September 2019

November 2019

March 2020

May 2020

CenterStage Players is proud to announce our 2019/2020 season!
Dedicated to the memory of Thom and Dee Dunn

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The Elephant Man 
by Bernard Pomerance

​The Elephant Man is the story of John Merrick during his stay at London’s Whitechapel Hospital under the care of Sir Frederick Treves, a surgeon, in 1880. Premiering in London in November of 1977, the production moved to Broadway in 1979 and ran until 1981, winning the Tony Award for Best Play (among others). The play was adapted for a 1982 broadcast on ABC and a radio play by the BBC in 1988.

Directed by Tom Peters
September 27 - October 6, 2019

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Marvin's Room 
by Scott McPherson

​Premiering at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago in 1990, Marvin's Room won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play in 1992. Bessie, a strong-willed woman, takes care of her bedridden father and eccentric Aunt Ruth. After Bessie is diagnosed with leukemia, her estranged sister, Lee, comes to visit and be tested as a possible bone marrow donor for her sister. The reunion  between the sisters is initially uncomfortable, aggravated by the difficult behavior of Lee’s two sons. The two women eventually confront their shortcomings as sisters, reach out to each other, and arrive at an understanding about the importance of family.

Directed by Julie Jordan
November 15 - 24, 2019

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​Momus & Aphrodite 
by Fred Rothzeid

In this new play written by a local playwright, Momus, God of Satire, Blame and Criticism, travels with Aphrodite, Goddess of Love, Passion and Beauty, to Athens, Ohio in search of a man willing to die out of love for her. Hilarity ensues. Does love conquer all? More importantly, can two Greek gods actually find happiness in Athens, Ohio?

Directed by R. Chris Lee
March 13 - 22, 2020

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​Heathers: the Musical 
by Laurence O'Keefe and Kevin Murphy

Put on your shoulder pads, grab your Walkman and peg your jeans! With book, lyrics and music by Laurence O’Keefe and Kevin Murphy, Heathers: the Musical is a bitingly satirical romp through high school during the golden age of MTV. You know... when they played music? Hey, what’s your damage? This dark comedy is based on the 1988 cult classic movie, Heathers and was adapted to the stage in 2013. After playing to sold out crowds in Los Angeles during previews, it moved to Off-Broadway in spring of 2014.

Directed by Amanda Borchers
May 1 - 10, 2020