2024-25 Lamp-Lite Theatre Season

Yes, We Deliver, Too is an original play written by Lamp-Lite's own Ken Untiedt, and will lead off the 2024-25 Season of Lamp-Lite Theatre.

In the sequel to Yes, We Deliver, Jack Stephens must face Pizza Rena's former owners when they sue him. To complicate matters, one of his most experienced employees is having a baby, and a former employee shows up, fresh out of jail. 

Among the performers in this play are Riley Nichols, Kelsie Johnson, Kasey Jobe, Joe Ballenger, Lisa Reid, and Trae Norman. The play will be directed by Ken Untiedt.

Auditions were held at Lamp-Lite Theatre on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 6:30pm and on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 2pm.

 PERFORMANCE DATES:
September 13 & 14 at 7:30pm | Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 2:00pm
September 20 & 21 at 7:30pm | Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 2:00pm
AUDIENCE DRESS REHEARSAL: Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 7:30pm

The Lion in Winter  is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com.

Love, hate, politics, threats, intrigue, inheritance, conspiracies, egos and ambition. Christmas 1183. King Henry II (Jamie Couch) brings his family together, even releasing his wife, Eleanor of Aquitaine (Roz Couch) from prison for the occasion. An aging Henry is attempting to determine which of the sons—Richard (Todd Phillips), Geoffrey (Kevin Helmer), or John (Chris Morones)—will be the next King of England.

Add in Henry’s mistress, Alais (Candyce Wagnon), and her brother, King Phillip II of France (Jason Couch), and navigating through the plots and ambitions is not easy. With unforgettable, larger-than-life legendary characters and rich, witty dialogue, The Lion in Winter is an experience that shouldn’t be missed.

The play is directed by Bill Small and auditions were held at Lamp-Lite Theatre on Aug.17 & 18.

NOTE: This play is recommended for audiences 16 and older due to mature themes and language.

PERFORMANCE DATES:

November 1 & 2 at 7:30pm | Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 2:00pm 

November 8 & 9 at 7:30pm | Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 2:00pm 

AUDIENCE DRESS REHEARSAL: Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 7:30pm  

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever  is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com.

In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids, played by Anayah Denby, Cater Cartwright, Grayson Foss, Cadence Glazener, Jake Hancock, and Sofi Serna. Probably the most inventively awful kids in history, you won't believe  the mayhem — and the fun — when the Herdmans collide head-on with the  Bradleys, played by Christóban Morones, Chelsi Condon, Rees Runnels and Benjamin Serna-Villanueva.

This delightful show is adapted from the bestselling Young Adult book and has become a holiday staple for groups across the United States. The crowd-pleasing comedy features plenty of great roles for children and adults, a few favorite Christmas Carols, and lots of laughs.

The play will be directed by Katherine Parrish Whitbeck, and assisted by Davy Thomas, Elaine Lambright, and Betsy Tucker. Auditions were held on October 5 & 6.

PERFORMANCE DATES:
Thursday--Saturday, December 19, 20 & 21 at 7:30pm | Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 2:00pm
AUDIENCE DRESS REHEARSAL: There will be NO audience dress rehearsal

ONE WEEKEND ONLY

Hello, Dolly! is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com.

Book by Michael Stewart. Music & Lyrics by Jerry Herman. Based on the play, The Matchmaker, by Thornton Wilder. Original Production Directed & Choreographed by Gower Champion

This musical adaptation of Thornton Wilder’s hit play The Matchmaker bursts  with humor, romance, energetic dance and some of the greatest songs in  musical theatre history. The romantic and comic exploits of Dolly  Gallagher Levi (played by Carrie Swann), a turn-of-the-century matchmaker and “woman who arranges  things,” are certain to thrill and entertain audiences again and again. 

Also performing are Todd Phillips, Nikolaas Van Kley, Riley Nicols, Katie Parr, Faith Kolosci, River Delcambre, Chelsi Condon, Melissa McMillian-Cunningham, Mark Hooker, Elaine Lambright, and Rick Jones. 

The play will be directed by Davy Thomas and choreographed by Katie Parr of Gobel School of Dance. Auditions were held at Lamp-Lite Theatre on October 26 & 27, 2024.

PERFORMANCE DATES:
February 14 & 15 at 7:30pm | Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 2:00pm
February 21 & 22 at 7:30pm | Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 2:00pm
AUDIENCE DRESS REHEARSAL: Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 7:30pm

Black Comedy  is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com.

Lovesick and desperate, sculptor Brindsley Miller has embellished his apartment with furniture and objects d’arte “borrowed” from the absent antique collector next door, hoping to impress his fiancée’s pompous father and a wealthy art dealer. 

The fussy neighbor, Harold Gorringe, returns just as a blown fuse plunges the apartment into darkness and  Brindsley is revealed. Unexpected guests, aging spinsters, errant phone cords, and other snares impede his frantic attempts to return the purloined items before light is restored. 

The play will be directed by Roz Couch.

Auditions were  held at Lamp-Lite Theatre on Thursday, January 30, 2025 between 5:30pm to 8pm and on and Saturday, February 1, 2025, between 10am to 1pm.

PERFORMANCE DATES:
April 4 & 5 at 7:30pm | April 6, 2025 at 2:00pm
April 11 & 12 at 7:30pm | April 13, 2025 at 2:00pm
AUDIENCE DRESS REHEARSAL: Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 7:30pm 

The Mousetrap, the world's longest-running play, is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com.

Agatha Christie's murder mystery is set in a remote guesthouse, where eight strangers are snowed in. As they settle in, a murder occurs, and everyone becomes a suspect.

Lamp-Lite Players Cristoban Morones, Jessica Shelkey, Jared Jackson, Rick Jones, Lisa Reid, Kirsten Baker, Justin Guillory, and Riley Nichols portray the innkeepers and their guests.

Melissa DeVine directs, assisted by Davy Thomas and stage manager Tari Dean.

Tickets are general seating, reserved by performance date, and are available at Klines' Wrap-It-Up and the Visitors Center (CVB) downtown.

Auditions were held at Lamp-Lite Theatre on February 17 & 18.

PERFORMANCE DATES:
May 16 & 17 at 7:30pm | Sunday, May 18 at 2:00pm
May 23 & 24 at 7:30pm | Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 2:00pm
AUDIENCE DRESS REHEARSAL: Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 7:30pm