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This year’s slate of productions is remarkable in that nearly every show that has been chosen will appear, among Central Mass. theaters, only at Stageloft. It will also open our patrons to award-winning, critically acclaimed plays that many have never witnessed before in our area.

We’ve provided links to all of our 2016 productions in this page’s sidebar (or by scrolling to the bottom of page, if you’re accessing Stageloft.com on a mobile device).

We hope to see you at the shows!

The auditions will take place at Stageloft’s home at 420A Main St., Sturbridge.

The audition schedule is as follows:

4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20
4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21
4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23

No appointment is needed for the auditions, which are open to youths in Grade 1 and above. Stageloft co-founder and former artistic director Ed Cornely will direct the show.

The play will be performed on the weekend of April 29.

Youngsters who wish to audition should be ready to perform a cold reading from the script, which will be provided. Play rehearsals will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Here’s a quick synopsis of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” which is based on Roald Dahl’s most popular novel:

Young Charlie Bucket can’t believe his luck when he finds the very last of Mr. Willy Wonka’s Golden Tickets inside his chocolate bar. He wins the trip of a lifetime, a magical tour around Mr. Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory.

Once inside, Charlie and the other four winners — Augustus Gloop, Veruca Salt, Violet Beauregarde and Mike Teavee – -witness amazing wonders: rainbow drops, lickable wallpaper, and even a chocolate waterfall. But what happens when the children, one by one, disobey Mr. Wonka?

Those with questions about the auditions or scheduling conflicts can send email messages to stageloftrep@gmail.com.

We’ll update this post with more information (including the show schedule) as it becomes available.

No appointments are necessary for the auditions, which are being held at Stageloft’s home at 450A Main Street, Sturbridge.

The audition schedule is as follows:

Monday, Feb. 15 — 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 16 — 7 p.m.

“Spamalot” is being directed by Kevin McGerigle, with Leah Marley as music director and Jackie Johnson handling choreography. The show will run from June 3 to June 26, with Friday and Saturday performances at 8 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m.

Their are roles available for more than 15 men and seven women, and all are open. Auditions will consist of a brief movement audition. Choreography will be taught first at 7 p.m., followed by cold readings from the script (which will be provided at the audition) and individual singing.

Singers are asked to prepare 16 to 32 measures of a song they feel showcases them well vocally. If singing a selection from the “Spamalot” score, no sheet music is necessary. If singing something from outside the show, please bring the sheet music for your audition song in the appropriate key. We are unable to provide transposition.

Roles are as follows, with age ranges in parentheses:

King Arthur (age late 30s to 60s): The King of England who sets out on a quest to form the Knights of the Round Table and find the Holy Grail. Great Humor. Good singer.

Sir Robin (age 30s to 40s): A Knight of the Round Table. Ironically called “Sir Robin the Brave,” though he couldn’t be more cowardly. Joins the Knights for the singing and dancing. Also plays Guard 1 and Brother Maynard, a long-winded monk.

Sir Lancelot (age 30s to 40s): A Knight of the Round Table. He is fearless to a bloody fault but through a twist of fate, discovers his “softer side.” This actor MUST be great with character voices and accents, as he also plays The French Taunter, an arrogant, condescending, over-the-top Frenchman; the Knight of Ni, an absurd, cartoonish leader of a peculiar group of Knights; and Tim the Enchanter, a ghostly being with a Scottish accent.

Patsy (age 30s to 40s): King Arthur’s horse and servant. Under-appreciated but always longing for King Arthur’s approval. Good, funny, physical mover with some tap dancing. Also plays Mayor, a jolly red-faced man who advertises the merits of his home town and the drunken, useless Guard 2.

Sir Galahad (age in 30s): A Knight of the Round Table. Begins as Dennis, a lower-class “mud gatherer” who becomes knighted and transforms into the dashing Sir Galahad. Also plays Prince Herbert’s Father, a wealthy, brutish Yorkshireman man at odds with his sensitive son, The Black Knight, who is always ready to duel despite multiple injuries. Strong bari-tenor singing required.

Sir Bedevere (age 20s to 40s): A Knight of the Round Table. An inept scholar. Also plays Dennis Galahad’s Mother, a shrill peasant woman, and Concorde, Sir Lancelot’s horse. No solo singing.

The Lady of the Lake (age 20s to 30s): A diva. Strong, beautiful, and possesses mystical powers. The leading lady of the show. Great singing voice is essential, as she must be able to sing effortlessly in many styles and vocal registers.

The Following roles will be played by the same actor. Tenor singing required. Very good mover:

Historian: A tweedy academic.
Not Dead Fred: A sickly little fellow who, despite others’ beliefs, claims he is “not yet dead.”
French Guard: The condemnatory French sidekick to the French Taunter.
Minstrel: In Sir Robin’s band.
Prince Herbert: The hopeful and frilly prince who loves to sing and pines for his love atop a tower.

Ensemble: Six men and six women.

We hope to see you at the auditions! Please call us at 508-347-9005 if you have questions or a scheduling conflict.

From the east (Boston area): Take the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90 West); take Exit 9 (the I-84 exit). After the tolls, take Exit 3B (Sturbridge) and merge onto Route 20. Follow Route 20 West, passing Old Sturbridge Village on the left; we’re less than a mile down the road from OSV on the right — look for the tall, vertical sign with “Stageloft Theater” at the top.

From the north: Depending on your starting location, take I-495 South or I-190 South and merge onto I-290. Follow I-290 through Worcester and Auburn to Exit 7 (Mass. Pike entrance). Take the Mass. Pike (I-90 West) for 12 miles to Exit 9 (I-84 West). After the tollbooths, drive a short distance to Exit 3B (Sturbridge) and merge onto Route 20. Follow Route 20 West, passing Old Sturbridge Village on the left; we’re less than a mile down the road from OSV on the right — look for the tall, vertical sign with “Stageloft Theater” at the top.

From the west: Take the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90 East) to Exit 9 (I-84 west). After the tollbooths, drive a short distance to Exit 3B (Sturbridge) and merge onto Route 20 West. Follow Route 20 West, passing Old Sturbridge Village on the left; we’re less than a mile down the road from OSV on the right — look for the tall, vertical sign with “Stageloft Theater” at the top.

From the south: Depending on your starting location. For those in eastern Connecticut taking I-395 North, take Exit 6B (Route 20 West) and follow for approximately 14 miles, until passing Old Sturbridge Village on the left. We’re less than a mile down the road from OSV on the right — look for the tall, vertical sign with “Stageloft Theater” at the top.

For those coming from the southeast, take I-84 East to Exit 3B (Route 20 West) and merge onto Route 20. Follow Route 20 West for about a mile, passing Old Sturbridge Village on the left. We’re less than a mile down the road from OSV on the right — look for the tall, vertical sign with “Stageloft Theater” at the top.

With no shows scheduled for January, Stageloft Repertory Theater will be shuttered as we undergo some interior reconstruction and upgrades.

However, the weeks-long closure will not prevent patrons from ordering tickets to our 2016 shows online through the TicketStage service, nor those who prefer to perform their ticket transactions by phone, at 508-347-9005.

Led by theater owners Christine and Scott Taylor, the reconstruction will result in better sight lines for all patrons, and will make the building of new sets — and the arduous-but-inevitable reconfiguration of wall partitions — more efficient.

Improving the logistics of the backstage area will benefit actors and others who work behind the scenes. Also, new paint schemes throughout the theater will add to a more welcoming atmosphere.

Unfortunately, the construction meant there was no New Year’s Eve variety shows on Dec. 31, a Vaudevillian Stageloft tradition in which all proceeds are donated to local food pantries and/or shelters.

Patrons were able to get a first look at the improvements when Stageloft hosted a free screening of the documentary “Muse of Fire” on Jan. 24. The film, which solicits input from some of the world’s best-known actors on Shakespeare, includes a scene with Stageloft co-founder Ed Cornely filmed right here in Sturbridge.

The first stage production to take advantage of the refreshed interior will be the Stageloft Youth Theater staging of “Disney’s Little Mermaid Jr.” from Feb. 12 to Feb. 21.

Our first regular production of the year is the comical farce “Boeing, Boeing,” which runs from March 4 to March 20.

We hope you’ll benefit from our hard work in the coming month.

Journey “under the sea” with Ariel and her aquatic friends in “Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.” Adapted from Disney’s Broadway production and the motion picture featuring the enormously popular Academy Award-winning music and delightfully charming book and lyrics, it’s based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories.

The show offers an enchanting look at the sacrifices we all make for love and acceptance. In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home — and her fins — behind and live in the world above. But first she’ll have to defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she’s the girl whose enchanting voice he’s been seeking.

NOTE: Reservations can be made online, by phone or in person at the theater box office. A credit card (Visa or MasterCard) is required to reserve your seats. Your credit card will not be charged (unless you request it) and you may pay cash or charge the tickets upon your arrival at the theater. We reserve the right to charge your credit card for unclaimed tickets. We also reserve the right to sell your unclaimed tickets to waiting patrons.

Please note, we must speak with you by phone to confirm your reservation. Leaving a voice mail does not confirm your reservation. We will call you back to confirm your ticket request.

Please be aware that Stageloft Repertory Theater must be informed of a cancellation of any tickets 48 hours before the show to guarantee that tickets will not be charged to your account. We will make every effort to sell your released seats to other patrons, but if we are unable to do so, we reserve the right to charge your account. We keep a “wait list” of patrons who call for tickets but cannot be accommodated because of a sellout, but we cannot guarantee that a party on the wait list can be contacted and will still want to buy your released tickets. Thank you for your understanding.

Show Run: Nov. 4 to Nov. 12
(Fridays at 7 p.m.; Saturdays at 4 and 7 p.m.)

Play author: Based on the book by A.A. Milne

Director: Christine Taylor

Youth Theater Ticket Prices

Adults, Seniors and Youths — $10

“Winnie the Pooh” is Christopher Robin’s fat little “bear of very little brain” who would like to drift peacefully through life, humming tunes and stopping frequently to eat “a little something.”

However, he finds himself involved in all sorts of frantic adventures, assisted by such friends as the dismal Eeyore, Piglet and Rabbit, with his countless relations. Pooh’s intentions are always the best, but his passion for honey and condensed milk keeps getting him into trouble.

When friend Piglet gets roped into Kanga’s household and Kanga starts bathing him (with soap!) and forcing down spoonfuls of Strengthening Medicine, Pooh wants to fly to the rescue, but he’s had so many snacks he gets stuck in the door.

Famed playwright A.A. Milne’s wit and special understanding of young people make this a special presentation for youths and kids-at-heart.

NOTE:Reservations can be made online, by phone or in person at the theater box office. A credit card (Visa or MasterCard) is required to reserve your seats. Your credit card will not be charged (unless you request it) and you may pay cash or charge the tickets upon your arrival at the theater. We reserve the right to charge your credit card for unclaimed tickets. We also reserve the right to sell your unclaimed tickets to waiting patrons.

Please note, we must speak with you by phone to confirm your reservation. Leaving a voice mail does not confirm your reservation. We will call you back to confirm your ticket request.

Please be aware that Stageloft Repertory Theater must be informed of a cancellation of any tickets 48 hours before the show to guarantee that tickets will not be charged to your account. We will make every effort to sell your released seats to other patrons, but if we are unable to do so, we reserve the right to charge your account. We keep a “wait list” of patrons who call for tickets but cannot be accommodated because of a sellout, but we cannot guarantee that a party on the wait list can be contacted and will still want to buy your released tickets. Thank you for your understanding.

Show Run: March 4 to March 20
(Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m.)

Play author: Marc Camoletti

Director: Jim Porter

Cast: (Character names in parentheses): Shani Smith (Gloria), Christopher Butler (Bernard), Laurie Jakoboski (Berthe), Gregory Glanville (Robert), Julianne McGourty (Gabriella), Sonya Richards (Gretchen) and Pamela Darling (Stage Manager)

Ticket Prices

Adults — $18
Seniors (ages 65-plus) — $16
Youths (ages 12 and under) — $10

This 1960s French farce adapted for the English-speaking stage features a self-styled Parisian Lothario named Bernard, who has somehow accrued Italian, German and American fiancees named Gabriella, Gretchen and Gloria, respectively — each of whom is a beautiful airline hostess with frequent “layovers” in the City of Light.

This production includes mature subject matter and is suitable only for those ages 16 and older.

He keeps “one up, one down and one pending” until unexpected schedule changes bring all three to Paris and Bernard’s apartment at the same time. To make matters worse, Bernard’s introverted American pal, Robert, is forgetting which fibs to tell to whom, and Bernard’s housekeeper, Berthe, is caught in the middle of the mix. Comical catastrophe looms on the runway.

‘Boeing, Boeing,’ which has been mentioned in the Guinness Book of World Records as the planet’s most-performed French play, was first staged in 1962, in London.

Grab tickets now to this comedic farce and be there for lift-off!

NOTE: Reservations are highly recommended as performances often sell out before the performance date. Reservations can be made online, by phone or in person at the theater box office. A credit card (Visa or MasterCard) is required to reserve your seats. Your credit card will not be charged (unless you request it) and you may pay cash or charge the tickets upon your arrival at the theater. We reserve the right to charge your credit card for unclaimed tickets. We also reserve the right to sell your unclaimed tickets to waiting patrons.

Please note, we must speak with you by phone to confirm your reservation. Leaving a voice mail does not confirm your reservation. We will call you back to confirm your ticket request.

Please be aware that Stageloft Repertory Theater must be informed of a cancellation of any tickets 48 hours before the show to guarantee that tickets will not be charged to your account. We will make every effort to sell your released seats to other patrons, but if we are unable to do so, we reserve the right to charge your account. We keep a “wait list” of patrons who call for tickets but cannot be accommodated because of a sellout, but we cannot guarantee that a party on the wait list can be contacted and will still want to buy your released tickets. Thank you for your understanding.

Show Run: April 1 to April 17
(Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m.)

Play author:Roger Bean

Director: TBA

Ticket Prices

Adults — $18
Seniors (ages 65-plus) — $16
Youths (ages 12 and under) — $10

This smash off-Broadway hit takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom, where we meet Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy and Suzy, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts!

As we learn about their lives and loves, the girls serenade us with classic Fifties hits including “Lollipop,” “Dream Lover,” “Stupid Cupid” and “Lipstick on Your Collar.”

As the show progresses, the Wonderettes reunite to take the stage and perform at their 10-year reunion. We learn about the highs and lows the girls have experienced in the past decade and are charmed to find that no matter what life throws their way, they will conquer it together.

Featuring over 30 classic hits from the 1950s and 60s, ‘The Marvelous Wonderettes’ will keep you smiling in this must-take musical trip down memory lane!

NOTE: Reservations are highly recommended as performances often sell out before the performance date. Reservations can be made online, by phone or in person at the theater box office. A credit card (Visa or MasterCard) is required to reserve your seats. Your credit card will not be charged (unless you request it) and you may pay cash or charge the tickets upon your arrival at the theater. We reserve the right to charge your credit card for unclaimed tickets. We also reserve the right to sell your unclaimed tickets to waiting patrons.

Please note, we must speak with you by phone to confirm your reservation. Leaving a voice mail does not confirm your reservation. We will call you back to confirm your ticket request.

Please be aware that Stageloft Repertory Theater must be informed of a cancellation of any tickets 48 hours before the show to guarantee that tickets will not be charged to your account. We will make every effort to sell your released seats to other patrons, but if we are unable to do so, we reserve the right to charge your account. We keep a “wait list” of patrons who call for tickets but cannot be accommodated because of a sellout, but we cannot guarantee that a party on the wait list can be contacted and will still want to buy your released tickets. Thank you for your understanding.