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Richard III

September 23 through October 9, 2016
by William Shakespeare
Directed by Jessica Damrow Sherman

written by William Shakespeare directed by Jessica Damrow Sherman Shakespeare’s classic history featuring his most memorable villain. Or is he?  In a bold new adaptation and set in 2016, the story unfolds of an unlikely king, battling his conscience while he schemes, murders, and seduces his way to the throne. A talkback will be held…
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Dealer’s Choice

January 20 through February 5, 2017
by Patrick Marber
Directed by John P. Dowgin

written by Patrick Marber directed by John P. Dowgin Winner of the Evening Standard Award for Best Comedy and the Writers’ Guild for Best West End Play, Patrick Marber’s play depicts a set of desperate London restaurant workers assembling for their “friendly” regular poker game… only to find one of them has invited a newcomer…
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Spike Heels

November 4 through November 20, 2016
by Theresa Rebeck
Directed by Tom Frascatore

written by Theresa Rebeck directed by Tom Frascatore Pygmalion goes awry in this contemporary comedy of manners which explores sexual harassment, misplaced amour, and the possibility of a four sided love triangle. The combatants are a sexy, volatile young woman and three Back Bay types: a writer, a lawyer and a fiancee in sensible shoes….
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next to normal

March 17 through April 2, 2017
book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey, music by Tom Kitt
Directed by Richard Butler

book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey, music by Tom Kitt directed by Richard Butler, musical direction by Nicholas Kaminski An instant classic that won three 2009 Tony Awards including Best Musical Score and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize, this powerful rock musical presents an unflinching look at a suburban family struggling with the effects of mental…
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Clybourne Park

May 5 through May 21, 2017
by Bruce Norris
Directed by Kirk White

written by Bruce Norris directed by Kirk White Winner of the 2011 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the 2012 Tony Award for Best Play, Clybourne Park spans two generations fifty years apart and borrows a plot line from Lorraine Hansberry’s classic ‘A Raisin in the Sun’ to examine issues of race, class, and society festering under…
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Outside Mullingar

June 9 through June 25, 2017
by John Patrick Shanley
Directed by Ed Faver

written by John Patrick Shanley directed by Ed Faver From the author of ‘Doubt’ and ‘Moonstruck’ comes this romantic comedy that is full of dark humor and poetic prose. In rural Ireland, two clueless, lovelorn farmers must overcome a bitter land feud, familial rivalries, and their own romantic fears to find happiness. CAST: Anthony: John…
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Special Event: Brunch with Circle before ‘Incorruptible’

June 26, 2016

Before our June 26th “Incorruptible” matinee performance, Circle will host a pancake brunch.  Come for pancakes and great conversation! Tickets are $10 for the brunch, then stay for the show. Brunch begins at noon, and the show begins at 3PM. To purchase tickets for brunch, click here, or pay at the door. And to purchase your tickets for any performance of…
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Auditions: “Richard III”

June 12 through June 13, 2016

Auditions for the first production of our 2016-2017 season, “Richard III”, written by William Shakespeare and directed by Jessica Damrow Sherman, will be held: Sunday, 6/12, 6-9 pm Monday, 6/13 8-10 pm Callbacks, if necessary, on Tuesday 6/14 8-10 pm Performances are Fri 9/23/16, Sat 9/24/16, Sat 10/1/16, Sun 10/2/16,  Fri 10/7/16, Sat 10/8/16, Sun 10/9/16. Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 pm, Sunday performances…
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Circle’s SPEAK THE SPEECH Reading Series: “Dial M for Murder”

December 4, 2016

Circle Players, Inc. is proud to present the next installment of our SPEAK THE SPEECH series of script-in-hand readings of great plays, the classic “Dial M for Murder” by Frederick Knott, directed by Diane Teichman. Come enjoy this beloved mystery written in 1953, the decade in which Circle was founded, as the first staged reading…
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Special Event: Brunch with Circle before ‘Bill W. & Dr. Bob’

April 24, 2016

Before our April 24th “Bill W. & Dr. Bob” matinee performance, Circle will host a pancake brunch.  Come for pancakes and great conversation! Tickets are $10 for the brunch, then stay for the show (tickets available online or at door at regular prices). Brunch begins at noon, and the show begins at 3PM. To purchase tickets for brunch, click…
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