Carrollwood Players Theatre

Our next auditions are just around the corner!

Would you like to spend two hours on stage playing a loveable dog who creates havoc between a married couple?

Or perhaps you'd like to play a husband in the throes of a mid-life crisis or his wife who can't...just can't.

This juicy play for actors (and audiences!) even has an opportunity for one actor of any gender to play all the other roles in the play!

Join us for Sylvia - Open Auditions and Production Volunteer Opportunities on October 20th and 21st.

Be sure to visit the link for all the details, and to find and complete the mandatory audition sign-up form.

Director Taylor Hendershot will be casting the following roles:

Sylvia (F, 20-30) – a dog played by a woman. Good comedic timing and physical comedy skills necessary. Flexibility and mobility are essential.

Greg (M, 40-60) – highly likable married man, befuddled by the classic mid life crisis, who impulsively adopts and falls in love with a stray dog. Married to Kate.

Kate (F, 40-60) – middle-aged college academic, with her kids finally out of the house, is excited and ready to finally be able to focus on her marriage and her own career. Married to Greg.

The following roles will be played by one actor of any gender. (25-60s)

Tom – a man in the dog park who dispenses some common sense advice

Leslie – an androgynous psychiatrist who lets the clients choose his/her gender during their sessions, comic relief character

Phyllis – a hotshot Manhattanite, Kate’s friend from college, prone to drama and drinking

Join us at the Wild Rover British Brewery on Sunday, November 17th for British Invasion - The 2024 Carrollwood Players Gala!

Featuring an authentic British dinner, silent auction, and a rocking evening of great live music as our band and singers perform "Daytrippers - The Music of the Beatles!"

Individual tickets are now on sale at:
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=255150

Sponsorships, which include tickets, are also still available at:
https://carrollwoodplayers.org/britishinvasion/

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Veronica's Room is like nothing you've ever seen on our stage.

If you are a fan of the classic TV series "The Twilight Zone," this psychological thriller by Ira Levin (Rosemary's Baby, The Boys From Brazil, The Stepford Wives, Deathtrap) is for you.

However, please be warned, it is not for children.

On stage in the CWP Black Box from October 4th - 13th.

Get tickets at:
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=241070

It's set build and move in day for Baskerville - A Sherlock Holmes Mystery.

Our amazing production artist Se'a Ryan has created a ZOO-full of creatures and clever scenery that will delight you - along with our cast of five actors portraying more than 40 characters!

Here's a SNEAK peek.

On stage from October 18th through November 3rd.

Get tickets at:
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=241071

The sun WILL come out tomorrow! Our final two performances of Annie are a go! Hurry to get the last few remaining seats!

Friday, September 27th at 8 p.m. - 15 left
Saturday, September 28th at 8 p.m. - 10 left

Get tickets at:
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=241069

Photo by Beth Behner
https://www.instagram.com/elizabeth_behner_photography/

Did you know? The name "Veronica" comes from the Latin "vera icon," which means "true image."

It seems fitting that Ira Levin's scary thriller Veronica's Room is about a young woman who bears a striking resemblance to a mysterious girl named Veronica.

Or is it really about that at all?

You'll have to come watch the mirror crack to find out.

On stage in the CWP Black Box from October 4th - 13th.

Get tickets at:
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=241070

Not recommended for children.

Annie has become the most successful production in the history of Carrollwood Players Theatre. There's just something special about the adventures of a feisty red-headed orphan and her friends.

The remainder of this weekend is - S O L D - O U T

You still have a chance to experience the fun on closing weekend. There are a LIMITED number of seats remaining for Friday, Sep. 27th and Saturday, Sep, 28th.

Get yours now at:
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=241069

Photos by:
https://www.instagram.com/elizabeth_behner_photography/

Please join us in congratulating the cast of A Christmas Carol!

Will Ebenezer Scrooge change his ways in time for Christmas? Will Tiny Tim and the Cratchits find hope? Will the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future successfully complete their mission in old London town this snowy, wintry Christmas Eve?

Bring the whole family for a magical journey through time as we present this beautiful story that will inspire you to laugh, be of good cheer, and experience a heartwarming message about the power of love and kindness.

On stage from Dec 6th through 22nd.

Get tickets at:
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=241072

And the cast is...

Patricia Farber as the Narrator

Thomas Pahl as Ebenezer Scrooge

Marc Appleby as Bob Cratchit

Dominic Ryan Gabriel as Fred

Jim Gunning as the Ghost of Jacob Marley

Ava Adams as the Ghost of Christmas Past and Martha Cratchit

Thomas George Thomas as the Ghost of Christmas Present

Jimmy Barringer as the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come and Mr. Hathaway

Alexandra Pugliese as Alice Fezziwig and Mrs. Cratchit

Timmy Spence as Mr. Fezziwig and Old Bram

Jennifer Emerson as Mrs. Fezziwig and Mrs. Dilber

Alexandra Weissbach as Belle

Josh Paul as Young Scrooge and Samuel Perry

Anthony Timmons as Young Jacob and Ignorance

Anna Mae Petokas McNally as Mrs. Chumsworthy

Andy Kennedy as Child Scrooge and Peter Cratchit

Rylie Shields as Agnes and Want

Robin Weber as Mrs. Upton and Mrs. Hathaway

Sofia Padro as Fan and Tiny Tim

Emily Sklaver as Maisy Hawkins

Featuring the entire cast as the good people of London, the visions of memory, and the ghosts of time.

There is still time to get season tickets for our 2024/2025 season!

We have three great options:

Our 5 show Black Box season ticket begins with Veronica's Room in October.

Our 5 play Mainstage season ticket begins with Baskerville - A Sherlock Holmes Mystery in October.

And our 8 show Mainstage season ticket begins with Annie, which is still on stage with great availability for closing weekend.

Get all the details and become a CWP VIP at:
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?buy_pass=cwpt

There are only FOUR performances of Annie with tickets remaining!

Friday, September 20th at 8 p.m.
Saturday, September 21st at 8 p.m.
Friday, September 27th at 8 p.m.
Saturday, September 28th at 8 p.m.

Get your tickets now at:
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=241069

Photo by Beth Behner

Did you know that CWP has a resident ghost? If you're brave enough, you might get to meet her as we present Stage Fright - A Special CWP Halloween Event on October 30th and 31st.

This evening of fearful fun will place you ON the stage, BEHIND the red curtain, in our haunted parlour, where you will settle into a cozy chair for an hour of storytelling featuring bone-chilling classics by Edgar Allan Poe, Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, Washington Irving and Robert Herrick - PLUS - the true story of our very own ghost.

Please note: If you are afraid of demonic eyes, headless horsemen, the walking dead or flying witches, this show is highly recommended by nine out of ten goblins.

Two performances each night with just twenty seats per showing!

Get tickets now, if you dare, at:
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=251198

A Christmas Carol - Open Auditions and Volunteer Opportunities are on Sunday 9/15 and Monday 9/16. Don't be a humbug. Sign up and come audition for us!

Get ready to make your pooch a star for a chance to win two FREE tickets to Ken Ludwig's Baskerville - A Sherlock Holmes Mystery - coming to the CWP Mainstage from October 18th through November 3rd.

In this hilarious spoof, our intrepid investigators try to escape a dizzying web of clues, silly accents, disguises, and deceit as five actors portray more than forty characters to find out the answer to the question: Does a wild hellhound really prowl the moors of Devonshire?

Now, YOUR wild hellhound can help you win two FREE tickets with our HOWLING contest!

Just comment below by September 20th with a short video clip of your demonic best friend HOWLING. All participants will be entered in a random draw for two free tickets!

RULES:

A human must say "I want Baskerville tickets" in your clip!

If you don't have a dog, we will accept a video of your howling cat, hamster, parrot, bunny rabbit, horse, ferret, pig, snake, squirrel, sheep, incorrigible toddler or yourself before you've had coffee.

If you don't want to play our silly game, just buy tickets at:
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=241071

Would you like to make new friends who are theatre lovers like you?

Join us for the first of what we hope will be an annual CWP Travel Club trip! Cruises. Theatre Trips. And More!

But hurry, because the deadline to book is October 1st.

In February, we'll be sailing right out of Tampa on our CWP at Sea Western Caribbean Cruise aboard the Celebrity Constellation. We have great rates, especially for single travelers.

For all the details and to book your cabin, visit:
https://carrollwoodplayers.org/cwpatsea/

Our smash hit production of Annie returns this weekend!

We have four performances this weekend with limited tickets still available!

Friday 9/13 at 8 p.m.
Saturday 9/14 at 2 p.m.
Saturday 9/14 at 8 p.m.
Sunday 9/15 at 2 p.m.

Get tickets at:
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=241069

Photos by:
https://www.instagram.com/elizabeth_behner_photography/

A Christmas Carol - Open Auditions and Volunteer Opportunities is coming on Sunday, September 15th and Monday, September 16th.

Be sure to visit the link and find and complete the mandatory online audition form in advance!

Director Jim Russell is seeking to cast LOTS of people in roles for all ages:

Ebenezer Scrooge – Male – Able to convincingly portray mid 50s-70s. Ebenezer Scrooge is the focal character of the play. He is a cold, miserly old man who once knew what it meant to love and live, but who is now a lonely, greedy, bitter old grouch. Deep inside, he is a good person who has allowed his pain to destroy him from within. He is rude, stubborn, stuffy, angry, closed-minded, greedy, snobby – and yet somehow not entirely unlikeable. On stage through most of the play. Upper class English dialect.

The Narrator – Male or Female – Able to convincingly portray 50s-70s. Distinguished, charming, well-spoken, kind and gentle. Upper class English dialect.

Bob Cratchit – Male – Able to convincingly portray 30s-40s. Honest, sincere, hardworking, proud, jovial, kind, a devoted father and husband. Mild Cockney dialect.

Fred – Male – Able to convincingly portray mid 20s-40. Scrooge’s nephew. Friendly, educated, sincere, kind, well-mannered. Upper class English dialect.

Young Scrooge - Male - Able to convincingly portray late teens – early twenties. Young Scrooge is Ebenezer Scrooge just before he is about to graduate from school. Upper class English dialect.

Belle - Female - Able to convincingly portray late teens – early twenties. Belle is Scrooge's first and only real love. She breaks her relationship off with him because of his changes for the worse. Scrooge later sees her happily married to someone else. Upper class English dialect.

Young Jacob Marley – Male – Able to convincingly portray late teens – early twenties. A handsome young man full of life and youthful dreams. Smart, passionate and romantic. Kind and gentle. Upper class English dialect.

Alice Fezziwig - Female -Able to convincingly portray late teens – early twenties. Alice Fezziwig is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fezziwig and appears at Fezziwig’s party. She is the sparkle in young Jacob Marley's eye. Upper class English dialect.

Mr. Fezziwig – Male – Able to convincingly portray 50s-60s. A well-to-do, inspiring, delightful, kind, fun-spirited man who loves people, Christmas and life! As good as they come. Upper class English dialect.

Mrs. Fezziwig – Female – Able to convincingly portray 50s-60s. The loving wife of Mr. Fezziwig. Sometimes the more common-sensed of the pair. But just as kind and happy as the Mister. Upper class English dialect.

Mrs. Upton – Female – Able to convincingly portray 40-70. A very proper and well-to-do ‘busybody’ – extremely high brow and very well spoken. Polite, pleasant and pushy. Knows her place – and yours. Upper class English dialect.

Mrs. Chumsworthy – Female – Able to convincingly portray 20-70. Could be a younger tag-along “busybody-in-training” or could be closer in age to Mrs. Upton. Quirky, well-bred but nerdy and not a gifted speaker. Quite comical, stiff, unsure of herself, may be hard of hearing or have a quirky voice or be asthmatic, etc. – great opportunity to create a funny character! Upper class English dialect.

The Ghost of Jacob Marley - Male - Able to convincingly portray 50s-80s. Jacob Marley was, in life, Scrooge’s business partner. He was a greedy and grouchy old man, just like Scrooge. He died seven years ago and now is an unhappy and miserable ghost doomed to painfully wander the earth in chains for all eternity. Upper class English dialect

The Ghost of Christmas Past – Female – Able to convincingly portray 15-25. Could be older. A youthful, pure, mysterious visitor with graceful, serene speech and movement. No dialect.

The Ghost of Christmas Present – Male or Female – Able to convincingly portray 40-60. A boisterous, humorous, commanding presence determined to show Scrooge the effects of his greedy ways. Cockney or Yorkshire or other common English dialect, or Scottish or Irish dialect.

The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come - Male or Female - Any age. An ominous grim reaper spirit who does not speak.

Child Scrooge - Male - Able to convincingly portray 7-12. Child Scrooge is Ebenezer Scrooge when he was an innocent young child in school. Upper class English dialect.

Fan – Female – Able to convincingly portray 10-14. Fan is Scrooge’s sister. Upper class English dialect.

Mr. or Mrs. Collins – Male or Female – Any adult age. Well-dressed, proper citizen. Upper class English dialect.

Mr. or Mrs. Hathaway –Male or Female – Any adult age. Well-dressed, proper citizen. Upper class English dialect.

Mrs. Dilber – Female – Able to convincingly portray 50s-80s. Scrooge’s House Maid. A comical, common servant with a Cockney or other common English dialect.

Old Bram - Male - Able to convincingly portray 50s-80s. Old Bram is a disreputable con man who steals the belongings of the wealthy deceased, and then sells them. Thick Cockney dialect.

Arthur or Agnes - Male or Female - Able to convincingly portray 8-12. A common street urchin who begs, steals, picks pockets and terrorizes the rich. Thick Cockney dialect.

Samuel Perry - Male - Able to convincingly portray 20s-40s. A working class commoner with a Cockney dialect.

Mrs. Cratchit - Female - Able to convincingly portray 30s-40s. Bob Cratchit’s sweet and loving wife. Has a lovely, kind disposition, a sense of humor, and is very passionate about any subject regarding her family. Mild Cockney dialect.

Martha Cratchit - Female – Able to convincingly portray 13-17. The hardworking, devoted oldest daughter in the Cratchit family. Mild Cockney dialect.

Peter Cratchit - Male - Able to convincingly portray 12-15. The loyal and good oldest son in the Cratchit family. Mild Cockney dialect.

Tiny Tim Cratchit - Male -Able to convincingly portray 6-8. Tiny Tim is a sweet, sick little boy with a bad leg that requires him to walk with a crutch. Mild Cockney dialect.

Oliver Cratchit - Male - Able to convincingly portray 8-12. Roger Cratchit is a member of the Cratchit family known for his endless energy and loud voice. Mild Cockney dialect.

Clara Cratchit - Female - Able to convincingly portray 8-12. Clara Cratchit is a member of the Cratchit family known for her endless energy and for being even louder than her brother Roger. Mild Cockney dialect.

Linda - Female - Able to convincingly portray 20s. Fred's wife. A beautiful, modest, sincere and kind young woman. Upper class English dialect.

Colin - Male - Able to convincingly portray 30s-50s. Colin is Belle’s present day husband.

Londoners, Party Guests, Carolers, Street Urchins, Beggars, Pick Pockets, School Children, Charwomen, Dustmen, Peddlers, Ghosts, Merchants - These are ensemble roles open to all ages.

Get ready to Twist and Shout as Carrollwood Players brings a BRITISH INVASION to Tampa on Sunday, November 17th, 2024.

Join us at The Wild Rover Brewery for our fall fundraising gala, featuring a festive English dinner, wine and brews, silent raffles and the world premiere of DAYTRIPPERS: The Music of The Beatles.

This high-energy Beatles concert experience will have you on your feet as our live band and CWP vocalists rock the brewery with the Fab Four’s most loved hits.

We are seeking sponsors for this unforgettable event!

Sponsors receive special recognition, VIP seating, and most importantly, the satisfaction of helping the grassroots arts thrive in your community.

Get all the details about sponsor opportunities at:
https://carrollwoodplayers.org/britishinvasion/

We're excited to tell you about our CWP Gift of the Month Shop.

Each month, we'll offer a selection of great gift items specially curated by our staff, with some items themed to match our upcoming productions.

Show your CWP pride with CWP logo merchandise, or select a gift for someone special that pairs perfectly with tickets to a show!

Check out this month's collection at:
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?retail=cwpt