October 9-11 and October 16-18

Our next production is a Children's Theatre Feature Production with dessert served during intermission!

The Dread Pirate Sadie
By Steven Stack

Sadie wishes to leave her life on the high seas to pursue her true passion: theatre. But there’s a problem. She’s not just Sadie; she’s The Dread Pirate Sadie, the most feared pirate in all the land. And there’s another problem. She’s a horrible pirate.

Location:
Mighty Richland Players Dessert Theatre (MRPDT)
203 W. High St.
Orangeville, IL 61060

If you have any questions about the show, please feel free to give us a call at 815-819-1310 or send us a private message on our Facebook page. We look forward to seeing you at the show!

Performances Dec 4-6 and 11-13

The Santa Letters

Our Christmas production features the debut performance of The Santa Letters. This old-time radio drama comes alive in snowy Vermont. As our story unfolds, it’s Christmas season, 1946, at the shop of retired wood keeper Ben Alder. The local postmistress, train station agent, general store owner, and switchboard operator gather to help Ben answer children’s letters to Santa. But worsening weather, unexpected young visitors, and a concerning letter create a race against time before one family’s life is changed forever. It’s a riveting holiday mystery for the whole family, complete with on-stage sound effects, quirky characters, and heartwarming spirit of the season!

Roles

Ben Alder: Retired English teacher, now woodcarver, 50-70s
Enoch Tucker: Jovial train station agent, 30-40s
Phillipe Therrien: French-Canadian farmer/trapper, 30s-40s
Patty Trell: Postmistress, longtime friend to Ben, 50s
Emma Farnham: Straight-talking general store owner, 40s

Agnes Ducharme - Gossipy Switchboard Operator, 30s-40s
Alice Woodford: Mother to Calvin, 30s
Calvin Woodford: Son of Alice, cheerful, 10
Millie Forsyth: Mature farm girl, assistant to Ben, 12
Lorraine Farnham: Emma’s daughter, bossy, 10
Becca Farnham: Emma’s daughter, sensitive, 10
Hildy Clark: Adventurous child, 9
Lula Mirabeau: Hildy’s friend, shy, 9
Chad Miller: Radio Announcer, 20s-40s
Velma Belmont: Sound effects technicians

Note: This radio-style mystery will be performed before an audience with scripts in hand. Line memorization is not required.