The 2004 - 2005 Season continues
in Coral Gables!

Actors’ Playhouse has scheduled a blockbuster 2004-05 season, including the nationally-noted, interactive comedy Shear Madness in September, followed by rare regional productions of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Elton John’s and Tim Rice’s Aida, and the Alan Ayckbourn's new and innovative inter-locking House and Garden plays. The summer 2005 production will be the Carbonell Award winning musical comedy The Big Bang, returning by popular demand.

For more information contact Actors’ Playhouse at 305-444-9293, or go to the website at www.actorsplayhouse.org

May 12 - June 13, 2004

Comedian Steve Martin’s Adaptation of Carl Sternheim's
Onstage at Actors’ Playhouse

CORAL GABLES - Imagine comedian Steve Martin’s version of the story of a woman who loses her frilly underpants by accident while watching a parade, then attracts her own parade of suitors who line up to woo her.

Steve Martin has done it again! Carl Sternheim's 1910 comedy has been re-invigorated by America's premier funnyman into a hilarious laugh-out-loud farce. Scandal erupts into spectacle, complete with off the wall humor, wordplay, and masterful banter. A funny and relevant a play today, as it was a century ago. Already laughing? Just wait until you see the popular comedian’s adaptation of this absurd tale.

The Underpants is about a comely wife, married to a boorish bureaucrat and longing for some adventure. She gets more than she bargained for after her lacy bloomers fall down around her ankles while she stands on her toes to watch a parade. Within minutes after her return home, several potential suitors who had witnessed the indiscretion line up to rent the rooms she and her husband have been trying for months to let.

Critics reviewing the New York production of the adaptation in 2002, complete with jokes you can almost hear Martin himself saying, said, “The Underpants was as funny and relevant a play today as the original story was a century ago.”Executive Producing Director Barbara Stein said, “We know our adult audiences enjoy the absurd Steve Martin humor and we’re delighted to add another one of his adaptations to our show repertoire this season.” The Underpants contains adult subject matter.

“Hilarious and Bawdy” Village Voice

“Well-paced...many flashes of winning Martinesque absurdity” The Wall Street Journal

July 7 - September 5, 2004

THE WATER COOLERS
Created by Thomas Michael Allen
Written by Thomas Michael Allen, Joe Allen, Marya Grandy, David Nehls, and E. Andrew Sensenig

I Love You, You're Perfect - Now Change runs head-on into Corporate America!

THE WATER COOLERS presents a look at life in everyday corporate America and beyond—told through sketch comedy, original music and some new takes on old songs. This new musical revue direct from New York celebrates what it really takes to get through the workweek with great songs like Panic Monday, In My Cube, In Windows 2525, I Bought a Palm, and Closer to Friday. A high powered hilarious take on the fast-changing, fast-talking, hard-driving office environment of contemporary America.

“The Water Coolers is hysterical musical comedy from beginning to end. Anyone who has worked in an office setting will roar with laughter.” H.R.A.N.Y.
“It’s Dilbert meets Forbidden Broadway” Home Magazine

Actors’ Playhouse professional adult actors bring to life classic stories and new musical works that will enchant children for generations. Performances offer a cultural and entertaining experience for the whole family, Saturdays at 2 pm.

April 22 through June 5, 2004

National Childrens Theatre Festival Winner

A new musical work for children chosen from Actors’ Playhouse’s National Call to Competition.

Please contact the box office to confirm the title of the winning show.

 

 

 

June 29 through August 7, 2004

Hansel and Gretel

This enchanting musical follows Gretel, the poor woodcutter's daughter, and her brother Hansel, who has a voracious appetite, on a magical journey into a mysterious forest.

There they encounter lively Fairies, mischievous Woodsprites, a very protective Sandman and of course a Witch with a delicious cottage and an interesting recipe for Gingerbread Men!

Based on the classic story by the Brothers Grimm with music from the opera by Engelbert Humperdink and lyrics by Adelheid Wette.

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CORAL GABLES — For the parents of children who dream of performing on stage, TV or the silver screen, knowing where to look for help can be a challenge. Thankfully, in South Florida, parents needn’t look any further than their own backyard. Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre is now accepting enrollment for the popular Children’s Summer Theatre Camp and Teen One-Act Showcase.

Two sessions are offered: Session I will run weekdays June 14 – July 9, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Session II will be weekdays July 12 – August 6, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Each session of the summer camp provides hands-on experience and gives young actors the opportunity to explore the many aspects of theatre. Imagination and creativity are encouraged through development and writing of original monologues and scenes. The curriculum includes acting, theatre games, music, movement, improvisation and scene study. Guest artists assist the professional staff by teaching mime, make-up and scenic and costume design.

To gain the full scope of what makes theatre magic and learn how to prepare for a production, campers will perform a show of their own creation for family and friends during the final week.

Actors’ Playhouse is committed to creating opportunities for children to hone their acting skills for theatre, camera and musical theatre. Classes are not only designed to develop the talents and skills of children, but also to enhance their self-esteem, self-confidence and ability to communicate.

Actors’ Playhouse theatre students have been recognized and have appeared on Broadway and in regional theatres, as well as on popular television shows such as Ed McMahon’s Next Big Star. All teachers are experienced South Florida theatre professionals. Actors’ Playhouse is a not-for-profit professional Equity theatre committed to offering the highest caliber theatre training program benefiting students of all ages.

For more information or to register for the Children’s Summer Theatre Camps or Teen One-Act Showcase, call the Actors’ Playhouse Education Department at (305) 444-9293, ext. 606 or visit www.actorsplayhouse.org .

Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre is hosting special free "Perfect Friday" Happy Hour each Friday night prior to performances from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Patrons are encouraged to arrive early and take advantage of the food and wine courtesy of Santa Rita wines and Baja Fresh, in Coral Gables.

"We are simply thanking our audiences for supporting the return of this award-winning musical by teaming up with some great sponsors," say Barbara S. Stein, Actors' Playhouse Executive Producing Director, "The food and wine is tremendous and the atmosphere is "perfect" for a hot Friday night."

The Actors' Playhouse at the historic Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, Florida, is a not-for-profit professional Equity theatre providing quality entertainment to people of all ages in the South Florida community. More than 175,000 people attend the theatre each year. With three different stages and many theatre classes offered, it accommodates people with a wide variety of theatre viewing and learning experiences. Many of the images on this page are the property of the Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre. For more information call the theatre box office at 305.444.9293, or visit the website at www.actorsplayhouse.org.

Actors’ Playhouse subscribers receive generous membership benefits from Coral Gables’ finest restaurants and establishments, including Christy’s, Ortanique, Chispa, The Palm, Carmen’s, Pescado, and the Biltmore Hotel Cellar Club, among others.