Celebrating Our 98th Season!

Last Performance of the Season

Something Rotten!

Presented by The Dorset Players

with Burns Insurance Agency, RE/MAX Four Seasons and Union Underground/Union South

Directed and Choreographed by Renee Wymer with Dana Haley, Music Direction by Lorri Bond and Produced by Lynne Worth, Something Rotten! is set in the 1590s. Brothers Nick (Michael Giordano) and Nigel Bottom (John Lee) are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as Shakespeare (Josh Bond). When Nostradamus (Mary Jo Greco) foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers along with Bea (Rayleen Carangio-Speirs) and Portia (Renee Wymer) realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz.

Something Rotten! features large song and dance numbers, and a wacky cast of over-the-top characters played by our twenty supporting and ensemble actors, each with their own moment to shine. 

The show was written by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell with music and lyrics by Wayne and Karey Kirkpatrick. It is presented through arrangement with Music Theatre International. Show sponsors are Haystack Catering, GSK Climate Control and Mason Dental.

Performances will be at the Dorset Playhouse, 104 Cheney Rd. Dorset on May 15, 16, 22, and 23, at 7:30 PM and May 17 and 24 at 2:00PM. Tickets may be purchased on our website or 802-867-5777.

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Upcoming Events

Dorset Players' Annual Meeting & 
Golden Circle Awards

Join us for an unforgettable evening as The Dorset Players hosts its new and improved Annual Meeting & Golden Circle Awards on Thursday, May 28th — a reimagined celebration honoring everyone who helped make our remarkable 98th season a success. 

The festivities will take place at The Inn at Manchester in the Celebration Barn. Doors open at 5:30 PM for cocktails (cash bar), and hors d'oeuvres. The Annual Meeting begins at 6:00 PM, with the Golden Circle Awards to follow shortly after. 

Guests are encouraged to dress in snazzy cocktail attire. Before the annual meeting begins, a group photo will immortalize this all-new event, so don’t hold back! Whatever the weather, the evening will be filled with games, music, entertainment, and celebration.

Golden Circle Awards ballots will be sent electronically to the email addresses on file for current members. If you need to update your email before ballots are sent, please contact info@dorsetplayers.org as soon as possible.  Voting will be open until May 28th at noon!

Come celebrate the talent, dedication, and community that made Season 98 one to remember—this is a night you won’t want to miss! 

RSVP to lorribond83@gmail.com to secure your spot at the table! Door prizes are available to the first 25 people who arrive!

Playhouse Clean-Up and Turnover

Every year the members of the Dorset Players gather on Memorial Day in the morning to clean up the Playhouse for the turnover to DTF.

We will spend some time cleaning after the close of Something Rotten! on Sunday, May 24^th. We will then gather on May 25^th at 9AM to start the chores of getting the Playhouse ready. The Dorset Players will provide donuts and coffee for our volunteers. Please join us! If you don’t have time on Monday and would like to help out, call Paul Michael at 802-867-5570 and come in during the week (May 18^th -22^nd) to help get chores done. All help is accepted and needed.

Other Happenings

Final Coffee with Paul Michael

This season ends and so does Coffee with Paul Michael. May 6th at 9AM will be our last gathering. Come out, enjoy some coffee and baked goods, chat with our members and see what’s up at the playhouse for May!

Circle of Readers

There will not be a gathering for the Circle of Readers in May. They will resume their group in October with the opening of our 99th season. Lynne and Cheryl wish to thank all those who participated with the Circle of Readers this season. We read Cemetery Club, Inherit the Wind, Waverly Gallery and BOCA. Please join us next season.

Have a wonderful summer, 

Lynne Marcus & Cheryl Gushee