[NEohioPAL] The Hudson Players Announce Their 2014-2015 Season!

[Dana Herro via NEohioPAL]

*Hudson Players Announce Their 70th Anniversary Season*

*Hudson’s Community Theater Announces Schedule for 2014-15. Season Tickets
Now Available!*





*Hudson, OH May 28, 2014 –* The Hudson Players, Hudson's multi
award-winning community theater, is proud to announce their 70th
Anniversary Season, packed with high quality, anniversary celebration
worthy shows at a local price. They will kick off their 70th season in
November with the contemporary American farce, *Unnecessary Farce*,
continue with the fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza *Suessical*,
and conclude with a brand new, fresh from Broadway, major musical comedy, *The
Addams Family*. In addition, the group will offer multiple opportunities
throughout the year to celebrate offering 70 years of exceptional theatre
to the community.  One of these special events will be presented the
weekend of September 12 & 13, when the group will present a custom musical
concert celebration entitled *70 Years of Broadway*. This concert will
showcase songs and humor from the many musicals and shows performed by
Hudson Players throughout its 70 year history.  Tickets for this special
celebration and fundraiser will be on sale soon and promises a great
evening of entertainment, memories, laughs and good times.  It is a gala
one-weekend only event not to be missed.



Season tickets are currently available for purchase at www.hudsonplayers.com
and include tickets to all three main stage season shows; *Unnecessary
Farce, Suessical* and *The Addams Family*.  The entire package is available
for only $30 (a more than 25% discount over buying each show individually).
Season ticket holders will also have the opportunity to purchase tickets to
the special *70 Years of Broadway* anniversary concert for a reduced price.
Other season subscription perks include advanced seating selection for
every show and free exchanges.



The players also offer the opportunity to host group outings and
fundraisers before or after their productions with available onsite meeting
rooms, private pre-show receptions and parties, and group and fundraising
ticket rates. In addition, they have a popular dinner and show option with
Hudson’s Restaurant on the Green, which is also available for season or
individual show purchase.

The 70th Season will begin after the anniversary concert with *Unnecessary
Farce*, a contemporary American farce by Paul Slade Smith being presented
November 7, 8, 15, 16, 22 & 23, 2014.(with auditions Sept. 7 & 8) This
award winning comedy is a fast paced farce in the tradition of *Lend Me A
Tenor* (but contemporary) and *Noises Off* (but American). The action takes
place in an economy motel room, where an embezzling mayor is supposed to
meet with his female accountant, while in the room next-door, two
undercover cops wait to catch the meeting on videotape. But there's some
confusion as to who's occupying which room, who's being videotaped, who's
taken the money, who's hired a hit man, and why the accountant keeps taking
off her clothes. Throw in a Scottish gangster with some bagpipes and some
slamming doors and the comedy is non-stop. In other words: Two cops, three
crooks, eight doors….go.

"Can a playwright re-invent the comic shtick of in-one-door, innuendo,
out-the-other-door?" asked Lansing's *City Pulse,* in its review of the
world premiere. "In the case of *Unnecessary Farce*, the answer is yes.
Smith’s play is dazzlingly funny, with one bit overlapping the next. A
comic farce to be reckoned with."



Following will be a production of one the of the most performed shows in
America, *Seussical*, a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza to be
presented February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 22, 27 & 28, 2015 (with auditions
Nov. 9 & 10). Written by Lynn Ahrens, with Music by Stephen Flaherty (the
same duo who brought us last years popular *Lucky Stiff*), and co-conceived
by Eric Idle (who brought us last years smash hit *Spamalot*), *Suessical*
is a fresh, unique, off beat, fun musical that brings to life all of our
favorite Dr. Seuss characters with a story that appeals to all, along with
infectious, fun music. All your favorites are there, including Horton the
Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie, and a little
boy with a big imagination--Jojo. The colorful musical tells the story of
Horton, an elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing Whos,
including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too
many "thinks." Horton faces a double challenge--not only must he protect
the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an
abandoned egg. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family, and
community are challenged and emerge triumphant. With infectious music and a
fun, fast moving story, the show promises a good time for all including
adults, kids, kids at heart and anyone who has ever read a Dr. Suess book.

Finally the Hudson Players 70th season will conclude with a production of
the new musical comedy fresh from Broadway and the touring circuit – *The
Addams Family*, running April 24, 25, May 1, 2, 8, 9, 10, 15 & 16 of 2015
(with auditions Feb. 15 & 16).  Based on the popular TV show, this
magnificently
macabre new musical comedy brings the weird and wonderful family to
devilishly, delightful life. Created by *Jersey Boys* authors *Marshall
Brickman* & *Rick Elice*, and Drama Desk Award winner *Andrew Lippa* (*The
Wild Party*), *The Addams Family *features that lovable family of creepy
kooks who are alive and well and living in their super-spooky mansion in
Central Park. Of course, the Addams family, led by the elegantly gaunt and
seemingly undead Morticia and her ever-devoted husband Gomez, is in
turmoil. Their daughter Wednesday, now 18, finds herself falling in love -
a sensation that is unsettling for both her and her family of endearing
misfits. When the teen invites her new boyfriend over with his “normal”
family to get better acquainted with the Addams household, comic chaos
(including everything from an amorous giant squid to mixed-up potions to a
scorching tango) ensues. Winner of Broadway.com audience choice award for
favorite new Broadway musical, *“**Come meet the family. We'll leave the
lights off for you”.*

Season and show sponsors are still being welcomed and advertising
opportunities in the Hudson Players program are available now in a variety
of sizes, affordable for any budget.  Directors are still being finalized
with interested candidates encouraged to send a resume to
info at hudsonplayers.com.



More immediately, season tickets are now available and promise a great deal
with season subscribers being offered three shows $30, that’s three great
shows for less than many local theaters charge for one (and a more than 25%
discount off of regular prices). Season tickets can be purchased via the
website at www.hudsonplayers.com or by calling 330-655-8522. Subscribers
get a single ticket to each show, and are able to pick their seats in
advance and get free exchanges to accommodate schedule changes. They also
get discounted tickets to the anniversary season kick off concert: *70
Years of Broadway*. The Players also offer season Dinner and Show Packages
in conjunction with Hudson’s Restaurant. These tickets must be purchased
via the phone at 330-655-8522. It’s a great way to support the arts, see
great shows and save money all at the same time.



The Hudson Players are an all volunteer, non-profit community theater
organization and one of the longest running theater troupes in the area.
Volunteers are always welcome to assist with a variety of tasks including
publicity, poster distribution, set building, costumes and more. Auditions
to their shows are open to all with no restrictions. Please send an email to
info at hudsonplayers.com if interested or call 330-655-8522.



Additional information is available at www.hudsonplayers.com.



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