EsT 1986
Audition Date - January 24
Director: David Weeks
Caroline Francke
Father of the Bride
Comedy
Made popular in 1950 with Spencer Tracy and again in 1991 with Steve Martin.
A Heartwarming comedy about love, family, and letting go. Weddings are never simple but for one devoted (and slightly overprotective) father, his daughter’s big day becomes an unforgettable whirlwind of emotion and chaos. Father of the Bride is a charming, laugh-out-loud story that follows George Banks as he grapples with the reality of his little girl growing up and the wild circus of planning a wedding. With a delightful blend of heart and humor, Father of the Bride celebrates the joys and challenges of family, change, and the beautiful mess that is love.
Audition Date - March 14
Director: Joanne M. Parker
Ira Levin
No Time for Sergeants
Comedy
The original Broadway hit starring Andy Griffith and Don Knotts. This piece is our love letter to America and its 250th anniversary.
Get ready for a salute to laughter in No Time for Sergeants, the Broadway hit stage comedy that marches to its own hilarious beat! When country bumpkin Will Stockdale is drafted into the U.S. Air Force, his wide-eyed innocence, unshakable good nature, and knack for chaos turn military life upside down. From baffled sergeants to frustrated officers, no one is safe from Will’s well-meaning blunders and backwoods wisdom. Full of slapstick humor, sharp dialogue, and endearing charm, this fast-paced comedy is an absolute crowd-pleaser. Come celebrate the 250th anniversary of America at the Parker.
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One of the funniest plays ever seen on Broadway, with a warm and affectionate quality that is rare in comedies.
“Take a simple and lovable innocent, guileless, gullible and without malice, and place him in juxtaposition to the pompous earnestness of military discipline and bureaucracy, and you have the springboard for mockery that can be both devastating and heartwarming…its gift for uproarious lampooning is matched only by its genial good nature.” —New York Post.
Audition Date - May 23
Director: TBA
Edmond Rostand
Cyrano de Bergerac
Drama
Enter the world of passion, poetry, and panache with Cyrano de Bergerac, a timeless romantic adventure that has captivated audiences for over a century. Cyrano is a legendary swordsman and wordsmith. Brilliant, brash, but self-burdened by his pronounced nose as he hides his deepest love for Roxane. Complications begin when he lends his eloquence to the young tongue-tied soldier Christian who also loves Roxane. A poignant tale of unspoken love and heroic sacrifice unfolds. Full of swashbuckling action, sweeping romance, and razor-sharp wit, this stirring adaptation of Edmond Rostand’s Cyrano de Bergerac is classical theatre at it’s best.
Audition Date - June 27
Director: David Morgan
Harper Lee's
To Kill a Mockingbird
Drama
Harper Lee’s masterwork comes to life in this powerful adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird. Set in the racially charged Deep South of the 1930s, this gripping drama follows young Scout Finch as she witnesses her father, Atticus Finch, take a stand for justice in a world steeped in prejudice. Through Scout’s eyes, we explore themes of morality, empathy, and the loss of innocence as Atticus defends a Black man falsely accused of a terrible crime. A stirring reminder of the courage it takes to do what’s right, even when the world tells you not to.
It took us four years to secure the rights to To Kill a Mockingbird, and now we are overjoyed to bring it to the stage for you!
Audition Date - September (Date coming soon)
Director: Spencer Hohl
Charles Dickens
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Holiday Event
Enter Victorian London and celebrate the holiday in our faithful and heartfelt adaptation of Charles Dickens’ immortal classic. The cold and miserly Ebenezer Scrooge has long forgotten the joy of Christmas, that is until his deceased partner Jacob Marley visits him in an effort to save him from eternal damnation. Ebenezer is visited by three spirits on Christmas Eve and forced to confront the shadows of his past, the reality of his present, and the dire consequences of his future. With rich language, atmospheric settings, and a cast of endearing characters, Parker Theatre’s A Christmas Carol invokes the true spirit of Christmas. We invite you to join us this season to reflect, rejoice, and be transformed.