Curtain Call, February 14

A look at what's happening on the local theater circuit.

One-acts at Alchemist

“Plays & Pints,” an evening of hilarious and heartfelt one-act comedies about love, will be held on Valentine’s Day, Thursday, Feb. 14, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at The Alchemist Brewery, 100 Cottage Club Road, Stowe. The free show is presented by Read Between the Lines, a collaboration of area actors from Lamoille County Players, Stowe Theatre Guild and the Waterbury Players.

Actors include Mackenzie Brown and Dakotah Senesac of Stowe, Kim Anetsberger and Judith Mathison of Hyde Park, Chris Demars of Morrisville, and Matt Pierce of Waterbury.

“We’re excited to be back for a third year of Plays and Pints, which includes staged readings on the good and the challenging aspects of love between partners, family and friends. We’ve even added some improv to the evening,” director Judith Mathison said.

There will be a pop-up cafe of food from Sustainable Kitchen and award-winning beer from The Alchemist. All proceeds received by The Alchemist will be donated to a local nonprofit organization.

More information: judmathison@gmail.com.

Auditions at LCP

Lamoille County Players will hold open auditions for Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice,” on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 16 and 17, at 1 p.m. sharp at the Hyde Park Opera House, 85 Main St. The play will be directed by Enid Rosenblum, and produced by Jan Bailey.

The romantic comedy is a theatrical version of Austen’s 1813 novel involving manners, courtship and relationships. Finding a husband is hardly Elizabeth Bennet’s most urgent priority but with four sisters, an overzealous matchmaking mother and a string of unsuitable suitors, it’s difficult for her to escape the subject. Ultimately, the attraction between two characters triumphs over the pride of one and the prejudice of the other.

Actors may attend on either day. Bring a calendar to note schedule conflicts. Wear clothes that you can move in. Readings from the script will be used. If cast, expect three or more rehearsals per week, although not all cast members will need to attend every rehearsal.

Show dates are Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 3 to 5 and 10 to 12.

Information and audition readings: lcplayers.com.

‘Word G.Ames’ at the Grange Hall

Veteran Vermont actor G. Richard Ames performs his play “Word G.Ames” on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 22 and 23, at 7:30 p.m. at the Grange Hall Cultural Center, 317 Howard Ave., Waterbury Center. The performance is part of MOXIE Productions One & Only Series, a celebration of solo performance.

Ames is an actor, playwright, composer, and humorist who is has performed for decades in the central Vermont theater scene — at Lost Nation Theater in Montpelier, QuarryWorks Theater in Adamant, Off Center for the Dramatic Arts and Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center in Burlington, and Shelburne Town Hall, among many others. His versatile talent spans theatrical styles and forms.

Tickets are $15 at the door or online at bit.ly/wordgamesgrange.

Information or reservations: 244-4168, grangehallcc@gmail.com, grangehallcc.com.

Actors needed for ‘Mamma Mia!’

Stowe Theatre Guild is seeking actors to fill eight male roles in “Mamma Mia!,” a romantic comedy musical featuring the music of ABBA.

Video auditions will be accepted until Friday, Feb. 22 at 5 p.m. Auditioners will perform a monologue (of choice or show selection), and sing one song. Sheet music and piano backing tracks are available. Resources and audition forms can be found at stowetheatre.com/season-auditions.

There are five ensemble roles available (stage ages 16 to 25), and three main characters: Sam, Harry and Bill, stage ages 35-45, all former lovers of Donna Sheridan (who will be played by Chloe Fidler) and potential fathers of Sophie Sheridan (played by Noelle Nilo).

Videos can be sent to artistic director Owen Leavey at owen.leavey@gmail.com.

The musical will be performed Wednesdays through Saturdays, Aug. 21 to Sept. 7. To see the current cast list and more information: stowetheater.com.

Send your theatrical news, notes and photographs by Friday at 5 p.m. to community@waterburyrecord.com or mail to P.O. Box 489, Stowe 05672.