Category: 2026 fall play

Rehearsals are underway

The Lancaster Community Players are excited to announce that rehearsals are officially underway for their fall production of Failure: A Love Story by acclaimed playwright Philip Dawkins. Directed by Jimmy Whitcomb, the production will take the stage at the historic Grantland Theatre on October 16, 17, and 18.

With auditions complete and rehearsals now in full swing, the cast is bringing this whimsical and heartfelt story to life. Set in Chicago in 1928, Failure: A Love Story follows the three Fail sisters as their lives and loves intertwine in unexpected ways. Filled with humor, romance, and a touch of magical storytelling, the play celebrates the beauty of life, loss, and human connection.

We are pleased to announce the following cast:
Mortimer Mortimer – Michael Harding
Gerty Fail – Andrea Washa
Jenny June Fail – Megan Wilson
Nelly Fail – Aubrey Vitense

John N. Fail – Joanne Pereira

Joining the principal cast is an ensemble of performers taking on a delightful assortment of characters, and even a few unexpected roles:

Chorus – Ann Dolan, Sally Harper, Bill Haskins, Bill Mahaney, Mike Steffel, MacKenzie Timlin, and Dakota Vaassen

Now that rehearsals have begun, the cast and creative team are preparing for a production filled with laughter, romance, music, and the bittersweet moments that make Failure: A Love Story so memorable.

Mark your calendars for October 16, 17, and 18 and plan to join the Lancaster Community Players at the Grantland Theatre for this charming and unconventional love story. It promises to be an evening of theatrical fun, surprises, and a celebration of life in all its beautiful, imperfect glory.

Auditions for “Failure: A Love Story”

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The Lancaster Community Players are excited to announce auditions for the fall production of Failure: A Love Story by acclaimed playwright Philip Dawkins. Directed by Jimmy Whitcomb, the production will take the stage at the historic Grantland Theatre on October 16, 17, and 18.
Community members of all experience levels are encouraged to audition. Auditions will be held:
● Monday, July 27th, from 7:00 – 9:00 pm at the Lancaster City Chambers, 3rd Floor. (Please enter on the Cherry Street side of City Hall.)
● Tuesday, July 28th, from 7:00 – 9:00 pm at the Lancaster City Chambers, 3rd Floor. (Please enter on the Cherry Street side of City Hall.)

Those interested in auditioning may pick up scripts beginning Monday, July 20, at Schreiner Memorial Library in Lancaster. Reading the script in advance is encouraged but not required.

Set in a small town in 1928, Failure: A Love Story is a whimsical and heartfelt tale of the three Fail sisters whose lives and loves intertwine in unexpected ways. Filled with humor, romance, and a touch of magical storytelling, the play celebrates the beauty of life, loss, and human connection.

Questions about auditions or the production may be directed to Jimmy Whitcomb at jimmyrwhitcomb@gmail.com