2011-2012 Season
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"Spirits of the Civil War" — This docent led tour will explore nearby points of interest and “ghostly perspectives” from the viewpoints of four spirits” from Civil War Era Bowling Green. September 17, 2011 at the The L&N Depot. "Spirits of the Civil War" is a fund raiser for Fountain Square Players. Come support your community Theater and encourage your family and friends to join in on the fun!
"Blood Relations" — A Lizzy Borden Play by Sharon Pollock. November 10-13, 2011 at the Phoenix Theater, 545 Morris Alley, Bowling Green, KY.
"The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society's Production of A Christmas Carol" — David McGillivray and Walter Zerlin Jnr. Comedy with music. December 15-18, 2011 at the Phoenix Theater, 545 Morris Alley, Bowling Green, KY.
"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" — Fantasy by Richard R. George. January 5-8, 2012 at the Phoenix Theater.
"Murder On The Nile" — Mystery by Agatha Christie. March 29-April 1, 2012 at the Phoenix Theater, 545 Morris Alley, Bowling Green, KY
"Designing Women Live" — Comedy by Linda Bloodworth-Thomason May 17-20, 2012 at the Phoenix Theater.
"Seussical the Musical" — Book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. Music by Stephen Flaherty. Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. Co-Conceived by Eric Idle. Based on the works of Dr. Seuss. June 23-26, 2011 at the Phoenix Theatre.
"Spirits of the Civil War" — This docent led tour will explore nearby points of interest and “ghostly perspectives” from the viewpoints of four spirits” from Civil War Era Bowling Green. There will be four tours beginning at 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, & 7:30 pm on September 17, 2011. Location: The L&N Depot. "Spirits of the Civil War" is a fund raiser for Fountain Square Players. Come support your community Theater and encourage your family and friends to join in on the fun!
"Blood Relations" — A Lizzy Borden Play by Sharon Pollock. A re-imagining of events surrounding a notorious murder where Lizzy Borden was accused of murdering her parents with an axe. Pollock's script is less concerned with whether or not Lizzy actually committed these crimes (noting that she was acquitted). Instead, she is interested in the question of whether other women in Lizzy's place would be capable of such a crime. Auditions Sept. 26-27, 2011 at 313 State. 4 men 2 women. Performances: November 10-13, 2011 at the Phoenix Theater, 545 Morris Alley, Bowling Green, KY.
"The Farnsdale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society's Production of A Christmas Carol" — David McGillivray and Walter Zerlin Jr. Comedy with music. In a festive mood, the ladies mount another assault on the classics with their stage version of A Christmas Carol. They enthusiastically portray a dizzy array of characters from the Dickensian favorite (and a few which aren't), engineer some novel audience participation while bravely contending with an intrusive PA system and a real Farndale first rap their vocal cords and feet around two original, show stopping songs. Auditions: Nov. 1 & 2, 2011. Cast: 4 women, 1 man. Performances: December 15-18, 2011 at the Phoenix Theater.
"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" — Fantasy by Richard R. George. The world is astounded when Willy Wonka, for years a recluse in his factory, announces that five lucky people will be given a tour of the factory, shown all the secrets of his amazing candy, and one will win a lifetime supply of Wonka chocolate. Nobody wants the prize more than young Charlie, but as his family is so poor that buying even one bar of chocolate is a treat, buying enough bars to find one of the five golden tickets is unlikely in the extreme. Magic can happen, but can Charlie beat the odds and grab the brass ring? Auditions: Nov. 7 & 8, 2011. Cast: 20 men, women and children. Performances: January 5-8, 2012 at the Phoenix Theater.
"Murder On The Nile" — Mystery by Agatha Christie. Simon Mostyn has recently married Kay Ridgeway, a rich woman, having thrown over his former lover Jacqueline. The couple are on their honeymoon and are at present on a paddle steamer on the Nile. With them is Canon Pennefather, Kay's guardian, and Jacqueline, who has been dogging their footsteps all through the honeymoon. Also on the boat are a rich, ill tempered old woman with her niece and companion, a rather direct young man, a German who nurses a grudge against Kay's father and Kay's maid. During the voyage Jacqueline works herself into a state of hysteria and shoots at Simon, wounding him in the knee. A few moments later Kay is found shot in her bunk. By the time the boat reaches its destination, Canon Pennefather has laid bare an audacious conspiracy and has made sure the criminals shall not go free. Auditions: Feb. 13 & 14, 2011. Cast: 5 women, 8 men. Performances: March 29-April 1, 2012 at the Phoenix Theater.
"Designing Women Live" — Comedy by Linda Bloodworth-Thomason — People longing for a return of Julia, Suzanne, Mary Jo and Charlene get a chance to see a live version of Designing Women. The four episodes Fountain Square Players has adapted for the stage are:
- Big Haas and Little Falsie: Mary Jo contemplates getting breast implants after receiving an inheritance from her uncle with the stipulation she must spend the money on something frivolous.
- Bernice’s Sanity Hearing: Bernice's niece tries to have her declared incompetent because of her sometimes bizarre behavior. The women must testify for her.
- Getting Married and Eating Dirt: Bernice Clifton asks the women of Sugarbaker's to be her wedding attendants when she receives a marriage proposal from a man who has an odd habit of proposing to every woman he meets.
- Dash Goff the Writer: Suzanne's novelist ex-husband visits, and she discovers he has writer's block and is contemplating suicide.
It should be fun to revisit shows that haven’t been available for years.
Auditions April 2nd and 3rd at 7PM. Cast: 7 women and 7 men. Performances May 17 through May 20, 2012 at the Phoenix Theatre.
"Seussical the Musical" — Book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. Music by Stephen Flaherty. Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. Co-Conceived by Eric Idle. Based on the works of Dr. Seuss. Now one of the most performed shows in America, "Seussical" is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty ("Ragtime," "Once On This Island") have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie, and a little boy with a big imagination--Jojo. "Oh, the Thinks You Can Think" captures the show's spirit of imagination, as the colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos. Auditions: April 30 & May 1, 2011. Cast: Large cast men, women and youth. Performances: June 21-24, 2011 at the Phoenix Theatre.
