by Christopher Durang
Directed by Matt Andrews
Sun Matinee 2pm | Sun 7/19
Sat Matinee 2pm | Sat 7/25
A delightfully off-kilter romp.
Vanya and his adopted sister, Sonia, live a quiet life in a Pennsylvania farmhouse, while their movie star sister Masha travels the world. When Masha appears for an unannounced visit with her 20-something boy toy in tow, the weekend builds to a fever pitch. Will Vanya and Sonia ever find happiness? Will Masha sell the Bucks County farmhouse out from under them? And will Spike ever put his pants on?
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. dramatists.com
The theater erupts in booming gusts of laughter that practically shake the seats!The New York Times
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WHO’S WHO:
CAST (in alphabetical order)
is a recent graduate of the Schar School of Policy and Governance at George Mason University. He made his County Players debut in Something Rotten! (Francis Flute), and is ecstatic to be returning. Other production credits include 9 to 5: The Musical; You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (George Mason Musical Theater), and The Classical Style (George Mason University Opera). Aiden is also a trained paralegal and open to making connections in the Hudson Valley.
’s previous plays and readings with County Players include Lips Together, Teeth Apart (Chloe Haddock), Into the Breeches! (Winifred Snow), Seven Keys to Baldpate (Mrs. Rhodes), and The Roommate (Sharon). She has appeared at The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck in many cherished roles, and with Half Moon Theatre in their production of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike (Cassandra). “In gratitude to the cast and crew for making this a pleasure. Thank you to Eli for running lines with me!”
is very happy to once again be up on the boards. Michael has had the great privilege to have been an actor in over twenty productions here at County Players, and each one was a great experience. Some favorites include Greater Tuna, Noises Off, and The Price, just to name a few. “Thank you all for coming out to support community theater, it means the world to us. Special Thanks to Mom, Dad, family, and friends. I hope you enjoy!! Heart and Soul.”
is excited to be returning to County Players, where she previously performed in A Few Good Men (Lawyer #2/MP) and the CP2 readings Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley (Lydia Wickham), The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley (Lydia Wickham), and Dracula (Narrator/Maid/Vixen). Other local credits include The Merry Wives of Windsor with Livingroom Shakespeare. By day, she is a writer of essays and criticism, with an MFA in nonfiction from Columbia University. You can find her work at anaheinwrites.com. She would like to thank the wonderful cast and crew at County Players for their dedication, her friends and family for their support and encouragement in all her artistic pursuits, and her fiancé, James, who makes the best food.
first appeared in County Players Reader’s Theatre production of The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley. Notable credits include Off-Broadway: Writopia Worldwide Play Festival, Play It Again Sam (Seaview Playwright’s Theatre), One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (Snug Harbor Cultural Center), She Stoops to Conquer (Long Wharf Theatre), Switzerland (Westport), Rumors (Ridgefield Theatre Barn), Hamlet (Bijou Theatre), Starting Here Starting Now (Stray Kats Theatre Company), Blithe Spirit (Center Stage Theatre Company), To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday (Eastbound Theatre Company). She received Broadway World Nominations for A Dangerous Man (Ridgefield Theatre Barn) and Steel Magnolias (Darien Arts Center); Film: Real (2018), Jackson Oehmler Productions, and Five Weeks in Westport (2020), Howard Friedman Production; Voiceovers: ESPN Radio and 1010 WINS.
is thrilled to be back at County Players, where she was previously seen in A Few Good Men (Court Reporter), The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberly (Cassie), Dracula (Mina), Big Fish (Josephine Bloom), Babel (Ann), and An Ideal Husband (Mable Chiltern). Other credits include Calendar Girls, Seussical the Musical, and A Murder is Announced at The Playhouse at Museum Village, and The Importance of Being Earnest at Cornerstone Theatre. She would like to thank the gaggle of wild turkeys: Matt, Chris, Michael, Aiden, Leigh, Debra, and Ana, for their hard work and for making each rehearsal so much fun. As always, she would like to thank her amazing fiancé William for his continued love and support.
(Spike)
(Sonia)
(Vanya)
(Cassandra)
(Masha)
(Nina)
CREW
is an Emmy Award winning Hudson Valley audio engineer professionally credited with the livestream of the Tony Award-winning Fallen Angels for BroadwayHD, the historic live theatrical broadcast of Good Night, and Good Luck (CNN), plus the live television musicals Annie, Jesus Christ Superstar, Hairspray, The WIZ, Peter Pan, and Sound of Music LIVE! (NBC), and A Christmas Story LIVE! (FOX). Additional 2025 shows include the State Funeral of Jimmy Carter, Presidential Inauguration, State of the Union, and Papal Conclave (ABC), Great Performances for WNET-PBS, 77th Tony Awards (CBS), and MTV Video Music Awards. Local credits include numerous productions at County Players, The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, and Marist University. Mark is a member of the County Players Board of Governors and would like to thank the patrons, performers, and personnel for choosing to make time and space in their lives for the collaborative art of theatre. verylimitedproductions.com
has stage-managed readings of Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley, The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley, Witch, The Burdens, Admissions, and The Niceties, as well as main stage productions of Native Gardens and Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt 2B, and Something Rotten! here at County Players. She has managed productions of Every Brilliant Thing, Godspell, Bat Boy, Little Women, Hello! Dolly, Something Rotten!, She Kills Monsters, and other shows on various stages with various production companies around Dutchess County. She is the treasurer of the County Players Board of Governors.
is thrilled to be working on her first County Players production as part of the design team. Other costume design credits include Batboy: The Musical (Rhinebeck Theatre Society), Twelfth Night (CenterStage Productions), Arsenic and Old Lace (New Deal Creative Arts), and Into the Woods (New Deal Creative Arts). She sends special thanks to Wedge, Matt, and Chris for trusting her to be a part of the vision, and her husband for his steady love and support. She dedicates this and all projects in loving memory of her son, Inde Jack Wertheim.
previously designed the lighting for the County Players’ productions of The Dining Room, Bullshot Crummond, Lips Together, Teeth Apart; Into the Breeches!; Incorruptible; Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B; An Ideal Husband; Calendar Girls; On Golden Pond; A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum; It’s Only a Play; Native Gardens; Seven Keys to Baldpate; The Price; Prelude to a Kiss; Pride and Prejudice; The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee; Moonlight and Magnolias; In a Word; The Weir; Yankee Tavern; Our Town; A Christmas Tuna; Guys and Dolls; Dirty Rotten Scoundrels; Godspell; Marvin’s Room; All My Sons; Doubt; and Of Mice and Men.
is an award-winning makeup artist whose artistry has enriched stage, film, and television productions for over four decades. Her portfolio boasts renowned works, including A Few Good Men, Ragtime, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, It’s Only a Play, Native Gardens, The Book of Will, Young Frankenstein, Seven Keys to Baldpate, Jesus Christ Superstar, Aida, Spamalot, and Amadeus. Her expertise in wig design and makeup artistry has graced such venues as County Players and Westchester Broadway Theater. Dani’s skills earned her the Best Hair Design Award from the 2019 Broadway World Regional Awards. Dani was also inducted into the prestigious Buglers Hall of Fame, a testament to her diverse talents and passions. Dani serves as a Moulage Specialist, creating hyper-realistic special effects injuries for Homeland Security training exercises.
has been happy to be a part of many County Players productions for over 20 years. “Thank you to this cast and crew. Thank you, audience members, for being a part of the family.”
is excited to work with this talented cast and crew. She has appeared on-stage in many County Players productions, and headed props on many more. As always, she is grateful for her family, the County Players friends she has made, and her “Props Peeps,” especially Nancy. Peggy is thankful for our returning patrons and offers prayers for those who are here in spirit. “Always remember, have fun!”
is thrilled to be a part of this production. Previous County Players fight choreography credits include: A Few Good Men, The Dining Room, Lips Together, Teeth Apart; Big Fish; Incorruptible; and Native Gardens. CP acting credits include: Into the Breeches! (June), George Washington’s Teeth (Ann), and Molly Sweeney (Molly). A lifelong theater-nerd, Kaela has been performing, producing, and choreographing for over 20 years. “Big thanks to the cast and crew for their willingness to play!”
Information in “Who’s Who” is provided by those listed. Any opinions expressed are of the players and not necessarily of County Players.
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Sun Matinee 2pm | Sun 7/19
Sat Matinee 2pm | Sat 7/25
CAST (in alphabetical order)
is a recent graduate of the Schar School of Policy and Governance at George Mason University. He made his County Players debut in Something Rotten! (Francis Flute), and is ecstatic to be returning. Other production credits include 9 to 5: The Musical; You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (George Mason Musical Theater), and The Classical Style (George Mason University Opera). Aiden is also a trained paralegal and open to making connections in the Hudson Valley.
’s previous plays and readings with County Players include Lips Together, Teeth Apart (Chloe Haddock), Into the Breeches! (Winifred Snow), Seven Keys to Baldpate (Mrs. Rhodes), and The Roommate (Sharon). She has appeared at The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck in many cherished roles, and with Half Moon Theatre in their production of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike (Cassandra). “In gratitude to the cast and crew for making this a pleasure. Thank you to Eli for running lines with me!”
is very happy to once again be up on the boards. Michael has had the great privilege to have been an actor in over twenty productions here at County Players, and each one was a great experience. Some favorites include Greater Tuna, Noises Off, and The Price, just to name a few. “Thank you all for coming out to support community theater, it means the world to us. Special Thanks to Mom, Dad, family, and friends. I hope you enjoy!! Heart and Soul.”
is excited to be returning to County Players, where she previously performed in A Few Good Men (Lawyer #2/MP) and the CP2 readings Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley (Lydia Wickham), The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley (Lydia Wickham), and Dracula (Narrator/Maid/Vixen). Other local credits include The Merry Wives of Windsor with Livingroom Shakespeare. By day, she is a writer of essays and criticism, with an MFA in nonfiction from Columbia University. You can find her work at anaheinwrites.com. She would like to thank the wonderful cast and crew at County Players for their dedication, her friends and family for their support and encouragement in all her artistic pursuits, and her fiancé, James, who makes the best food.
first appeared in County Players Reader’s Theatre production of The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley. Notable credits include Off-Broadway: Writopia Worldwide Play Festival, Play It Again Sam (Seaview Playwright’s Theatre), One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (Snug Harbor Cultural Center), She Stoops to Conquer (Long Wharf Theatre), Switzerland (Westport), Rumors (Ridgefield Theatre Barn), Hamlet (Bijou Theatre), Starting Here Starting Now (Stray Kats Theatre Company), Blithe Spirit (Center Stage Theatre Company), To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday (Eastbound Theatre Company). She received Broadway World Nominations for A Dangerous Man (Ridgefield Theatre Barn) and Steel Magnolias (Darien Arts Center); Film: Real (2018), Jackson Oehmler Productions, and Five Weeks in Westport (2020), Howard Friedman Production; Voiceovers: ESPN Radio and 1010 WINS.
is thrilled to be back at County Players, where she was previously seen in A Few Good Men (Court Reporter), The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberly (Cassie), Dracula (Mina), Big Fish (Josephine Bloom), Babel (Ann), and An Ideal Husband (Mable Chiltern). Other credits include Calendar Girls, Seussical the Musical, and A Murder is Announced at The Playhouse at Museum Village, and The Importance of Being Earnest at Cornerstone Theatre. She would like to thank the gaggle of wild turkeys: Matt, Chris, Michael, Aiden, Leigh, Debra, and Ana, for their hard work and for making each rehearsal so much fun. As always, she would like to thank her amazing fiancé William for his continued love and support.