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Tickets for “METEOR SHOWER” Now On Sale

April 4, 2023

Tickets to METEOR SHOWER may be purchased in advance by clicking here!

PRICES
GENERAL ADMISSION: $25.00
STUDENT/SENIOR: $22.00
GROUP (10+): $20.00

To reserve tickets and pay at the door, send an email to bayplayers@gmail.com or send a text to (781) 269-9885. The Bay Players will contact you to confirm the reservation.

We accept cash, check or credit card. All credit card purchases include a small service fee.

PERFORMANCE DATES:
Friday, May 12th, 8 PM
Saturday, May 13th, 8 PM
Friday, May 19th, 8 PM
Saturday, May 20th, 8 PM
Sunday, May 21st, 3 PM

Performances will take place at the the First Parish Church, 842 Tremont Street, Duxbury, MA.

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It’s 1993 in Ojai, California, and Corky and Norm are excited to host Gerald and Laura at their home to watch a once-in-a-lifetime meteor shower. But as the stars come out and the conversation gets rolling, it becomes clear that Gerald and Laura might not be all that they appear to be. Over the course of a crazy, starlit dinner party, the wildly unexpected occurs. The couples begin to flirt and insanity reigns. Steve Martin, using his trademark absurdist humor, bends the fluid nature of time and reality to create a surprising and unforgettably funny new play.

STARRING:
Jen Serowick as CORKY
Ed Krasnow as NORM
Kristin Shoaf as LAURA
Chris Tilden as GERALD

Directed by James Koonce
Stage Managed by Rachel Quinn
Produced by Ricki Bowser

2023 Everett & Harriet Marston Awards Now Available

March 7, 2023

Applications for the 2023 Everett & Harriet Marston Awards are now available!

The Bay Players of Duxbury is proud to sponsor the Everett & Harriet Marston Award, given annually to a local graduating High School Senior who has been active in theatre. The award was established in 1972 to honor Everett Marston, a founding member of the Bay Players, and starting in 2000, the name has been changed to honor Harriet Marston as well. The award is presented each year in June, and any senior from a local High School can apply.

The application for the 2023 Marston Award is available to download here.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY APRIL 1, 2023

“METEOR SHOWER” Cast List

March 2, 2023

The Bay Players of Duxbury are incredibly pleased to announce the supremely talented cast of METEOR SHOWER, opening May 12th, 2023!

Congratulations to our cast, and thank you to all who came out to auditions! The immense outpouring of talent we saw made casting this show both a challenge and a joy!

Auditions: “Meteor Shower”

February 8th, 2023

The Bay Players are thrilled to announce auditions for our upcoming production of METEOR SHOWER by Steve Martin (running May 12 – 21)!

It’s 1993 in Ojai, California, and Corky and Norm are excited to host Gerald and Laura at their home to watch a once-in-a-lifetime meteor shower. But as the stars come out and the conversation gets rolling, it becomes clear that Gerald and Laura might not be all that they appear to be. Over the course of a crazy, starlit dinner party, the wildly unexpected occurs. The couples begin to flirt and insanity reigns. Steve Martin, using his trademark absurdist humor, bends the fluid nature of time and reality to create a surprising and unforgettably funny new play..

Auditions will be held February 26th and 28th. Click here for more details!

Tickets for “SILENT SKY” Now On Sale

January 5, 2023

Tickets to SILENT SKY may be purchased in advance by clicking the link above.

PRICES
GENERAL ADMISSION: $25.00
STUDENT/SENIOR: $22.00
GROUP (10+): $20.00

To reserve tickets and pay at the door, send an email to bayplayers@gmail.com or send a text to (781) 269-9885. The Bay Players will contact you to confirm the reservation.

We accept cash, check or credit card. All credit card purchases include a small service fee.

PERFORMANCE DATES:
Friday, February 10th, 8 PM
Saturday, February 11th, 8 PM
Friday, February 17th, 8 PM
Saturday, February 18th, 8 PM
Sunday, February 19th, 5 PM

Performances will take place at the the First Parish Church, 842 Tremont Street, Duxbury, MA.

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SILENT SKY tells the inspiring story of Henrietta Leavitt, a pioneering astronomer at the Harvard Observatory in the early 1900s. She and her female office peers made astronomical discoveries that changed the way we view and measure the stars, and helped establish women’s recognition in the scientific workplace. This 5-character play dramatizes Henrietta’s struggles and discoveries from the time she arrives at Harvard, through her flirtation with romance, her challenge to
the male dominated world of science, the ultimate recognition of her contributions, and her battle with illness leading to her untimely passing.

STARRING:
Karin Henderson as HENRIETTA
Sara Daly as MARGARET
Joan-marie Dewsnap as ANNIE
MJ Brennan Sangiolo as WILLIAMINA
Andrew Devine as PETER

Directed by Mike Pevzner
Stage Managed by Stephanie Baker & Rachel Quinn
Produced by Matthew Sherman, James Koonce & Ricki Bowser

“SILENT SKY” Cast List

November 21, 2022

The Bay Players of Duxbury are incredibly pleased to announce the supremely talented cast of SILENT SKY, opening February 10th, 2023!

Congratulations to our cast, and thank you to all who came out to auditions! The immense outpouring of talent we saw made casting this show both a challenge and a joy!

Auditions: “Silent Sky”

November 9, 2022

The Bay Players are thrilled to announce auditions for our upcoming production of “Silent Sky” (running February 10 – 19)!

SILENT SKY tells the inspiring story of Henrietta Leavitt, a pioneering astronomer at the Harvard Observatory in the early 1900s. She and her female office peers made astronomical discoveries that changed the way we view and measure the stars, and helped establish women’s recognition in the scientific workplace. This 5-character play dramatizes Henrietta’s struggles and discoveries from the time she arrives at Harvard, through her flirtation with romance, her challenge to
the male dominated world of science, the ultimate recognition of her contributions, and her battle with illness leading to her untimely passing.

Auditions will be held November 15th and 16th. Click here for more details!

Tickets for “RABBIT HOLE” Now On Sale

October 3, 2022

Tickets to RABBIT HOLE may be purchased in advance by clicking the link above.

PRICES
GENERAL ADMISSION: $25.00
STUDENT/SENIOR: $22.00
GROUP (10+): $20.00

To reserve tickets and pay at the door, send an email to bayplayers@gmail.com or send a text to (781) 269-9885. The Bay Players will contact you to confirm the reservation.

We accept cash, check or credit card. All credit card purchases include a small service fee.

PERFORMANCE DATES:
Friday, October 28th, 8 PM
Saturday, October 29th, 8 PM
Sunday, October 30th, 3 PM
Friday, November 4th, 8 PM
Saturday, November 5th, 8 PM
Sunday, November 6th, 3 PM

Performances will take place at the the First Parish Church, 842 Tremont Street, Duxbury, MA.

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Variety calls David Lindsay-Abaire’s RABBIT HOLE an intensely emotional examination of grief, laced with wit, insightfulness, compassion and searing honesty. Becca and Howie Corbett are an ordinary suburban couple whose calm existence is shattered by a terrible accident. Their world is turned upside down and they find themselves drifting perilously apart. RABBIT HOLE charts their bittersweet search for comfort in the darkest of places, and for a path that will lead them back into the light of day

STARRING:
Christa Dunn as BECCA
Brian Cosgrove as HOWIE
Michelle Bibeau as IZZY
Jean Cohen as NAT
Liam Henderson as JASON

Directed by Matthew Sherman
Produced by Ricki Bowser + James Koonce

“RABBIT HOLE” Cast List

September 27, 2022

The Bay Players of Duxbury are incredibly pleased to announce the supremely talented cast of RABBIT HOLE, opening October 28th, 2022!

Congratulations to our cast, and thank you to all who came out to auditions! The immense outpouring of talent we saw made casting this show both a challenge and a joy.

Presenting our 2022/2023 Season!

August 5, 2022

It’s been (66?) years, and we’re still bringing you shows that make you laugh, shows that make you cry, and shows that challenge you in ways you never imagined.

Rabbit Hole
By David Lindsay-Abaire
Directed by Matthew Sherman
October 28-30 and November 4-6, 2022

This deeply human exploration of a devastating family tragedy presents a frank examination of grief laced with wit, compassion and searing honesty. Auditions will be at the end of August, and details will be out shortly!

Silent Sky
By Lauren Gunderson
Directed by Mike Pevzner
February 2023
Based on the true story of groundbreaking astronomer Henrietta Leavitt. As a woman working in the Harvard Observatory in the early 1900s, she isn’t allowed to touch a telescope or express an original idea — but through her brilliance and sheer persistence, she challenges the social order and makes discoveries in the unending sky… changing the face of astronomy forever. 

Meteor Shower
By Steve Martin
Directed by James Koonce
May 2023
With a once-in-a-lifetime meteor shower looming overhead, two very different couples find themselves in for one very weird evening in this unhinged comedy written by Steve Martin.

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We look forward to seeing you in whatever capacity you would like to join us this season, be it onstage, behind the scenes, or in the audience. Thank you for being the community in community theater!
-The Bay Players

Calling All Directors! Seeking Submissions for 2022/2023 Season

June 9, 2022

Calling all directors!

It’s time for The Bay Players to start planning our upcoming season, so if you have a show you’d like to propose, please visit www.bayplayers.org/submissions-2022-2023 for details and submission forms!

We are seeking submissions for our fall, winter, and spring performance slots, and we would love to have a diverse selection of shows and directors to choose from!

TBP Spring Show Update: MISERY

May 17, 2022

For those who may not have seen our original announcement, or if case you saw the calendar notice in “Life on the Bay,” MISERY has unfortunately been postponed due to unforeseeable circumstances. Our sincere apologies for this inconvenience! We hope to remount the production during our 2022/2023 season. If you had purchased tickets online via Brown Paper Tickets, you will receive a refund directly from BPT.

Still looking for something to fill your theater love? Come see our one night only event “2 Across”! Details can be found below…

Thank you!

TBP Present: “2 Across”

May 6, 2022

The Bay Players of Duxbury are pleased to present 2 ACROSS, by Jerry Mayer! This event is ONE NIGHT ONLY!

Two strangers board a San Francisco BART train at 4:30 a.m. They’re alone in the car, both are doing the New York Times crossword. She’s an organized, sensible psychologist. He’s a free-spirited, unemployed ad exec. She is a crossword pro, he always quits. This chance encounter sets them both off on a journey of competition, romance, and puzzle solving. Will they find an answer before the train ride ends?

Starring Sheila Kelleher and Phil Markella!

PERFORMANCE DATE:
Saturday, May 21st @ 8 PM

The performance will take place at the First Parish Church, 842 Tremont Street, Duxbury, MA.

Tickets are $15.00, and will be sold at the door (cash, checks, and credit cards are all accepted). Each ticket purchase comes with two beverage tickets for use at our concessions counter.

COVID-19 PROTOCOLS:
At this time [5/6/22], masks are not required by the state, local authorities, or the venue. Guests are absolutely welcome tow ear a mask if they prefer. Vaccination is not required, but encouraged.

Our cast and staff are fully vaccinated.

A LETTER FROM OUR PRESIDENT: Another Spring Production Update

April 25, 2022

Hello Bay Players! 

After a series of upheavals we’ve already faced this Spring (Oslo, then not Oslo, then Misery) it’s with great reluctance that I have one more to announce. 

Following a creative leadership change for Misery after rehearsals had begun,and then a cast member family issue, we found ourselves even further behind schedule (and frankly, behind the 8-ball) with our May 20 opening date looming large. All Board members, me included, expressed concern about where we were in the process of the show, and the onslaught of technical and rehearsal challenges we faced in the coming weeks necessitated the Board to have a frank conversation about the realities of successfully pulling off such a daunting production. We determined that by playing catch-up and being spread too thin, the quality of the show would suffer — and after two wildly critically successful shows this season, that wasn’t a risk we were willing to bear. A gangbusters production of Misery is well within our capabilities, but it needs more time, more staff, and more consistency than we can give it in the truncated window we have remaining. And so the Board made the determination that, in the best interest of the company, Misery will be postponed to next season. 

Twists and turns are great when it comes to storytelling, but when you’re trying to put on the kind of high-quality show our audiences are used to? Let me tell you, not so much. I know this is disappointing news, and I and the rest of the Board apologize for this unfortunate turn of events. But it was not a decision made lightly. There’s no blame to place here, just a long sequence of challenging circumstances that will allow us to learn and grow.

We will replace Misery with something requiring a lower time commitment and fewer technical needs (readings, a renewed focus on workshops, a few one acts, etc.). This replacement will be discussed at the Bay Players meeting on Wednesday, April 27th, and we will have an open discussion of options. I invite everyone to send me ideas of what they think would be fun and exciting, because the show must (and will) go on! 

Thanks all,
James Koonce
President, The Bay Payers

A LETTER FROM OUR PRESIDENT: Spring Updates

March 22, 2022

Hello Bay Players! 

Well, folks, it pains me more than I can say, but our previously announced spring show, OSLO, will not be moving forward this season. Theatre is always the sum of an immeasurable amount of moving parts, and I still believe in the play and its timely potential — and of course our talented creative team — so never fear, we’ll revisit it in the future. 

But! BUT! All is not lost! In its place I’m thrilled to announce MISERY, the Stephen King thriller adapted by Academy Award winner William Goldman and directed by Sheila Kelleher, fresh off her dazzling comic performance as Mortimer in THE FANTASTICKS. This chilling classic tale of a novelist’s desperate attempts to escape his number one fan starts with a bang and continues full of twists, turns and mounting suspense to the very end — you won’t want to miss it!

Show dates are May 20, 21, 22, 27 and 28. More to come!

Oh, you’re not done yet! While I have you, let me also introduce the first in our series of actor education opportunities: Audition Tips & Techniques, led by Theresa Chiasson, also fresh off of THE FANTASTICKS (that cast was just an embarrassment of riches, I’m not gonna lie):

• Want to make the most of a cold read when you don’t know the script? 
• Ever NOT been cast, and you’re not sure what a director is looking for? 
• Need to nail a character really, REALLY fast? 

Join us for this hands-on session with a veteran director who’ll tell you what’s what. Whether you’re just starting out or a longtime performer with multiple credits to your name, you’ll get something out of this. Bring your resume and headshot (and if you don’t have one, yes, you really need to get one — Theresa will explain it to you), and come armed with a question you’ve always wanted to ask at an audition… come on, we all know you’ve got one. Stay tuned for more info — I’ll send a follow-up email with a mid-April date and time. 

Thanks all, and as always, we’re one community — together we stand!

James Koonce
President, Bay Players 

THE SHOW MUST GO ON!

February 25, 2022

Tonight’s (Friday, February 25th 2022) performance of THE FANTASTICKS is still on! We look forward to seeing everyone at the show. 🙂

However, if you are concerned about driving and you have a reservation for tonight or purchased tickets online for tonight’s show, we would be happy to move you to the performance on Saturday, February 26th at 8pm instead (if you would like to do this, please send us an email to bayplayers@gmail.com with your reservation name and we will make the adjustment through our box office). We don’t want anyone feeling unsafe!

WINTER STORM: Friday, February 25th

February 24, 2022

If you have either a reservation, or have purchased tickets online through Brown Paper Tickets, for the performance of THE FANTASTICKS this Friday, February 25th, and are concerned about the weather, please know we are monitoring the storm and keeping current on all predictions. Forecasts have Duxbury on a line where it could be snow or it could be a wintry mix (or even rain/sleet if the storm moves a hair north). We could see accumulation ranges anywhere from 2” to 8”. Experts predict that we will see a significant impact to morning commutes on Friday, but the precipitation south of the Mass Pike should be plowable and manageable come late morning.

Any decision to cancel the Friday night performance would not be made until midday Friday. However, even if the show is still on but you have any concerns about safety or would just prefer not to drive on the roads in the evening, we would be happy to change your reservation or purchased tickets to the performance on Saturday evening at 8pm instead (if you would like to do this, please send us an email to bayplayers@gmail.com with your reservation name and we will make the adjustment through our box office). We don’t want anyone feeling unsafe!

We will continue to update our social media, website, and email autoreply with new information as we have it. We appreciate your flexibility and patience as we adapt to this developing situation.

Tickets for “THE FANTASTICKS” Now On Sale

January 15, 2022

Tickets to THE FANTASTICKS may be purchased in advance by clicking the link above. To reserve tickets and pay at the door, send an email to bayplayers@gmail.com or send a text to (781) 269-9885. The Bay Players will contact you to confirm the reservation.

We accept cash, check or credit card. All credit card purchases include a small service fee.

PERFORMANCE DATES:
Friday, February 18th, 8 PM
Saturday, February 19th, 8 PM
Sunday, February 20th, 3 PM
Friday, February 25th, 8 PM
Saturday, February 26th, 8 PM

Performances will take place at the the First Parish Church, 842 Tremont Street, Duxbury, MA.

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“Try To Remember” a time when this romantic charmer wasn’t enchanting audiences around the world. A boy and a girl are madly in love, but a misguided plot by their parents, designed to bring them together, manages to drive them apart. However, through their journey of self discovery, they learn an important lesson: “without a hurt, the heart is hollow.”

STARRING:
Dan Goldstone as EL GALLO
Samantha Antoniewicz as LUISA
Ethan Child as MATT
Magnolia Kunselman as THE MUTE
Theresa Chiasson as BELLOMY
Ted Lillys as HUCKLEBEE
Geoff Campbell as HENRY
Sheila Kelleher as MORTIMER

Directed by Matthew Sherman
Music Directed by Kelley DePasqua
Stage Managed by Tara Brennan
Produced by Ricki Bowser

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COVID-19 PROTOCOLS:
We believe in the safety of our audience, our cast, our crew, and our volunteers. As such, we will require that all audience members be masked while onsite regardless of vaccination status, unless you have a medical reason preventing you from doing so. We will have masks available and will happily provide them to anyone who forget to bring one.

The actors have all been vaccinated and will be unmasked while performing. We acknowledge that COVID is a fluid situation and, as such, we will follow guidance from the CDC, the Commonwealth of Mass, and our host venue.

In order to maintain appropriate social distancing, our ushers will help groups/families to create separate seating areas where they can maintain distance from other guests.

Audience members may remove masks when actively eating/drinking. Snacks, candy, water, and carbonated drinks will be served.

Thank you for your understanding!

“THE FANTASTICKS” Cast List

December 12, 2021

The Bay Players of Duxbury are incredibly pleased to announce the supremely talented cast of THE FANTASTICKS, opening February 18th, 2022!

Congratulations to our cast, and thank you to all who came out to auditions! The immense outpouring of talent we saw made casting this show both a challenge and a joy.

Auditions: “The Fantasticks”

November 15, 2021

The Bay Players are thrilled to announce auditions for our upcoming production of “The Fantasticks” (running February 18 – 26)!

This beloved, classic musical, which ran off-Broadway for 42 years, tells the tale of two young people who fall in, and out, and back in love, and on their journey of self discovery learn the importance of heartbreak and forgiveness.

Auditions will be held December 8th and 9th (by appointment). Click here for more details!

Tickets for “SEMINAR” Now On Sale

October 7, 2021

Tickets to SEMINAR may be purchased in advance by clicking the link above. To reserve tickets and pay at the door, send an email to: bayplayers@gmail.com. The Bay Players will contact you to confirm the reservation.

Due to capacity limits and COVID-19 restrictions, all tickets must be purchased or reserved prior to arrival. Tickets will not be sold at the door. We accept cash, check or credit card. All credit card purchases include a small service fee.

NOTE: The show does contain adult language that might not be suitable for younger children.

PERFORMANCE DATES:
Friday, November 5th, 8 PM
Saturday, November 6th, 8 PM
Sunday, November 7th, 3 PM
Friday, November 12th, 8 PM
Saturday, November 13th, 3 PM
Saturday, November 13th, 8 PM

Performances will take place at the the First Parish Church, 842 Tremont Street, Duxbury, MA.

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SEMINAR tells the story of four aspiring young novelists who sign up for private writing classes with Leonard, an international literary figure. Under his recklessly brilliant and unorthodox instruction, some thrive and others flounder, alliances are made and broken, sex is used as a weapon, and hearts are unmoored. Witty, acerbic, and unflinching, SEMINAR serves as an enriching study into the psyche of creatives and just how much of themselves they must sacrifice to their art.

STARRING:
Eva Catanzariti as KATE
Guthrie Scrimgeour as MARTIN
Damien Smith as LEONARD
Sarah Gruber as IZZY
Andrew Devine as DOUGLAS

Directed by James Koonce
Stage Managed by Christine Booth

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COVID-19 PROTOCOLS:
We believe in the safety of our audience, our cast, our crew, and our volunteers. As such, we will require that all audience members be masked while onsite regardless of vaccination status, unless you have a medical reason preventing you from doing so. We will have masks available and will happily provide them to anyone who forget to bring one.

The actors have all been vaccinated and will be unmasked while performing. We acknowledge that COVID is a fluid situation and, as such, we will follow guidance from the CDC, the Commonwealth of Mass, and our host venue.

In order to maintain appropriate social distancing, seats will be arranged in small sections by groups that purchase tickets together. If tickets are being purchased separately by a group that would like to sit together, please have a member of the party send an email to bayplayers@gmail.com and we will arrange your seating accordingly.

Audience members may remove masks when actively eating/drinking. Snacks, candy, water, and carbonated drinks will be served. Beer and wine will be available at all performances.

Thank you for your understanding!

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“SEMINAR” Cast List

September 5, 2021

The Bay Players of Duxbury are incredibly pleased to announce the supremely talented cast of SEMINAR, directed by James Koonce, opening November 5th, 2021!

Congratulations to our cast, and thank you to all who came out to auditions! The immense outpouring of talent we saw made casting this show both a challenge and a joy.

Ticketing information will be available soon.

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Announcing our Fall 2021 production…

August 18, 2021

Theatre is back, my friends! After over a year away from the stage, The Bay Players are returning this Fall to bring you SEMINAR, by Pulitzer Prize nominee Theresa Rebeck, creator and writer on NBC’s “Smash.”

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SEMINAR tells the story of four aspiring young novelists who sign up for private writing classes with Leonard, an international literary figure. Under his recklessly brilliant and unorthodox instruction, some thrive and others flounder, alliances are made and broken, sex is used as a weapon, and hearts are unmoored. Witty, acerbic, and unflinching, SEMINAR serves as an enriching study into the psyche of creatives and just how much of themselves they must sacrifice to their art.

SEMINAR will be directed by the inimitably talented James Koonce, and opens Friday, November 5th, 2021. Ticketing information will be available soon.

If you are interested in auditioning for SEMINAR, you can find information here.

The rest of the 2021/2022 Season:

We will also return this winter and spring with productions as well. The Executive Board is currently accepting show submissions from directors (and are open to suggestions from our general membership as well). Have a submission or suggestion? Email us at bayplayers@gmail.com!

The dates for our winter and spring productions are…

WINTER: February 18-19 & 25-27, 2022
SPRING: May 13-15 & 20-22, 2022

-The Bay Players of Duxbury

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Any questions? Feel free to reach out to us at bayplayers@gmail.com