Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Directed by Laura Garner

Music Direction by Lynn Marshall

Choreography by Heather Shepley

Audition dates:  Saturday, March 10, 10 AM – noon; Saturday, March 10, 12:30-2:30 PM; Sunday, March 11, 5-7 PM (with callbacks afterwards if needed)

Performance dates:  June 7-July 1, 2012, Thursday-Sunday

Tuesday, February 7^{th, 7pm}

Feed The Fish by Michael Matzdorff, starring Tony Shalhoub (Monk, Cars), Barry Corbin (No Country for Old Men), Kathryn Aselton, Ross Partridge

Feature Romantic Comedy | 2009 | 92 min., USA

Joe Peterson, is a burned-out kids book writer who’s approaching his mid-life crisis. With his career at a standstill and his relationship in shambles, he leaves town with his best buddy to do the Polar Bear Plunge in the dead of winter in northern Wisconsin in an attempt to reignite his fire. On his quest he meets: Axel, an inspirational mentor; The Sheriff, an obsessed law enforcement professional; and Sif, his muse and a hockey player. Good thing they’re all related!

Joe finds his lost passion, survives an assault by his obsessed ex-girlfriend, and tries to stay out of the way of the law. He pulls it together and finally gets the girl, and thank goodness, publishes again. But not before testing the icy waters of Lake Michigan on a snowy winter day.

Monday, February 13, 7pm

The Historical Society of Santuit and Cotuit and Cotuit Center for the Arts present a monthly historical film festival this winter beginning in January and running through April. All films will be shown at 7pm .  Admission is free.

Audition dates:

Thursday, February 2 at 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, February 4 at 2:00 p.m.

Auditions will be held in the Black Box Theater at Cotuit Center for the Arts

Riders to the Sea by J.M. Synge is an Irish play wrought with the tragedy of the life of the sea.  It will be paired with local art and poetry which express the complexities of the ocean which surrounds us here on Cape Cod.  Available roles for females from late teens through fifties, and males twenties through fifties.  Those with smaller roles in the play will be more involved in the poetry reading (no memorization for that portion).  Come be a part of history then and now.

Directed by Erin Trainor.

Performances will be held in the Black Box Theater,  March 16-31, Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm

“Oyster Aquaculture” Presented by Dave Ryan of Cape Cod Oyster Company

Wednesday, February 8  6-7:30 pm

Barnstable Land Trust and Cotuit Center for the Arts present Dave Ryan of the Cape Cod Oyster Company, producers of Wianno Oysters.  Dave will give an overview of the aquaculture industry (broad and local) and discuss Cape Cod Oyster Company’s gardening techniques.

Local economic and environmental impacts will be discussed, along with the natural history and biology of the oyster, and the relationship between healthy shellfish populations and water quality.
 
A question and answer period, including some oyster trivia, will end the presentation. An oyster tasting will follow, with wine and beer available for purchase at the cash bar.

Fees and Registration:

There is a $5 fee for this talk and taste (cash bar not included).
Online registration is necessary, as there is limited capacity.

To register click here

Audition dates:

Sunday, Feb. 19 from 2-5pm

Monday, Feb. 20 from 7-9pm

Auditions will be held in the Black Box Theater at Cotuit Center for the Arts

Description: A new comedy by Fran DeVasto about the fortunes and misfortunes of family life. Directed by PJ McKey.

* Roles for 6 men and 5 women, ages 70-30. 1 male part for a 15 yr old boy.

* Actors will be asked to read from the script.

* Rehearsals will begin early March

* Performance dates: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays April 27th to May 20th

* Performances will be held in the Black Box Theater at Cotuit Center for the Arts

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN LOSING YOUR PANTS

MEN 6

Vincenzo Polizziano – 70’s: deceased, father of the family

Joey Polizziano – 40-50: current head of the family

Salvatore Polizziano – 40: Joey’s younger brother

Pat Polizziano – 12-15: Joey’s son

Nicky – 30’s: Angie’s husband to be – Russian

Tom Murphy – 40-50: same age as Joey – high school rival

WOMEN – 5

Mama – 70’s: the Mama of the family

Lisa – 40-50: Joey’s wife –Irish

Angelina – 30’s: Joey’s little sister – pregnant

Nichol – 30’s: Nicky’s twin sister – Russian

Sue – 40-50: same age as Lisa – Lisa’s best friend, girlfriend of Tom Murphy

Happy Endings in the Black Box Theater

A new play by Jane Perkins

Fridays and Saturdays, January 13-28 at 7pm

All shows are sold out!

Happy Endings is a dark comedy about the most serious of subjects — death. Not making light of it but seeing the light within it.  Jane Perkins’ work as a hospice nurse helps usher people to the next life with dignity and comfort, to accept and at times welcome death.  Through Jane’s performance the audience will share what she sees every day: the joy in the pain, the humor in the sadness, the spirit in the bleakness.  It’s a heavenly trip all of us will take eventually.  Jane wants to take a look at it now.  And to share her observations and views with you.

All tickets are $12. To purchase tickets, please click here or call 508-428-0669.

A musical revue based on Jacques Brel’s lyrics and commentary, music by Jacques Brel

February 2-19, 2012

 Watch the Promo Video Here

Photos from the production here

Directed by Kiley Donovan
Musical Direction by Geraldine Boles
Choreography by Pam Wills

And Starring:

Austin DiBari
Michael Ernst
Kami Lyle
Martha Paquin
Ruth Condon Price
Anthony Teixeira

The poignant, passionate and profound songs of Belgian songwriter Jacques Brel are brought to vivid theatrical life in this intense musical experience. Brel’s legendary romance, humor and moral conviction are evoked simply and directly, with six actors and four musicians. The result is a powerful, intimate, bold and emotional evening of theatre. Brimming with flair, attitude and European sophistication, these rich compositions bring to mind the groundbreaking work of Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht, creating a universe all their own that consistently startles with its daring, candor and insight. The sheer musical poetry of each song supports many layers of interpretation, giving the show a new and unexpected meaning with every new cast and production team that takes it on.

Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening performances at 8pm; Sunday matinee at 4pm

Ticket prices:
$25 General Admission
$22 Senior
$20 Member
$15 Student
$21 Group Rate (for parties of 10 or more with one payment)

To purchase tickets, please click here or call 508-428-0669. The doors to the theater will open early for this show – at 7 pm- so that patrons may enjoy the cabaret atmosphere .

2012 Programming Complete Listing

Click on the link above for a complete listing of our theater, music, film and gallery programs.  Please check the website from time to time as there will be additions to our programs throughout the year

A play by John Patrick Shanley

April 5-22, 2012

     In this brilliant and powerful drama, Sister Aloysius, a Bronx school principal, takes matters into her own hands when she suspects the young Father Flynn of improper relations with one of the male students.

     Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award.

     “A beautifully balanced drama. Shanley is a writer working at the top of his craft, making the most of a muted but evocative palette in the pursuit of truth’s shadows. Here, for the first time in a long time, is a play that is about something.” —Chicago Tribune.