2024-2025 Season
The Bridges of Madison County
Sep 13, 2024 - Sep 29, 2024
The Bridges of Madison County is a romantic drama that explores the emotional complexities of love, choices, and the impact of decisions made in a person’s life. The story revolves around a passionate affair between a National Geographic photographer, Robert Kincaid, and an Italian-American housewife, Francesca Johnson, in the rural town of Winterset, Iowa, in 1965. The Bridges of Madison County is a poignant and evocative exploration of love, regret, and the profound impact of decisions on the course of one’s life. The musical adaptation successfully translates the emotional depth of the novel to the stage, creating a compelling and memorable theatrical experience.
Book
Marsha Norman
Music and Lyrics
Jason Robert Brown
Based on the Novel by Robert James Waller
Auditions
July 22 & 23, 2024
Directed by Tim Rezash
Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
Almost, Maine
November 15-24, 2024
On a cold, clear winter night with the northern lights illuminating the sky, the residents of Almost find themselves navigating the complexities of love in unexpected and often humorous ways. The play captures moments of romance, heartbreak, and the magical realism that adds a touch of whimsy to the storytelling.”Almost, Maine” is a play written by John Cariani that takes place in the fictional town of Almost, which is located in a remote, northern part of the United States. The setting is quirky, as Almost is not quite a town due to its lack of organization, and it’s almost in Canada. The play consists of a series of nine interconnected vignettes, each portraying a different aspect of love.
Book
John Caraiani
Auditions
September 30 and October 1, 2024
Directed by Dawn Roth Smith
Presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, serving the Dramatists Play Service Collection. www.dramatists.com
Avenue Q
January 25-February 9, 2025
Set in a shabby New York City neighborhood on Avenue Q, the musical follows the journey of Princeton, a recent college graduate, who moves into the area. As he settles into his new apartment, he discovers that the neighborhood is far from ordinary. The residents, both human and puppet characters, face the challenges of adulthood, including finding jobs, navigating relationships, and searching for the meaning and purpose of life. Avenue Q is often praised for its bold and innovative storytelling, as well as its ability to connect with audiences through its relatable themes and catchy musical numbers. While it may be unconventional in its use of puppets and its adult-oriented content, the show has gained a dedicated following and has become a memorable and celebrated part of contemporary musical theater.
Music and Lyrics
Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx
Book
Jeff Whitty
Based on an original concept by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx
Auditions
December 2 & 3, 2024
Directed by Ray Gambrell
Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
Rated R.
FutureFest 2024 Winning Script: The Cure
March 14-23, 2025
Extending the wonder of FutureFest we will be bringing the 2024 Winning Script to life on stage for 6 performances in March of 2025. We are honored to offer this opportunity for the playwright to see their work fully realized and for the community to experience new and compelling storytelling. FutureFest supports emerging playwrights and brings fresh voices to the forefront of the theatrical experience.
The Cure
by Alex Dremann
Winner and Audience Favorite of FutureFest 2024
When her twenty-four year old son wills himself to death and donates all his organs, Joan goes on a quest to understand why. Along the way, she meets five of the organ recipients who all seem to remind her of different parts of her son's personality, but it's not until she meets her son's heart that she finally realizes the truth.
The Unsinkable Molly Brown
May 2-18, 2025
Funny, light, uplifting, and uniquely American,The Unsinkable Molly Brown has charmed audiences on both Broadway and in film adaptations. The musical’s success is attributed to its irresistible characters, entertaining storyline, and Meredith Willson’s dynamic score, reminiscent of the beloved The Music Man. The Unsinkable Molly Brown is a lively and engaging musical that tells the captivating rags-to-riches love story of Molly and Leadville Johnny Brown. Set against the backdrop of the early twentieth century in Colorado, the musical explores themes of love, romance, social classes, and the resilience of the human spirit.
Music and Lyrics
Meredith Willson
Book
Richard Morris
Auditions
March 3-4, 2025
Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
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