The Players celebrates 108th season

By Don Fowler
Posted 9/22/16

By DON FOWLER

America’s Oldest Little Theatre celebrates its 108th season with five fabulous plays at their Barker Playhouse home on Providence’s East Side.

The historic building sits …

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The Players celebrates 108th season

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By DON FOWLER

America’s Oldest Little Theatre celebrates its 108th season with five fabulous plays at their Barker Playhouse home on Providence’s East Side.

The historic building sits elegantly at 400 Benefit St., where recent handicapped accessible renovations have opened the theatre lobby up and made it easier for the elderly and handicapped to enjoy the plays.

The Players is technically a “membership” organization, but anyone can join and be part of the dedicated group, many of whom act and help out with ticket sales and backstage chores.

Their season opens with Donald Margulies’ romantic and nostalgic “Time Stands Still,” directed by Cranston’s Ed Rondeau. Like the other productions it runs for two weekends. Performances are October 14, 15, 16, 21, 22 and 23.

Frederick Stoppel’s “The Christmas Spirit,” an alternative to “A Christmas Carol,” combines high farce, drama and romance to get us in the Christmas Spirit. It is directed by Joan Dillenback and runs December 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11.

Frederick Knott’s classic thriller, “Wait Until Dark” will be directed by veteran actor/director Vince Petronio and runs January 21, 22, 23, 27, 28 and 29.

Shakespeare’s eternal love story, “Romeo and Juliet,” directed by Roger Lemelin, runs March 10, 11, 12, 17, 18 and 19.

The Players season closes with one of the most popular musicals of all time, “Godspell,” directed by Michael Farrelly, running May 12, 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21.

For reservations or more information about this charming little theatre, call 273-0590 or go online at Players 1909@gmail.com.

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