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Welcome
2016 Season
Sister Act
WELCOME TO OUR 69TH SEASON
June 21 – July 2
The making of a Playhouse season is an exciting and complex undertaking.
First, the list of hundreds of plays we want to produce for you is narrowed down to only four.
There must be a mix of styles and genres, from beloved classics to Vermont premieres. Once
titles are selected we work with each play publisher to obtain performance rights. Next we
carefully select professional directors who will breathe life into the script, designers who
will add visual magic, and production artists who will build and create the physical space
in which the story unfolds.
Baskerville
July 6 – 16
Then there is the extraordinarily complicated assembling of the acting company. Each year
we audition over one thousand professional actors in New York City and beyond. Every actor
is given consideration for each role as we draw together an acting company that will offer
you our theater-goers the highest quality performances possible.
Guess Who’s
Coming to Dinner
After much brainstorming, negotiating, travelling, auditioning, deliberating, and pencil
sharpening we are ready to embark on this year’s line-up. I welcome you to a theater
season that proudly showcases the assortment of vibrant and dynamic work I have been
building into our programming as Producing Artistic Director.
July 20 – 30
It has been 68 years since Saint Michael’s Playhouse opened its doors to the Greater
Burlington community and now, with hundreds of productions and more than one million
audience members, the Playhouse is stronger and more exciting than ever, with more
than 16,000 audience members enjoying a performance at the Playhouse each season.
Pete ‘n’ Keely
August 3 – 13
So, treat your spouse to four romantic summer evenings at the theater. Impress a date
with your cultural savvy. Share memorable experiences with your friends. Bring the kids
and spark their creativity with a dose of the arts.
Anyone and everyone is welcome … Saint Michael’s Playhouse is here for you!
Presented By
2016 Season Sponsor
2016 Radio Sponsor
Chuck Tobin, Producing Artistic Director
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DIVINE BROADWAY MUSICAL BLOCKBUSTER
Sister Act
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Glenn Slater
Book by Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner
Directed by Keith Andrews
EVENINGS: 8:00 p.m. June 21 – 25, 28 – July 2
MATINEES: 2:00 p.m. June 25 & July 2
The new blockbuster Broadway musical, based on the hit film of
the same name, tells the story of Deloris Van Cartier, a wannabe
diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a
crime and hides in the last place anyone would think to look—a
convent! Disguised as a nun, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find
their voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own. Originally
produced by Whoopi Goldberg, Sister Act is a heavenly tribute
to the universal power of friendship and a reason to rejoice!
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A MURDEROUSLY FUNNY MYSTERY
Ken Ludwig’s
Baskerville
A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
Based on the novel
The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle
Directed by Sarah Carleton
EVENINGS: 8:00 p.m. July 6 – 9, 12 – 16
MATINEES: 2:00 p.m. July 9 & 16
Vermont premiere. Comedic genius Ken Ludwig transforms
Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic The Hound of the Baskervilles into
a murderously funny adventure. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson
are on the case and must brave the desolate moors before a family
curse dooms its newest heir. Watch as our intrepid investigators
try to escape a dizzying web of clues, silly accents, disguises, and
deceit as five actors deftly portray more than 40 characters.
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NEW STAGE ADAPTATION OF THE CLASSIC FILM
Guess Who’s
Coming to Dinner
By Todd Kreidler
Based on the screenplay
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner by William Rose
Directed by Kathryn Markey
EVENINGS: 8:00 p.m. July 20 – 23, 26 – 30
MATINEES: 2:00 p.m. July 23 & 30
Vermont premiere. The new stage adaptation of the Academy
Award-winning classic film. Set in the late 60’s, a wealthy,
white couple’s proud, liberal sensibilities are shaken when their
daughter brings her African-American fiancé home to meet
them. Both sets of parents must confront their own unexpected
reactions and concerns for their children as their beliefs are put
to the test. A warm and witty exploration of family and culture
and knowing which of them has the greater hold on our hearts.
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SPARKLING OFF-BROADWAY MUSICAL COMEDY
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Pete ‘n’ Keely
Book by James Hindman
Original Music by Patrick Brady
Original Lyrics by Mark Waldrop, Patrick Brady
Directed by Kathryn Markey
EVENINGS: 8:00 p.m. August 3 – 6, 9 – 13
MATINEES: 2:00 p.m. August 6 & 13
A live telecast of a 1968 television special at NBC studios in
New York City reunites one of the most famous entertainment
industry couples of the 50s and 60s … Pete ‘n’ Keely. Despite
their recent break-up this glitzy, star-spangled celebrity couple
takes the audience on a dazzling and hilarious ride. Tunes, mayhem,
and sparks fly as they attempt to keep their turbulent past out of
the limelight while performing their greatest hits. A sparkling musical
cocktail, on the rocks.
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Highlights Past Productions
Spamalot, 2015
Fiddler on the Roof, 2013
Over the Pub, 2012
Wait Until Dark, 2015
Arsenic and Old Lace, 2014
Boeing–Boeing, 2011
Outside Mullingar, 2015
Almost, Maine, 2008
Dames at Sea, 2009
Woody Guthrie’s American Song, 2015
Barnum, 2008
Young Frankenstein, 2014
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Playhouse Junior
Roald Dahl’s
Willy Wonka
The scrumdidilyumptious adventures of Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka’s
chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl’s
fantastical tale.
presents
Willy Wonka follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Mr. Wonka as he stages a contest by
hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. The five children who come
up with these tickets win a lifetime supply of candy, a free tour of the Wonka factory, and
learn many important life lessons along the way.
Featuring the songs from the film starring Gene Wilder, Willy Wonka is an enchanting
musical guaranteed to delight everyone’s sweet tooth as is takes the audience on a
fantasy ride into the land of pure imagination!
Direct from New York City, Broadway Workshop returns to Saint Michael’s Playhouse
for its ninth summer. Camp Vermont is a five day musical theater camp for kids.
Learn from Broadway Workshop’s acclaimed staff from New York City as well as
Playhouse stars who have worked on Broadway and at theatres across the country.
This year Camp Vermont will take place from Tuesday – Saturday, July 5th-9th.
Campers will take center stage performing in two different hit Broadway musicals
medleys specifically arranged for Camp Vermont. Every camper will get to step into
the spotlight and be featured with lines and solos. In between rehearsals, campers
will participate in theatrical workshops taught by special guest teachers. Campers
will also have an insider’s backstage tour of the Playhouse!
Our Saturday afternoon performance will take place in the McCarthy Arts Center
Recital Hall at 1:00 p.m. Tickets are complementary. The Camp Vermont finale run
time is 40 minutes.
PERFORMANCES: F riday, August 5 at 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 6 at 10:00 a.m.
Sunday, August 7 at 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, July 5 through Saturday, July 9, 2016, 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
For ages 8 -16 (students divided into groups by ages)
Space is limited! To register, visit www.BroadwayWorkshop.com
Location: Saint Michael’s Playhouse • Cost: $330.00
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SPONSOR A SEAT AND SUPPORT THE PLAYHOUSE
We now have new, quiet and comfortable theater seating … and a continued
opportunity for you to be a part of the Playhouse by naming a seat!
As an auxiliary enterprise of Saint Michael’s College, we rely on the support of
our friends, patrons and sponsors. Ticket sales earn a large portion of our budget,
nearly 70% (an outstanding achievement for any non-profit performing arts
organization), but the remaining 30% must come from contributions.
Help Saint Michael’s College bridge the gap between Playhouse operating costs
and ticket revenue with a tax-deductible contribution. When you give $500 or
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If you would like to sponsor a seat, please contact Kitty Bartlett at 802.654.2602
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