Saline Area Players

RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER

Written and directed by Kara Cardella

The Saline Area Players are happy to launch this original production of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer directed by Kara Cardella with assistance by Patti Ringe and musical coaching by Robert Cindric.

Show dates and times: December 1 & 2 at 7:00 PM and December 3 & 4 at 1:00 & 3:30 PM

Location: Stone Arch and Events, 117 S. Ann Arbor St., Saline, MI 48176

Tickets
Price: $8/adults, $5/students & seniors 65+, $25/immediate family
Seating: General Admission
Reserve online: Tickets can be reserved up until 24 hours before the beginning of the performance. Email tickets@salineareaplayers.org and indicate the date and time you wish to attend, and the number of tickets you need in each category. If you are requesting an "immediate family" ticket (which generally means parents and their children), please indicate how many people are in your immediate family group. Tickets will be reserved for you at the door and held until 15 minutes before showtime. We will accept cash or check.
At the door: Some tickets will be available at the door. Please bring cash or check.
In Person: At Busch's, 565 E Michigan or Maureen's Designs, 101 S. Ann Arbor St. in Saline.

Cast: The cast includes Rudolph who is played by Abby Wilson, Santa and Mrs. Claus played by Leo and Barbara Babcock, and Blitzen and Mistletoe (Rudolph's parents) played by Jesse Ray and Jordan Louise Bauman. Krissa Rumsey's character narrates. Other cast include: Linus Babcock, Natalie Bauman, Hannah Burkhart, Mallory Castor, Claire Endres, Ben Faulkner, Adelaide Gregor, Arianna Gregor, Benedict Gregor, John Paul Gregor, Madeline Gregor, Maurita Gregor, Sammie Giannotti, Lauren Getsov, Rich Hamann, Tommy Hamann, Alex Jasman, Adair Jost, Giselle Jost, Mackenna Kofahl, Maggie McCormick, Natalie McQuade, Daniel Muzzi, Stephen Muzzi, Miranda Patterson, Ben Walsworth Purkiss, Maria Ray, Ella Rumsey, Josie Rumsey, Cezanne Smith, Marlowe Smith, and Lizzie Thomas.

Synopsis: The story is based on the famous song by the same name, and includes favorite characters like Rudolph, Santa and Mrs. Claus, reindeer and elves, plus some new characters. The story highlights the growing years of Rudolph, the reindeer that was born with a shiny nose and later goes on to lead Santa's sleigh. It is a family event filled with humor, a lovely message about celebrating our differences, and familiar music. Be prepared for some fun audience interaction. In addition, SAP will be supporting Toys for Tots by having a collection box at the play for those who want to donate new toys for kids.

Additional Information: Please call 734-429-1480 if you have any additional questions.

"Won't you guide my sleigh tonight?"

JACK AND THE BEANTIN

by Peter Bond
Directed by Tami Hindes

Show dates and times: 7:00 PM on Friday, September 23, 4:30 & 7:00 PM on Saturday, September 24, and 2:00 & 4:30 on Sunday, September 25.

Location: Rentschler Farm, 1265 E Michigan Avenue, Saline, MI 48176. The show will be held in the barn on the property. Dress for the weather as there is no heating or cooling system - bring a blanket if needed. There is a restroom on the property. Patrons are encouraged to contact us ahead of time if they have special seating needs. The show will be approximately 45 minutes in length.

Tickets:

• Price: $8 for adults and $5 for students
• Seating: General admission
• At the door: Buy tickets at the door with cash or check
• Reserve a seat that will be held for you until 15 minutes before showtime by sending an email to tickets@salineareaplayers.org specifying the show date and time and the number of adult and student tickets you would like to reserve. This email address may also be used for any questions.

A perfect play for the whole family, this delightful show is a British panto version of Jack and the Beanstalk, full of audience interaction and silliness. Be prepared to laugh with the characters, and watch sound effects be made in front of your eyes.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC

The Saline Area Players are delighted to announce their presentation of The Sound of Music by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II with artistic direction by Carrie Jay Sayer and musical direction by Robert Cindric. This wonderful musical will be shown at 7:00 PM March 25, 2:00 & 7:00 PM on March 26, and 2:00 PM on March 27 at the Ellen Ewing Performing Arts Center in the Saline High School, 1300 Campus Parkway, Saline MI 48176.

The Saline Area Players announce their production of How the Grinch Stole Christmas which will be performed on December 2 & 3 at 7:00 p.m. and December 4 & 5 at 1:00 & 3:30 p.m. at the Stone Arch Arts and Events Center, 117 S. Ann Arbor St, Saline MI (former Methodist Church). Ticket prices are $5/person or $25/immediate family. Seating is general admission. Tickets may be reserved by calling 734-677-3727.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas is an original adaptation written and directed by Kara Cardella. Be prepared for cameo appearances by The Cat-in-the-Hat, Horton and other favorite Seuss characters. Also included will be a clever rendering of "The Night Before Christmas." This show, which promises to be a delight for people of all ages, will be performed in collaboration with the Saline Area Chamber of Commerce during the Saline holiday parade weekend festivities. In addition, SAP will be supporting Toys for Tots by having a collection box at the play.

RAVENSCROFT by DON NIGRO

Directed by Paul Bianchi

October 29 & 31, November 5 & 6 @ 8 p.m. October 31 & November 7 at 3:00 p.m.

Liberty School Theater, 7265 N. Ann Arbor St., Saline, MI

General Admission. $12 for adults, $10 for students through high school & seniors 65+.

Tickets are available at the door.

For information or to make a reservation for special needs seating, please call 734-355-8898.

This psychological drama is a thinking person's Gothic thriller, a dark comedy that is both funny and frightening. On a snowy night Inspector Ruffing (Kyle Newmeyer) is called to a remote house to investigate the headlong plunge of Patrick Roarke down the main staircase. He becomes involved in the lives of five alluring and dangerous woman, including Mrs. Ravenscroft (Elizabeth Atkinson), the lady of the manor, her teenage daughter Gillian (Lauren Branch), the governess Marcy (Halla Motawi), the cook Mrs. French (Kaarina Quinnell), and the maid Dolly (Susan Toth Bernard). They lead him through a bewildering labyrinth of contradictory versions of Patrick's demise and that of the late Mr. Ravenscroft.

It's the perfect show to watch during the Halloween season!!!

Harvest Days

Photos and a news story link from the recent Harvest Days show at Rentschler Farm.