The Importance of Being Earnest
By Oscar Wilde
The Importance of Being Earnest is Oscar Wilde’s famous 1895 comedic play, a witty satire on Victorian society’s absurd conventions, particularly marriage, class, and morality, centered on two bachelors who invent fictional identities (like the name “Ernest”) to escape social obligations, leading to hilarious confusion and romantic entanglements.
Show Dates: October 16, 17, 23, 24 at 8:00 PM & October 25 at 2:30 PM
Auditions: August 29 & 30 at 3:00 PM
SECOND STAGE
The Controversial Rescue Of Fatty The Pig
By Catherine Bush
Cherry Blevins’ house has burned down—her second house in five years. While trying to help save Cherry’s 300-pound pet pig, Fatty, from the flames, Cherry’s brother Floyd and his wife, Connie, are arrested for assault by local law enforcement officer Deputy Dwight Omuhundro. But did they truly assault Dwight? And what started the fire? And why in the world was Cherry keeping a pig for a pet?! As these four characters tell the judge their version of what happened that night and why, they begin to reveal not only the events leading up to the fire, but also all the lost hopes and dreams that make them what they are today. In doing so, they realize that the disappointments of the past don’t necessarily dictate the relationships of the future and that, by attempting to rescue Fatty the Pig, they may have miraculously rescued themselves.
Show Dates: November 13, 14, 20, 21 at 8:00 PM
Miracle On 34th Street
WOW! We had 44 people audition for our Christmas classic, “Miracle on 34th Street”. Thank you to all that came out and shared your time with us!
Please join us in congratulating the following:
Carl Hunnell as Kris Kringle
Abigail Robinson as Doris Walker
Jacob Palmer as Fred Gayley
Scarlett Swisher as Susan Walker
Katie Carney as Shellhammer
Abigail Kanellakis as Sawyer
Daniel O’Brien as Dr. Pierce
Amy Sharp as Judge Harper
Jonny King as Halloran
Samuel Hergatt as Finley
Jessica Hiser as Mara
Jacob Hunsinger as Macy
Bob Derby as Gimble Bloomingdale
Briner McCready as James Mara
Parker Wafersberger as Duncan
Candy Boyd as Bag Lady
Rebekah Beasley as Rich Person/Ensemble
Whitney Paxton as Child #1/Ensemble
Emerie Benedict as Child #2/Ensemble
Ellie King as Sharon/Ensemble
Nathan Carney as Johnny/Ensemble
Rowen Hiser as Dutch Girl/Ensemble
Olive Evans as Megan/Ensemble
Abby McCready as Sharon’s parent/Ensemble
Shelbi Evans as Johnny’s parent/Ensemble
Abby Hiday as Foster mother/Ensemble
Sophia Kanellakis as Elf Z
Teagan Harvey as Elf Q
Zoey Harvey as Elf W
Skyler Marhenke as Elf J
Ensemble for caroling and other roles:
Maddelyn Shafley, Jordyn Beasely, Morgyn Beasley, Taylor Beasley
Congratulations to all!
If for some reason, you cannot accept the role given, please respond to dhwertz@yahoo.com.
Show Dates: December 4, 5, 11, 12 at 7:00 PM & December 13 at 2:30 PM
Auditions: October 19 & 20 at 6:00 PM
What others are saying about the Playhouse
I laughed until I cried and thoroughly enjoyed the show. Perfect show for my first visit ever to the Mansfield Playhouse! Great show, great cast, great acting and a great theatre! 
Kayla
I have been going to the Playhouse for over twenty years, and I have never seen a bad show.
Ken
My first time ever being at the Playhouse was this weekend … The kids are doing an amazing job. The director has done amazing with them. I will absolutely be returning.
Michelle