The Outrageous World of The Producers (March 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14): A Theater Deserving of a Standing Ovation!

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We’re down to the final two weeks before the show! This week is rehearsals, next week is tech week, and then—boom—showtime. Everyone involved has been working like absolute theater superheroes. They’ve been there almost every night: building sets, painting, rehearsing, and memorizing enough lines to make a Shakespeare actor sweat.

And the cast? A wonderful mix of younger folks, older folks, and everyone in between—teaching each other, swapping stories, and keeping theater alive in our community. This show even has a bit of historical flair… plus it’s really funny. A little raunchy, too—so you should be the appropriate age (and ideally the appropriate maturity level, but we can’t help you there).

Support your local theater! These people have poured their hearts, time, and probably most of their sanity into this production.

As for me, I’m one of the local actors—but not in this show. I’m backstage this time, helping move giant set pieces around. Yes, moving pieces around has a type of group choreography. Yes, I’ve already put some scratces on me and the set. No, I regret nothing. The set won!

There’s another show coming in the fall that I will be auditioning for. Auditions should be in late May. I got a sneak peek at the script and—trust me—it’s going to be interesting in all the best ways.

So stay tuned to the Players’ website and Facebook page. Make a night of it: grab dinner, see the show, then enjoy a nightcap at one of our great local spots. If your touring in Escanaba, as a budding tourist destination, consider getting a ticke. 

The Tickets and Summary of the Show

Tickets are selling quickly, and Players is ready to close the season with a hit. Mel Brooks transformed his 1968 cult-classic comedy into the award-winning musical The Producers, and the cast has been hard at work bringing it to life.

The story follows a desperate Broadway producer and his anxious accountant as they scheme to profit from the worst show ever made. Their plan? Stage a widely inappropriate show, swindle their sweet elderly investors, and hope it all collapses. Naturally, chaos, mishaps, and plenty of laughs ensue.

Show Dates:
March 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Matinee: March 8 at 1:30 p.m.
Doors open 30 minutes early.

Tickets:
Available online or at the Bonifas Arts Center front desk (Tue–Sat).
All performances held at the Bay College Besse Theater.

Support Players De Noc with 50/50 tickets before the show and $1 souvenir buttons during intermission—cash encouraged.

Recommended for ages 13+ due to some mature content. Bring the "checkie" if you want to donate to the Players de Noc Theater.

More info & tickets: https://playersdenocinc.ludus.com/index.php