Dexter Community Players is a non-profit, community based theater group that strives to present an authentic theater experience to actors, production staff, members, and audiences.
07/08/08: Honk! The Musical, presented by Dexter Community Players
Music by George StilesBook & Lyrics by Anthony Drewe
Dexter Community Players proudly announces the first show of our 27th season!
The story, set in the countryside, features an ugly duckling (Spencer Michaud) who discovers his inner beauty, his tearful mother Ida (Jennifer Smith), a drake (Tim Bryant) who 'ducks' his fatherly responsibilities, a sly tomcat (Caleb Mackinder) who just wants to play with his food, a wisecracking bullfrog (Jason Smith), various barnyard fowl and other such barnyard creatures, together with a great many fowl puns.
This show is great fun, with a storyline, songs, and jokes that can be enjoyed by patrons of any age. Our cast is made up of local stage veterans as well as relative newcomers, and promises to be a fabulous and enjoyable show!
Director: Brendan Bachman
Music Director: Kira Lesser
Choreographer: Anna McGarry
Evening (8pm) shows: July 25, 26, 31, August 1, 2
Matinee (2pm) shows: July 26, 27, August 2
Dexter High School Center for Performing Arts
2200 N. Parker Road
Dexter, Michigan
Wheelchair accessible
$15 in advance, $18 at door
Reserve tickets online by clicking here
Phone: 734-424-4100 X 7327 (7DCP)
CAST LIST:
Name, Role
*prior DCP experience
Spencer Michaud, Ugly
*Jenn Smith, Ida
*Caleb Mackinder, Cat
*Tim Bryant, Drake
*Milo Gentry, Duckling (Beaky)
Kennedy Shuck, Duckling (Billie)
*Caitlyn Fisher, Duckling (Downy)
Maeve Donevan, Duckling (Fluff)
Jackie Gubow, Maureen
*Kyle Patton, Turkey
Melissa Flocken, Henrietta
*Nicole Coven, Grace
*Autumn Tselios, Penny
*Tally Chomic, Queenie
*Angelle Chandler, Lowbutt
*Craig Karagitz, Greylag
*Jody Fisher, Dot
*Emily Rion, Snowy
*Erin Donevan, Pinkfoot
*Jason Smith, Bullfrog
*Kacey King, Maggie Pie
*Liz Meurer, Mother Swan
*Gordon Barnett, Father Swan / Farmer
Adult Chorus
*Amy Jones
Paige Shank
*Carissa Flocken
*Samantha Kempf
*Raynette Kempf
*Liz Meurer
*Tom Farnell
*Kyle Karagitz
Children's Chorus
Chloe Laporte
*Mattie Smith
Christine Charpie
Maya Bendiab
*Breanna Kempf
Johnny Kroll
Julia Rose Giglio
Allison Dickey
Emma Dickey
Kassie Bentley
Alexis Adams
Director: Brendan Bachman
Music Director: Kira Lesser
Choreographer: Anna McGarry
Producers: Jason Smith and Abbie Stahlin
Set Designer: Jason Smith and Brendan Bachman
Master Carpenter: Craig Karagitz
Costume Designers: Thalia Schramm and Jenn Smith
Costume Manager: Corrina Gauss
Dance Teacher: Jenn Smith
Dance Captains: Amy Jones and Emily Rion
Lighting Designer: Ian Hyatt
Sound Designer: Kyle Patton
Stage Manager: Bob Wittersheim
Orchestra Conductor: Anna Lackaff
Kid Manager: Liz Meurer
Props Mistress: Laura Taylor
05/23/08: Honk! Cast List
Thanks to everyone who came out to audition! Casting is always a difficultprocess, often for different reasons. This time, the reason was that we had
so many great auditioners to choose from. We are really looking forward to
putting together a great show!
Spencer Michaud Ugly
Jenn Smith Ida
Caleb Mackinder Cat
Tim Bryant Drake
Milo Gentry Duckling (Beaky)
Billy Reece Duckling (Billy)
Caitlyn Fisher Duckling (Downy)
Maeve Donevan Duckling (Fluff)
Jackie Gubow Maureen
Kyle Patton Turkey
Melissa Flocken Henrietta
Nicole Coven Grace
Autumn Tselios Penny
Tally Chomic Queenie
Angelle Chandler Lowbutt
Craig Karagitz Greylag
Jody Fisher Dot
Paul Reece Barnacles
Emily Rion Snowy
Erin Donevan Pinkfoot
Jason Smith Bullfrog
Kacey King Maggie Pie
Anne Kiser Flaherty Mother Swan
Gordon Barnett Father Swan / Farmer
Crystal Nemchak Old Woman
Chloe Laporte Children's Chorus
Mattie Smith Children's Chorus
Christine Charpie Children's Chorus
Maya Bendizb Children's Chorus
Breanna Kempf Children's Chorus
Johnny Kroll Children's Chorus
Julia Rose Giglio Children's Chorus
Allison Dickey Children's Chorus
Anna Stricklen Children's Chorus
Emma Dickey Children's Chorus
Kassie Bentley Children's Chorus
Kennedy Shuck Children's Chorus
Sofia Sokansanj Children's Chorus
Alexis Adams Children's Chorus
Grant Ortbring Children's Chorus
Blake Ortbring Adult Chorus
Amy Jones Adult Chorus
Paige Shank Adult Chorus
Carissa Flocken Adult Chorus
Jennifer Burke Adult Chorus
Tabi Walters Adult Chorus
Samantha Kempf Adult Chorus
Raynette Kempf Adult Chorus
Liz Meurer Adult Chorus
Kyle Karagitz Adult Chorus (Rooster)
Please email both abbie@directincorporation.com and me with acceptance of
your role as soon as possible. The first rehearsal will be Tuesday, May
27th, at 7pm at Copeland. Everyone is called. We will have a brief
informational meeting, and then read through the script together. Parents
are invited to this first meeting and read through, so please come to fill
out paperwork and learn about the schedule and the process.
Thank you,
Brendan Bachman
Kira Lesser
Anna McGarry
Abbie Stahlin
Jason Smith
Dexter Community Players
05/22/08: Honk! Callback List
Hi Everyone,We would like to thank everyone who auditioned. We had a lot of very
talented people turn out. The following people are called for callbacks on
Thursday night.
Angelle Chandler
Anne Kiser Flaherty
Caleb Mackinder
Craig Karagitz
Emily Rion
Erin Donevan
Jackie Gubow
Jenn Smith
Jody Fisher
Mary Rumman
Melissa Flocken
Nicole Coven
Spencer Michand
Tally Chomic
Tim Bryant
Please come warmed up and ready to both sing and read at 7:30pm. Callbacks
will be held at Copeland Auditorium (the same location as the auditions).
If your name is not listed above, it does not mean that you are not cast.
The final cast list will be determined after callbacks.
Thanks again to everyone who auditioned.
Brendan
Kira
Abbie
Jason
05/17/08: More Honk News!
The Mass Meeting on Sunday at Copeland is optional, and you should come to ask any questions about the show or the audition process. You may still audition for the show if you do not attend the Mass Meeting. At the Mass Meeting, we will have audition forms for you to fill out, and you may sign up for an audition time slot. If you have an interest in participating, but have questions like:How does it all work?
I've been in a show before, with another theater group. Will this be
like that?
What kind of commitment is this?
I have other time commitments. Can this fit with those?
Can someone like me be in a show?
What is this show about?
What is DCP about?
Do I have to know how to dance?
Who is in charge?
Come to the Mass Meeting and find out the answers! And, meet our fabulous Honk! Production Team:
Brendan Bachman, Artistic Director; Anna McGarry, Choreographer; Kira Lesser, Music Director; Jason Smith and Abbie Stahlin, Producers
If anyone has any questions, please feel free to ask any of the above, or send an to email abbie AT directincorporation.com.
Below are descriptions of the characters in Honk. Keep in mind the ages listed are the age of the character, not necessarily the actor.
Ugly: male tenor 16 - 25 Gawky and odd-looking, good swimmer
Ida: female alto 30 - 45 Ugly's Mother
Cat: male baritone 16 - 32 sly and cunning, hungry
In the Barnyard:
Drake: male baritone 30 - 50 Ugly's father
Turkey - School Headmaster
Henrietta - Neighbor
Maureen: female alto 25 - 40 Ida's friend
Grace: female 30 - 45 The most distinguished duck on the lake
Maggie Pie/Jay Bird: male or female 25 - 40 A TV Journalist
Ducklings: 7 - 12 Ugly's siblings (Beaky, Fluff, Billy, Downy)
Fish: 7 - 12
Assorted farm animals: 7 - 40 (number cast will be based on auditioners)
On the Journey:
Greylag: male baritone 30 - 60 Admiral Goose
Dot: female mezzo 30 - 60 His understanding wife
Goose Patrol: 13-35 Snowy, Barnacles, Pinkfoot
Queenie: female mezzo 16 - 28 Very Domesticated Cat
Lowbutt: female mezzo 13 - 40 Very Domesticated Hen
Bullfrog: male baritone 30 - 60 Laidback, self-confident frog
Froglets: 7 - 12
Penny: female mezzo 16 - 25 A beautiful Swan
Mother Swan: female 32 - 45
Father Swan: male 35 - 55
Old Woman: female 40 - 80 voice only
Farmer: male 30 - 60 voice only
05/13/08: Honk! Auditions
Performance Dates: July 25 @ 8pm; July 26 @ 2pm & 8pm; July 27 @ 2pm; July 31 @ 8pm; August 1 @ 8pm; August 2 @ 2pm & 8pm
Adult Chorus - ages 13+
Children's Chorus - ages 7+
5/18 Sun: Mass Meeting @ 7pm
5/19-21, Mon-Wed: Auditions kids @ 7-8:30, adults @ 8:30-10
5/22, Thu: Callbacks - only if necessary
All adults should prepare a song, bring piano music, and come prepared to move (comfortable shoes and clothing).
Children that are reading for a role should also prepare a song, bring piano music, and come prepared to move (comfortable shoes and clothing).
Children who are interested only in a chorus part should come prepared to dance, and to sing with the group (no prepared song necessary).
We will have an accompanist.
03/17/08: Crucible Castlist
Thank you to all who auditioned for Arthur Miller's, The Crucible, withDexter Community Players. We were thrilled to see so many talented actors.
We hope that if you were not cast you would still seek opportunities to work
on this show in another capacity, and audition for our future season. Thank
you for coming out!
Angelle Chandler (Director) and Stacey Smith (Producer)
The Crucible, Spring 2008
Dexter Community Players
Cast List
Cast:
Betty Parris - Caitlyn Fisher
Tituba - Laurel Neff
Rev. Samuel Parris - Andrew Ellwood
Abigail Williams - Nicole Coven
Susanna Walcott - Carissa Flocken
Ann Putnam - Kacey King
Thomas Putnam - Geoffrey Pettengill
Mercy Lewis - Crystal Nemchak
Mary Warren - Brittany Batell
John Proctor - Sean Sabo
Rebecca Nurse - Jody Fisher
Giles Corey - Lawrence Bryk
Rev. John Hale - Brendan Bachman
Elizabeth Procto - Corrina Gauss
Francis Nurse - Gordon Barnett
Ezekial Cheever - Mark Batell
John Willard - Theodore Empson
Judge Hathorne - Dave Cooper
Dep-Governor Danforth - Neil Clennan
Sarah Good - Linda Lee Austin
Jane Hopkins - Kacey King
Martha Corey (Voice Only) - Elizabeth Meurer/Abbie Stahlin
Please email Stacey Smith to accept or
decline your roll.
The read-through rehearsal will be this coming Wednesday, March 19 from
7-10pm at Copeland Auditorium (where auditions were held). Please bring $25
cash or check (made out to Dexter Community Players) for your required
production fee.
Regular rehearsals will begin Monday, March 24 at 7-10pm in Copeland
Auditorium.
02/23/08: Audition Notice: The Crucible
Arthur Miller's modern classic is a profoundly disturbing vision of human nature, steeped in themes of paranoia and persecution, jealousy and revenge. Set amidst the backdrop of the Salem Witch Trials of 1692, the play still speaks clearly to issues close to the heart of all human interactions today -- the desire to appear 'normal' to one's peers, the tendency to deny responsibility for one's own actions and their consequences, and to look outside oneself when tragedy befalls. The frightful ease with which concepts like 'honor' and 'truth' lose their meanings will serve as a reminder to us all to reject the status quo, and be brave enough to stand up for what each of us believes is right.
The Crucible has roles for 11 men (age 30's to 80's) and 11 women
(ages 10 yrs to 70's).
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Please do NOT
memorize audition materials.
Mass Meeting: Sunday, March 9 @ 7pm. Attendance not required to audition.
Auditions: Sat, March 15 1-4pm
Sun March 16 1-4pm
Callbacks: Sun, March 16 6-9pm
Read-through: Wed, March 19 7-10pm
Regular rehearsal start Mon, March 24 7-10pm
Performances: May 9, 10, 11, 16, and two performances on the 17th.
The Mass Meeting will be held at the Dexter High School CPA, all others will be held at Copeland Auditorium.
Audition Material
Character Descriptions - Women
Character Descriptions - Men
Audition Form
09/25/07: Urinetown
Urinetown the Musical, presented by Dexter Community Players
Music & Lyrics by Mark Hollmann
Book & Lyrics by Greg Kotis
Director: Jason Smith
What is Urinetown?
This is the question that haunts the downtrodden poor in a bleak dismal urban future where private bathrooms no longer exist, and the public pay toilets are controlled by a power-hungry corporate monopoly.
Gloomy and depressing you say? Try hilarious and entertaining! Urinetown (the Musical) is an enjoyable parody of some of musical theater’s finest works wrapped up in a seemingly implausible story.
Think the title is awful? So do the show’s narrators, as they guide you through the singing, dancing, love, rebellions, greed, and kidnappings, and introduce you to the compelling and amusing characters of the Dexter Community Players’ production of this uproarious Tony Award winning musical.
Director Jason Smith, who brought you DCP’s critically successful Sweeney Todd, returns with some of community theater’s finest, along with choreographer Stacey Smith. The cast includes Brendan Bachman as the heroic Bobby Strong, Thalia Schramm as the sweet Hope Cladwell, Edmond Reynolds as the diabolical Caldwell B. Cladwell, and Leo Babcock as the ever present Officer Lockstock. The comedic pairing of Jenn Smith and Jeff Steinhauer work to steal the show in what is sure to be the highlight of the fall season.
Performance Dates: October 26, 27, 28* and November 1, 2, 3
Time: 8pm (2pm*)
Copeland Auditorium
7720 Ann Arbor St. Dexter MI
Wheelchair accessible
$12/advance, $15 at door
Phone: 734-424-4100 x 7327 (7DCP)
(November 1st ONLY!: Come in costume and receive $5 of the “at the door” price)
Preview Pictures
09/04/07: Urinetown September Schedule
Click HERE for the Urinetown Rehearsal schedule for September 3 - 15. Sunday rehearsals will be at the DHS CPA, and all the rest will be at Copeland. Email jaysmith02@comcast.net or abbie@directincorporation.com if you have any questions. Thank you and see you soon!08/29/07: Urinetown Castlist
Thank you so much to all who auditioned! We had so much wonderful talent, and it was very hard to choose. Please email or facebook your acceptance to Jason Smith AND Abbie Stahlin. We have a very talented cast, so let’s get to work, have a great time, and make a great show!DCP Urinetown Cast List
Officer Lockstock Leo Babcock
Penelope Pennywise Stacey Smith
Bobby Strong Adam Neuenschwander
Little Sally Erin Donovan
Officer Barrel Andrew Ellwood
Hope Cladwell Thalia Schramm
Joseph "Old Man" Strong Jeff Steinhauer
Caldwell B. Cladwell Edmond Reynolds
Senator Fipp Justin Streu
Mr. McQueen Tim Bryant
The Chorus
Little Becky Two Shoes Jenn Smith
Hot Blades Harry Brendan Bachman
Tiny Tom Kyle Patton
Soupy Sue Kathryn Rhine
Cladwell's Secretary Kacey King
Mrs. Millenium Jessie Bradley
Robby the Stockfish Caleb Kruzel
Dr. Billeaux Matt Martello
Josephine Strong Lori Hoepfinger
Billy Boy Bill Caleb Mackinder
An Old Lady Sandy Federico
The Poor/UGC Execs Dana Carlson
The Poor/UGC Execs Angelle Chandler
The Poor/UGC Execs Pamela Dekouchay
The Poor/UGC Execs Carissa Flocken
The Poor/UGC Execs Andrew Hanna
The Poor/UGC Execs Anne Kiser-Flaherty
The Poor/UGC Execs Jami Krause
The Poor/UGC Execs Liz Meurer
Our first rehearsal will be this Thursday at 7pm – bring $25 for your script deposit and $30 production fee (two separate checks). We look forward to seeing everybody then!