Category: 2023 fall play

Dear LCP family,

It is with great disappointment that I share with you that we had to cease production on our fall show. We had a full cast, and then our actor for the part of Lenny, let me know that he had too many scheduling conflicts to do the show. We searched for over a week to find a replacement. Many of you offered help. Thank you. Unfortunately, we were not able to fill the role.

The good part about the two weeks we dedicated to rehearsals is this: we have new actors for our group! Michael Harding, Patrick Ralph, Matthew Harper, and Julianne Washa (Andrea’s daughter) have joined our LCP family. If you see them or have contact with them, welcome them. Other actors were Cheryl Schmieder, Andrea Washa, Shawn Steinhoff, and Bob McKelvey. The two weeks that we rehearsed showed much promise. Lines were already being memorized. The fine blocking was in place. A set was designed and ready to be built. Thanks, Stuart. Some costume pieces were ordered. Renee had the poster draft ready before we even began rehearsals. Ann was ready to produce. Angela and Kristin were ready for the tickets and house management. The stage crew (Tom, Michael S., Lisa Z.) was almost all in place (one more needed back stage). Michael Walter gave great support with every aspect of this show! I can’t say enough good about this group!

I know our audience was excited about a fall show. So were Michael and I and the cast. We’ll keep this show in the hopper but make sure we have a commitment to fill the role of Lenny before we move forward.

Thank you to everyone who supported us in any way.

In theatre,
Eileen

LCP will be holding auditions for our fall show, “Duck Hunter Shoots Angel”

Production dates for “Duck Hunter Shoots Angel” by Mitch Albom, will be Friday through Sunday, Oct. 20, 21, and 22 at the Grantland Theatre in Lancaster, Wis.

Audition Times and Locations

• Monday, August 14 from 6:30 – 8:30 at the Senior Center in City Hall
• Wednesday, August 16 from 6:30 – 8:30 at the Senior Center in City Hall

There are parts for nine actors: two women (age young adult and 20s-30s); six men (all age 30s-60s); and one role that can be either male or female (age 30s-60s). One of the male roles is written for a black man in the age range of 30s to 50s. All those interested in community theatre are invited to audition. Scripts are available for review at Schreiner Memorial Library. Lancaster Community Theatre also welcomes those who want to work behind the scenes. Rehearsals will be held Saturday mornings and Monday and Thursday evenings.

Contact Eileen Dushek-Manthe with questions at 608-345-5626 or if you are interested and cannot attend the scheduled audition times.

Director Eileen Dushek-Manthe chose this play because of its excellent script. “I’ve been wanting to find a show of this style for years. I’m excited to bring this to the Grantland stage,” she said. “Duck Hunter Shoots Angel” is the uproarious story of two bumbling Alabama brothers who have never shot a duck but think they shot an angel. As they lament their fates in a murky swamp, they are chased by a cynical tabloid journalist and his reluctant photographer, who don’t believe any of it—until feathers, wings and a tiara are discovered along the way. The play hysterically interweaves a love story, sibling rivalry, tawdry media, race relations and cultural stereotypes as the chase to find the angel builds to a crescendo in the swamp. Ultimately a sweet allegory about redemption, “Duck Hunter Shoots Angel” has been hailed by audiences as a rare comedy with a surprisingly heartfelt lesson.