Author Archives: johndowgin

Summer Cleanup

August 19, 2017

Circle is cleaning out and prepping for the opening of our 2017-2018 season. Assistance is needed for all types of work (inside and outside, so rain or shine). All skill levels are helpful and welcome! Coffee and donuts will be served. Date: 08/19/2017 (Sat.) Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm EDT Location: Circle Players, 416 Victoria Avenue,…
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Staged Reading: “The Patient”, by Ryan Kaminski

May 12, 2017

Circle presents a staged reading of “The Patient”, a mystery by local playwright Ryan Kaminski. Date: May 12, 2017 Time: 8:00 pm SYNOPSIS: When Dr. Frank Irving learns that his new patient, John Danes, a recently released parolee, killed a man in prison, he realizes he’s found an answer to his ongoing problems. Stuck in…
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An Evening of Original One Act Plays

February 18, 2017

Please join us as we present a slate of original one-act plays by area authors. Date: February 18, 2017 Time: 7:30 pm The Plays Sticks and Stones – written by Pete Barry, directed by Diane Teichman 337 Washington – written by Jon Heron, directed by Diane Teichman Helen Schiller Died Alone – written by Kirk…
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The Ghostlight Project

January 19, 2017

Circle Players will participate in ‘The Ghostlight Project’, a nationwide project linking theaters across the country in a shared commitment to greater inclusion, participation, and compassion in our theaters and our communities. At 5:30 pm on Thursday, January 19th, along with all other participating Ghostlight organizations, Circle will hold a ceremony at their theater, which…
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Game Night Fundraiser

October 20, 2018

On Saturday, October 20, from 4 to 10 pm, Circle Players will host a Game Night Fundraiser! A $20.00 donation gets you an evening of board games, pizza, and snacks. All proceeds go to benefit Circle Players’ general improvements fund. So come on down, bring your appetite and your competitive (or cooperative) spirit, and get ready to…
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Auditions: “Henry V”

June 10 through June 11, 2017

Auditions for ‘Henry V’ Circle Players and director Jack Bathke are pleased to announce auditions for the first production of our 2017-2018 season, “Henry V” by William Shakespeare. Auditions will be held: Saturday, June 10 from 11am – 2 pm Sunday, June 11 from 11am – 2 pm Performances run from September 15th through October…
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Richard III

September 23 through October 9, 2016
by William Shakespeare
Directed by Jessica Damrow Sherman

written by William Shakespeare directed by Jessica Damrow Sherman Shakespeare’s classic history featuring his most memorable villain. Or is he?  In a bold new adaptation and set in 2016, the story unfolds of an unlikely king, battling his conscience while he schemes, murders, and seduces his way to the throne. A talkback will be held…
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Dealer’s Choice

January 20 through February 5, 2017
by Patrick Marber
Directed by John P. Dowgin

written by Patrick Marber directed by John P. Dowgin Winner of the Evening Standard Award for Best Comedy and the Writers’ Guild for Best West End Play, Patrick Marber’s play depicts a set of desperate London restaurant workers assembling for their “friendly” regular poker game… only to find one of them has invited a newcomer…
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Spike Heels

November 4 through November 20, 2016
by Theresa Rebeck
Directed by Tom Frascatore

written by Theresa Rebeck directed by Tom Frascatore Pygmalion goes awry in this contemporary comedy of manners which explores sexual harassment, misplaced amour, and the possibility of a four sided love triangle. The combatants are a sexy, volatile young woman and three Back Bay types: a writer, a lawyer and a fiancee in sensible shoes….
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next to normal

March 17 through April 2, 2017
book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey, music by Tom Kitt
Directed by Richard Butler

book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey, music by Tom Kitt directed by Richard Butler, musical direction by Nicholas Kaminski An instant classic that won three 2009 Tony Awards including Best Musical Score and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize, this powerful rock musical presents an unflinching look at a suburban family struggling with the effects of mental…
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