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Plaza Suite

The Players next production will be a Director's Showcase. The show will be Neil Simon's Plaza Suite. The show is made up of three different acts, each of which takes place in a suite at the Plaza Hotel. Each act will showcase a different director and cast. Producer Bev Mangan has announced the cast for the show. Go to the production's page to see the list! Tickets are on sale now!

The Importance of Being Earnest is a smash hit

Oscar Wilde's outrageous comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest, is the Players latest success. People will be talking about the lovely set, the gorgeous costumes, the accomplished accents, the skillful direction, the masterful comic timing, and even Mother Nature's impromptu additions to the sound effects for a long time!

Players' President Brian Tilbury makes a big announcement!

It gives me great pleasure to announce that the Board of Directors of The Westmoreland Players has unanimously approved a contract with Glenn Evans to fill the full-time position of Artistic Director/Executive Producer for one year. As in the past, Joy Evans will be working in association with Glenn.

The main feature of this agreement is that the Artistic Director/Executive Producer will direct two and produce five shows per season. In addition, they will mentor the directors of other shows in the season, offer theatrical workshops for members, work on increasing the number of Patron donors and advertisers, and bring in guest performers for short productions, among other goals.

One of the principal reasons your Board made this agreement was to bring continuity and consistency to our directing and producing efforts at a time when we are about to embark on the expansion of our theatre and the programs we offer. In the past few years, The Players has grown to become the major Community Theatre in a multi-county region. We offer four main stage productions each season, a children's drama camp, a youth holiday show, and special shows such as the Black History Month event. We need to grow the quality of the product that we offer to the community, while maintaining the essential character of a volunteer-driven community theatre. We believe this contract advances both those goals and maintains an appropriate balance.

With the continued professional guidance of the Evans', we invite every member to join with us in building on The Players enviable record by moving us ever onward and upward!

Picnic Scheduled

Mark your calendar! The Players' Annual Membership Picnic will be held on August 24, 2008 at 3 p.m. Watch this space for details.

Coaching Day

Coaching Day at Stratford Hall found a group of Westmoreland Players creating a memorable presence in the Tailgating Competition. The fourteen participants sported colonial costumes and powdered wigs as they dined in style at their elaborately decorated booth. The damp, cold and windy day did not deter the group from introducing the Players to hundreds of Coaching Day attendees. The Players were awarded a prize for being the "most humorous" tailgating group.

Missoula Children's Workshop Details are Announced

The Players will offer their wildly popular summer children's theater workshop for the third year in 2008. The show will be Robinson Crusoe and the workshop dates are July 14-19. More details and an application are available by going to our Missoula page.