County Players at the Falls Theatre

BIG FISH THE MUSICAL – Weekend 2 – May 9, 10 & 11

May 2025
Fri & Sat 8pm | May 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17
Sun Matinee 2pm | May 11, 18
Sat Matinee 2pm | May 17

BIG FISH
Book by John August
Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa
Based on the novel by Daniel Wallace
Columbia Motion Picture written by John August
Directed by Michael J. Frohnhoefer

A Larger-than-life Musical | Main Stage
Dream Bigger! A Father’s Story. A Son’s Journey. Life’s Epic Adventure.

A fantastical musical adventure inspired by a father’s incredible stories. Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton, Big Fish tells the story of Edward Bloom, a charming traveling salesman who lives life to its fullest, and then some. Overflowing with heart and humor, Big Fish is the extraordinary story that reminds us why we love going to the theatre.

**For families with young children: Please note that this production is a full-length performance, running over 2 hours with a 15-minute intermission. Additionally, some fantasy elements may be alarming for very young audience members, so please consider this when planning your visit.

Big Fish is presented through special arrangement with TRW Plays. trwplays.com

A buoyant feel-good show for the whole family.

AUDITIONS – LIPS TOGETHER, TEETH APART – 4/13 & 4/14 at 7pm

AUDITIONS | APR 13 & 14, 2025 | 7pm

JULY 2025
LIPS TOGETHER, TEETH APART
By TERRENCE MCNALLY
Directed by KIT COLBOURN

Fri & Sat 8pm | July 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26
Sun Matinee 2pm | July 20
Sat Matinee 2pm | July 26

Set on the beachside deck of a house on Fire Island during the 1990 Fourth of July weekend, McNally’s story imagines a gathering between two mismatched couples. Debate, discussion, and disclosure (including secrets, a mystery, and an affair) follow.

Lips Together, Teeth Apart is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the
Dramatists Play Service collection. dramatists.com

“Two straight couples — sister and brother Chloe and Sam, and their spouses John and Sally, spend the Fourth of July at a beachside home on Fire Island. Sally inherited the house from her late gay brother, and the four spend the holiday surrounded by friendly, partying gay neighbors on either side. The four characters reveal — through quick, funny, heartbreaking dialogue and intensely personal monologues — that they are essentially completely alone with their pain. It’s a grimly funny examination of marriage, hopes and dreams, and of life in the presence of death.”

Characters

John Haddock, head of admissions at a boy’s prep school

Chloe Haddock, John’s wife, Sam’s older sister

Sam Truman, self-employed businessman

Sally Truman, Sam’s wife

 Sides

THEATRE WORKSHOP – Stage Management Fundamentals – 3/22

THEATRE WORKSHOP

March 22, 2025 (10 – 4) – Stage Management Fundamentals

Stage managers are rarely seen by the audience, but they work with a show from beginning to end. Their responsibilities range from safeguarding the actors and crew members, to interpreting and implementing the director’s and designers’ vision, to being the central communications hub of an entire production, all while managing the various personalities involved at every level.

Every stage manager approaches their job differently, and the best way to learn the ways that work is to ask stage managers who have been there! Join us for a morning of panel discussion with stage managers from various organizations followed by an afternoon of practical exercises and participatory discussion. From initial contact to the final curtain call and strike, you will learn about the tools and conventions from those who have done it. Whether you are considering stage managing or just want a better understanding of how this role fits into a production, this is a great opportunity to step backstage and learn more about how a show comes together!

REGISTER

Cost – $25 per person each workshop

Class size is limited to 15