Suffield Players announces 2024-25 season and placement auditions

Print More

The Suffield Players promise an eclectic mix of timeless classics and contemporary masterpieces for the upcoming theater season. Leading the way is the suspenseful classic And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie, followed by the heartwarming holiday benefit show, The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge by Mark Brown. The winter months heat up with the intense courtroom drama A Few Good Men by Aaron Sorkin, and the season concludes with the delightful comedy Becky’s New Car by Steven Dietz.

Season tickets will be available in August, offering patrons the opportunity to secure their seats for all Main Stage productions. Join the Suffield Players for a season filled with suspense, laughter, drama and the magic of live theater. For ticket information, show schedules and additional details, please visit suffieldplayers.org

Placement Auditions

The Suffield Players announced placement auditions for New Faces 2024, a unique program designed to nurture and showcase emerging talent in the performing arts. Open to individuals aged 16 and above, this program offers an unparalleled opportunity for participants to hone their acting skills under the guidance of experienced directors. The auditions will take place on Saturday, July 13, 2 p.m., at Mapleton Hall, 1305 Mapleton Avenue in Suffield.

New Faces 2024 aims to cultivate the talents of actors, directors, writers, designers and technicians, regardless of their prior experience. The program, initiated in 2012, has evolved to become a comprehensive platform for individuals to explore and develop their artistic abilities.

Participants will have the chance to work closely with esteemed directors, including Mary Fernandez-Sierra, Stephanie Zdebski, Zach Gray, Dorrie Mitchell, Tom Piccin and Kelly Seip, in scene study and actor’s craft. The performances, scheduled for Aug. 17, will feature a series of short plays, each approximately 10 minutes in length, selected and developed during the program.

To confirm your interest or for any inquiries, please contact Mary Fernandez-Sierra at thesuffieldplayers@gmail.com  Individuals will be contacted promptly to confirm their level of interest.

New Faces was established with the vision of providing a supportive environment for newcomers to the Suffield stage, fostering growth and creativity in all aspects of theater production. Whether you’re an aspiring actor, director, writer, designer or technician, this program welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds and experience levels.

Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants from past programs are encouraged to re-apply, subject to availability.