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The House of Agatha Mystrie
Gaslight Theater presents the cast for “The House of Agatha Mystrie”, by Robert A. Allen. The production will be directed by Linda Duarte. Show dates are October 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, and 19, 2025. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM Sundays at 2:00PM
Dudley, the butler–Nate Levesque
Anna Sthesia–Maureen Kendzierski
Rob Remington–Henry Quintal
Nancy Sketch–Makenzie Wade
Frank Hardly–Justin Leonard
Josephine Hardly–Alicia Belmore
Sherlucky Holmes–Joe Blackwell
Clues II–Matt Perry
Agatha Mystrie–Christy Crocker
Evangeline Englehardt–Kailyn Minoty / Megan Gibbs
About The House of Agatha Mysterie
Ms. Mystrie, the famous and prolific mystery writer, gathers a group of the world’s finest (and most peculiar) detectives at her home for a weekend of rollicking and relaxation. Her guests include Nancy Sketch, Sherlucky Holmes, Clues II, The Hardly Brothers (though they’re hardly brothers), and Rob Remington, Private Investigator. Once all together, Ms. Mystrie convinces them all to solemnly promise not to solve any mystery for two whole days. Everyone, though at first skeptical, complies. But when the body of a mysterious guest is found, everyone must decide whether to keep their promise. Unbeknownst to Ms. Mystrie (and everyone else), each of them has decided to find a way to find the murderer without solving the mystery. This play is full of frenzied one-liners and comic word-play.“The House of Agatha Mystrie” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc www.concordtheatricals.com
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Jake’s Women by Niel Simon
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Produced by John Rider
Stage Manager Donna Loveland
Lights Nicolas Linkel
Sound Dylan WingGaslight Theater’s 2025 Season continues in April with Neil Simon’s “Jake’s Women”, directed by Lucille Rioux. The show will be produced at Hallowell City Hall Auditorium at 1 Winthrop Street in Hallowell over two weekends April 11, 12, and 18 at 7:30 PM April 13, at 2:00 PM, two shows on April 19th. 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for students and seniors. Cash, check and credit card accepted at the door. For more information or to purchase tickets online using a credit card visit Gaslight Theater at www.gaslighttheater.org.
Neil Simon’s “Jake’s Women” is a two act comedy about a novelist named Jake, who is struggling to save his marriage. During the course of the play, Jake talks to many women about their own perspective on his relationship in an attempt to gain insight. Some of these women are real, and some are hallucinations, as Jake suffers from psychosis. Jake’s first wife, who was killed years earlier, is among the women he talks to in the play. This play is a comedy with a witty take on modern relationships.
Gaslight’s cast for “Jake’s Women” features eight local actors:
Mike Stiles (Jake)………………………………Kents Hill
Suzanne Martin Doiron (Maggie)…Hallowell
Natalie Nyberg (Young Molly)……… Gardiner
Bella Coulombe (Older Molly),……… Litchfield
Ashley Nyberg (Julie)…………………….. Gardiner
Kathleen Brainerd (Edith)……………….Gardiner
Lisa Copenhaver (Karen)…………………Gardiner
Alicia Belmore (Sheila)………………….. Gardiner.
Gaslight Theater’s production of “Jake’s Women” is sponsored by McKee Morgan Law in Augusta. Gaslight Theater’s 2025 season has been made possible by Season Sponsors E.J. Perry Construction Company and DNK Select Auto Sales
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The Love Seat by Sam Havens
Alex and Ned see this as good news in their efforts to woo Emily and Junie. But then everything goes fruitcake when The Great Fredini shows up. This crazy comedy zips along with romance, mixed up lovers, and mad magic. Does Junie truly see a Quadruped? Will scary Mrs. Castleberry show up? And what’s up with Freddie’s nutty lamp?
“Don’t sit on the love seat!” But of course, they do.
Two females, three males, one setting, two acts.
Fridays and Saturdays February 14th and 15th, 21st and 22nd show starts at 7:30 PM. Sundays February 16th and 23rd show starts at 2 PM. Box office opens 1 hour before the show and seating starts 1/2 hour before show time. Check, cash or credit accepted at the door.
Cast
Craig Desjardin as Alex
Matthew Perry as Ned
Emma Curtis as Emily
Abby St. Johns as Junie
Clark Phinney as Freddie
Creative Team
John Rider Director
Jenny Benjamin-Rider Producer
Linda Duarte Stage Manager
Justin Davis Lights and Sound
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Murder on the Menu has been postponed until further notice
Gaslight Theater Announces a collaboration between Gardiner Elks and Gaslight Theater “Murder on the Menu” By Bill Hand Published by Pioneer Drama Service.
Comedy mixes with a good mystery in this easy-to-produce dinner theatre show that could also be produced traditionally. Artemus Ward, head of the lucrative family publishing business, falls face first into his mashed potatoes, revealing a knife in his back. Luckily Dr. Bullfinger, an over-eager, newly elected county coroner, was dining at the restaurant and is eager to lead an investigation… and give herself a career boost in the process! It’s hard to say who did it considering everyone has a motive. Reginald, heir to the business? Major, who wrote the company’s bestseller but hasn’t received his royalties? Alexis, four time widow of husbands who died at the dinner table? The destitute nephew, Bernie, from the mailroom? Or Eileen Morrow, a backstabbing attorney?
Between scenes, there’s plenty of time for the audience to interact with cast members and discover additional clues so they can fill out their ”Whodunit?” sheet. The humor, twists, and surprises don’t end in this cleverly crafted mystery that’s ideal for high schools and community theatres.
- Cast of characters
- Artemus Ward—elderly murder victim: Philanthropic, crank, and opinionated owner and publisher of Ward books.
- Bernie Jones—Artemus Ward’s young nephew; an insecure loafer from the wrong side of the tracks.
- Eileen Morrow—Artemus Ward’s attorney at Law and executor of his will; Crisp and Professional, but cold and defensive.
- Jeannie Dell— young owner of The Manor, a barely surviving, but tasteful little restaurant; a trifle daft.
- Alexis Ward-Regent-Middlefield-Abernathy-Gillicuddy-Boskowicz— Artemus Ward’s oft-widowed Dickinson quoting daughter, whose sanity is more than a little suspect; acquisitions editor for Ward Books and signer of their one best seller, Steamy Nights in N’Awlins; she and her brother are heirs to Ward Books
- Reginald Ward—Artemus Ward’s son; warm as fish scheming as a snake; the other heir to Ward Books
- Dr. Bullfinger— the ambitious but incompetent newly elected county coroner.
- Major— an Ambitious and quick thinking journalist whose father was a big fan of Joseph Heller’s Catch-22
Auditions To be Announced
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A Play About A Dragon
Gaslight Theater presents Steph DeFerie’s “A Play About A Dragon” at Vaughan Homestead, 2 Litchfield Rd Hallowell Maine, Show dates are July 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 and 27. Friday and Saturdays at 7:00PM , Sunday afternoon at 2:00PM. Admission is by donation.
In the middle of the Middle Ages, Morton Montesque’s troupe of travelling players happily believe they’ve volunteered to perform their play about a dragon for King Stanley The Stern. Actually, they’ve volunteered to slay a real dragon! When they discover their mistake, it’s too late to back out – but how can they succeed where so many brave heroes have failed?
“A Play About A Dragon” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc www.concordtheatricals.com
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