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Auditions for Steve Martin ’ s ‘ Meteor Shower ’
The Dorset Players and director , Megan Demarest , are excited to announce auditions for the hilarious comedy Meteor Shower by Steve Martin ( yes , THAT Steve Martin !) on December 9 and 10 at 6pm at The Dorset Playhouse , 104 Cheney Rd . in Dorset , VT . The script and sides will be available to review before the auditions , please contact info @ dorsetplayers . org or call 802-867-5570 for copies .
Corky and Norm are excited to host Gerald and Laura at their home in the valley outside Los Angeles to watch a once-in-a-lifetime meteor shower . But as the stars come out and the conversation gets rolling , it becomes clear that Gerald and Laura might not be all that they appear to be . Over the course of a crazy , starlit dinner party , the wildly unexpected occurs . The couples begin to flirt and insanity reigns . Martin , using his trademark absurdist humor , bends the fluid nature of time and reality to create a surprising and unforgettably funny play . We are looking to cast 2 men and 2 women , age range 30 ’ s-50 ’ s . Please familiarize yourself with the script and bring your comedic prowess to the auditions ! Performance dates are April 4 , 5 , 11 , & 12 at 7:30pm and April 6 & 13 at 2pm . For more , visit : dorsetplayers . org .
Dorset Players Presents Elf : The Musical
Elf : The Musical is based on the beloved Christmas film , with a score by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin and a book by Bob Martin and Thomas Meehan . Buddy , a young orphan , mistakenly crawls into Santa ’ s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole . The would-be elf is raised , unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth . With Santa ’ s permission , Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity . Faced with the harsh realities that his father is on the naughty list and his half-sibling doesn ’ t even believe in Santa , Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas . This sugar-sprinkled , festive , and hilarious show is being co-directed and choreographed by Dana Haley and Renée Wymer with musical direction by Lorri Bond and Matthew Steckler .
Performances will be at the Dorset Playhouse , 104 Cheney Rd . in Dorset , VT on December 6 , 13 , & 14 at 6:30pm and on December 7 , 8 , & 15 at 2pm . On December 8 , there will be a Sparklejolly Mingle with Santa Claus ! Join members of the cast and the big man himself for a celebration after the show . Santa will be ready to hear your Christmas wishes and pose for photos with everyone who believes ! Festive snacks and hot cocoa included . All proceeds from this event will be used to fund future children ’ s programming . $ 15 per child immediately following the show . Limit 50 Children . Look for “ Ticket Add Ons .” For tickets , visit : dorsetplayers . org or call the box office at 802- 867-5777 . The best way to spread Christmas cheer is by singing loud for all to hear !
The Dorset Players , Inc . along with Bromley Mountain Resorts , Equinox Terrace , and VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region Present :

Elf

Book by Thomas Meehan & Rob Martin
Music by Matthew Sklar Lyrics by Chad Beguelin
Based upon the New Line Cinema film written by David Berenbaum
Directed & Choreographed by Dana Haley & Renée Wymer
Musical Direction by Lorri Bond & Matthew Steckler

The Musical

December 6 , 13 , & 14 6:30PM December 7 , 8 , & 15
2PM
Tickets : dorsetplayers . org or 802-867-5777
Sponsored by : Art Licensing , Dorset Physio , Haystack Catering , and Northshire Civic Center
Elf : The Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International ( MTI ).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI . mtishows . com
36 Vermont News Guide November 25 , 2024