Arsenic and Old Lace CAST LIST!

Congratulations to the cast of Arsenic and Old Lace!!

Abby Brewster:  Sarah Hester
Martha Brewster: Christie Harkness
Mortimer Brewster:  Marcus Sparenberg
Teddy Brewster:  Matthew Blandin
Jonathan Brewster:  Bryan Rios
Dr. Einstein:  Miles Wiseman
Elaine Harper:  Destiny Windham
The Rev. Dr. Harper:  Steve Townsend
Officer Brophy:  Ronald Wallace
Officer O'Hara:  Esai Rivera Ramos
Lieutenant Rooney:  Robert Schumacher
Mr. Gibbs/Mr. Witherspoon:  Douglas Levy

First rehearsal is Monday, December 30 at 7:00 PM
Please contact Laura Brewster to pick up your script.

Tickets on sale for "Maid to Order"

Just in time for Cyber Monday, tickets are now on sale for "Maid to Order"!

Here’s a farce at its funny and frenetic best!  A wealthy widow, Marcy Malliger, is expecting her beau for dinner, which means she expects nothing less than perfection from her household staff.  Her disgusting son Gerald, who is 25 years old but still lives with his “mommy,” is attempting to put the moves on the maids, as usual.

Sarah, a recently hired maid, does her best to ignore his overtures so as not to lose her job.  That’s when her brother James shows up, looking for a place to hide.  He’s on the run from a loan shark who wants his money back, and certainly the mobster wouldn’t think to look for him at a mansion.  But wouldn’t you know, Ms. Malliger’s beau who comes for dinner is the loan shark?!

Bring in the cops, who think James is Gerald (and vice versa!), and the loan shark’s dim-witted daughter, who instantly falls head-over-heels for Gerald, and you’ve got all the ingredients for fantastic farce in just one hour!  Mistaken identities galore, a fast paced plot that picks up more speed as it goes and an extended chase scene involving well...just about everyone, will instantly make this fresh farce a favorite for cast, crew and audience alike!

Performances will be December 12-14 (8 PM), and December 15 (2 PM) and directed by Lucero Acosta.  All seats $10.  Click here for tickets!

Audition Notice! Arsenic & Old Lace

Arsenic & Old Lace
by: Joseph Kesselring
Directed by: Laura Brewster

Mortimer Brewster is living a happy life: he has a steady job at a prominent New York newspaper, he’s just become engaged, and he gets to visit his sweet spinster aunts to announce the engagement. Mortimer always knew that his family had a bit of a mad gene -- his brother believes himself to be Teddy Roosevelt and his great-grandfather used to scalp Indians for pleasure -- but his world is turned upside down when he realizes that his dear aunts have been poisoning lonely old men for years! When Mortimer’s maniacal brother, Jonathan. (who strangely now resembles Boris Karloff) returns on the night that the aunts were planning to bury the newest victim, Mortimer must rally to help his aunts and protect his fiancé -- all while trying to keep his own sanity. as well. An uproarious farce on plays involving murder, Arsenic and Old Lace has become a favorite amongst regional theatres throughout America.

Audition Dates are December 16 & 17th at 7pm located at the Playhouse.
Casting is for 3w/11m

Hope to see you there!

2020 Season!

The Community Players of Hobbs is proud to present its 2020 season!

Arsenic & Old Lace
by: Joseph Kesselring
Directed by: Laura Brewster
Auditions TBA
Performances will be February 7-16

The Best of Everything
by: Julie Kramer
Directed by: Marirene Vigil
Auditions TBA
Performances will be March 27-28, April 3-5

Aida
Music by: Elton John
Lyrics by: Tim Rice
Book by: Linda Woolverton, Robert Falls, David Henry Hwang
Directed by : Douglas Levy
Auditions TBA
Performances will be May 22-31

Youth Performing Arts Workshop production of
Disney's Aladdin JR. 
Music by: Alan Menken
Lyrics by: Howard Ashman, Tim Rice, Chad Beguelin
Book by: Chad Beguelin
Based on the Disney film written by Ron Clements, John Musker, Ted Elliott & Terry Rossio and directed & produced by Ron Clements & John Musker
Workshop starts June 8th-July 19th
Deadline for application is June 8th at 9:00am
Performances July 16-19

Beyond the Horizon
by: Eugene O'Neill
Directed by: Ashley & Jonathan Bertschinger
Auditions TBA
Performances will be September 4-13

The Hunt
11th Annual Haunted House
Directed by: Nathan Gibbs & Kevin Combs
Performance dates: October 22-34, 30-31

Christmas Slot TBA

Thank you to all of the directors that submitted for this 2020 season. A reminder that the 2019 Season Gala will be held on January 4, 2020 at the Lea County Event Center at 6:30. This will also be used as the January Board meeting and is open to the public. Hope to see you there!

Carl Busch 2020 Scholarship Applications Available Online

Applications for the Playhouse’s Carl Busch Scholarship are now available online. Applications must be submitted no later than 5pm, Sunday, December 15, 2019.

Please submit applications to:

Community Players of Hobbs Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 2153
Hobbs, NM, 88240

OR

Vice President Christie Harkness
(Email included in application forms).

If selected, you will be asked to attend the annual awards banquet held on
Saturday, January 4, 2020. Best of luck!

Applications can be found online in MS Word format:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WcbkYo4AEi513fQK_3AIVeCo8L9gyCd7/view?usp=sharing

or PDF:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RxkwFrjOEHdhoAP4pVnLAqjyZ_7DV4r6/view?usp=sharing

Maid To Order CAST LIST!

Congratulations to the cast of Maid To Order! 

Sarah - Taylor Rodriquez
Malliger - Laura Brewster
Gerald - Eric Taylor
Janice - Karey Kildow
Bethany - Destiny Windham
James - Esai Rivera
Cambin - Matt Blandin
Winnie - Berenice Lopez
Cop 1 - Robert Schmacher
Cop 2 - Josh Abney

Our first read through will be October 29, 2019 at 7pm located at the Western Heritage Museum & Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame.

We can't get to get this show started! Congrats!

Maid to Order Auditions!

Audition Notice, October 20th at 2pm and October 21st and 7pm.

Located at the Center for the Arts, 122 W. Broadway St. Hobbs, NM.

Here’s a farce at its funny and frenetic best!  A wealthy widow, Marcy Malliger, is expecting her beau for dinner, which means she expects nothing less than perfection from her household staff.  Her disgusting son Gerald, who is 25 years old but still lives with his “mommy,” is attempting to put the moves on the maids, as usual.  Sarah, a recently hired maid, does her best to ignore his overtures so as not to lose her job.  That’s when her brother James shows up, looking for a place to hide.  He’s on the run from a loan shark who wants his money back, and certainly the mobster wouldn’t think to look for him at a mansion.  But wouldn’t you know, Ms. Malliger’s beau who comes for dinner is the loan shark?!  Bring in the cops, who think James is Gerald (and vice versa!), and the loan shark’s dim-witted daughter, who instantly falls head-over-heels for Gerald, and you’ve got all the ingredients for fantastic farce in just one hour!  Mistaken identities galore, a fast paced plot that picks up more speed as it goes and an extended chase scene involving well...  just about everyone, will instantly make this fresh farce a favorite for cast, crew and audience alike!

Performances will be December 12-15 and directed by Lucero Acosta.

Board meeting postponed & submissions reminder

The board meeting that was scheduled for Tuesday, September 24, has been postponed. No new date has been set yet.

Also, just a reminder that submissions for the 2020 season are now being accepted until October 15, 6:00 pm
Details and info can be found here:
http://www.communityplayersofhobbs.com/2019/09/now-accepting-submissions-for-2020.html?m=1

Now Accepting Submissions for the 2020 Season

Greeting, Playhouse fans,

The Community Players of Hobbs Board of Directors is excited to announce that we are now taking show proposals for the 2020 season!

Click here to download a PDF submission form or a fillable MS Word form.

Please complete a separate form for each show submitted and include the published scripts.  Each director must submit at least two (2) but no more than three (3) shows for consideration.

Directors will be required to read and agree to abide by the CPOH Director's Guidelines. The Director's Guidelines are a work in progress and are subject to change prior to the season starting, the above link is the most recent draft as an example. 
Directors will also need to attend the Artistic Board meeting to present their proposals, date TBA.

Submissions are due to Vice-president Christie Harkness by 6:00 P.M., Monday, October 15, 2019. Christie can be reached at 575-408-2132

More information will be posted as it becomes available. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via email.

Congrats to the cast of Addams Family!

Congrats to the cast of Addams Family! 

Gomez Addams – David Rocha
Morticia Addams – Erin Anderson (first weekend)
                               Haley Bonner (second weekend); Ancestor (first weekend)
Wednesday Addams - Patricia Perez
Uncle Fester - Steve Anderson
Pugsley Addams - Issac Baldwin
Grandma Addams - Tammy Dayley
Lurch - Bryan Rios
Lucas Beineke - Andrew Villanueva (first weekend); Ancestor (second weekend)
                          Joshua Abney (second weekend); Ancestor (first weekend)
Alice Beineke - Mari Pankratz (first weekend)
                          Laura Brewster (second weekend); Ancestor (first weekend)
Mal Beineke - Russell Niemeyer
Ancestors - Joshua Abney (first weekend) – Soldier
Damien McLeod – Conquistador
Eric Taylor - Caveman
Andrew Villanueva (second weekend) – Puritan
Jasmine Bentle – Saloon Girl
Taylor Holdridge – Bride
Madison Jaco
Joanne Lane – Flight Attendant
Valerie Nunez – American Indian
Brittany Parsons
Tiffani Stuber
Destiny Windham – Flapper Girl

Don't forget about James and the Giant Peach performances starting July 18-20 at 7:30pm and July 21 at 2.
Tickets are on sale NOW for only $10.00. You buy them online or at the door.
https://buy.ticketstothecity.com/purchase.php?event_id=7631

The Addams Family : Audition Forms

The Addams Family Audition Schedule

Monday - auditions from 6:00 until 8:00
Tuesday - auditions from 6:00 until 7:00
Tuesday - call backs from 7:00 until 9:00

Please prepare a song and the accompaniment, if you have it, for your audition.

Fill out the audition form and bring it with you.
Also attached is the call back music for each character.

The call back music should not be used for your audition piece.

We have provided the music for Gomez, Grandma, Lurch, Mal & Lucas, Morticia, Pugsley and Wednesday. Click the link below to download.

Audition Form & Call Back Music

AUDITION NOTICE The Addams Family

Auditions July 8 & 9, 2019 

Community Players of Hobbs

Starting at 6:00 pm

THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before– keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.

Directed by Christopher Eubank, and performances will be September 6-8, 13-15, 2019

Congratulations James & The Giant Peach Jr. Cast!

Congrats to the cast of James & The Giant Peach Jr! We are so excited! 

Don't miss performances July 18-July 21, 2019.

 

Tickets now on sale for "Sister Act The Musical"

Tickets are now on sale for the hilarious upcoming musical: Sister Act!

Sister Act is the feel-good musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet! Featuring original music by Tony- and eight-time Oscar winner, Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors), this uplifting musical was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won't be a found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but, in doing so, blows her cover. Soon, the gang is giving chase, only to find them up against Deloris and the power of her newly found sisterhood.

Sister Act is directed by Douglas Levy.

Show dates are May 31, June 1-2 and 7-9. Tickets are all $15.00. You can purchase them at the door, or online here:
 https://buy.ticketstothecity.com/venue.php?org_id=202&fbclid=IwAR1UqHZIwg92kaDo1lUyIgxJp3VKFWux_I4erXpgikwXWT4qFIPl1XddJxM

Tickets are on sale for "Barefoot in the Park"

Tickets are now on sale for the Neil Simon comedy "Barefoot in the Park"!

Paul and Corie Bratter are newlyweds in every sense of the word. He’s a straight-as-an-arrow lawyer and she’s a free spirit always looking for the latest kick. Their new apartment is her most recent find – too expensive with bad plumbing and in need of a paint job. After a six-day honeymoon, they get a surprise visit from Corie’s loopy mother and decide to play matchmaker during a dinner with their neighbor-in-the-attic, Velasco, where everything that can go wrong, does. Paul just doesn’t understand Corie, as she sees it. He’s too staid, too boring, and she just wants him to be a little more spontaneous. Running “barefoot in the park” would be a start…

"Barefoot in the Park" is directed by Laura Brewster, and stars Miles Wiseman, Destiny Windham, Sarah Hester, Ken Harkness, Marcus Sparenberg, and Eric Taylor.

Performance dates are April 5, 6, 12, and 13 (8 PM) and April 14 (2 PM).  All tickets $10.  Click here to purchase tickets.

Audition Notice: Sister Act: The Musical

Sister Act The Musical auditions are March 15th and 16th at 7:30pm and call backs, if any, will be March 17th at 5:00pm. All at the Lea County Center for the Arts. All roles are available!

Important information:

1. Bring CD or MP3 with audition song (karaoke or backing track preferred. A sound system will be provided.)

2. Copy of sheet music for audition song

3. Tennis shoes/dance shoes/character shoes (small dance audition)

4. Great acting skills ( Cold reads)

5. Great attitudes ( No drama in the DRAMA!)There will be rehearsal schedules at the auditions so those of you auditioning can fill out the conflict calendar that will be on the back of the audition forms.

Sister Act the Musical is directed by Douglas Levy, and performances will be May 31, June 1-2, 7-9.

Congratulations cast of Barefoot in the Park!

Congratulations to the cast of "Barefoot in the Park!" Thank you to everyone who came out and auditioned.

Corie Bratter---------------------Destiny Windham

Paul Bratter----------------------Miles Wiseman

Mother---------------------------Sarah Hester

Victor Velasco--------------------Ken Harkness

Telephone Repairman-----------Marcus Sparenberg

Delivery Man---------------------Eric Taylor

We look forward to starting rehearsals!

Temporary Ticketing Glitch RESOLVED

Due to a technical glitch, online ticket sales for “Character Lines” were temporarily unavailable this morning. They are back up and running as of Saturday 2:00 pm. If you need any assistance please contact Shoshana at 575-602-9928

Thank you for your patience.

Barefoot in the Park Audition Notice

Auditions for Barefoot in the Park will be held on February 18 & 19, 2019 located at the Playhouse. Both audition times will be at 7:00pm. There are parts available for 4 males and 2 females.

Paul and Corie Bratter are newlyweds in every sense of the word. He’s a straight-as-an-arrow lawyer and she’s a free spirit always looking for the latest kick. Their new apartment is her most recent find – too expensive with bad plumbing and in need of a paint job. After a six-day honeymoon, they get a surprise visit from Corie’s loopy mother and decide to play matchmaker during a dinner with their neighbor-in-the-attic, Velasco, where everything that can go wrong, does. Paul just doesn’t understand Corie, as she sees it. He’s too staid, too boring, and she just wants him to be a little more spontaneous. Running “barefoot in the park” would be a start…

"Barefoot in the Park" is directed by Laura Brewster and performance dates will be April  April 5, 6, April 12, 13 and 14.

2019 Youth Performing Arts Workshop

Hello Playhouse Supporters ~

We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2019 Youth Performing Arts Workshop. This year we are celebrating our 11th year of the youth workshop. We are excited to be working this year on Roald Dahl's James And The Giant Peach Jr. The 2019 Youth Performing Arts Workshop is open to students ages 9-19. Due to the popularity of the show, early paid registration is strongly recommended. We will have 35 spots available. Once 35 paid registration have been met, we will not accept any more registrations.

You may pay with check, cash, or online. Each form of payment will require a registration form. You are able to mail them or hand them directly to a board member. You may print out the attached form or visit our Facebook or Web Page.

Thank you and if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call me!

Your President,

Carey Lindner

Registration forms: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1mO5ANxRx2j9lZ5g7i9sBTtlMwGe0HA_M

Online pre-payment:https://buy.ticketstothecity.com/purchase.php?event_id=7525

Tickets are now on sale for "Character Lines"!

Tickets are now on sale for "Character Lines"!

"Character Lines" tells the story of Kit and Linda, who had shared a life together as they struggled for recognition as writers. Now, seven years later, Linda, who has become a successful novelist, is on a book promotion tour, and visits Kit in the small Tennessee town to which he has retreated. Their meeting is awkward at first—she radiates the savvy and energy of success in a high-powered world, while he has adjusted to the unchallenging routine of small-town life. But, as they begin to confide in each other, it becomes apparent that Linda, for all her acclaim and financial success, has not found the fulfillment she seeks, while Kit, who is still writing and carrying on a satisfying affair with his landlady's daughter, has come to terms with his hopes and dreams.

"Character Lines" is directed by Marirene Pankratz.  Show dates are February 15-16 and February 22-24, 2019.

You can get your tickets by clicking here, or at the Playhouse on performance dates.

Read about our 2018 Tom Mason Award honoree

Shoshana Howell was awarded the Tom Mason Award for 2018, and the news has officially hit the press!  Click here to read all about her contributions to the Playhouse.  Congratulations, Shoshana!

Awards from our 2018 Season Gala

Congratulations to the following awardees from our 2018 Season Gala!

Unsung Hero Awards

"Flowers for Algernon" directed by Veromikka Sylvas
            Claudia and Lucy Acosta
            Daniel Sylvas
Theatre New Mexico Conference and 10 Minute Play Competition coordinated by Christie Harkness
            Tyler Dayley
"Leading Ladies" directed by Erin Gibbs
            Kevin Combs
            Nathan Gibbs
"9 to 5" directed by Doug Levy
            The Hays Family
            Eric Taylor
YPAW "Beauty and the Beast, Jr." directed by Sandy Goad and Ronnie Gray
            Nathan Gibbs
            Josh Kelley
"5 Women Wearing the Same Dress" directed by Karen Widman
            Sandy Goad
            Kevin Combs
Haunted House (Indoor) directed by Nathan Gibbs
            Cari Combs
            Haunt Teens
Haunted House (Outdoor) directed by Christie Harkness and Chris Howell
            Kiersten Harkness
            Zhora Price


2018 Tom Mason Award - Shoshana Howell

Lifetime Achievement Award - Leigh Melton

Outstanding Newcomer Awards - Randi and Zach Jackson

Outstanding Businesses: Sonic on Dal Paso and Tickets to the City

Outstanding Individuals: Cari and Kevin Combs, and Danielle Hammack

Carl Busch Scholarships: Lucero Acosta and Sydney Armstrong

2019 Season Tickets On Sale!

2019 Season Tickets are on sale now! Buy for yourself or as a gift today and don't miss any of our great productions this year.
https://buy.ticketstothecity.com/packages.php?package_id=1971


Corporate sponsorships are also available. If you would like to be a sponsor for the 2019 season or advertise in the Program Book, please contact Suzanne Holler 575-399-0552


Finally, a reminder: please join us for the annual Playhouse Gala celebrating the 2018 season with a casino-themed murder mystery! Saturday, January 5, 2019 6:30 pm at the Lea County Event Center. The Gala is free and open to the public, please RSVP so we have an accurate head count.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2161730084148230/