Judson Theatre Company 2015 Season!

As Executive Producer of Judson Theatre Company, I'm excited to announce our 2015 Season! 

Our fourth season opens with Neil Simon’s comedy smash Plaza Suite, starring Eve Plumb (best known as “Jan” on The Brady Bunch). Laughter abounds in this portrait of three couples in the swinging 1960s occupying a suite at New York’s Plaza Hotel: a suburban couple who are revisiting their honeymoon suite in an attempt to rekindle the romance in their relationship; a much-married Hollywood producer who reunites with his childhood sweetheart, now a suburban housewife, who has idolized him from afar over the years; and the parents of a nervous bride who’s locked herself in the bathroom with the wedding waiting downstairs. Time magazine declared the original Broadway production “An avalanche of hilarity!” and indeed, Plaza Suite is a clever comic meditation upon the effects of time upon love. Show dates: June 18-21. BUY TICKETS

In the fall, the laughter continues with the beloved Pulitzer Prize winning hit Harvey by Mary Chase. It’s the story of Elwood P. Dowd–one of the modern theatre’s most beloved characters. Charming and kind, Elwood has one quirk: an unwavering friendship with a 6’3 1/2″ invisible rabbit named Harvey! It’s a classic comic fantasy about losing your mind–and finding your real (and imaginary) true friends. Show dates: September 24-27.

For the first time, you can SUBSCRIBE! By popular demand, Judson Theatre Company is proud to introduce Season Subscriptions this year. Subscribers save over the single ticket price and pay no ticketing fees. All performances take place at Owens Auditorium at Sandhills Community College (3395 Airport Road, Pinehurst, NC 28374).  Judson Theatre Company is the Professional Theatre Company in Residence at Sandhills Community College. For tickets and information visit www.JudsonTheatre.com.

Of Mice and Men, Starring James Franco, Will Be First Broadway Show Filmed for National Theatre Live Series

Thrilled about this - Playbill says it best! Over and over again...so proud to be part of this show.

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/193793-Of-Mice-and-Men-Starring-James-Franco-Will-Be-First-Broadway-Show-Filmed-for-National-Theatre-Live-Series

Proud to announce Johnny Whitaker is joining the cast of To Kill a Mockingbird as Judge Taylor!

Johnny Whitaker is best remembered for his roles as ‘Jody’ on CBS’s Family Affair and as ‘Tom Sawyer’ in the 1973 film adaptation of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. As a child, Johnny also starred in more than 5 major motion pictures and guest starred on numerous TV series, including Bewitched, Green Acres, Bonanza, and Gunsmoke. For the past 15 years, Johnny has been a co-owner and career path advisor for LA Kidz Management, a division of Whitaker Entertainment. He has served as the National Secretary of the Young Performer’s Committee of SAG/AFTRA.

TICKETS ON SALE/GROUPS: Also, tickets are now on sale at www.JudsonTheatre.com at our special Earlybird price. To save even more, organize a group (10+) and take advantage of our special Group Rates: the larger the group, the more you save! Email JudsonTheatre@gmail.com for Group Sales details.

AUDITIONS: Further, we will be having local auditions for To Kill a Mockingbird by appointment only for several roles (including the children's roles) in Moore County on Monday, July 28 and Tuesday, July 29. Professional actors and experienced non-professionals are welcome to audition. Audition time and location will be included in appointment confirmation. Email current headshots and resumes to JTCStaff@gmail.com.

Broadway's OF MICE AND MEN recoups!

Investors make theatre possible. It’s one thing to say “I believe in what you do” and still another to take the plunge and say “I’m investing in this show.”  People invest in shows for lots of reasons; it’s a personal thing. A sincere thank you to those who joined us and invested in Of Mice and Men.

And though this news was just published today, I've already received lots of congratulatory messages.  So fortunate to have true friends who genuinely share the happiness that comes with this good news. 

--Morgan Sills

Piedmont Productions

Here's the Variety article:

http://variety.com/2014/legit/news/of-mice-and-men-recoup-franco-odowd-1201216604/

FOREVER PLAID Shawnee Playhouse

Directing my beloved Forever Plaid at Shawnee Playhouse.  Opens Fri May 23 and runs through the summer. Y'all come!

Great reviews for OF MICE AND MEN

So proud that Piedmont Productions is a part of the producing team for this Broadway hit--thanks to Bruce Long for the opportunity.

Here's my favorite review thus far (Variety):

http://variety.com/2014/legit/reviews/broadway-review-of-mice-and-men-starring-james-franco-chris-odowd-1201158417/

Dawn Wells on the cover of Outreach NC magazine!

Judson Theatre Company's STEEL MAGNOLIAS star, Dawn Wells, is on the cover of this month's Outreach NC Magazine.  Click here to read the story!

Fun PARADE article about our STEEL MAGNOLIAS star, Dawn Wells!

Here's a neat PARADE article about Judson Theatre Company's Steel Magnolias star, Dawn Wells of "Gilligan's Island".  2014 is the 50th Anniversary of the show, and Dawn talks of (among other things) her history making short-shorts! Fun!

http://www.parade.com/253846/linzlowe/gilligans-island-actress-dawn-wells-why-did-her-short-shorts-make-history/

Dawn Wells in Judson Theatre Company's STEEL MAGNOLIAS March 27-30, 2014!

What am I looking forward to in 2014? Dawn Wells coming to Pinehurst to appear in Judson Theatre Company's Steel Magnolias March 27-30 only!

Judson Theatre Company 2014 Season Equity Principal Auditions

Here's a link to the audition information for the Judson Theatre Company 2014 Season Equity Principal Auditions (EPAs), on January 2 and 3:

http://www.playbill.com/jobs/find/job_detail/57352.html

Can't wait to see lots of talented folks!

PLAID TIDINGS at Temple Theatre in Sanford, NC

So happy to be reunited with the cast of Temple Theatre's spring 2013 production of FOREVER PLAID to direct PLAID TIDINGS (Dec 5-22).  FOREVER PLAID was such a hit last season they brought everyone back for PLAID TIDINGS right away--and what fun we're having! Today we are running through the show twice, adding costumes, lights, sound and projections--everything is coming together beautifully and I'm so grateful to be back at Temple. www.templeshows.com for tickets!

BELL, BOOK AND CANDLE - Mindy Cohn interview w/ Fayetteville Observer's Rodger Mullen

BELL, BOOK AND CANDLE - Mindy Cohn's terrific interview w/ Fayetteville Observer's Rodger Mullen--read at this link:

http://fayobserver.com/articles/2013/11/08/1291975?sac=fo.life

WNCN's MY CAROLINA TODAY - Mindy and Adam talk BELL, BOOK AND CANDLE

Watch Mindy Cohn and Adam Halpin talk about Judson Theatre Company's Bell, Book and Candle on WNCN's My Carolina Today.

WNCN: News, Weather for Raleigh. Durham, Fayetteville

What an article in today's issue of THE PILOT re: BELL, BOOK AND CANDLE!

Thrilled that Judson Theatre Company is the subject of a terrific writeup by Steve Bouser in today's issue of The Pilot:

http://www.thepilot.com/opinion/bell-book-and-candle-drama-behind-a-comedy/article_04aab6fa-4660-11e3-8166-0019bb30f31a.html 

Very, very grateful.

VIDEO: News 14 talks to Mindy Cohn and Adam Halpin about BELL, BOOK AND CANDLE

Mindy Cohn and Adam Halpin on News 14 talking about BELL, BOOK AND CANDLE!

Fayetteville Observer's Rodger Mullen - Questions for Mindy Cohn?

So great to see Rodger Mullen of The Fayetteville Observer blogging about Bell, Book and Candle! As Rodger says, Facts of Life fans--now's your chance!

http://blogs.fayobserver.com/entertainment/October-2013/-Facts-of-Life--fans--Here-s-your-chance

Some amazing facts about The Facts of Life:
--It was the longest running sitcom of the 1980s
--the show was on the air for 9 seasons: 1979-1988
--there are 209 episodes and three reunion movies
--the series was nominated for Emmys and won a TV Land Icon Award in 2011

Who can sing along with the theme song? (This is the George Clooney season of the show during the "Over Our Heads" years):

Mindy Cohn ("The Facts of Life", "Scooby Doo") joins BELL, BOOK AND CANDLE!

So thrilled that Mindy Cohn will be playing Aunt Queenie in Judson Theatre Company's production of John Van Druten's classic comedy Bell, Book and Candle! Earlybird ticket prices are in effect through Oct 15 at www.JudsonTheatre.com.

Next up at Judson Theatre Company - BELL, BOOK AND CANDLE!

Judson Theatre Company's (www.JudsonTheatre.com) next production is John Van Druten's magical romantic comedy Bell, Book and Candle!

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After years of being rarely produced at the professional level, several high-profile regional theatre companies have staged the play over the past few years. We put it on Judson Theatre Company's audience survey this past spring--and sure enough, our wonderful patrons didn't let me down. When BB&C showed up as one of the most popular plays on the survey, we took it as a sign: the time to do it is now!

In addition to being a fan of underappreciated playwright John Van Druten, I've always particularly loved Bell, Book and Candle.  It's truly a magical play--a comedy of charm.  Van Druten wrote the stage plays I Remember Mama, The Voice of the Turtle (which ran for three seasons on Broadway), Old Acquaintance (probably best known as a movie) and I am a Camera (which was one of the sources for the musical Cabaret). Van Druten directed the original Broadway production of The King and I, as well as directing the original Broadway production of Bell, Book and Candle.

I first saw a community theatre production of the play when I was a child, which made me track down the Jimmy Stewart/Kim Novak/Jack Lemmon movie on VHS (it was a long time ago!). Through the years I've seen several professional productions, and finally, it's all culminating in a chance to work on this wonderful show. Hope you'll be there so we can share this show together.

It's November 7-10 only at Owens Auditorium in Pinehurst, and tickets and info are at JudsonTheatre.com.

Goodbye to THE TWO-CHARACTER PLAY!