AUDITIONS for “Radio” XVIII, 2024

WFCP will be going “On the Air” (really live on stage at FPAC) in early December.  Directors are Alicia Ouellette Belmore for sketches, and Alyssa Hawkins for music.  The show is set in 1940s-1970s.  Music and comedy of the era. Auditions for sketch roles and for music vocalists, and NEW this year, auditions for SOUND EFFECTS CREATORS will be at Freeport High School music rooms (Chorus and Band Rooms–use back door opposite tennis courts) on: Sunday, October 6 at 2 pm   Monday, October 7 at 6 pm  Actors will be asked to read sides from the sketches, in groups along with other actors. Sound effects creators will be asked to make noises with our items as the sketches are performed. Singers, please bring sheet music for your song and Alyssa will play your music on the piano,  or bring electronic back-up music if you prefer.    These auditions will be individual, with the music director. Performances are December 6-8, and rehearsals happen in October and November. If you can’t make it to an audition, but want to be in the show, or have other questions, please contact Producer Judy Lloyd at jelloyd68@yahoo.com. (TICKETS to the show for audience will be available in November.)

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Thank you for joining us for a laugh-out-loud experience with our traveling show!

12 Incompetent Jurors

When a man is accused of stealing six cats, it seems like an open-and-shut case. However, with an oddball jury squabbling over bizarre theories and personal grievances, the situation quickly spirals into chaos. Despite the clear evidence of guilt, juror #8, an aspiring lawyer, insists the man is innocent. Can he persuade the others, or will the jury’s comedic blunders and Juror #3, the only sane voice, lead them to a verdict? Enjoy the laughs in this hilarious twist on 12 Angry Men!  Written By Ian McWethy

The six performance locations were Falmouth, Yarmouth, Pownal, Durham, Brunswick, and Freeport.  Thanks to our cast and crew for a great show.
Director:
Linda Duarte – lindaduartebk@gmail.com
Producers:
Johannah DeGrandpre – johannah683@gmail.com
Mike Powers – mkp1151@gmail.com

Lights: Scott Miller.  Concessions: Janet Lawrence

The Players

Shirley Bernier of Lisbon Falls, Phil Chin of Falmouth, Karyn Diamond of Steep Falls, Hali Fortin of Yarmouth, Nancy Kenneally of Lewiston, Nate Levesque of Lisbon, Peter Nicoll of Brunswick, Mike Powers of Woolwich, John Paterson of Freeport, David Wallace of Brunswick, Sparrow Wilbur of Freeport

 Presented by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. 

Many Thanks to our Show Sponsor:

Thank you to our 2024 Season Sponsor:

 

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Past shows:

Murder at the Pie Auction
  Murder Mystery “Dessert & Snack Theater” 
April 19th & 20th 2024

Friday was Sold Out!         Saturday was Sold Out!          Thank you all!!!

Our audiences were happy, and our actors enjoyed the very lively crowds, especially during the pie auction.  We had a great Murder Mystery Dessert Theater, Murder at the Pie Auction, at the First Parish Church Hall (downstairs in the First Parish/Meetinghouse Arts building, 40 Main St., Freeport) on 2 nights, April 19 and 20 at 7 pm.   We served snacks/apps, on the tables when you arrived:  Potato chips and dip; Tortilla chips and salsa; Crudités with ranch;  Turkey, lettuce, and red onion wrap w/ herbed cream cheese;  Ham, lettuce, and cheese wrap w/herbed cream cheese; Spinach, red pepper, and hummus wrap; Pigs in blankets w/ ketchup and mustard.       Homemade desserts (many pies, cakes, cookies, brownies and also Gluten-Free cheesecake and lemon cake …) were served mid-way through the play.   Also coffee.  All food included in the ticket price.  Lots of laughs, and audience participation.  It was a BYOB event.  Cast is below.

 Director: Linda Duarte. Producers: Judy Lloyd & David Wallace  jelloyd68@yahoo.com & david.wallace94@yahoo.com

                                            Murder at the Pie Auction    by Michael Druce

After years of trying unsuccessfully, the small town of Mynute, Alaska, finally lands the famous Mother Mabel’s Pie-Baking Competition — but it was all due to a typo mistaking Mynute for Minot!  The contest looks to be a disaster with no media or publicity.  To add to the tension, one of the contestants is writing a tell-all book about the seamy side of competitive pie baking. Making matters even worse, just hours before the competition begins, the pie judge goes missing. Has he been murdered?  And what about a missing celebrity baker? With an ample serving of motive and all the right ingredients for murder, this is the perfect “dessert theater” recipe for big laughs, lots of wordplay, outrageous characters, and hilarious audience participation.

Cast rehearsing:

Cast:

Phoebe Muffet, editor of the local newspaper                Dorothy Shull
Minaret Towers, Phoebe’s best friend                                   Beth Saufler
Felicity Hubbard, pie contest coordinator, all business    Karyn Diamond
Mark Tucker, Felicity’s high-strung assistant                        David Wallace
Rex Roberts, actor                                                                      Nate Levesque
Julia Lyle, pie-baking legend                                                      Shirley Bernier
Eve Simone, contest’s youngest baker, eager to take Julia’s place   Nancy Kenneally
Roger Marble, handsome, stylish, and formerly in love with Eve    Jared Lennon
Guy Templeton, pie connoisseur and judge                                          Phil Chin

                    Produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc., Denver, CO.

 

Thank you to our 2024 Season Sponsor:

 

And Thank You to our 2024 business are organizational supporters:

Mainely Hair, Harraseeket Information Systems, Maine Wicked Goods Mercantile, Wilbur’s of Maine Chocolate Confections, Freeport Physical Therapy, Portside Realty (Rita Armstrong), Greater Freeport Community Chorus, Maine Idyll Motor Court, The Bakeshop, Bow Street Market, Bath Savings Bank, Freeport Woman’s Club, State Farm Insurance (Catrina Milliman), Maine Senior Guide, Antiquities Refuge League, Zachau Construction, Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture and Environment, Meetinghouse Arts, Greater Freeport Community Chorus, Derosier’s, Pet Pantry, Gritty’s Brew Pub.

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