On the Playhouse Stage
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Our 2011-2012 season is in full swing!

"The King and I" opens Friday February 3, 2012
"The Odd Couple (Female Version)" cast announced
"Parade" cast announced

Plus, Playhouse Merced's "Broadway Sing-Off" -
Sunday nights at 7pm through February 12, 2012

The rest of our all-new 2011-2012 season
and more!

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The King and I
By Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II
February 3 - February 19, 2012

Directed by Noelle D.W. Chandler
Musically Directed by Patrice Stribling Nelson

The classic musical, from the creators of 'Oklahoma!" "The Sound of Music," and "Carousel," tells the story of Anna Leonowens, who in 1860,
became governess to the king of Siam's children.  With delightful, hummable songs like 'Getting to Know You," "I Whistle a Happy Tune," "Hello,
Young Lovers" and more, it's a sweeping, spectacular production, not seen since the inaugural Playhouse Merced season.

Rated A = All Ages

Anna - Tammy Borges
Louis - Aiden Mitchell
King of Siam - Valiant Reyes
Tuptim - Krista Mensonides
Lun Tha - Paul Jackson
Chulalongkorn - Jaymie Jackson
Lady Thiang - Kay McKee
Kralahome - Rick Morrison
Captain - Patrick Walker
Interpreter - Garrett Mayer
Phra Alack - Gary Penrod
Sir Edward Ramsey - Rich Barnes

ROYAL WIVES

Dalia Anderton, Mikayla Borges, Jillian Giacalone,
Chelsea Horan, Liz Phillips, Rachel Rodrigues,
Dani Williams, Emily Wilson

ROYAL CHILDREN

Claudette Asenjo, Cossette Asenjo, Robert Barnes,
Hannah Boelter, Hannah Borges, Kate Colvin, Aralyn Day,
Colby Hanning, Madison Mitchell, Sophia Ortiz, Kalani Perez,
Savannah Rice, Gregory Viveros

ROYAL DANCERS

Dahlia Anderton, Casie Bonstein, Mikayla Borges,
Catie Cooper, Deborah Hanning, Sheli Pena,
Liz Phillips, Rachel Rodrigues, Dani Williams, Emily Wilson

 <---- follow our 'The King and I' Facebook page

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The Odd Couple (Female Version)
by Neil Simon
February 24 - March 4, 2012

Directed by Liz Phillips

From the writer of 'Barefoot in the Park' and 'The Sunshine Boys" and "Rumors" comes this classic comedy about two roommates -- with a twist.  Instead of Oscar and Felix, we have Olive and Florence.  It's a fun, new take on a well-worn comic play.

Cast

Olive - Melissa Proietti
Florence - Noelle Chandler
Vera - Elena Carter
Sylvie - Bernadette Mello
Renee - Millen Joseph
Mickey - Sandra Hay

Mondo - TBA
Jesus - Bougie Bourgeois


 <-- go to our 'The Odd Couple' page on Facebook

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Parade
Music and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown
Book by Alfred Uhry
March 9 - March 25, 2012

Directed by Rob Hypes
Musically Directed by Joel Scott Shade

The Tony Award winning musical tells the grim story of the 1913 trial
of a Jewish factory manager, Leo Frank, who was accused and convicted of a horrible crime

involving his young employee. It's an unflinching and gripping dramatic show.

Rated M = Mature Themes, Situations and Language

Leo Frank - Dusty Guthier
Lucille Frank - Nancy O'Bryan
Hugh Dorsey - Joe Hypes
Governor John Slaton - John Callihan
Sally Slaton - Beki Rush
Tom Watson - Val Reyes
Britt Craig - Chad Phillips
Frankie Epps - Jesh Volkerts
Mary Phagan - Jillian Giacalone
Mrs. Phagan - Shelly Bort
Jim Conley/Riley - G.B. Blackmon
Newt Lee - Chevas Clements
Minnie McKnight/Angela - Elena Carter
Judge Roan/Old Soldier - Mike Ellis
Detective Starnes - Patrick Walker
Young Soldier/Guard - Justin Choi
Officer Ivey/Luther Rosser - Garrett Mayer
Mr. Peavy - Bryant Owens

Factory Girls:

Iola Stover - Rachel Rodriquez
Essie - Melissa Beckwith
Monteen - Liz Wagner

Other Factory Girls:

(Grace) - Noelle Chandler
(Ollie) - Laura Hoskins
(Fannie) - Danaelle Lewis
(Lena) - Lauren Lopez
(Katie) - Diana Rivera
(Annie) - Yuka Essail
Woman 1 (Mrs. Holmes) - Cornell Ellison
Woman 2 (Helen Ferguson) - Janice Evers

<-- check out the Facebook page for "Parade"

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“Broadway Sing-Off"
is a singing competition produced by Playhouse Merced.

The show is based on competitive singing television shows like “American Idol’ “The X Factor” and” The Voice” and will run Sunday nights through February 12, 2012.

Contestants were selected during an audition on January 8th and at the beginning consisted of:

Melissa Beckwith
Casie Bonstein
Alicia Bohlke
Elena Carter
Kenny Dunham
Alex Hoffman
Jessica Meredith
Stephen Mouillesseaux
Sean Robinson
Jeshamon Volkerts

“Broadway Sing-Off” brings together the ten contestants above who will sing live before a panel of judges -- Rob Hypes, Dianne Kocher and Valiant Reyes -- and the Playhouse Merced audience. Each week, those competing will be asked to sing songs from a chosen genre accompanied on the piano by local musician, Joel Scott Shade.

Tickets fpr those wanting to watch the show will be available at the door --- Roll the die to determine...how much you pay for admission.

Singers will be judged, scores compiled and a contestant will be eliminated each week. A “Broadway Sing-Off” winner will be revealed on the final show Sunday, February 12, 2012. The winner receives a cash prize of $200

<-- check our Facebook page for "Broadway Sing-Off"


Auditions auditions for the rest of the 2011-2012 season
have been scheduled click this link for more information ---->    here

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And read about the rest of our 2011-2012 Season
"There's No Place Like Home" 


Custom Packages can still be created for the remainder of our season --
call (209) 725-8587 for more information!

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Music and Lyrics by William Finn
Book by Rachel Sheinkin
January 20 - January 29, 2011

The Tony Award winning musical about 6 youngsters attending a spelling contest, has delightful songs, audience participation, and features
adults playing the children roles.  Funny, quirky, moving and thorghyly enjoyable -- e-n-j-o-y-a-b-l-e - enjoyable

Rated T = Teens 13 and above

The King and I
Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
February 3 - February 19, 2011

The classic musical, from the creators of "Oklahom!" "The Sound of Music" and "Carousel," tells thestory of Anna Leonowens, who in 1860,
became governess to the king of Siam's children.  With delightful, hummable songs like "I Whistle a Happy Tune," "Hello, Young Lovers"
"Getting to Know You" and more, it's a sweeping, spectacular production, not seen since the inagural Playhouse Merced season.

The Odd Couple (Female Version)
by Neil Simon
February 24 - March 4, 2012

From the writer of "Barefoot in teh Park" "The Sunshine Boys" and "Rumors" comes this classic comedy about two roommates, this time
with a twist.  Instead of Oscar and Felix, the lead characters sre Olive and Florence.  It's a fun new take on a well worn play.

Rated T = Teens 13 and above

Parade
Music and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown
Book by Alfred Uhry
March 9 - March 25, 2012

The Tony Award winning musical tells the grim story of the 1913 trial of Jewish factory manager, Leo Frank, who was accused and convicted
of a horrible crime involving his young employee.  It is an unflinching and gripping dramatic show.

Rated M = Mature Themes, Situations and /or Language

Almost Heaven - The Songs of John Denver
Original Concept by Harold Thau
Orchestrations and Vocal Arrangements by Jeff Waxman
April 13 - April 29, 2012

Weaving together the songs of pop music inon, John Denver ("Leavin' on a Jet Plane" "Country Roads" "Sunshine on my Shoulders" "Annie's Song") "
Almost Heaven" creates a uniquely theatrical narrative that reflects upon the United States during the years the songs were written.

Rated T = Teens 13 and Above

The Elephant Man
By Bernard Pomerance
May 4 - May 13, 2012

This dramatic play is based on the life of John Merrick, who was born in Victorian England with extreme deformities.  Rising from circus freak to medical
test subject to friend of London high society, the story of Mr. Merrick is at times horrifying and brutal, then wistful and beautiful.

Rated T = Teens 13 and Above


The Music Man
Music and Lyrics by Meredith Willson
Book by Meredith Willson and Franklin Lacey
May 25 - June 10, 2012

The Tony Award winning Best Musical about loveable con man Harold Hill and his ruse of bringing a boy's marching band to 1913 River City Iowa, is one
of the best loved musicals of all time.  Featuring wonderful songs like "Trouble" "76 Trombones" "Shipoopi" "Pickalittle (Talk-a-little)" and "Till there Was
You," it's on many people's "Favorite musical" list, and is perfect for the whole family.

Rted A = All Ages

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