiece. With the blessed assistance of a scotch-drinking retired nun and her new friend, Bear, she has to navigate the crotchety host of her AirBnB, an unexpected case of salmonella, and her Scrooge of a boss. If she could only find her phone! Joy is where you create it – even unconventionally – and the true gifts aren't found under a tree or in a package in this high energy, off-season holiday romp.
Family Friendly.
Directed by Diane Harmon, produced by Charlene Searing.
Performed at the Tibbits Opera House December 9-11, 2021.
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Monthly meeting!! Come join us, tomorrow (10/20) at 6:30, Broadway Grille (street side room). Dinner out, fun theater conversation, we would love to see you!!
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September 2021 BCCT Board Meeting
Tonight's meeting will be at 6:30pm at the Heritage Park "Shakespeare" pavilion in Coldwater.
See you there!
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The Sin Eater
By Dan Borengasser
9 year old Kate has experienced great tragedy and is about to be sent to an orphanage. A mysterious Aunt, she didn’t know she had, arrives to say that she will be living with Kate. She learns many things from her storytelling aunt as she grows into a young woman, but most importantly she learns about love and honoring that love. Journey with Kate as she finds Happily Ever after.
Directed by Don Hicks
Auditions August 15, 2021 (Sunday) and August 17 (Tuesday) at 7:00 pm at the Tibbits Opera House.
Performed October 7, 8, and 9, 2021 at 7:30 pm at the Tibbits Opera House.
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The Robert J. Pickering / J.R. Colbeck Award for Playwrighting Excellence
We have a winner!!!
We are excited to finally announce our award winner for 2021 for the Robert J. Pickering / J.R. Colbeck Award for Playwrighting Excellence:
The Sin Eater by Dan Borengasser.
This production will be performed as our fall show October 7,8 & 9th. Be on the lookout for audition notices and further details about this wonderful play.
Our runner up:
Jean Ciampi with A Very Holly Moosemas.
Jean has graciously allowed us to produce this show as our Christmas offering which will be performed on December 2,3 & 4th.
Our 3rd place winner:
Vicki Riba Koestler & Allen Morrison with Blame the Spouse.
Runners up (in no order):
- Compromised by Mike Bencivenga
- Dragons in the Crease by Joseph Vitale
- The Curse of the McClures by Kristin Andrea Hanratty
- The First Step by Kathleen Maule Holen
- Family Portrait by Amy Hanson & Michael Johnson
- Philly and the Dreamer by John Cal
- Birthday Club by Phil Olson
- Transisters by Jay Huling
In a year of Covid we had over 140 strong submissions. Thanks you for everyone who submitted!
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Canceling "The Man from Earth"
We regret to inform you that, due to the coronavirus, we are canceling what was to be our next BCCT Production, "The Man from Earth."
Thanks to director Jason Hanson, the actors cast, and everyone else who had already worked hard on this production.
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Auditions for the Pickering
Branch County Community Theatre is holding auditions for our annual original production on Monday, January 13th and Tuesday, January 14th at 7:00 p.m. at Tibbits in Coldwater.
The production has a cast of three men and three women. Please consider joining us for this original production! You only need to show up and read some lines from the script.
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The ABCs of LGBT at the Rainbow Valley B 'n' B
By Phil Darg
"The ABCs of LGBT at the Rainbow Valley B 'n' B", by Phil Darg
A conservative Pastor and his insecure wife arrive at a B 'n' B in Vermont in order to take in the “fall colors.” However, an early snowstorm strands them at the inn with its gay owners and lesbian guest couple. Forced together for the weekend, the six openly express their vastly different opinions on LGBT issues while examining their own relationships-leading to humorous confrontations, shifting alliances, and finally, a degree of understanding between all members of the group.
With a cast of six, this touching comedy takes a lookat possibilities when we can come together to discuss our differences and arrive at acceptance, love and even friendship. This subject matter may not be suitable for young audiences.
Performed at the Tibbits Opera House, March 5-7, 2020 at 7:30pm
Directed by Laurie Ludlow. Produced by Gina Wright.
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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Directed by Diane Harmon
Produced by Charlene Searing
Performed at the Tibbits Opera House
December 6, 2019 at 7pm, December 7th at 3pm and 8pm
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The Tempest
Shakespeare in the Park
The Tempest is a play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1610–1611, and thought by many critics to be the last play that Shakespeare wrote alone. It is set on a remote island, where the sorcerer Prospero, rightful Duke of Milan, plots to restore his daughter Miranda to her rightful place using illusion and skillful manipulation.
Performed in Heritage Park in Coldwater, June 27-29, 2019, at 8pm.
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Mary Poppins
A Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Musical!
Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's
MARY POPPINS
A Musical Based on the Stories of P.L. Travers
and the Walt Disney Film
Original Music and Lyrics by
Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman
Book by
Julian Fellowes
New Songs and Additional Music and Lyrics by
George Stiles and Anthony Drewe
Co-Created by
Cameron Mackintosh
One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins delighted Broadway audiences for over 2,500 performances and received nominations for nine Olivier and seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
Director: Sarah Noah
Musical Director: Marguerite Grupke
Performed at Tibbits Opera House
May 3, 2019 at 7:00pm
May 4, 2019 at 1:30pm and 7:00pm
Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.MTIShows.com
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In Like Flint
by Mara Dresner
Winner of the 2019 Robert J. Pickering Playwrighting Competition.
Something mysterious is afoot at a small in in Lichtflindt, Germany. There is valuable art to be stolen and the visitors from the U.S., France and England exchange barbs and confidences with each other and with the German innkeeper, Helga, who has secrets of her own. The appearance of a mostly mute man in a tutu adds to the confusion in this comedy of international intrigue, which wraps up with the unveiling of everyone's true identity.
Come see this world premier at the Tibbits Opera House March 7-9, 2019.
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A Charlie Brown Christmas
A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS
by Charles M. Schulz
Based on the television special by Bill Melendez
and Lee Mendelson
Stage Adaptation by Eric Schaeffer
By Special Arrangement with Arthur Whitelaw and Ruby Persson
The classic animated television special A Charlie Brown Christmas comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation, in which Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts Gang discover the true meaning of Christmas.
Auditions are Oct. 14 & 15th 7:00 p.m. at the Tibbits Opera House. Open to Middle school and High School students!
Performed at the Tibbits Opera House, on December 6 and 7 at 7pm, and December 8 at 2pm.
Directed by Laurie Ludlow
A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS
is presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC.
560 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York 10022
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Epsilon Precious
The Play About the Cat
Written by Vicki Riba Koestler
There is one simple pleasure that’s eluded Joan Gerson for her entire life: cat ownership. Now, while time remains, she wants to remedy that. So Joan and her daughter have gone to the local animal shelter, where Joan developed an instant bond with a fuzzy, gray kitten. Only things seem to have changed at the shelter—you can't just take your chosen animal home; you first have to pass muster with a pet adoption counselor during a home visit. When fractious family members burst into Joan's house at just the wrong time, their behavior threatens to put the kibosh on the whole adoption plan. Will the kitten remain only a precious image stored in a digital camera?
Directed by Aaron Paul
Performed at the Tibbits Opera House at 7:30pm on October 4-6, 2018
Poster by Matt Biolchini
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The Taming of the Shrew
Shakespeare in the Park
Directed by Jackie Schwind and Lyndsay Villa.
Performed in Heritage Park in Coldwater, June 28-30, 2018, at 8pm.
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Legally Blonde
Omigod, you guys!
Book by Heather Hach
Music and Lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin
Based on the Novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture.
Production Team
- Director: Charlene Rucker
- Producer: Sharon Powell
- Assistant Director: Sarah Stout
- Stage Manager: Emily Ludwick
- Music Director: Jon Carrothers
- Costumes: Laura Odom
- Choreographers: Naomi Blansit and Sarah Odom
Auditions will be on Monday, March 26, and Tuesday, March 27, at 7:30 pm each night at the Tibbits Opera House, 14 S. Hanchett St. in Coldwater. More information below.
Performed at the Tibbits Opera House May 17-19, 2018
Legally Blonde is presented through special arrangement with Musical Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI, 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019. Tel.: (212) 541-4684 Fax: (212) 397-4684 www.MTIShows.com
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Final Appearance
By Larry Rosler
Final Appearance, a comedy written by Larry Rosler
Directed by J.R. Colbeck.
Performed at the Tibbits Opera House, March 1-3, 2018 at 7:30pm
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The Gift of the Magi
Directed by Carla Ram.
Performed at the Tibbits Opera House December 7-9, 2017.
Auditions are October 15 and 16th at Tibbits Opera House at 7pm. We are looking for a minimum of 15 people. This is not a musical, but there is some singing in the show. We will be asking people to sing a few bars of Silent Night during the audition.
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Arsenic and Old Lace
Directed by Nikki Case. Produced by Laurie Ludlow and Curtis Odom.
Auditions August 20 and 21, 2017 at 7pm at the Tibbits Opera House.
Performed at the Tibbits Opera House October 5-7, 2017.
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Macbeth
Shakespeare in the Park
Directed by Charlene Rucker.
Auditions Sunday April 9th at 2pm and Tuesday April 11th at 7pm, both in Fullmer's Insurance basement.
Performed at Heritage Park June 22-24, 2017 at 8pm.
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Forever Plaid
Directed by Charlene Rucker, musical direction by Jon Carrothers.
Performed May 4, 5, and 6, 2017 at the Tibbits Opera House.
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ME 3
By Mark Jay Rosen
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Who are we? Freud opines the psyche is made of three parts—Id, Ego and Super Ego—each contributing to create the whole persona. What if we were to separate ourselves into this trio? What if this trio is at cross purposes? Imagine your inner self at war with who you love, how you live, or your goals in life.
Meet Jim, a college psych major focused on end-of-school exams. Meet Sylvia, his demanding girlfriend of one year who orchestrates her own engagement to Jim. Fast forward to a hit on the head and all of a sudden Jim splits into his Id, Ego and Super ego. Chaos ensues as his Super Ego and Id go out into the world with their own agenda. Does Jim Id find love with Mary, even though Mary is already dating Doug, a man with big plans? Does Jim Super Ego fight to keep Sylvia, his ideal, and who is Dr. Olga, and does she solve the mystery of the three Jims?
Come see if love finds its match in the fast-paced romantic comedy ME 3, written by Mark Jay Rosen.
Directed by J.R. Colbeck. Stage Managed by Laurie Ludlow. Performed at Tibbits Opera House on March 2, 3 and 4th, 7:30 pm.
Jim's Ego - Jason Hanson
Jim's ID - Thomas Wright
Jim's Super Ego - David Winn
Sylvia - Kasey Worst
Mary - Stephanie Schultz
Doug - Curtis Odom
Dr. Olga - Gina Wright
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Ho, Ho, Ho: The Santa Claus Chronicles
Ho ho ho! Here’s a fast, lighthearted Christmas play with plenty of small roles to give everyone their moment in the spotlight. We join the host for a special live edition of “The Santa Claus Chronicles” at the North Pole just a few days before Christmas. We start with a press conference where Saint Nick’s press secretary answers reporters’ questions about the jolly guy. What’s his favorite food? How does he know who’s naughty and nice? We also meet the elves, Eeny, Meeny, Miney, and Sol, who take care of the reindeer, and we hear from the elves who work the gift suggestion hotline. But the biggest mystery at the North Pole is where Mrs.Claus has disappeared to. Just what is she up to? Find out in a surprising ending that will leave a smile on everyone’s face.
Directed by Laurie Ludlow
Performed December 8, 9, and 10, 2016 at the Tibbits Opera House.
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Steel Magnolias
Auditions on August 14 and 15
Directed by Carla Ram, Stage managed by Larry Downs
Performed October 6, 7, and 8, 2016 at the Tibbits Opera House.
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As You Like It
Shakespeare in the Park
Shakespeare's lively, frolicking, romp through the forest comes to Branch County in June of 2016.
Directed by Jacqueline Jonsson
Auditions! Auditions! Auditions!
A romantic pastoral comedy set in the Forest of Arden. This production has it all: singing, dancing, wrestling, friendship, betrayal, power struggles, and above all, many love relationships fraught with confusion and mistaken identities. A very joyous production!
There are a variety of roles for men and women high school age and up.
When: Sunday April 24th and Monday April 25th at 6:00p.m. at Fulmer's (basement).
Show dates are: June 23, 24, 25 at Heritage Park in our usual location.
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The Snow Queen
The Hans Christian Andersen Classic
The Snow Queen is one of Hans Christian Andersen's most highly acclaimed stories. The story centers on the struggle between good and evil as experienced by Gerda and her friend, Kai.
This famous fairy tale was the original source material (heavily edited in the end) for Disney's Frozen animated feature movie.
Directed by Chris Howell
Production Team includes Mike Clark, Lauren Howell, Laura Odom, and Sheila McCrea
Auditions will be held October 19 and 20 at Tibbits Opera House at 6:00 p.m.
Performances December 10, 11, and 12, 2015
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The Mousetrap
Branch County Community Theatre is presenting Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap on October 8, 9 and 10 at 7:30 p.m. The Mousetrap is currently celebrating its 63rd year in London as a record breaking run during which over 25,000 performances have been given making it the longest running stage production in history.
The play began life as a short radio play broadcast on 30 May 1947 called Three Blind Mice in honor of Queen Mary, the consort of King George V. The play had its origins in the real-life case of the death of a boy, Dennis O'Neill, who died while in the foster care of a farmer and his wife in 1945.
In this murder/mystery a group of strangers is stranded in a boarding house during a snow storm, one of whom is a murderer. The suspects include the newly married couple who run the house, and the suspicions in their minds nearly wreck their perfect marriage. Others are a spinster with a curious background, an architect who seems better equipped to be a chef, a retired Army major, a strange little man who claims his car has overturned in a drift, and a magistrate who makes life miserable for everyone. Into their midst comes a policeman, traveling on skis.
Directed By Laurie Ludlow
Produced by Jackie Jonsson and Nikki Case
Performances on October 8, 9, and 10, 2015 at 7:30pm. Tickets available from a cast member or the Tibbits Box Office.
Cast
Mollie Ralston - Sarah Stout
Giles Ralston - Clay Wulliman
Christopher Wren - Thomas Wright
Mrs. Boyle - Nancy Stiefel
Major Metcalf - Jack Stiefel
Miss Casewell - Nikki Case
Mr. Paravicini - Curtis Odom
Detective Sergeant Trotter - Joshua Baldauf
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Romeo and Juliet
Shakespeare in the Park
Join us outside in the park both in Quincy and Coldwater this June as we present William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. This tragedy about two young star-crossed lovers whose deaths ultimately reconcile their feuding families is among Shakespeare's most popular plays.
Directed by Charlene Rucker
Performed June 25-27, 2015 at Heritage Park in Coldwater.
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Curtains
The Musical Comedey Murder Mystery
Curtains is a hilarious send-up of backstage murder mystery plots, set in 1959 Boston, and follows the fallout when the supremely untalented star of Robbin' Hood of the Old West is murdered during her opening night curtain call. It is up to Lt. Frank Cioffi, a police detective who moonlights as a musical theater fan to save the show, solve the case, and maybe even find love before the show reopens, without getting killed himself.
Directed by Diane Harmon and Carla Ram
Musical Direction by Kathleen Warriner
Performed May 7, 8, 9, 2015 at the Tibbits Opera House.
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Night Comes Early
By Burton Bumgarner
Night Comes Early is a parody on community theater. Tired of the standard fare of comedies set in NYC, a community theater director wants to put on a psychological melodrama set in Yorkshire, England. The cast is made up of the director, the director's professional actress daughter, the local sheriff, an 8th grade English teacher, the Lutheran pastor's wife, an undertaker and two ex convicts who go about creating the roles in a unique and alternative fashion.
Directed by J. R. Colbeck
Performed March 5, 6, 7, 2015 at the Tibbits Opera House.
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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Shazam!
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever tells the story of the delinquent Herdman children—Imogene, Claude, Ralph, Leroy, Ollie, and Gladys—who engage in misfit behavior for their age, such as smoking, drinking jug wine, and shoplifting. They go to church for the first time after being told that the church offers snacks. Despite protests from other church members, they are given roles in the Sunday school's Christmas play, in which they tell the Christmas story in a humorously non-traditional fashion.
Directed by Chris Howell.
Performed December 5, and 6 at the Bronson Theatre and December 11, 12, and 13 at the Tibbits Opera House.
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Dracula
"Listen to them, the children of the night. What music they make!"
"I want your fear. For your fear, like a current, rushes through your body. Your fear makes your heart pound, it renders your veins rich and full. Your fear hemorrhages deliciously within you." This new adaptation restores the suspense and seduction of Bram Stoker's classic novel to the stage. As Count Dracula begins to exert his will upon the residents of London, they try to piece together the clues of his appearances—in a valiant attempt to save themselves from a hideous fate. Rich with both humor and horror, this play paints a wickedly theatrical picture of Stoker's famous vampire.
Directed By Jason Hanson
Performed at the Tibbits Opera House, October 16, 17, 18, 2014
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Willy Wonka
Directed by Charlene Rucker. Music direction by Sam Greenburg.
Performed at the Tibbits Opera House May 8-10, 2014.
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Once Upon a Mattress
Directed by Laurie Ludlow.
Performed May 9-11, 2013, at the Tibbits Opera House
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The Wizard of Oz
Directed by Charlene Rucker. Music Direction by Danielle Di Pierro. Performed at the Tibbits Opera House May 2012.
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Love Letters
Directed by Laurie Rowe. Performed February 2012 at the Integrative Somatics Institute in Coldwater, Michigan.
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Rehearsal for Murder
Directed by Aaron Paul. Performed at the Tibbits Opera House October 2011.
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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Directed by Carolyn Stewart. Music Direction by Waive Wardwell. Performed at the Tibbits Opera House June 2011.
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Daddy's Girls / The Calibration of Bliss
Directed by JR Colbeck. Performed at the Tibbits Opera House, March 2011.
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Our Town
Directed by Bill Butdorf. Performed at the Tibbits Opera House May 2010.
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The Connoisseurs
2010 Pickering Award Winner Directed by J.R. Colbeck. Performed 2010 at the Tibbits Opera House.
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Two by Two
Performed at Tibbits Opera House in Coldwater January 28-30, 2010 and February 4-7 at the Sauk Theatre in Jonesville.
Directed by Trinity Bird with music direction by Kristi Gautsche.
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Big: The Musical
Performed Mary 21-23 2009 at Tibbits Opera House.
Directed by Trinity Bird, Music direction by Kristi Gautsche.
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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Performed at Tibbits Opera House in December of 2008. Directed by Diane Harmon.
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And Then There Were None
Performed at Tibbits Opera House in October 2007, directed by Trinity Bird.
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Drinking Habits
By Tom Smith
Performed March 2004 at the Tibbits Opera House.
Directed by J.R. Colbeck.
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