MCT Performances

2010-2011 Season Shows

The Odd Couple

A comedy by Neil Simon
Director: John Butcher
Producer: Susan Smoker

This classic comedy opens as a group of the guys assembled for cards in the apartment of divorced Oscar Madison. If the mess is any indication, it’s no wonder that his wife left him. Late to arrive is Felix Unger who has just been suicidal, but as the action unfolds Oscar becomes the one with murder on his mind when the clean-freak and the slob ultimately decide to room together with hilarious results as The Odd Couple is born.

CAST:
Oscar Madison ..... Danny Losure
Felix Ungar ..... Charles O’Haver
Murray ..... Todd Holt
Vinnie ..... Steve Sharon
Speed ..... Ed Runningen
Roy ..... C.J. Briggs
Gwendolyn Pigeon ..... Jackee Eib
Cecily Pigeon ..... Julia A. Smith

A Carol for Tiny Tim

By John R. Carroll

This warm and wonderful play takes place 15 years after old Scrooge’s miraculous transformation as he continues to honor Christmas in his heart.  Jacob Marley has once again called the three Spirits of Christmas to reconvene. This time, however, it is the grownup Tiny Tim who needs their holiday help.

Now a spoiled young man, he uses his past infirmity as his crutch to collect sympathy and money from family and friends. Jacob feels a visit by the spirits of Christmas Present, Past and Future is just what Tim needs to learn how to truly stand on his own two feet. Viewing his life, from humble beginnings to a frightening future, Tim comes to realize that he has become self-centered and vows to change his selfish ways in the same manner as Mr. Scrooge. Audiences can rest assured that Tim (no longer “Tiny” in any way) will learn his lesson and once again exclaim, “God bless us everyone!”

A Little Piece of Heaven

A comedy, drama by Matthew Carlin 
Director: Julia Smith

Have you ever lost anything that meant a great deal to you? Something that if you could ever find again would make a huge difference in your life?  “A Little Piece of Heaven” is the shop for you. The owners of this curiosity shop where people find things they’ve lost are known only as Elizabeth and Henry—there’s something unusual about these two, but your guess is as good as mine.

One day into “A Little Piece of Heaven” comes Michael, a biker, who is definitely looking for something. Michael goes to work for Henry and Elizabeth and meets Lily, an 87 year-old woman who has been coming around the shop for years searching for something. Lily is a strong-minded woman who does not hesitate to say what she’s thinking, and she and Michael seem to disagree about everything. Soon, however, their relationship grows from suspicion to trust to everlasting respect. Funny and poignant, A Little Piece of Heaven might have just what you’re looking for.

The Spitfire Grill

Music and Book by James Valcq
Lyrics and Book by Fred Alley
Based on the film by Lee David Zlotoff
Director: Chris Rayment

A feisty parolee follows her dreams, based on a page from an old travel book, to a small town in Wisconsin and finds a place for herself working at Hannah’s Spitfire Grill. It is for sale but there are no takers for the only eatery in the depressed town, so newcomer Percy suggests to Hannah that she raffle it off. Entry fees are one hundred dollars and the best essay on why you want the grill wins.  Soon, mail is arriving by the wheelbarrow full and things are definitely cookin’ at the Spitfire Grill.

The Education of Angels

A comedy by Matthew Carlin
Director: JJ Leak

Witty and extremely funny with a message that will touch every heart – that is the domain of The Education of Angels and the formula that will endear this play to audiences for years to come. Two unlikely characters, Nick and Jenna, are thrown together in this hilarious tale of two angels in training sent back to earth to help Dave, who is having cold feet on his wedding day.

The journey is hilarious, the resolution poignant, and the fact that not everyone can see the angels only enhances the comedic situation, as everyone bumbles their way to a happy ending. Toss in an “angelic” New York cabbie as transportation from heaven, a domineering ex-wife who has remarried, but believes that Dave shouldn’t and a kindly minister and you have a mixture of characters that is sure to entertain. Ah yes, the heart of the play. Well, lets just say that you will enjoy this journey and be moved by its ending.

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Willy Wonka

Lyrics & Music by Leslie Bricusse & Anthony Newley
Adapted for the Stage by Tim McDonald & Leslie Bricusse
Based on the Book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
Director: Chris Rayment
Producer: Aeron Kincaid

Sponsored by: Marion General Hospital & K & L Dental (Stuart Kelly, DDS and Chad Leighty, DDS)

Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of Charlie and The Chocolate Factory which features the songs from the classic family film Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory.

CAST:
Willy Wonka/Candy Man ..... Braden Hunt
Phineous Trout ..... Jacob Bradford
Charlie Bucket ..... Bailey Hunt
Mrs. Bucket ..... Mindy Owens
Mr Bucket ..... Ray Daniels
Grandma Josephine/Oompa-Loompa1 ..... Recekah Stargel
Grandma Georgina ..... Ruth Cochran
Granspa George/Oompa-Loompa2 ..... Andrew Daniels
Grandpa Joe ..... David Wright
James/Oompa-Loompa3 ..... Ivana Temple
Matilda/Squirrel ..... Emily Henry
Sophie/Squirrel ..... Janae Vironet
Danny/Squirrel ..... Joseph Wells
Alfie/Squirrel ..... Peyton Nestleroad
Billie/Squirrel ..... Emma Temple
Augustus Gloop ..... Raymond Lopez
Mrs. Gloop ..... Kathy Daniels
Veruca Salt ..... Molly Nestleroad
Mr. Salt ..... Michael Fisher
Mike Teavee ..... Cori Daniels
Mrs. Teavee ..... Sarah Harmon
Violet Beauregarde ..... Gabrille Vironet
Mrs. Beauregarda ..... Tori Heathcote
Chorus Of Cooks/Oompa-Loompas ..... Zach Dailey Taylor Scott, Dillon Waggoner, Heather Aitchison