2010 Season Auditions Rescheduled

Murphys Creek Theatre has rescheduled its 2010 season auditions on account of the snowstorm. The auditions will start at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, at the Black Bart Playhouse, 580 S. Algiers St., Murphys.
Men and women ages 16 and up are needed for the troupe’s 2010 productions of “Tally’s Folly,” “Flights of Fancy,” “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” (performed under the stars at the Stevenot Winery Amphitheatre,” “Into the Woods” (also performed at the amphitheatre), “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” and “The Gifts of the Magi: A Christmas Musical.”
Actors should bring a resume, current headshot and prepared monologue to the auditions. Actors interested in “Into the Woods” should have a song prepared. Appointments are required and can be made by calling Artistic Director Graham Green at 728-8422 or e-mailing ad@murphyscreektheatre.org.
Murphys Creek Theatre is a small, professionally oriented theater company located in Murphys. Founded in 1994, the company produces the annual “Theatre Under the Stars” outdoor summer theater festival at the Cornelia B. Stevenot Performing Arts Center at Stevenot Winery. For more information visit murphyscreektheatre.org.

Murphys Creek Theatre presents noel nonsense

Break out the tinsel, dust off the ornaments, wrap up those Thanksgiving leftovers and head to the Black Bart Playhouse Nov. 27 to see “Every Christmas Story Ever Told,” a holiday journey through, well, every holiday tale you can imagine.
Instead of performing Charles Dickens’ BHC (Beloved Holiday Classic) for the umpteenth time, three Murphys Creek Theatre actors (Sean M. Lewis, Allison Blackwell and Stephen Daily) decide to present a complete collection of Christmas classics – abridged. The madcap romp includes hilarious renditions of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” “Frosty the Snowman,” “It’s a Wonderful Life” and “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” along with Christmas traditions from around the world, seasonal icons from ancient times and topical pop culture … and of course, every carol ever sung.
Join Allison, Sean and Stephen as they explore Christmas – from ridiculous and over-the-top commercialism to the true meaning of the holiday spirit – starting Friday, Nov. 27. Curtain rises at 8 p.m. and the show plays at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 19, with 2 p.m. matinees on Sundays through Dec. 20. The theater is at 580 Algiers St., Murphys.
The Murphys Creek Theatre troupe invites you to give the gift of theater this year, as ticket prices have been lowered for this special holiday season. Tickets to “Every Christmas Story Ever Told” cost $7 children 12 and under and $12 for seniors 60 and older. Adult tickets cost $15 each. To purchase tickets, visit murphyscreektheatre.org or call 728-8422. Tickets are also available at the door.

"Faithful" Postponed

Due to a cast injury, the opening of Murphys Creek Theatre's "Faithful" at the Black Bart Playhouse has been postponed for one week. The show will open at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, and will play at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 15 at the Black Bart Playhouse, 580 S. Algiers St., Murphys. Tickets cost $15 and are available at murphyscreektheatre.org, the box office or by calling 728-8422.

Don't Miss "Faithful!"

"Faithful" opens Oct. 23 at the Black Bart Playhouse! This sexy thriller stars Cyndie Menard, Bruce Cole and Tom Vannucci. We hope to see you there! Get your tickets here.

Here are some publicity stills of the stellar cast:

'Faithful' Comes to Murphys

“Faithful is when you’ve got more to lose than gain.” – Chazz Palminteri, “Faithful”

How far would you go to find out if your lover is being true? Murphys Creek Theatre’s explores one such story starting Oct. 23 at the Black Bart Playhouse with “Faithful,” a play by Chazz Palminteri.
This comedy thriller revolves around a hitman and his target. Tony, the cool killer, has his world turned upside-down by Maggie, who planned to commit suicide on the night she was to be his victim. Distraught over her failing marriage to Jack, who she suspects is having an affair, Maggie learned that Jack hired Tony to kill her because he thinks she is unfaithful.
Tony’s presence awakens Maggie’s desire to live, and she begins to fight for her life, coming at Tony from all angles – physically and mentally. A strange symbiotic relationship develops that propels the story through a series of violent and comical twists, with Jack’s arrival pushing the tension up a notch. Roles and allegiances shift. Who hired whom? Is Tony a hitman? Is Jack a cold-blooded killer or a betrayed husband? Are Tony and Maggie conspiring? And, ultimately, who will die?
“Faithful” opens at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, and then plays at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and at 2 p.m. Sundays, through Nov. 15 at the Black Bart Playhouse, 580 S. Algiers St., Murphys. Tickets cost $15 and are available at murphyscreektheatre.org, the box office or by calling 728-8422.

MCT holds auditions for new thriller

Murphys Creek Theatre Company will hold auditions for its upcoming drama, “Faithful,” from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, at the Black Bart Playhouse, 580 S. Algiers St., Murphys.
This comedy thriller revolves around a hit man and his target. Tony, the cool killer, has his world turned upside-down by Maggie, who planned to commit suicide on the night she was to be his victim. Distraught over her failing marriage to Jack, whom she suspects is having an affair, Maggie learns that Jack hired Tony to kill her because he thinks she is unfaithful. A strange symbiotic relationship develops that propels the story through a series of violent and comical twists.
Director Graham Green is seeking men in their 20s to late 30s to audition for the role of Tony, an Italian thug. Interested actors should bring a current headshot and resume for the audition, which will consist of a cold reading from the scrip.
“Faithful” opens Oct. 23 and plays at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and at 2 p.m. Sundays, through Nov. 15. For more information call 728-8422 or visit murphyscreektheatre.org. “Faithful” is rated R.

Closing Weekend!

We are sad to see "A Skull in Connemara" come to an end at MCT. This has been a wonderfully moving show featuring a talented cast skilled in the timing and delivery of dark, powerful humor. The reviews have been outstanding, and MCT could not be prouder. Please don't miss "A Skull in Connemara," playing at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with a final performance matinee at 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets available here.
It's a been a great run and we'll see you next time for "Faithful!"