-
Peterborough Players • PO Box 118 • 55 Hadley Road •
Peterborough, NH 03458Box Office: 603-924-7585 • Administration
Office: 603-924-9344 • www.PeterboroughPlayers.org
PERFORMANCE TIMES FOR 2020
ALL evening shows now start at 7:30 pm. Showtimes are now:7:30
pm Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
and Saturday Evenings2:00 pm NEW! First Saturday Matinee4:00 pm
Sunday Afternoons See order form or calendar for Second Company
Shows.
Danish, dining at the Sacher 25 years later, learned of this
real-life encounter from the very waiter who had served the pair of
geniuses that night. Inspired, he went to work on this fascinating
new play. After half a century of intense competition, these giants
of the 20th century wrestle over art, integrity, choices, values,
and the complex nature of forgiveness. A story for today.
LUNGS By Duncan MacmillanJULY 1–12“I don’t know what you want. I
need you to give me some clues,” says the young man to the young
woman in Lungs. It’s a bristling dynamic love story, that
encapsulates the paradoxes of modern masculinity and empowered
femininity, in brilliant scenes that quick cut, leap forward in
time, change locations instantly and range from comic, to tender,
to enraged. It asks the question “How can we be good in a
privileged society?” Revived last year for a sold-out run at the
Old Vic starring Claire Foy and Matt Smith (from The Crown), this
Best New Play award-winning piece presents a perfectly imperfect
couple in an uncertain world, grappling with what should be a
simple question: whether or not to have a child. Lungs is a
stripped-down look at the expectations we put on ourselves and
those we love, and how we strive to find hope in a world that can
seem out of control.
“Duncan Macmillan’s distinctive, off-kilter love story is
brutally honest, funny, edgy and current.” –The Guardian
S U M M E R S E A S O N
THE MOUSETRAPBy Agatha ChristieJULY 15–26An impassable blizzard
strands seven strangers in a country inn. A police inspector
arrives on skis to inform them they have a murderer in their midst.
In her inimitable style, Dame Agatha Christie creates an atmosphere
of shuddering suspense and black comedy. Her classic “whodunit”,
the world’s longest continuously running play, has kept West End
audiences laughing and guessing for six decades. The Mousetrap will
delight and intrigue Peterborough’s mystery lovers of all ages.
INTO THE WOODSBook by James Lapine, Music and Lyrics by Stephen
SondheimJULY 29–AUGUST 9“Anything can happen in the woods….”
Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods is a dazzling, sophisticated
mash-up of the world’s most popular fairy tales. The original
Broadway production garnered the Drama Desk, a Grammy Award, and
multiple Tony Awards. Cinderella, Rapunzel, Little Red Riding Hood,
Jack and his Beanstalk, and of course (long before Wicked) a
fabulous Witch, combine forces to fend off a pair of powerful and
angry Giants. Sondheim’s witty, ravishing score and James Lapine’s
moving and darkly humorous book combine to make Into The Woods a
favorite among musical lovers and a timeless masterpiece. Sharp,
funny, and full of gorgeous songs, like the now-classic “Children
Will Listen,” Into the Woods reminds us that no matter how joyful,
frightening, or challenging the road to our dreams may be – no one
is alone. The Players’ production performed in our historic barn
offers an adventure in the woods unlike any other.
MAHIDA’S EXTRA KEY TO HEAVEN, 2019Aliah Whitmore, Steven Michael
Walters
LIPOFSKYPHOTO.COM
LAST CALL(Bernstein and von Karajan at the Sacher Hotel)By Peter
DanishJUNE 17–28**A new play produced in collaboration with the
Phoenix Theatre Ensemble **For half a century Leonard Bernstein and
Herbert von Karajan were the world’s most celebrated classical
music figures, and cultural icons. As celebrities they transcended
music into the worlds of art, fashion and politics. The f lamboyant
Bernstein, a Boston-born Jew, and the precise von Karajan, an
Austrian who conducted for Hitler, were rivals, competitors,
friends and enemies. In 1989, Bernstein went to Vienna to receive
the key to the city – a city he had vowed never to visit again, a
city that had named its airport for von Karajan. They crossed paths
by chance late one night in the Bar of the Sacher Hotel. Playwright
Peter
GERTRUDE STEIN AND A COMPANION, 2019
Becky London, Dale Hodges
-
JUNESun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat
14 15 16 17LC 7:30 pm
18LC 7:30 pm
19LC* 7:30 pm
20 FP10:30 am LC 2 pm, 7:30 pm
21LC* 4 pm
22 23 24LC 7:30 pm
25LC 7:30 pm
26FP 10:30 am LC 7:30 pm
27FP 10:30 am LC 7:30 pm
JULY28 LC 4 pm
29 30 1LU 7:30 pm
2LU 7:30 pm
3FP 10:30 am LU* 7:30 pm
4FP 10:30 am LU 2 pm, 7:30 pm
5LU* 4 pm
6 7 8LU 7:30 pm
9LU 7:30 pm
10FP 10:30 am LU 7:30 pm
11FP 10:30 am LU 7:30 pm
12LU 4 pm
13 14 15FP 10:30 am TM 7:30 pm
16TM 7:30 pm
17FP 10:30 am TM* 7:30 pm
18FP 10:30 am TM 2pm, 7:30 pm
19TM* 4 pm
20 21 22TM 7:30 pm
23TM 7:30 pm
24TM 7:30 pm
25TM 7:30 pm
26TM 4 pm
27 28 29ITW 7:30 pm
30 ITW 7:30 pm
31ITW* 7:30 pm
1ITW 2 pm, 7:30 pm
AUGUS T2ITW* 4 pm
3 4 5ITW 7:30 pm
6ITW 7:30 pm
7ITW 7:30 pm
8ITW 7:30 pm
9 ITW 4 pm
10 11 12GM 7:30 pm
13GM 7:30 pm
14GM* 7:30 pm
15GM2pm, 7:30 pm
16GM* 4pm
17PW 7 pm
18PW 10:30am, 2 pm
19GM 7:30 pm
20GM 7:30 pm
21PW 2 pm GM 7:30 pm
22PW 2 pm GM 7:30 pm
23GM 4pm
24 25 26BB 7:30pm
27BB 7:30pm
28BB* 7:30pm
29BB 2pm, 7:30pm
SEPTEMBER30BB* 4pm
31 1 2BB 7:30pm
3BB 7:30pm
4BB 7:30pm
5BB 7:30pm
6BB 4pm
7 8 9TTC 7:30pm
10TTC 7:30pm
11TTC* 7:30pm
12TTC 7:30pm
13TTC* 4pm
LC Last CallLU LungsTM The MousetrapITW Into the WoodsGM Getting
Married
BB Ben ButlerTTC The Things They CarriedFP The Frog PrincessPW
Peter/Wendy * Denotes Talkback session after
GETTING MARRIED By George Bernard ShawAUGUST 12–23In this
humorous and thought-provoking play, Shaw turns marriage inside out
and upside-down, looking at the institution from every conceivable
angle. He spins the subject of marriage and divorce into comedy
gold with quick fire dialogue and astute observations in a
progressive minded battle-of-the-sexes. The wedding day of an
Anglican bishop’s young daughter brings the bishop’s extended
family to London for a comic feast – or perhaps a “roast” – of the
institution of Matrimony. Originally written for the stage in 1908,
its conflicts remain current regarding marriage, its purpose and
sanctity. Getting Married is an ingenious Shavian roller coaster of
storytelling.
“One of the breeziest...of Shaw plays, full of fun characters
and amusing chatter... The comedy doesn’t pretend to be more than
what it is – and so doesn’t ever let you down.” – Globe and
Mail
BEN BUTLER By Richard StrandAUGUST 26–SEPTEMBER 6What if what’s
right is not legal? General Ben Butler, a lawyer who finds himself
commander of union troops during the Civil War, knows the law
states that escaped slaves must be returned to their owners. But an
escaped slave – an extremely singular individual, one Shepard
Mallory – arrives at Fort Monroe seeking sanctuary, and makes a
powerful case for himself. Butler must reconcile a moral dilemma:
maintain the letter of the law, or do what’s right for those
looking for justice – while possibly upending the course of
history. This clever, funny, beautifully crafted play based on true
occurrences is a battle of wits for the soul of a nation, and
defies simple characterization – part comedy, part historical
drama, part biography, and often all at the same time!
“Just call it splendid…The beauty of the script is how it
approaches thorny topics. In short, it’s a hoot... [Strand’s] comic
voice is…clever without being glib, meaningful without being
pretentious. It’s a funny and impressive mixture.” – The New York
Times
THE THINGS THEY CARRIED Adaptation by Jim Stowell, Based on the
book by Tim O’BrienSEPTEMBER 9–13Based on the literary classic, The
Things They Carried is the powerful telling of Tim O’Brien’s
personal journey from his innocent years in rural Minnesota to the
jungles of Vietnam. In this one-person, multi-character
tour-de-force, the lines between truth and reality as fact and
fiction are explored and blur in this unforgettable soldier’s
journey.
SECOND COMPANYTHE FROG PRINCESS Book by Joseph McDonough, Music
and Lyrics by David KisorJUNE 20–JULY 18When Ivan’s father decrees
that it is time for his sons to marry, Ivan is unhappy to discover
that his bride turns out to be a frog named Vasilisa. But Vasilisa
is really a princess under the curse of evil “Old Bones”, who
eventually takes the princess to a far-off land. To rescue her,
Ivan must face many trials and travel around the world, using
bravery and kindness to guide him along the way. Set to a rousing,
modern score, this classic Russian fairytale is given a fun modern
musical spin and will delight the young – and the young at
heart!
PETER/WENDY By Jeremy BloomAUGUST 17–22A lyrical, atmospheric
interpretation of Peter Pan. Jeremy Bloom strips the familiar story
down to its emotional essence. Peter lures Wendy away from her
nursery to the magical world of Neverland, where she joins his
adventures with Tinker Bell, Tiger Lily, and the menacing Captain
Hook. An inventive adaptation that pays homage to the deeper themes
of Barrie’s original, Peter/Wendy will mesmerize audience of all
ages.
Box Office: 603-924-7585 www.PeterboroughPlayers.org
-
Did you have a subscription in 2019? ___Yes ___NoIf yes, do you
want your same subscription seats? ___Yes ___No
NAME
ADDRESS
CITY / STATE / ZIP
HOME PHONE MOBILE PHONE
*EMAIL
* You will receive fun & informative e-newsletters from the
Players. You will have the opportunity to opt out of our mailing
list at any time.
SUBSCRIPTIONS: Deepest Discounts! How Many? Total
7-PLAY SAVE $88 One ticket per show for all 7 plays. Same seat
each show.(7th play one week only.)
CIRCLE 1: 1st Wed 1st Thurs 1st Fri 1st Sat Mat 1st Sat Eve 1st
Sun
2nd Wed 2nd Thurs 2nd Fri 2nd Sat 2nd Sun
The Things They Carried Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun
____ @ $217 $______
6-PLAY SAVE UP TO $76 One ticket per show for 6 plays. Same seat
each show. (7th play one week only.)
CIRCLE choice of 6 shows:
Last Call Lungs
The Mousetrap Into The Woods
Getting Married Ben Butler
CIRCLE 1: 1st Wed 1st Thurs 1st Fri
1st Sat Mat 1st Sat Eve 1st Sun
2nd Wed 2nd Thurs 2nd Fri
2nd Sat 2nd Sun
____ @ $186 $______
The Things They Carried Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun
4-PLAY SAVE UP TO $36 One ticket per show for 4 plays. Same seat
each show. (7th play one week only.)
CIRCLE choice of 4 shows:
Last Call Lungs
The Mousetrap Into The Woods
Getting Married Ben Butler
CIRCLE 1: 1st Wed 1st Thurs 1st Fri
1st Sat Mat 1st Sat Eve 1st Sun
2nd Wed 2nd Thurs 2nd Fri
2nd Sat 2nd Sun
____ @ $140 $______
The Things They Carried Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun
BARN DOOR FLEX PASS: Greatest Flexibility! How Many?
7-TICKET or 6-TICKET Save up to $11 per tickets
Attend any time you want, use in any combination. One person can
go to each play, a couple can go to 3 plays, 6 or 7 people can go
to one play. The choice is yours!
____ 7-Ticket @ $252____ 6-Ticket @ $216
$______
SECOND COMPANY SHOWS Circle Your DatesThe Frog Princess June 20,
26, 27, July 3, 4, 10, 11, 15, 17, 18
at 10:30 AM____ Adult @ $11____ Child @ $9 $______
Peter/Wendy August 17 at 7 PM, 18 at 10:30 AM, 18 at 2 PM, 21 at
2 PM, and 22 at 2 PM
____ Adult @ $11____ Child @ $9 $______
Postage & Handling 3.00Contribution: Ticket sales cover less
than 60% of the cost of running the Players. Please consider a
tax-deductible contribution. You will receive a letter of receipt
for your donation to our non-profit theatre. $______
GRAND TOTAL $______
Mail completed order with payment to: Peterborough Players, PO
Box 118, Peterborough, NH 03458
Or call in your order:
(603) 924-7585
Please make check payable to: Peterborough Players OR pay by
credit card:Visa / MasterCard / American Express
# ____________________________________
Exp. Date ________ CVV# ________ (3 Digits on back Visa / MC; 4
on front AmEx)
DUMAS’ CAMILLE, 2019Rebecca Brinkley, Jeremy Beck
On May 15th, Barn Door Flex Passes and, on May 25th, Single
Tickets can also be purchased online at
www.PeterboroughPlayers.org
Thank You!
-
PO Box 118Peterborough, NH 03458
Non ProfitOrganization
PAIDPermit No. 14
MEMBER OF
SUBSCRIBE NOW! Lock in your savingsYour subscription locks in
your seat, gives you a big discount – and you’ll know that you are
all set for great entertainment this summer. One of the most
important things you can do to support the Players is subscribe –
and bring your friends and family!
April 1 Deadline to keep your same subscription seat(s) as last
year.
May 15 Box Office opens for Barn Door Flex Pass
reservations.
May 25 Box Office opens for Single Tickets sales. $43 / $47 for
musical.
Ticket exchanges for Subscribers may be made free of charge.
There are no refunds on ticket purchases. Thanks for
understanding!
Box Office: 603-924-7585
Welcome to our 2O2O Summer Season!
Celebrating SEASONS with
Gus Kaikkonen and Keith Stevens
SHE LOVES ME, 2019 Bridget Beirne, Kraig Swartz
