BPI Announces 2017-18 Season

Beechmont Players is excited to announce our next season! Stay tuned to our site for details and ticket information.

Roald Dahl’s JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH

Words by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul
Music by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul
Book by Timothy Allen McDonald.
Based on the book by Roald Dahl

August 4-12, 2017
Directed by Frederic Tacon

A vibrant musical retelling of the beloved children’s story

To escape the clutches of his evil aunts, the orphaned James embarks on an amazing journey across the ocean aboard a giant piece of fruit! James and his extraordinary friends overcome hunger, sharks, and each other to discover the true meaning of home and family. The whole family will love this regional premiere of a musical “masterpeach!”

“James and the Giant Peach” is presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International

THE FOREIGNER

by Larry Shue

October 20-28, 2017
Directed by Richard Zenk

In this hilarious farce, an incredibly shy young man tries to avoid social interactions by pretending to be a foreigner who speaks no English. As people speak freely around him, he learns a variety of secrets—some frivolous and some dangerous. He also discovers an adventurous extrovert hidden within himself, setting up the wildly funny climax in which things go uproariously wrong for the wicked, while the virtuous emerge triumphant. “I laughed start to finish at one comic surprise after another.” —The New Yorker

“The Foreigner” is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc. New York

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE, A LIVE RADIO PLAY

Adapted by Joe Landry

December 14-16, 2017
Directed by Jerry Wiesenhahn

This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. The ensemble brings dozens of characters to the stage for one fateful Christmas Eve when the idealistic George Bailey considers what his town would be like if he’d never been born. A wonderful way to experience the season through the magic and imagination of an old-fashioned radio show. “A well-loved tale told with style, charm and a heart so big it could burst the ribcage of the harshest Grinch.” Kerry Reid, The Chicago Tribune

Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. (www.playscripts.com)

SUITE SURRENDER

by Michael McKeever

February 16-24, 2018
Directed by Laura Berkemeier

It’s 1942, and two feuding Hollywood divas have descended upon the luxurious Palm Beach Royale Hotel. Everything seems to be in order for their performances at a wartime benefit…that is, until they are somehow booked into the same hotel suite. Close encounters, mistaken identities, overblown egos, double entendres, and a lap dog named Mr. Boodles round out this hilarious riot of a love note to the classic farces of the 30s and 40s.

Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. (www.playscripts.com)

WHEN WE ARE MARRIED

by J.B. Priestly

May 11-19, 2018
Directed by Cathy Roesener

Twenty-five years ago, three couples were married on the same day by the same newly ordained parson. Now pillars of the community, the couples gather to celebrate their anniversary. Pandemonium breaks out and relationships are hilariously re-evaluated when they discover that at the time of their marriage, the parson wasn’t yet legally licensed—have they been living in sin?

“When We Are Married” is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, Inc.

BPI presents its shows at the Anderson Center Theatre (7850 Five Mile Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45230). Season ticket sales information will be released at a later date. To buy tickets or learn more information about BPI, visit www.beechmontplayers.org or call 513-233-2468.

Audition Notice: James and the Giant Peach

Beechmont Players, Inc. (BPI) is gearing up for its summer production of the 2016-17 season, James and the Giant Peach.

Auditions will be at Sunday, April 2 and Wednesday, April 5 (for the role of James) and Sunday, April 9 and Monday, April 10 (for all other roles). Callbacks will be held April 12. For more information, including mandatory time slot sign ups, click here.

Audition Notice: Born Yesterday

Beechmont Players, Inc. (BPI) is gearing up for its spring production of the 2016-17 season, Born Yesterday.

Auditions will be at 7:00pm Monday, February 20 and 7:00pm Tuesday, February 21 with possible callbacks on Wednesday, February 22. Auditions will be held at the Anderson Center – 7850 Five Mile Road, Cincinnati. For details, click here.

Audition notice: The Secret Garden

Beechmont Players, Inc. (BPI) is gearing up for its winter production of the 2016-17 season, The Secret Garden.

Auditions will be at 7-10p Monday, October 24 and 7-10p Tuesday, October 25 with possible callbacks on Thursday, October 27. Auditions will be held at the Anderson Center – 7850 Five Mile Road, Cincinnati. For details, click here.

You Can Help!

No one involved in Beechmont Players shows receives one penny for their efforts. The thousands of hours that go into a production are all volunteered. Every bit of ticket money goes to paying for our productions (show rights, costumes, set construction, warehouse and theater rental, insurance, props, etc.).

For some time we’ve been trying to create a building fund that would let us buy or build a warehouse rather than renting one, so that we could have a room to house costumes, and maybe a rehearsal space in addition to storing our more than $25,000 worth of sets and props. These things would save us money in the long run, and allow us to improve the productions we offer you.

There are two ways you can help!

1) You may be surprised to hear that we don’t turn down donations! So please consider becoming a theatrical “angel” and making a donation to the Beechmont Players. We promise we’ll use the money well (and we’ll put your name in every program so everyone else knows how cultured and generous you are). You can be a Featured Player ($100+) Supporting Player ($50+) or Member of the Chorus ($10+). Our address is PO Box 54534, Cincinnati, OH 45254.

2) Keep an eye open for new warehouse space for us to rent (or buy, if the price is right). We’re looking for 2,500-3,500 square feet somewhere within ten miles or so of the Anderson Center Theater on Five Mile Road (you’d be amazed at how often we make that trip!) It can be hard to hear about properties when they become available, so having extra people looking would be a big help! You can call our ticket line at (513) 233-2468 to “tip us off” if you hear about something.

Beechmont Players, Inc.

Arts Organization in Residence for Anderson Township, OH