WCLOC Theater Company

Some kinda time. Onstage quick change rehearsal. In and out of these uniforms over and over again today.

The Production team for Christopher Durang’s “Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge” is looking to complete their casting process. An additional audition will be held on Thursday, September 26. If you were unable to attend our first round of auditions, but would still like to be considered for a role, we invite interested candidates to a make-up audition round at our callbacks, starting at 7:00 pm at WCLOC. Seeking actors, over the age of 18, with excellent comic timing, experience with accents, and open to playing multiple characters. You do not need to register in advance, and the audition will consist of cold readings from the script. If possible, please bring a resume and recent photo.

WCLOC would like to remember our dear, dear friend Lisa Demake. Lisa did it all at WCLOC: past President, long-serving board member, actor, director, producer, and volunteer. Lisa’s dedication to the theater and Central MA arts community was only rivaled by her commitment to her friends. Lisa’s loving heart and spirit and boundless generosity were well-known and appreciated by all those who were lucky enough to call her a friend. Lisa will be missed greatly by the WCLOC community.

Pictured here in THE DROWSY CHAPERONE.

ANNOUNCING AUDITIONS: September 17 & 19
From the mastermind of comic playwright Christopher Durang. A holiday satire like you’ve never experienced before! Learn more about auditions: https://www.wcloc.org/auditions

Break legs to the cast and crew of INTO THE WOODS, JR. opening tomorrow!!

Coming up! Auditions for DOGFIGHT on July 14 & 15. More information and sign-ups: https://www.wcloc.org/auditions

The hauntingly beautiful musical, Dogfight, by Pasek and Paul (Dear Evan Hansen) and Peter Duchan, was praised by countless critics and nominated for numerous awards, winning the Lucille Lortel Award for Best Musical. Based on the 1991 Warner Brothers film, Dogfight takes audiences on a romantic and heartbreaking theatrical journey.

It's November 21, 1963. On the eve of their deployment to a small but growing conflict in Southeast Asia, three young Marines set out for one final boys' night of debauchery, partying and maybe a little trouble. But, when Corporal Eddie Birdlace meets Rose, an awkward and idealistic waitress whom he enlists to win a cruel bet with his fellow recruits, she rewrites the rules of the game and teaches him the power of love and compassion.

Studded with impressive songs, an unexpected love affair and a genuine and charming soul.

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Announcing audition dates for Pasek and Paul's musical DOGFIGHT. Learn more: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hd4xCZp0W5uJKjA5a3IXCxk_hO1wRCnw/view?usp=sharing

Thank you to the warm and generous audience that came out this afternoon to pay tribute to Jack O’Connell as WCLOC debuted an original one act play by the celebrated Worcester novelist. Featuring Emily Holmes and Robin Shropshire with stage directions read by David Vilandre. Directed by Eric Butler.

Hope to see you this upcoming Sunday in the JMAC's PopUp/

From this presenter: Mary’s marriage is turned upside down when her husband Bobby is introduced to the “lectures” of YouTube conspiracy theorist Dr. Lincoln. Mary turns to therapist Dr. Glas for help. Will her marriage be saved or will she be suffocated in the process?

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One more week to apply to direct at WCLOC next season: Dogfight; Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge; Good People; and Spring Awakening! (chair not included) https://forms.gle/z6JwLmM5z9tBNJip6

WCLOC will be hosting a FREE reading of WE ARE LEGION in memory and celebration of acclaimed author Jack O’Connell on June 2. Registration is requested at: https://forms.gle/caev8Rt3BuCeYtbR9

Sunday, June 2
5:00 pm

Jean McDonough Arts Center
PopUp
20B Franklin Street
Worcester, MA 01608

Free admission

Mary’s marriage is turned upside down when her husband Bobby is introduced to the “lectures” of YouTube conspiracy theorist Dr. Lincoln. Mary turns to therapist Dr. Glas for help. Will her marriage be saved or will she be suffocated in the process?

From the mind of acclaimed novelist and Worcester native Jack O’Connell, WE ARE LEGION will be presented as a stage reading at the Jean McDonough Arts Center on Sunday, June 2 at 5:00 pm.

Featuring Emily Holmes and Robin Shropshire. Directed by Eric Butler.

Limited tickets available for WCLOC Theater Company’s final weekend of NINE. Book tickets for this can’t miss musical now! Final performances May 2-5. More info at www.wcloc.org

WCLOC Theater Company | Worcester's Oldest Active Theater Company WCLOC Theater Company would like to acknowledge the support of The Greater Worcester Community Foundation, The Barr Foundation, and the George I. Alden Trust. 

Fantastic opening weekend of NINE! Limited tickets available for next weekend at www.wcloc.org

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The review is in! Congrats to the cast and crew of NINE on a fantastic opening night! https://www.metrmag.com/latest-reviews/nine-by-maury-yeston-and-arthur-kopit-worcester-county-light-opera-company-worcester-ma-review?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3mzWKD0XrrVlqRpk6qgFPf3x0VIDRxKHdcOtDxjRERQbdVVgMWNpSaNgc_aem_AbLgOrOU3fFMw_DOsNFU2OCyoS9gLYtZ6F0CjyF-dA_FKz01PlCR7Su-RF82m-djnM4P9heB_SXijZwyOUfsGeEy

https://www.metrmag.com/latest-reviews/nine-by-maury-yeston-and-arthur "Nine" - by Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit - Worcester County Light Opera Company (Worcester, MA.) - REVIEW

On opening night of NINE, read more about WCLOC, a hidden jewel on Grandview Ave. as profiled by The Worcester Guardian

WCLOC, a hidden jewel on Grandview Avenue Relevancy, affordability are keys to the Worcester County Light Opera Company's longevity

Mike Nosel (set designer) and John Stoffel hard at work putting the finishing touches on NINE’s stunning set before opening night on Friday!

Three power outages can’t stop our tech for NINE. Opening on Friday! Tickets available at www.wcloc.org.

Don’t miss Nine, the Tony Award winning musical based on Federico Fellini’s masterpiece, 8 1/2. Come see this rarely performed musical at WCLOC Theater Company April 26 - May 5. Tickets available at www.wcloc.org.

ON STAGE NOW | WCLOC Theater Co. The spectacular musical adaptation of Fellini's 8½ features one man and the dozens of women in his life. Celebrated but impetuous film director Guido Contini, succumbing to the pressures of filming his latest film epic, suffers a midlife crisis. One by one, women from his past and present – inclu...

Small wonder it seems that my life’s made of dreams
And of wishes that never come true
I wouldn’t be lonely if I could be only with you

And you

And you

Catch this one lucky guy and these fantastic women (and more) in NINE starting on April 26. More info and tickets at www.wcloc.org

Rehearsing for NINE! How many beautiful women can one Italian director juggle before having a musical breakdown? Running April 26 - May 5. Tickets available at www.wcloc.org

Tickets are on sale for Nine! Opening April 26 at WCLOC.

We can’t wait for some of Central MA’s most talented actresses to take the stage in our spring production of NINE. Check out some of our favorite Broadway and Hollywood talents who have appeared in NINE on stage and screen!

Registration is open! We’re headed Into The Woods for our 2024 Children’s Summer Theater Workshop! More info at www.wcloc.org