The Shakespeare Players of Rochester
A program of the Rochester Community Players
In 1994, RCP created the Shakespeare Players program as a program of the Rochester Community Players. The program was founded by Peter Scribner, and the first production was Twelfth Night, November 19, 1994. Through the summer of 2011, RCPO's Shakespeare Players has staged 34 Shakespeare productions. Each July, we stage a free Shakespeare at the Highland Park Bowl; indoor productions are staged at MuCCC.`
The next Shakespeare Players production of 2011-12 is Timon of Athens, by William Shakespeare. This lively and controversial production will be performed over three weekends, March 16 bto 31, 2012, at MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Avenue. James Landers is directing this production, and veteran RCP actor Roger Gans will be appearing as the Tital character.
The cast list for Timon of Athens
Timon, a wealthy Athenian Roger Gans
Flavius, steward to Timon * Laura Reed
Alcibiades, an Athenian captain. Brad Craddock
Apemantus, a churlish philosopher. * Tom Bohrer
Lucius – [double as Third Bandit and Third Senator] * Ray Baird
Lucullus – [double as First Senator] Sean Whitson
Sempronius – [Old Athenian and Soldier] Steve Donsky
Ventidius – [Senator – aka Second Senator] Phil Frey
Poet * [Hortensius] Kathy Coughenour
Painter * [Philotus] Kate Sherman
Jeweler [Titus and Second Bandit] * Renee Aichbold
Merchant [Caphis and First Bandit] * Jessica Piazza
Flaminius [Soldier in final scene] Jessica Lackey
Servilius [Messenger] * Teiana Bennett
Producer Patrick White
Director James Landers
Costumers Mary Hansen
Trish Bower
Stage Crew Amelia Hansen
Our 17th annual free Shakespeare at the Highland Park Bowl production will be Richard III, to be presented July 6-21, 2012. Patrick White, the Chair of our Shakespeare Players Committee, will direct the production.
Details about the 2011-2012 RCP Shakespeare Players productions:
Fall 2011:
The Merchant of Venice
by William Shakespeare
Directed by John Jaeger
October 28 to November 19
To be staged at MuCCC (Multiple-use Community Cultural Center); 142 Atlantic Avenue
Thirteen Performance dates:
Friday & Saturday October 28 & 29 at 8 PM
Thursday through Saturday November 3 - 5 at 8 PM
Sunday November 6 at 2 PM
Thursday through Saturday November 10 - 12 at 8 PM
Sunday November 13 at 2 PM
Thursday through Saturday November 17 - 19 at 8 PM
Tickets: $15 general admission; $10 anyone over 65; $5 anyone under 25
Special Thursday Night school group rates: $2 student tickets for groups - contact RCP for details
Spring 2012:
Timon of Athens
by William Shakespeare
Directed by James Landers
To be staged at MuCCC (Multiple-use Community Cultural Center); 142 Atlantic Avenue
March 16 - 31, 2012
Auditions November 14 & 15, 2011 at MuCCC
Tickets: $15 general admission; $10 anyone over 65; $5 anyone under 25
Special Thursday Night school group rates: $2 student tickets for groups - contact RCP for details
Summer 2012:
Richard III
by William Shakespeare
Directed by Patrick White
To be staged at the Highland Park Bowl; 1200 South Avenue
July 6 to 21, 2012 (all performances at 8:00 PM)
Auditions March 19 and 20, 2012 at MuCCC
Free Shakespeare at the Bowl; no admission charged (donations accepted)