The Shawnee Playhouse has issued news about its 2014 season:
"The 2014 season at the Shawnee Playhouse offers more shows than ever and a new Childrens Season Ticket that lets the holder enjoy SEVEN childrens shows through out the year at a HUGE savings! There is something for everyone during the 2014 season, including musicals, dramas, comedies, childrens theatre and special events!!
"In January, we begin with our Shawnee Original Playwright Series Winners. Playwrights submit their work to be read by our performers, and then the listeners vote on what they would like to see produced. The resulting winners are the best of the best, and the audience has a chance to see a play before it moves on to other theatres!
"Opening first, on January 4th are the Shawnee Original Playwright Series One Act Winners. This series of four short plays will be shown together at each performance.
They include Duty by Zachary Wobensmith, Happily, After All by Julie Luongo, 18 by Hank Willenbrink, and Assistants, Please by Sarah McCarroll.
Shows will be 8pm January 4th ,11th and 18th and 2pm January 5th, 10th, 12th 17th and 19th. Prices are $18 for adults, $15 for seniors. Ticketing fees are not included in the price.
"Each year, Worthington Players will produce and perform the original work of an area playwright, chosen by our Executive Committee from among submissions received in an open contest. Plays are then seen during our Staged Readings and voted on by you, the audience members."
"Next up in January will be our full length original, 'Your Enemies Closer', by Brian McDermott. This very funny play was thoroughly enjoyed by the voting audience!
When Claudia and her boyfriend plan an opulent wedding for her favorite niece, they dont foresee the comedic chaos caused by a despised brother in law, who is the favorite uncle of the bride, a lonely sister, very upset family members and the boyfriend of the drunken uncle!!
"'Your Enemies Closer' will run at 8pm on January 25th and February 1st and at 2pm on January 24th, 26th, 31st and February 2nd. Prices are $18 for adults and $15 for seniors. Ticketing fees are not included in the price.
"Performers for the shows are part of the Worthington Players, and are Shawnees performers for off-season shows.
The Worthington Players were established in 1999 and to date have focused on non-musical productions.
To reserve tickets, please call the Shawnee Playhouse Box Office at 570-421-5093,or visit their website at www.theshawneeplayhouse.com