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One actor...two roles
"A challenge" says Director
Director Rosemary Hajost shared her thoughts on casting Daniel Myers in the roles of Dr. Henry Jekyll as well as the nefarious Edward Hyde.

"An actor playing two different roles in the same play is quite a challenge. It's even more so when one of the characters must begin transforming from one into the other right before the eyes of the audience. And that is what is required in The Lancaster Playhouse season opener "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," says Hajost.

"Not until the completion of auditions was the decision made whether to cast one or two actors for the two parts of Jekyll and Hyde. Auditions revealed a talented group of actors, including Myers, a Canal Winchester resident, who accepted the challenge and has the acting skill to play both roles. He will bring a chilling portrayal of principal characters in this most popular horror story adapted for the stage by Richard Abbott from Robert Louis Stevens' 1886 novella," Hajost declared.
Who is this cast...
and where do they come from...
for TLP's first drama
The 10 member cast for TLP's first production of its third season come from five different local communities and seven are new to the TLP stage. Also noteworthy of this play choice is this is the first drama presented by TLP. Past productions included musicals, comedies and the One Act Play Festival.

Cast members were recently queried about how they found out about auditions, previous acting experiences, how they would encourage you, the audience, to come to this production; and would they come back for more TLP opportunities.

In this blast read the cast notes for their most interesting responses. To see last week's blast click here .
John Riggins , playing Inspector Newcomen of Scotland Yard, describes himself as "passionate." His biggest challenge in this production is portraying a character so unlike himself.

While a newcomer to the TLP stage, he appeared in the Logan Community Theatre production of Dracula in the role of Renfield. A TLP board member sent Riggins to the August auditions but Riggins will definitely be back because of a most pleasant experience in meeting and working with new people.

He invites you to this production with these words:
It is going to be an excellent play and fun for the family, but warns there are some intense moments.
Richard Enfield, the spurned suitor of Diana Carew, is being played by Lancaster resident Anthony Barnhart . He found out about auditions from the TLP website . Barnhart's first role was a Russian soldier in Fiddler on the Roof . Other stage credits include Lt. Brannigan in Guys and Dolls and Uncle Chris in I Remember Mama .

Barnhart's biggest current challenge is memorization, partnered with the blocking. He loves everything about this production while being challenged to play a character so different from other roles. The one word that fits him best is "creative."

He invites you to the production with these words:
I'm in it, along with other awesome people.
Linda Kauffman , a Lancaster resident for 45 years, is cast as Dr. Jekyll's housekeeper, Pauline. Involved with TLP since her retirement two years ago she sees herself as "outgoing." Producing this particular newsletter keeps her informed of all TLP opportunities. Coordinating the blocking with the lines has been Kauffman's biggest challenge in this production.

Her first remembered stage role was portraying the cow in the Christmas song, "The Friendly Beasts" in fifth grade, and miraculously getting the role of Mary in sixth grade. Other stage credits include the Mother Superior in TLP's Nunsense and a supporting role in the local Garret Players production in A Trip to Bountiful . Kauffman definitely looks forward to future TLP opportunities (meow!!)

She invites you to this production with these words:
Banish the movies versions from your mind and come watch how the main character unravels onstage right before your eyes.

Scott Gottliebson plays Mt. Utterson, attorney and true friend to Dr. Jekyll. Gottliebson is no stranger to many local theatre venues including TLP, Lancaster Arts and Civics, Garret Players and church productions. Appearing on both sides of the stage, he has enjoyed the role of director at times as well as other backstage opportunities but loves being on stage. He appeared in the first TLP production of Arsenic and Old Lace.

 His biggest challenge in the current production is being in a drama because he says he's a "bit of a clown." When asked to describe himself in one word, Gottliebson says "eclectic."

His favorite role was in a pioneer melodrama, The Diligent Daughter, where he played the First Drunk. The play takes place in a saloon and after the temperance women have destroyed the place, he and his fellow tipplers sing "Gloom, Despair and Agony, Oh Me."

He invites you to the production with these words:
You should come out and see me and my fellow cast members and enjoy an evening of drama.
TLP Participates in Annual Trade Show
The Lancaster Playhouse is a member of the Lancaster Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce. Several TLP board members hosted a booth at the Annual Fall Trade Show, sponsored by the Chamber. Joining 60 other Chamber members at the Eagles Event Center October 3, this annual event event offers Chamber members the opportunity to showcase their business and answer questions from those attending.

Over 200 people attended the show, which is open to the public, free of charge. Only Chamber members are permitted to have displays. Board members PJ Aubrey and Rosemary Hajost (pictured above), along with Jim Cummins and Mark Hill, were excited to share the history of the Playhouse and its exciting third season.
Season and Single Tickets
Order Online or call the Box Office
. ..some tickets left for Friday night
...great seats still available for Saturday
Don't be the one who doesn't get a ticket. Sell outs are common with TLP because of the smaller venue. Know that TLP continues to explore all opportunities for a larger site.

Order your season tickets and be assured of reserved seats to all three (3) productions at The Lancaster Playhouse. You can also order single tickets for Dr. Jekyll ad Mr. Hyde.

You can order online  or you can call the Box Office phone (740) 974-6648. The TLP website also has season ticket information. Season packages will be available online thru October 19 or can be purchased by calling the box office phone anytime. 


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TLP's 3rd Season..Mark your Calendars
Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde        October 20-21. 2017
     Presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC

Don't Drink the Water        February 16-17, 2018
     Presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC  

CATS                                    April 27-28, 2018
                                            May 4-5, 2018

Presented by special arrangement with THE MUSIC COMPANY,LP                                           
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