More stories. More characters.
More moments that matter.
| |
|
Welcome to County Players and the experiences of Season 68!
There’s nothing quite like the thrill of live theatre. The marvelous shows of Season 68 will transport you to new realms, evoke profound emotions, and spark conversation. They collectively capture the intricacies of the human experience, weaving together tales of mystery, love, loss, and most of all, resilience. They offer incisive reflections of what it means to be an outsider, the consequences of keeping secrets, and ultimately, the power of human connection.
| |
|
Directed by Kit Colbourn
JULY 2025
MAIN STAGE
Set on the beach-side deck of a house on Fire Island during the 1990 Fourth of July weekend, McNally’s story imagines a gathering between two mismatched couples. Debate, discussion, and disclosure (including secrets, a mystery, and an affair) follow.
| |
A Hilarious Detective Story | |
Directed by Jeffery Battersby
SEPTEMBER 2025
MAIN STAGE
Before James Bond, Austin Powers, and Inspector Clouseau, there was Captain Hugh “Bullshot” Crummond. An irreverent spoof of cliché detective B-movies, this comedy ambitiously stages wild thrills and spills traditionally reserved for the screen: plane crashes, car chases, icy mountain cliff hangers, sword fights, and even a naval sea battle.
| |
A Spine-tingling Thriller | |
Directed by Jeffery Battersby
OCTOBER 2025
CP2 READERS THEATRE
What happens when a successful romance novelist is rescued from a car crash by his number one fan? He finds himself captive in her secluded home with a life-threatening request to rewrite his new novel. This nail-biting cat-and-mouse game will have you at the edge of your seat.
| |
A Sinister Tale of Terror | |
Directed by David J. Ringwood
OCTOBER 2025
CP2 READERS THEATRE
As Count Dracula begins to exert his will upon the residents of London, they try to piece together the clues of his appearances – in a valiant attempt to save themselves from a hideous fate. Rich with both humor and horror.
| |
An American Comedy of Manners | |
Directed by Christine Crawfis
NOVEMBER 2025
MAIN STAGE
Set in the dining room of a mid-20th century household, this theatrical tour de force showcases the neglected room which was once the vital center of family life. In a mosaic of scenes, an ensemble of actors creates an in-depth portrait of a vanishing lifestyle.
| |
A Charming Period Romance | |
Directed by Kit Colbourn
DECEMBER 2025
CP2 READERS THEATRE
A sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice set two years after the novel ends, Miss Bennet continues the story, only this time with bookish middle-sister Mary as it’s unlikely heroine. When the family gathers for Christmas, an unexpected guest sparks Mary’s hopes for independence, an intellectual match, and possibly even love.
| |
A Romantic Holiday Comedy | |
Directed by Michael J. Frohnhoefer
DECEMBER 2025
CP2 READERS THEATRE
In this companion play to Miss Bennet, the authors once again bring Austen’s beloved characters to the stage for a yuletide sequel. While Miss Bennet depicted the newly wed Darcys’ Christmas gathering on the ground floor of Pemberley, The Wickhams takes audiences to the downstairs servants’ quarters for that same celebration.
| |
A Sizzling Courtroom Drama | |
Directed by Michael J. Frohnhoefer
FEBRUARY 2026
MAIN STAGE
Can you handle the truth? From the creator of The West Wing comes A Few Good Men. One woman fighting for her place in a world of men, two young marines accused of murder, and a world in which lives and nations hang on the precision of orders followed. But if lives depend on following orders, where do you draw the line? See the hard-hitting drama that launched Aaron Sorkin’s brilliant career.
| |
|
Directed by Cynthia Topps
MARCH 2026
CP2 READERS THEATRE
When two strangers meet by letter during World War II, a love story begins. Tony Award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig tells the joyous, heartwarming story of his parents’ courtship and the results are anything but expected.
| |
A Three-Way Sparring Match | |
Directed by Matt Andrews
MARCH 2026
CP2 READERS THEATRE
In 1921, Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, and President Warren G. Harding took a camping trip together into the Maryland woods to escape civilization. Inspired by an actual event, Camping with Henry and Tom is an exploration of friendship, politics, and leadership; a comedic and dramatic clash of two great minds and one great heart of the twentieth century.
| |
A Hilarious Musical Comedy | |
Directed by Jeff Wilson
MAY 2026
MAIN STAGE
The Bottom brothers, two struggling playwrights in Renaissance London, need a hit. Easier said than done when your chief competition is local rock star, William Shakespeare. Their plan: write the world’s first musical! This rollicking song-and-dance extravaganza, nominated for ten Tony Awards during its smash Broadway run, sends up the Bard and Broadway and everything in between. Best of all, it can be enjoyed without CliffsNotes!
| |
|
Email info@countyplayers.org with any questions, or call 845-298-1491 to leave a voicemail with your name and phone number, and we will contact you. We thank you for your patience as we work to answer all your questions. | | | | |
