News and Updates

Employment: Stage Management Intern

Forty-two-year-old resident theatre is accepting resumes for full-time, year-round internship in Stage Management. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: running rehearsals, tech and performances for productions on the companies second stage, The Circuit Playhouse. Previous stage management is essential. A positive and cooperative working attitude is a must, as is a good driving record and a car. This internship offers a $100 a week stipend plus housing. Send resume, references, and letters of recommendation to Katharine Stubblefield, PLAYHOUSE ON THE SQUARE, 66 S. Cooper, Memphis, TN 38104 or digitally at katharine@playhouseonthesquare.org.

Posted on April 14th, 2012

2012-2013 Season Announcement

Legally Blonde The Musical

August 17 – September 9 at Playhouse on the Square

Book by Heather Hach. Music and Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin. Based on the movie Legally Blonde

Good People

Aug. 31 – Sept. 23 at The Circuit Playhouse

By David Lindsay-Abaire

Hot L Baltimore

September 28 – October 14 at Playhouse on the Square

By Lanford Wilson

Zombies from The Beyond

October 5 – October 28 at The Circuit Playhouse

Book, Music and Lyrics by James Valcq

Annie

November 16 – December 30 at Playhouse on the Square

Music by Charles Strouse. Lyrics by Martin Charnin. Book by Thomas Meehan

Ken Ludwig’s Twas the Night Before Christmas

November 23 – December 30 The Circuit Playhouse

By Ken Ludwig

The Santaland Diaries

November 30 – December 23 The Circuit Playhouse Memphian Room

By David Sedaris, Adapted by Joe Mantello

The Left Hand Singing

January 4 – January 27, 2013 POTS@TheWorks at TheatreWorks

By Barbara Lebow

The Mountaintop

Jan. 18- Feb.10 at The Circuit Playhouse

By Katori Hall

Sunset Boulevard

January 25 – February 17, 2013 at Playhouse on the Square

Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Book and lyrics by Don Black and Christopher Hampton. Based on the film by Billy Wilder

Debbie Does Dallas

March 1 – March 24 at The Circuit Playhouse

Adapted by Erica Schmidt. Composed by Andrew Sherman. Conceived by Susan L. Schwartz

Angels in America Part One: Millennium Approaches & Part Two: Perestroika

March 15 – March 31 at Playhouse on the Square

By Tony Kushner

Times Stands Still

April 19 – May 12 at The Circuit Playhouse

By Donald Margulies

Miss Saigon

May 10 – June 2 at Playhouse on the Square

Music by Clause-Michel Schonberg. Lyrics by Richard Matlby, Jr. and Alain Boubil

TBA

June 7 – June 30 at The Circuit Playhouse

The Color Purple

June 21 – July 7 at Playhouse on the Square

Adapted for the stage by Marsha Norman. Music and Lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, and Stephen Bray

5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche

July 5 – July 28 at POTS@TheWorks at TheatreWorks

By Evan Linder and Andrew Hobgood

Posted on April 1st, 2012

CAST LIST FOR LEGALLY BLONDE!

Announcing the cast list for the 2012-2013 Season Opener, Legally Blonde

Elle Woods: Amy Polumbo
Vivienne Kinsington: Claire Hayner
Paulette Buonofuonte: Carla McDonald
Brooke Wyndham: Cassie Thompson
Margot: Bussy Gower
Serena: Alexis Grace
Pilar: Noby Edwards
Kate: Liz Sharpe
Judge: Claire Kolheim
DA Joyce Riley: Noelia Warnette-Jones
Emmett Forrest: Nick Lerew
Warner Huntington: Colin Morgan
Professor Callahan: David Foster
Kyle O’Boyle: Cary Vaughn
Featured Ensemble:
Christopher Calderazzo
Emily Draffen
Marc Gill
Chris Hanford
Lynden Lewis
Richie MacLeod
Justin Nelson
Shannon O’Hara
Standrew Parker
Eileen Peterson
Allison Stearns
Noelia Warnette-Jones
Corbin Williams

Posted on March 27th, 2012

Employment: Resident Costume Designer

Forty-two-year-old resident theatre is accepting resumes for a Resident Costume Designer for 2nd stage. Must have MA or equiv. work experience. Responsibilities include design of 6-8 productions a year, training/working with interns, overseeing and assisting in the build of shows, and working in partnership with the main stage designer. Job requires patience and a good sense of humor. Starting salary $360 per week. Send resume, references, and portfolio to Rebecca Powell, PLAYHOUSE ON THE SQUARE, 66 South Cooper, Memphis, TN 38104. www.playhouseonthesquare.org

Posted on March 12th, 2012

Employment: Technical Internship

Forty-two-year-old resident theatre is accepting resumes for full-time year-round internship. Duties include scenery construction, painting, load-ins/load-outs, stagehand work, show organization, and general clean up.  A valid drivers license and good working knowledge of all shop tools is preferred.  A positive working attitude is a must, and a concern for safety is essential. A $100 a week stipend plus housing. Send resume, references, and letters of recommendation to Kat DeCamillo, PLAYHOUSE ON THE SQUARE, 66 S. Cooper, Memphis, TN  38104. www.playhouseonthesquare.org

Posted on March 12th, 2012