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09/23/2024
Cinderella's Prince Charming is serving ten years in the pen, Belle's house is overrun with little monsters, Alice has been hitting the caterpillar's pipe a little too hard lately, and Snow White's husband has shacked up with the three little pigs. Now she's keeping up appearances as the fairest in the land, with the help of a little girdle and a lot of hair dye, and trying to keep Belle from draining the royal booze reserves and Cindy from inhaling the banquet table. When Briar Rose comes home from rehab with the face of a beauty, and Charming returns from prison with the libido of a beast, the desperate housewives of the magical kingdom are forced to grapple with princely infidelity, poison apples, and Cindy's appetite for creamy poofs and brutal revenge.This fractured fairy tale brings an arched brow and an eye for dark, sexy hilarity to the Ever After that keeps going long after the Happily fades away.
1 Male
5 Female
Big shout out to our newest top fans! 💎
Liam Paxton, Alyssa Erdenberger, Martha Tidball, Gage Workman, Anita Harpster
Come laugh with us! Tickets available at the door for "Caught in the Net". One hilarious situation comedy! Have a great night out with some good laughter!
09/13/2024
You still have three chances to catch this amazing cast in such a great show! Tonight and tomorrow night at 8, and Sunday afternoon at 2:30!
Get tickets now online or by calling the box office!
🌐 www.mansfieldplayhouse.com
📞 419-522-2883
09/13/2024
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CAST!
Carl Hunnell as SYDNEY
Jill Cochran as MYRA
Samuel Hergatt as CLIFFORD
Mary Schalmo as HELGA
Timothy Secrist as PORTER
Going to be a great show!
09/09/2024
Need three men and two women.
Sydney is in his 50’s
Myra-40’s
Clifford-20’s
Helga-50’s
Porter-50’s
Ages are approximate. Tomorrow and Wednesday at 7pm!
09/08/2024
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(Photo by Cheriss May)
09/06/2024
So much fun!
09/05/2024
🌟Meet the Cast🌟
We’re so excited to kick off our 2024-25 season with “Caught in the Net”! And we are so excited to welcome Gage Workman back to the Playhouse stage! Gage has been performing at The Mansfield Playhouse for over 2 years. His larger roles are as such; Kristoff in Frozen Jr, Gaston in Beauty and the Beast, and Young Scrooge in A Christmas Carol. Gage is a senior at Madison Comprehensive Highschool. He is an active member in his church and serving as a praise team member. Gage is thankful for Doug and Tammy for all they do for The Mansfield Playhouse and the opportunities they have presented him.
“Caught in the Net” finds the bigamist taxi driver John Smith still keeping his two families in different parts of London, both happy and blissfully unaware of each other. However, his teenage children, a girl from one family and a boy from the other, have met on the Internet and are anxious to meet in person since they have so much in common name, surname and taxi driving dad! Keeping them apart plunges John into a hell hole of his own making. His lodger Stanley could be a savior, but he is about to go on holiday with his decrepit old father who turns up thinking he is already at the guest house. The situation spirals out of control as John juggles outrageously with the truth.
“Caught in the Net” opens Friday, September 6 and runs for two weekends, September 6, 7, 13, and 14 at 8:00 pm and September 15 at 2:30 pm!
Get tickets now online or by calling the box office!
🌐 www.mansfieldplayhouse.com
📞 419-522-2883
09/04/2024
It’s a great show! Come help us kick off the 2024-25 season!!
Bigamy, banter and a bit of chaos: 'Caught in the Net' opens at Mansfield Playhouse Scott Woodlee and his teen-age daughter, Evelyn, join an ensemble cast in the comedy "Caught in the Net" at the Mansfield Playhouse.
09/04/2024
🌟Meet the Cast🌟
We’re so excited to kick off our 2024-25 season with “Caught in the Net”! And we are so excited to welcome Scott Woodlee back to the Playhouse stage! Scott Alan Woodlee is pleased to be a part of another production at the Mansfield Playhouse with a delightful cast and crew. Last year Scott played Mr. Manningham in Gaslight (Angel Street). He is excited to share the stage for the first time with his oldest daughter, Evelyn. He would like to thank his family and church for their support. Deo Gratias.
“Caught in the Net” finds the bigamist taxi driver John Smith still keeping his two families in different parts of London, both happy and blissfully unaware of each other. However, his teenage children, a girl from one family and a boy from the other, have met on the Internet and are anxious to meet in person since they have so much in common name, surname and taxi driving dad! Keeping them apart plunges John into a hell hole of his own making. His lodger Stanley could be a savior, but he is about to go on holiday with his decrepit old father who turns up thinking he is already at the guest house. The situation spirals out of control as John juggles outrageously with the truth.
“Caught in the Net” opens Friday, September 6 and runs for two weekends, September 6, 7, 13, and 14 at 8:00 pm and September 15 at 2:30 pm!
Get tickets now online or by calling the box office!
🌐 www.mansfieldplayhouse.com
📞 419-522-2883
09/03/2024
🌟Meet the Cast🌟
We’re so excited to kick off our 2024-25 season with “Caught in the Net”! And we are so excited to welcome Evelyn Woodlee to the Playhouse stage! Evelyn Woodlee is a senior portraying the role of Vickie. She has four years of experience performing with the Mohican Community Theatre, Mount Vernon Community Theater, and her high school in various roles; most recently Annie in Annie! at her high school. This happens to be her first role at Mansfield Playhouse! Outside of theatre, she is a member of the Choir at church and school. Her reason for doing theater is hearing the audience’s reactions from the stage. As long as the audience is having fun, she’s doing her job.
“Caught in the Net” finds the bigamist taxi driver John Smith still keeping his two families in different parts of London, both happy and blissfully unaware of each other. However, his teenage children, a girl from one family and a boy from the other, have met on the Internet and are anxious to meet in person since they have so much in common name, surname and taxi driving dad! Keeping them apart plunges John into a hell hole of his own making. His lodger Stanley could be a savior, but he is about to go on holiday with his decrepit old father who turns up thinking he is already at the guest house. The situation spirals out of control as John juggles outrageously with the truth.
“Caught in the Net” opens Friday, September 6 and runs for two weekends, September 6, 7, 13, and 14 at 8:00 pm and September 15 at 2:30 pm!
Get tickets now online or by calling the box office!
🌐 www.mansfieldplayhouse.com
📞 419-522-2883
09/02/2024
🌟Meet the Cast🌟
We’re so excited to kick off our 2024-25 season with “Caught in the Net”! And we are so excited to have Doug Wertz on the Playhouse stage! This old 'boy' has been around the entertainment world for quite some time. Doug has performed on many stages in different states, has film, video, & voiceover credits on several different levels, has been directing for decades but loves to bring characters like Stanley to life! ""I'm so grateful to have the opportunity to work with such a great community of people to learn, teach, and share with one another"" Get ready to laugh and share how much fun you had here tonight!
“Caught in the Net” finds the bigamist taxi driver John Smith still keeping his two families in different parts of London, both happy and blissfully unaware of each other. However, his teenage children, a girl from one family and a boy from the other, have met on the Internet and are anxious to meet in person since they have so much in common name, surname and taxi driving dad! Keeping them apart plunges John into a hell hole of his own making. His lodger Stanley could be a savior, but he is about to go on holiday with his decrepit old father who turns up thinking he is already at the guest house. The situation spirals out of control as John juggles outrageously with the truth.
“Caught in the Net” opens Friday, September 6 and runs for two weekends, September 6, 7, 13, and 14 at 8:00 pm and September 15 at 2:30 pm!
Get tickets now online or by calling the box office!
🌐 www.mansfieldplayhouse.com
📞 419-522-2883
09/01/2024
🌟Meet the Cast🌟
We’re so excited to kick off our 2024-25 season with “Caught in the Net”! And we are so excited to welcome Jacob Hunsinger back to the stage! Jacob is back again! First as a washed up old actor in “The Butler Did It”, then as the clueless Mayor in “Unnecessary Farce”, next as a meddling grandfather in “Over The River…”. Now playing “Dad”, a senile old man. Do we see a pattern here? Jacob is thankful to be on stage! “The experience at the Playhouse is awesome!”
“Caught in the Net” finds the bigamist taxi driver John Smith still keeping his two families in different parts of London, both happy and blissfully unaware of each other. However, his teenage children, a girl from one family and a boy from the other, have met on the Internet and are anxious to meet in person since they have so much in common name, surname and taxi driving dad! Keeping them apart plunges John into a hell hole of his own making. His lodger Stanley could be a savior, but he is about to go on holiday with his decrepit old father who turns up thinking he is already at the guest house. The situation spirals out of control as John juggles outrageously with the truth.
“Caught in the Net” opens Friday, September 6 and runs for two weekends, September 6, 7, 13, and 14 at 8:00 pm and September 15 at 2:30 pm!
Get tickets now online or by calling the box office!
🌐 www.mansfieldplayhouse.com
📞 419-522-2883
08/31/2024
Need a dress for homecoming? The Mansfield Playhouse is liquidating some of our excess dresses. Never worn, sizes 0-12. Very nice! By donation only. All proceeds go directly to the operations of The Mansfield Playhouse. Stop in tomorrow, Monday, or Wednesday, thru Saturday this week from 1-5!
08/31/2024
We’re spending the day helping the Richland Carrousel Park celebrate their 33rd anniversary! We have information about our upcoming children’s shows, costumes to show off, and there are free rides!! Come say hello! The event lasts until 5:00 today!
08/31/2024
🌟Meet the Cast🌟
We’re so excited to kick off our 2024-25 season with “Caught in the Net”! And we are so excited to welcome Chevy Bond back to the stage! “What a chance to play the same character in the sequel. I absolutely love being on stage; it's a complete honor. I've been on and off stage since I was 16 here at the mansfield playhouse, almost 1/2 my life has been spent here. I wouldn't change a thing. Enjoy the show everyone and thank you for the support! It's a privilege.”
“Caught in the Net” finds the bigamist taxi driver John Smith still keeping his two families in different parts of London, both happy and blissfully unaware of each other. However, his teenage children, a girl from one family and a boy from the other, have met on the Internet and are anxious to meet in person since they have so much in common name, surname and taxi driving dad! Keeping them apart plunges John into a hell hole of his own making. His lodger Stanley could be a savior, but he is about to go on holiday with his decrepit old father who turns up thinking he is already at the guest house. The situation spirals out of control as John juggles outrageously with the truth.
“Caught in the Net” opens Friday, September 6 and runs for two weekends, September 6, 7, 13, and 14 at 8:00 pm and September 15 at 2:30 pm!
Get tickets now online or by calling the box office!
🌐 www.mansfieldplayhouse.com
📞 419-522-2883
08/30/2024
🌟Meet the Cast🌟
We’re so excited to kick off our 2024-25 season with “Caught in the Net”! And we are so excited to welcome back Maureen Browning to the Playhouse stage! Maureen is excited to jump back on stage into the mayhem of this funny show. She has been in several shows over the last 25 years and more here and in Mount Vernon. She and her husband Steve are the owners of Swept Away Cleaning. She hopes you enjoy the show!!
“Caught in the Net” finds the bigamist taxi driver John Smith still keeping his two families in different parts of London, both happy and blissfully unaware of each other. However, his teenage children, a girl from one family and a boy from the other, have met on the Internet and are anxious to meet in person since they have so much in common name, surname and taxi driving dad! Keeping them apart plunges John into a hell hole of his own making. His lodger Stanley could be a savior, but he is about to go on holiday with his decrepit old father who turns up thinking he is already at the guest house. The situation spirals out of control as John juggles outrageously with the truth.
“Caught in the Net” opens Friday, September 6 and runs for two weekends, September 6, 7, 13, and 14 at 8:00 pm and September 15 at 2:30 pm!
Get tickets now online or by calling the box office!
🌐 www.mansfieldplayhouse.com
📞 419-522-2883
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Congratulations to the those cast in our first show of the 2024-2025 season, "Caught in the Net". This is one non-stop, high energy comedy that will seriously give you a laughing workout! Get your tickets early for this one!
John Smith...Scott Allen Woodlee
Mary Smith...Chevy Bond
Barbara Smith...Maureen Browning
Vickie Smith...Evelyn Woodlee
Gavin Smith...Gage Workman
Stanley Gardner...Doug Wertz
Dad...Jacob Hunsinger
We have stand-up comedy this Saturday at the Mansfield Playhouse and need someone to volunteer to run concessions for the show. If you have done this in the past, we would sure appreciate your help!
07/24/2024
AUDITIONS! Next Tuesday and Wednesday for this very funny show.
Synopsis: The sequel to Run for Your Wife finds the bigamist taxi driver John Smith still keeping his two families in different parts of London, both happy and blissfully unaware of each other. However, his teenage children, a girl from one family and a boy from the other, have met on the Internet and are anxious to meet in person since they have so much in common name, surname and taxi driving dad! Keeping them apart plunges John into a hell hole of his own making. His lodger Stanley could be a savior, but he is about to go on holiday with his decrepit old father who turns up thinking he is already at the guest house. The situation spirals out of control as John juggles outrageously with the truth.
Show Dates: September 6, 7, 13, 14 at 8:00 pm and September 15 at 2:30 pm
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Performing since 1929
The Mansfield Playhouse is proud to be the second oldest continuously-producing community theater in the state, as well as the largest producing company (according to the Ohio Community Theater Association). Formed in 1929 as the Community Players, the volunteer group produced three shows a year using the stage at John Simpson Junior High School, practicing in a room over the Leland Hotel Garage, and building sets at West First Street School. At one time the renowned author, Louis Bromfield, gave the community players a script written by him and his secretary, George Hawkins, entitled “Here Today, Gone Tomorrow.” It was performed at the Ohio Theater and attended by Bromfield. The premiere was covered in such popular magazines as Life and Variety.
In the 1950s, Mansfield’s Little Theatre was born. This volunteer group performed three to four shows a year in the old washhouse behind the Children’s Home. The rent was $100 a year and funds were so short that the members brought leftover paint from their homes, mixed it together and used the resulting mixture to paint the auditorium. Actors, directors, technicians, and audiences moved freely between the Little Theatre and the older Community Players. Eventually Mansfield Little Theatre managed to save $5,000 and decided to search for a permanent home. Business Manager Ed Balyeat found that the First Alliance Church was moving and had put their building up for sale. The Little Theatre merged with the Community Players to form a single non-profit organization, which managed to raise the necessary funds to purchase and renovate the former church, which remains the Mansfield Playhouse to this day.
The first production at the Mansfield Playhouse was Brigadoon in 1967. The audience sat in church pews. Used theater seats were soon purchased from Youngstown, Ohio. The pews were removed, but when the seats failed to arrive on time the pews had to be put back in place. Drapes and chandeliers were purchased from the Leland Hotel just before it was demolished.
In 2007 the Mansfield Playhouse celebrates its 40th season. Our theater would not be the wonderful place it is without the talent, energy, and time of our Board of Trustees, Guild Members, volunteers, sponsors, patrons, advertisers, and audiences. The Mansfield Playhouse is a success, and will continue to be, due to the support of this community.
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