Lancaster Community Players
The cast and crew of Rehearsal for Murder would like to everyone who came to the show! We are very glad the community supports local theater, and without our loyal following, we truly could not have sustained our presence among you for 41 years! You are a big part of what makes Southwest Wisconsin such a great place to live! We can’t wait to see you again in the spring of 2020.
The Lancaster Community Player’s fall performance of Rehearsal for Murder adapted by D.D. Brooke has been cast and is in rehearsal! Director Ann Dolan and Producer Mike Walter are excited to have such talented actors in our cast! This marvelous murder mystery is a play within a play and the actors represent various people involved in the theatre business on Broadway. Sally Harper plays the flamboyant producer, Amy Alcott is the lovely understudy, Stu Harper is the arrogant leading man, Bill Haskins is the comedic actor, Kevin Koester is the director, Mike Steffel plays the playwright, Lisa Nicolai is the lovely leading lady, and Apryl Bennett plays the secretary and assistant to the playwright. We round out the cast with Kim Marten, Lisa Zabel, Carson Smith and Bo Hansen playing various mysterious roles!
Rehearsal for Murder is a thrilling “theatrical” mystery in which the theatre becomes the set for the play. The playwright turns on the stage lights and prepares for the first reading of his new play. The actors, producer, director and others connected with the show come onto the stage, and under their humorous theatrical talk, tensions grow. We discover that everyone connected with this play was involved with another play by the same playwright. Exactly one year ago and in the same theatre, the beautiful leading lady, who was also the playwright’s fiancee, died! Suicide or Murder? That’s what we’ll discover when we follow all of the twists and turns of this show!
Performances of Rehearsal for Murder will be on October 25, 26, and 27 at the Grantland Theatre in Lancaster.
Production dates for “Rehearsal For Murder” will be October 25, 26, and 27. Those who would like to audition for the show should attend one of the auditions.
If you are unable to attend either of these audition dates but are interested in a part PLEASE feel free to contact Ann at 608-988-6772 or e-mail to apcdolan@gmail.com to set up a different time to audition.
Thank you to the community for supporting theater in Southwest Wisconsin!
Thank you to the community for supporting theater in Southwest Wisconsin!
As Lancaster Community Players (LCP) continues to celebrate 40 years of live, local theater, we proudly present the Broadway smash Mamma Mia! on the Grantland Theatre stage April 25-28, our largest production in 10 years!
This musical is based on more than 20 top hits by 1970s pop phenomenon ABBA and the well-known movie version and sequel that followed. On the Greek island of Kalokairi, 20-year-old Sophie is preparing to marry her fiancé, Sky. She wants her father to walk her down the aisle but doesn’t know who he is. Sophie discovers her mother’s old diary and finds entries describing intimate dates with three men. Sophie believes one of these men is her father and, three months before her nuptials, sends each an invitation to her wedding, writing in her mother’s name, Donna, without her mother’s knowledge.
Directors Bill Haskins and Doug Mackie have assembled some of the finest talent from the area. Playing Sophie will be Lancaster native Lizzy Wagner in her first show with LCP. The three unknowing dads include established LCP actors Joel Ingebritsen as Sam, Shawn Steinhoff as Bill, and Kurt Meyer as Harry. Donna, LCP newcomer Amelia Armstrong, will be supported by the talents of Margaret Ruf as Tanya and Marcy Russell as Rosie, also LCP veterans. In his first stint on the Grantland stage is Savion Kirk as fiance Sky. Rounding out the wedding party are returning performers Brandi Dreher as Ali and Liz Peters as Lisa, joined by Brady Hattori as Eddie and Steve Olenchek as Pepper in their initial appearance with LCP. Bill Mahaney returns to the Grantland stage in the role of the priest.
Haskins and Mackie have a history of bringing new talent to the stage. This show is no different from their LCP productions of Godspell, Ruthless and The Producers. The Mamma Mia! cast of 26 includes 15 new actors! Returning actors include Lisa Swanson, Kim Martens, and Gretta McKelvey as ensemble members. Ensemble members in their first LCP show are Deborah Lyons, Michael Black, Keri Wetter, and Amy Alcott, as well as Sally Harper, Emily Dhyanchand, Sydney Busch, Ian McCann, and mother and daughter Bev and Mariah Doll.
Mamma Mia! has a wealth of talent off stage as well. Mackie is the lead choreographer, with Dreher designing two numbers. We are proud to welcome back Larry Busch as musical director, along with a seven-piece band. Todd Johnson’s scenic set design and Cheryl Schmeider’s costuming will transport the audience to an exotic island paradise. And, we’ll be showcasing our new lighting system.
Help us celebrate 40 years of live theatre in Lancaster! Contact Angela Walter for tickets at 608-778-7726. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 25, 26 and 27, and 4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 28. Reserved seating is $15 and balcony seating is $12. Please allow extra time before the show to find parking as downtown Lancaster streets are under construction.
Mamma Mia! is presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International and is sponsored by Doolittle’s Pub and Catering, Lancaster Vet Clinic, American Bank, and Lancaster Chiropractic & Bloomington Wellness Center along with Inner Harmony Therapeutic Arts and Bodywork.
Here is another taste of Lancaster Community Players’ upcoming production of Mamma Mia! Make plans to attend!
Showing at the Grantland Theatre in Lancaster, WI
Thursday April 25th at 7:30pm
Friday April 26th at 7:30pm
Saturday April 27th at 7:30pm
Sunday April 28th at 4:30pm
Tickets are $15 for reserved and $12 for balcony.
Call 608-778-7726 today to get yours.
Here is another taste of Lancaster Community Players’ upcoming production of Mamma Mia! Make plans to attend!
Showing at the Grantland Theatre in Lancaster, WI
Thursday April 25th at 7:30pm
Friday April 26th at 7:30pm
Saturday April 27th at 7:30pm
Sunday April 28th at 4:30pm
Tickets are $15 for reserved and $12 for balcony.
Call 608-778-7726 today to get yours.
Video by Eileen Dushek-Manthe
Rehearsals are well under way for Lancaster Community Players spring production of Mamma Mia!. Show dates are April 25 through the 28. We hope to see you then.
Directed by Bill Haskins and Doug Mackie. Choreographed by Doug Mackie, with additional choreography for “Lay All Your Love on Me” by Brandi Dreher. Music direction by Larry Busch. Vocal direction by Lisa Swanson.
The amazing cast includes: Amelia Armstrong as Donna Sheridan, Joel Ingebritsen as Sam Carmichael, Lizzy Wagner as Sophie Sheridan, Savion Kirk as Sky, Marcy Russell as Rosie, Margaret Ruf as Tanya, Shawn Steinhoff as Bill Austin, Kurt Meyer as Harry Bright, Liz Peters as Lisa, Brandi Dreher as Ali, Steve Olenchek as Pepper, Brady Hattori as Eddie and Bill Mahaney as Father Mahaney. And the talented ensemble: Amy Alcott, Michael Black, Sydney Busch, Emily Dhyanchand, Bev Doll, Mariah Doll, Sally Harper, Deborah Lyons, Kim Martens, Ian McCann, Gretta McKelvey, Lisa Swanson, Kari Wetter.
Video by Eileen Dushek-Manthe
